Professional boxing Ginjiro Shigeoka second defense, older brother Yudai does not defend
2024-03-31 21:30:00
Professional boxing minimumweight world champion Ginjiro Shigeoka won the world title match held on the 31st, making his second defense.
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Supporting Wajima lacquerware artisans affected by the disaster: Transfer of tools donated from all over the country
2024-03-31 20:46:00
In order to support the Wajima lacquer artisans affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, various tools were donated from all over the country, and a handover event was held in Wajima City.
Ukraine suffers from severe power shortage due to repeated Russian attacks on power plants, etc.
2024-03-31 20:36:00
In Ukraine, a series of attacks by the Russian military targeting energy facilities have caused a temporary power outage in the southern city of Odesa and surrounding areas on the 31st, threatening a serious power shortage.
Lecture on applying lessons learned from the Great East Japan Earthquake to the continuation of Ishikawa Noto Town's Abare Festival
2024-03-31 19:55:00
As the Noto Peninsula Earthquake affected the holding of the traditional "Abare Festival" in Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, we invited representatives of organizations working to preserve Iwate Prefecture's traditional performing arts in order to make use of the lessons of the Great East Japan Earthquake. A lecture was held.
“Israeli negotiating team visits Egypt to resume negotiations” Local media
2024-03-31 19:48:00
Local media reported that an Israeli negotiating team will visit Egypt on the 31st regarding negotiations between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas regarding a cessation of fighting and other issues. Meanwhile, in Israel, criticism of Prime Minister Netanyahu, who has remained stubborn and failed to achieve the release of the hostages, has been mounting, and large-scale protest rallies have been held.
Food prices continue to rise in the new fiscal year starting tomorrow. How will public pension and medical insurance change?
2024-03-31 19:31:00
On April 1st, food price increases are likely to continue into the new fiscal year. In addition, changes will be made to systems such as public pensions and public medical insurance. What kind of impact does it have on our lives?
Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi meets with Naha mayor and others to “work towards reducing the burden on bases”
2024-03-31 19:17:00
During his visit to Okinawa Prefecture, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi held a series of meetings with the heads of local governments where U.S. military facilities are located in Japan, such as Naha City and Urasoe City, and discussed ways to reduce the burden on bases based on community development issues and local requests. I conveyed my thoughts on what I am working towards.
The Children and Families Agency will be inaugurated for one year tomorrow, with the most important issue being the declining birthrate and concrete results.
2024-03-31 19:00:00
April 1st marks one year since the Children and Families Agency was established. Responding to the declining birthrate, which is in a critical situation, remains the most important issue, and the question is whether new measures such as expanding child allowances can be implemented with the understanding of the public and lead to concrete results. It is.
Ishikawa Wajima A quarter of the disaster prevention administrative radio system was unusable after the earthquake, and residents were not informed.
2024-03-31 18:58:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, it was discovered that a quarter of the disaster prevention administrative radio systems were out of service after the earthquake, and residents were not informed. Residents have voiced their confusion, and experts say, ``Many residents think that information is delivered through the disaster prevention administrative radio system.We will inform them of the fact that it is no longer available and ask them to secure another means of collecting information.'' We should call for this," he said.
Ishikawa Wajima The soup kitchen that restaurant owners and others have been running for three months ends today.
2024-03-31 18:29:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, local restaurant owners and others have been running a soup kitchen for three months, which ended on March 31st.
Approximately 40 Abe faction executives will be punished by party committee over LDP faction's political funding issue
2024-03-31 17:41:00
Due to issues surrounding factional political funding parties, the Liberal Democratic Party's executive committee has ordered approximately 40 people, including Abe faction executives and members of Congress who have failed to record income and expenditure reports of more than 5 million yen in five years, to the party discipline committee. We have made adjustments to dispose of it. Among Abe faction executives, we are considering recommending that the most severe punishment be to leave the party.
Giants tied professional baseball record with 25 consecutive scoreless innings since opening day
2024-03-31 17:05:00
The professional baseball giants won two consecutive shutout games against Hanshin in the opening game, and on the 31st, they held them to zero runs until the seventh inning, making their streak of scoreless innings since the opening game 25, tying the professional baseball record.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical red yeast rice issue: Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and prefecture conduct on-site inspection at factory in Wakayama Prefecture
2024-03-31 16:47:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and Wakayama Prefecture announced on the 31st that a factory in Kinokawa City, Wakayama Prefecture, based on the Food Sanitation Act, has confirmed that people who ingested health foods containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice have developed kidney disease. We conducted an on-site inspection.
