2024-03-20 23:10:00
On the night of the 20th, a limited express train on the Meitetsu Airport Line became stuck on an elevated track in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture due to a vehicle malfunction. According to Meitetsu, there were approximately 400 passengers on board the limited express train, and they were guided to the nearest station by walking along the tracks.
2024-03-20 23:07:00
``I have to work harder,'' my father, who was cheering me on from the Alps seats at Koshien Stadium, made me think so. His father, who runs a dairy farm, had left Hokkaido for the first time in about 30 years since he was a high school student.
2024-03-20 23:01:00
Due to bad weather such as strong winds and thunderstorms, there were a number of flight cancellations on the 20th. ▽Japan Airlines had 66 flights canceled to and from Haneda Airport, Itami Airport, and Niigata Airport, etc. ▽All Nippon Airways had 31 flights to and from Haneda Airport, New Chitose Airport, Tottori Airport, etc. In addition, All Nippon Airways has decided to cancel its first three flights on the 21st due to aircraft shortages.
2024-03-20 22:07:00
Major League Baseball pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Dodgers attended a press conference before starting Game 2 of the opening series on the 21st and expressed his enthusiasm, saying, ``I want to play as usual, thinking only about winning.'' NHK will broadcast the second game of the opening series, in which pitcher Yamamoto will start, on BS.
2024-03-20 21:16:00
The Grand Sumo Spring Tournament entered its final stages on the 11th day, and Takafuji, the only new makuuchi wrestler with a record of wins, defeated new ozeki Kotonowaka. This extends the winning streak from the first day to 11, making it the longest record for a new entrant since the Showa era.
2024-03-20 20:40:00
On the 20th, the middle day of the equinox, a flower shop in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where water is still cut off in many areas due to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, is delivering flowers in a way that allows them to last longer even without water.
2024-03-20 20:15:00
On the 20th, the fourth day of the "one-shot" competition to select representatives for the Paris Olympics, the finals will be held in two events, as well as the semi-finals, which are attracting attention, such as the men's 200m butterfly and men's 200m breaststroke. It is. We will provide you with the latest information as soon as possible. NHK is broadcasting the race on E-Tele and is also streaming on NHK Plus.
2024-03-20 19:48:00
After his overwhelming victory in the presidential election, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the role of Russia's security agencies and predicted that institutions related to security and national defense will continue to play a central role in the Putin administration, which continues to invade Ukraine. It seems that
2024-03-20 19:13:00
As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasizes the need for a ground operation in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, a US White House spokesperson said senior Israeli and US officials are expected to discuss plans to replace the ground operation early next week. announced that it would do so.
2024-03-20 18:18:00
The Hokuriku Shinkansen had suspended operation on the up and down lines between Nagano Station and Takasaki Station in Gunma Prefecture since after 4 p.m., but operations resumed at around 5:55 p.m.
2024-03-20 18:16:00
NVIDIA, a major American semiconductor company that produces semiconductors for generative AI, is holding an event for developers. Approximately 300 companies will exhibit and showcase their cutting-edge generative AI technology.
2024-03-20 18:14:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, Constitutional Democratic Party Secretary-General Okada reiterated his belief that all relevant members should attend the Political Ethics Review Committee in order to clarify the actual situation. He also expressed his intention to seek cooperation from the ruling Komeito Party in order to make this a reality.
2024-03-20 18:12:00
Four Chinese Coast Guard vessels entered Japan's territorial waters off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture at around 4 p.m. on the 20th, and the Japan Coast Guard continues to warn them to leave the territorial waters immediately.
2024-03-20 17:13:00
Micronesia's Acting Justice Minister Bacarand, who is visiting Japan to attend a meeting of defense ministers from Pacific island countries, gave an interview to NHK and said, ``There are many different perspectives on China's growing influence in the South Pacific region.'' "I believe there is a strong relationship between the two countries, but it will benefit the people from the perspective of economic cooperation," he said, indicating his intention to place importance on the relationship with China.
