Urban Sports: The second round of the Paris Olympic qualifying series begins
2024-06-20 22:33:00
The second round of the Urban Sports qualifying series for the Paris Olympics kicked off in Hungary on the 20th.
Main news(2024/06/20)
Dutch Prime Minister Rutte expected to become next NATO Secretary General
2024-06-20 22:01:00
Dutch Prime Minister Rutte is expected to succeed NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg, whose term ends in October this year. Romanian President Iohannis, who had also put himself forward for the position, withdrew his candidacy on the 20th, and Western media are reporting that Rutte has secured the support of all member states, making him the surest candidate to become the next Secretary General.
Driver arrested after car hits pedestrian and overturns near National Diet building
2024-06-20 21:44:00
On the evening of the 20th, a car hit a pedestrian on a road near the National Diet Building in Nagatacho, Tokyo, and then fled the scene before overturning. The man was taken to the hospital, but is still unconscious and in critical condition. The Metropolitan Police Department has arrested the driver of the car on suspicion of hit-and-run and is currently investigating the details of the incident.
Real estate company apologizes after advertisement lists "Mt. Iwaki" instead of "Mt. Iwate"
2024-06-20 21:14:00
It was discovered that an image of Mount Iwaki in Aomori Prefecture had been used in a insert advertisement for a condominium in Morioka City that advertised views of Mount Iwate, the highest peak in Iwate Prefecture. The real estate company selling the condominium admitted the mistake and apologized to the city.
Areas affected by Noto Peninsula earthquake urged to "take extra precautions" before the rainy season begins
2024-06-20 21:04:00
Ishikawa Prefecture is expected to experience rainy and cloudy weather from this weekend, and in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, landslides are likely to occur on loose ground, and buildings damaged by the earthquake are at increased risk of collapsing under the weight of the rain. With the first rainy season since the disaster approaching, local governments are calling for people to be extra careful in dangerous areas and to check the weather when cleaning up their homes.
"New banknotes make current banknotes unusable" - False information spreading on social media - "Beware of scams"
2024-06-20 21:01:00
False information has been spreading on social media about the new banknotes that will be issued for the first time in 20 years next month, such as "old banknotes will become invalid and deposits will be frozen." The Ministry of Finance has warned that "current banknotes will not become invalid, so please be careful of fraud."
FTX Trading Japan subsidiary in talks with major domestic player to acquire
2024-06-20 20:06:00
It has been learned that the Japanese subsidiary of FTX Trading, a global leader in the cryptocurrency exchange that went bankrupt last year, has been acquired by domestic peer bitFlyer, and arrangements are underway to take over the business.
Sapporo: 50-year-old car owner arrested after tire comes off and hits girl
2024-06-20 19:51:00
In November last year, a tire came off a vehicle while it was moving in Nishi-ku, Sapporo, hitting a 4-year-old girl and leaving her unconscious and in critical condition. The 50-year-old owner of the vehicle was arrested by police on suspicion of negligent driving causing injury, etc., for modifying the vehicle and failing to inspect it, causing the accident.
Miyazaki Prefecture Kushima City: Evacuation information for elderly people and others issued to 8,746 households throughout the city
2024-06-20 19:02:00
At 6 p.m., Kushima City in Miyazaki Prefecture issued evacuation information to 8,746 households and 16,946 people throughout the city, warning that damage caused by heavy rains is expected. The information corresponds to alert level 3, and the local government is calling on the elderly and people with disabilities to begin evacuating.
Tokyo gubernatorial election: Not enough bulletin boards...Unusual solution: sticking up bulletin boards with clear files
2024-06-20 18:22:00
This Tokyo gubernatorial election saw the largest number of candidates ever.
Flood danger warning issued for Mannose River in Kagoshima Prefecture; high flood risk; be on high alert
2024-06-20 18:04:00
Due to the heavy rains, the Mannose River, which flows through Minamisatsuma City and Minamikyushu City in the southern part of the Satsuma Peninsula in Kagoshima Prefecture, has reached a flood danger level at the Mannose Bridge Water Level Observation Station in Minamisatsuma City. Kagoshima Prefecture and the Kagoshima Regional Meteorological Observatory issued a flood danger warning at 5:30 pm earlier, urging people to be on high alert, as the risk of flooding is extremely high.