Dodgers Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches well at home, but first win will be postponed
2024-03-31 16:46:00
Pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Major League Baseball Dodgers started the game against the Cardinals held at home on the 30th and pitched well, allowing no runs in the 5th inning, but his first win was postponed. Also, Shohei Ohtani hit for the first time in two games, but he missed one in the 10th inning of overtime, when he had a chance to get a come-from-behind walk-off.
JR Nemuro Line Furano - Shintoku Last service today, stations along the line are crowded
2024-03-31 16:43:00
Due to a decrease in the number of users, the section between Furano Station and Shintoku Station on the JR Nemuro Line will be discontinued for the final time on the night of the 31st, and stations along the line and their surrounding areas will be crowded with local residents and railway fans. It's busy.
A vehicle that was used as a dining car in the Showa era was relocated from Aomori and unveiled in Chiba
2024-03-31 14:43:00
The train, which was used as a dining car in the Showa era and was stored in Aomori Prefecture, was relocated to a railway park in Isumi City, Chiba Prefecture, and on the 31st, many railway fans gathered for its unveiling.
“Three people feel unwell after ingesting Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s red yeast rice product” Taiwanese media
2024-03-31 13:25:00
Taiwanese media reported that the number of people who became ill after consuming products made from Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice has increased to three.
``Meguro River Cherry Blossom Festival'' Sales of specialty products from the Noto Peninsula and support for disaster-stricken areas
2024-03-31 13:22:00
One day marks three months since the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and at an event held in Tokyo, booths selling products from the disaster area were set up, and many people were buying them.
``Abare Festival'' to be held to raise funds for restoration of damage caused by Noto Peninsula earthquake
2024-03-31 13:16:00
After the Noto Peninsula earthquake damaged a company that makes lanterns and mikoshi called ``Kiriko'' used in the traditional ``Abare Festival'' in Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, local people decided to cover the costs necessary for restoration. We are aiming to raise funds through crowdfunding and hold the festival.
Business confidence in China's manufacturing industry exceeds ``50,'' a turning point for economic judgment, for the first time in six months
2024-03-31 12:21:00
China's manufacturing industry business confidence index in March exceeded 50, a milestone for determining economic conditions, for the first time in six months, due to an increase in corporate production.
The high school soccer team in Nanao, Ishikawa, which was affected by the disaster, returns to their hometown from their evacuation destination in Toyama Prefecture.
2024-03-31 11:52:00
The soccer team of a high school in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, who had evacuated to Toyama Prefecture after their school was damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, will return to their hometown on the 31st, expressing gratitude to the residents of the guesthouse where they spent about two months. I told you.
Temperatures are rising in the Kanto-Koshin region, and people are already taking measures such as hydration even on summer days
2024-03-31 11:49:00
On the 31st, it was sunny in Kanto-Koshin, and the temperature has been rising since the morning, with some places already having temperatures of over 25 degrees Celsius. Your body is not used to the heat this time of year, so please be more conscious than usual and take measures such as staying hydrated.
Sea transport ship delivering relief supplies to Gaza Strip departs from Cyprus
2024-03-31 11:43:00
On the 30th, a sea transport ship departed from Cyprus, an island nation in the Mediterranean Sea, to deliver aid supplies to the Gaza Strip, which is suffering from severe food shortages due to intense fighting.
HPV vaccination costs for men will be fully subsidized by Tokyo's Shinagawa Ward from tomorrow
2024-03-31 11:32:00
From April 1st, Tokyo's Shinagawa Ward will fully subsidize the cost of the HPV vaccine, which is used to prevent uterine cancer, as it is effective in preventing cancer in men as well. Ta.
European Soccer Freiburg Ritsu Doan scores 4th goal of the season in full participation
2024-03-31 10:36:00
Ritsu Doan of Freiburg, a soccer team in the German First Division, played the entirety of the away match against Mönchengladbach on the 30th and scored his fourth goal of the season.
Myanmar military may implement conscription amid opposition from young people
2024-03-31 10:32:00
The military has begun recruiting new soldiers in the capital Naypyidaw, state television reported, amid opposition from many young people to plans to implement military conscription in Myanmar. Meanwhile, independent local media has accused the military of forcibly conscripting young people in various parts of the country.