2024-03-20 17:07:00
The season opener between the Dodgers and Padres in Major League Baseball will be held in Seoul, South Korea on the night of the 20th. The first official match between Shohei Ohtani and Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish, which will be his first official game after transferring to the Dodgers, will also be of interest. The starting lineups for both teams have been announced, and Otani will play as the No. 2 designated hitter. The starting mound will be pitcher Yu Darvish for the Padres and pitcher Glasnow for the Dodgers. The top batting lineup for the Dodgers is Betts, the No. 1 shortstop. No. 2 designated hitter Otani. He is No. 3 and is in a batting order that includes Freeman and three players who have won the MVP (Most Valuable Player) award. We will provide you with the latest information on the game scheduled to start at 7:05 p.m.
2024-03-20 16:55:00
Liberal Democratic Party General Affairs Chairman Moriyama announced that in response to the problems surrounding factional political funding parties, party executives will begin an initiative this week to travel around the country to listen to the voices of the people, and that the party will continue to reform the party while accepting criticism. I have shown some ideas.
2024-03-20 16:47:00
According to JR East, the Hokuriku Shinkansen was affected by abnormal noises between Karuizawa Station in Nagano Prefecture and Sakudaira Station, and from around 4:10 p.m. I have put off driving. It is expected that operations will resume around 5 p.m.
2024-03-20 16:43:00
The weightlifting club of Iida High School in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, conducted finishing practice for the national competition to be held in Kanazawa City on the 23rd.
2024-03-20 15:31:00
On March 16th, two Japanese men fell into a waterfall in Washington state in the western United States and went missing, and their bodies were later found.
2024-03-20 15:14:00
In the presidential election held in Russia, President Putin won an overwhelming victory with nearly 90% of the votes, but a different trend was seen in overseas votes held in Europe and other parts of the world, with Russians living abroad where information is not controlled. This appears to be due to the fact that voters expressed their intention to protest against the Putin administration.
2024-03-20 15:11:00
Following the passage of the National Security Ordinance in Hong Kong to crack down on acts that threaten national security, such as espionage, international organizations and countries have expressed a series of concerns.
2024-03-20 14:21:00
Tate Saito, who has been selected to represent the men's judo over 100km class at the Paris Olympics, graduated from Kokushikan University on the 20th and vowed to perform at the Olympics, saying, ``I will definitely win with all my feelings on my shoulders.'' .
2024-03-20 14:00:00
The temporary storage site in Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, which accepts disaster waste generated by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, had a deadline of the 20th, and many people brought in broken furniture and other items.
2024-03-20 13:36:00
A ceremony was held in Washington to unveil the new design of the subway cars, which will be delivered by Japan's Hitachi next year to connect the US capital, Washington, and neighboring states.
2024-03-20 12:21:00
Japan, who is participating in the Women's Curling World Championship, defeated Estonia 10-4 in the sixth round of the qualifying league on the 19th, bringing their overall record to two wins and four losses.
2024-03-20 12:11:00
In the Gaza Strip, where fighting continues between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas, the humanitarian situation is deteriorating, and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has criticized Israel for restricting the entry of humanitarian aid supplies.
2024-03-20 11:37:00
The 20th will mark 29 years since the Aum Shinrikyo subway sarin attack, in which 14 people died and approximately 6,300 people suffered. At one of the sites, Kasumigaseki Station on the Tokyo subway, bereaved families and victims mourned the victims.
2024-03-20 11:23:00
Graduation ceremonies, cherry blossom viewing, entrance ceremonies. This is a time when there are many opportunities to take photos, but what pose do you take when someone says, "Yes, cheese!"? Would you like to do a peace sign? But why is that? (Nandenan reporting team, Osaka Broadcasting station, Kaori Imamura, Shinya Fujishima)
2024-03-20 11:11:00
According to the Moji Coast Guard Department in Kitakyushu City, just after 7 a.m. on the 20th, a call was received from a South Korean-registered chemical tanker off the coast of Mutsurejima Island in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, stating that the ship was tilting and requesting rescue. about it. According to the Coast Guard, the ship was capsized as of 10 a.m., as it had been anchored due to rough weather. There were 11 people on board the ship from South Korea, Indonesia, and China, and their safety details are unknown, but rescue efforts are currently underway.