Diplomats from various countries, including the US ambassador, pay their respects at the terrorist attack site on the outskirts of Moscow
2024-03-31 10:26:00
On the 30th, diplomats from various countries stationed in Russia visited the site of a terrorist attack that occurred on the outskirts of Russia's capital, Moscow, and laid flowers to mourn the victims.
“Ippei Mizuhara still has unpaid debts” US media
2024-03-31 10:10:00
Ippei Mizuhara, who served as a personal interpreter for Major League Baseball player Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers, was allegedly involved in illegal gambling, and American media reported that Mizuhara has yet to repay the betting shop called a bookmaker. I was told by a person involved that I owe money.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical red yeast rice problem: On-site inspection at factory in Wakayama Prefecture
2024-03-31 09:47:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and Wakayama Prefecture announced on the morning of the 31st that the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and Wakayama Prefecture had decided to issue a medical report to Kinokawa City, Wakayama Prefecture, based on the Food Sanitation Act, regarding the issue of people who ingested health foods containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice developing kidney disease. We entered the factory for an on-site inspection.
[Updated on the 31st] Marine transport ship departs from Cyprus to support the Gaza Strip
2024-03-31 09:10:00
On the 30th, a ship carrying food and other supplies departed from Cyprus, an island nation in the Mediterranean Sea, in an effort to provide maritime transport assistance to the residents of the Gaza Strip, who are suffering from severe food shortages. *We will inform you about the developments regarding Israel and Palestine as of March 31st, Japan time.
Noto Peninsula Earthquake: ``Voluntary evacuation center'' Suzu City unable to obtain details for about two weeks
2024-03-31 08:10:00
Tomorrow (April 1st) marks 3 months since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. In the disaster-stricken areas, many ``voluntary evacuation shelters'' operated by local residents were set up in addition to evacuation shelters designated by local governments, but some local governments were unable to grasp the situation in detail for about two weeks after the earthquake. The issue is now how to prevent delays in understanding the situation.
A series of Russian military attacks targeting energy facilities in Ukraine
2024-03-31 07:53:00
In Ukraine, there has been a series of attacks by the Russian military targeting energy facilities such as power plants, and some have pointed out that the Russian military is escalating its attacks with the aim of reducing the capabilities of the defense industry.
“Biden administration approves arms sales to Israel” US media
2024-03-31 07:39:00
As the Israeli military continues its military operations across the Gaza Strip, American media reported that the Biden administration had approved the sale of fighter jets and other weapons to Israel. The Palestinian side has objected, saying, ``It is morally inconsistent to hand over weapons while telling people to stop killing civilians.''
High School Baseball Senbatsu Today Final Kendai Takasaki x Hotoku Gakuen [Highlights]
2024-03-31 06:42:00
The Senbatsu High School Baseball final will be held on the 31st, with Takasaki Health and Welfare University Takasaki High School, aiming for its first championship as a Gunma prefecture team, competing against Hyogo's Hotoku Gakuen, aiming for its third championship in 22 years. The final is scheduled to start at 12:30 p.m. and will be broadcast on NHK's General TV, E-Tele, and Radio 1.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical to inspect factory in Wakayama Prefecture today due to red yeast rice issue
2024-03-31 06:40:00
Due to an issue where people who ingested health foods containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red yeast rice developed kidney disease, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare announced on the 30th that a factory in Osaka that manufactured the red yeast rice ingredient would be closed. We conducted an on-site inspection. On the 31st, they will conduct an on-site inspection at a factory in Wakayama Prefecture that has taken over production from this factory, and are expected to proceed with checking the relocated manufacturing equipment.
Ritsumeikan: Street speech in local area by LDP-affiliated member not mentioned in report
2024-03-31 06:15:00
In response to the problems surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has begun an initiative to appeal the need for political reform in the hometowns of the relevant members whose income and expenditure reports were omitted.
Discharge of treated water: Experts from both Japan and China hold talks in China, first announced by Ministry of Foreign Affairs
2024-03-31 05:10:00
On the 30th, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that experts from both Japan and China held consultations in China regarding the release of treated water from Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean. This is the first time that the talks have been announced publicly, and the Japanese side has explained the safety of the release based on scientific evidence.