2024-03-20 11:03:00
The print ``Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji'', known as a masterpiece by Katsushika Hokusai, an ukiyo-e artist from the Edo period, was put up for auction in New York, USA, and sold for over 500 million yen.
2024-03-20 10:46:00
In response to President Putin's landslide victory in Russia's presidential election, opposition leader Navalny's wife, Yulia, launched a campaign against the regime, saying, ``We will make sure that the world will not recognize Putin as the legitimate president.'' I asked him to continue.
2024-03-20 10:01:00
As the emergency budget for additional military aid to Ukraine stalls in the U.S. Congress, Secretary of Defense Austin stated, ``Ukraine's survival is at risk,'' and called on Congress to quickly pass an emergency budget.
2024-03-20 09:53:00
Banksy, the unidentified artist known for his sharp social caricatures, has created a new mural in London, England, using trees with branches and leaves cut off. It has been attracting attention as it is said to be a warning against the destruction of nature.
2024-03-20 09:32:00
Princess Aiko, the eldest daughter of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, will attend the graduation ceremony of Gakushuin University on the 20th.
2024-03-20 09:03:00
In the Sydney foreign exchange market on the 20th, there was a strong movement to sell yen and buy dollars in response to the results of the Bank of Japan's monetary policy meeting, and the price fell to the 151 yen level to the dollar for the first time since November last year. Although the Bank of Japan has decided to end its negative interest rate policy, it is not in a hurry to raise interest rates further, and with the view that the accommodative financial environment will continue, there is a growing trend in the market to sell yen and buy dollars.
2024-03-20 07:34:00
Three people, including the president of a chemical machinery manufacturer in Yokohama City, were arrested on suspicion of illegal exporting, and it was later revealed that they were innocent.Investigators from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Public Safety Department deliberately destroyed the officer's records during the investigation. It has been revealed that the manufacturer has decided to file criminal charges against the investigators as early as this month due to suspicions that they may have committed the crime.
2024-03-20 06:55:00
On the 20th, the fourth day of the competition to select representatives for the Paris Olympics, the finals will be held in two events, as well as preliminary rounds and semi-finals in the men's 200m butterfly and men's 200m breaststroke, which are attracting attention. NHK will broadcast the race on the fourth day of the event on E-Tele from 7:30 p.m., and will also stream it on NHK Plus.
2024-03-20 06:46:00
Regarding the disposition of issues related to factional political funding parties, the Liberal Democratic Party executive department will encourage executives of the factions involved to come forward on their own, taking into consideration the weight of their responsibility, and will make decisions based on the results. I'm considering that.
2024-03-20 06:18:00
Due to the effects of low pressure and cold air in the upper atmosphere, winds are increasing mainly in western and eastern Japan, causing snow and rain to fall in some places. The atmospheric conditions will be unstable on the 20th, with heavy snow expected to fall in some places, especially along the mountains.The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be on guard against strong winds, high waves, and heavy snow, and to be careful of lightning strikes, tornadoes, and other gusts. .
2024-03-20 05:47:00
A research group at the University of Tokyo and other institutions has developed a new technology that strengthens the soil deep underground by increasing the activity of microorganisms that live in the soil. We plan to conduct an outdoor demonstration experiment in fiscal 2024, and hope to apply it to measures against liquefaction caused by earthquakes in the future.
2024-03-20 05:19:00
The basketball draw for the Paris Olympics was held, and the Japanese women's team, which won the silver medal at the Tokyo Games, was placed in the same group as the United States, which is ranked No. 1 in the world, in the preliminary league. In addition, it has been decided that the Japanese men's national team, who will be participating in the Olympics on their own for the first time in 48 years, will play against Germany, who is ranked third in the world, and host country France, in the qualifying league.
2024-03-20 00:53:00
The season opener between the Dodgers and Padres in Major League Baseball will be held in Seoul, South Korea on the night of the 20th. The first official match between Shohei Ohtani and Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish, which will be his first official game after transferring to the Dodgers, will also be of interest.