[Breaking News] A record 56 candidates run for Tokyo gubernatorial election
2024-06-20 17:12:00
The Tokyo gubernatorial election, announced on the 20th, saw 56 candidates running, the highest number ever.
UNHCR expresses deep concern on World Refugee Day: "40% of refugees and displaced people are children"
2024-06-20 17:04:00
June 20th is the United Nations' World Refugee Day. Conflicts are occurring all over the world, and the number of refugees and displaced persons is increasing unstoppably. The number is estimated to exceed 120 million, equivalent to the population of Japan. In an interview with NHK, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Grandi expressed strong concern that while the increase in refugees and displaced persons is showing no signs of stopping, political forces opposed to accepting refugees are gaining support in Europe and the United States.
Kagoshima: Evacuation orders issued to 17,016 households and 32,528 people in Minamisatsuma city
2024-06-20 16:57:00
Minamisatsuma City in Kagoshima Prefecture issued an evacuation order to 17,016 households and 32,528 people throughout the city at 4:23 pm on the 20th, citing a high risk of landslides due to heavy rain. The information corresponds to Level 4 on a five-level alert scale, and the city is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to make shingles vaccine a routine vaccination covered by public funds
2024-06-20 16:19:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to include the vaccine for shingles, a skin disease that causes painful blisters in a band-like pattern, in the "regular vaccinations" for which the cost will be subsidized by public funds. In the future, a formal decision will be made after discussions at an expert meeting on the target age for vaccination, etc.
The motion of no confidence in the Cabinet was rejected by a majority of the LDP and Komeito parties.
2024-06-20 16:17:00
A motion of no confidence against the Kishida Cabinet submitted by the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan was put to a vote in the House of Representatives plenary session and rejected by a majority of the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito Party, and other parties.
Tokyo Kodaira One person killed after car driven by man in his 70s goes out of control in supermarket parking lot
2024-06-20 15:52:00
Just after 1 p.m. on the 20th, a car driven by a woman in her 70s went out of control in a supermarket parking lot in Kodaira City, Tokyo, and a woman in her 60s who was getting out of another parked car was hit and killed.
Japan Rugby Team squad announced for England match: Leitch named captain
2024-06-20 15:36:00
On the 22nd, the 23 members of the Japan Rugby National Team who will play in the first test match of the year against England were announced, with 35-year-old veteran Michael Leitch taking on the role of captain. In addition, young players were also selected for the Rugby World Cup three years from now, including second-year Waseda University student Yoshitaka Yazaki at fullback.
Man dressed like "Shocker" escapes from attempted pawn shop robbery in Niigata
2024-06-20 14:41:00
On the night of the 19th, a man broke into a pawn shop in Niigata City and threatened the store clerk with a knife, but fled without taking anything. The man, who is believed to have been wearing a black balaclava and black clothing like a villain from a special effects TV show, is thought to have fled in a light-colored car, and police are investigating the case as an attempted robbery.
SoftBank explains policy to strengthen AI-related business and investment as pillar of growth
2024-06-20 13:52:00
At a shareholders' meeting held on the 20th, SoftBank Corp. President Junichi Miyakawa explained the company's plans to strengthen its AI-related businesses and investments, such as generative AI and data centers, as a pillar of the company's future growth.
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani had two hits and three RBIs, but the team lost in a walk-off
2024-06-20 13:18:00
Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers played against the Rockies on the 19th, and performed well with two hits and three RBIs, but the team suffered a walk-off loss.
Junior high school English textbooks replace description introducing defendant Ippei Mizuhara
2024-06-20 12:58:00
It has been discovered that a textbook company that had included a passage introducing Mizuhara Ippei, a former interpreter for Major League Baseball player Ohtani Shohei, has changed the content of the textbook in a new English textbook to be used at junior high schools from next spring.
Kumamoto Prefecture, Reihoku Town: Car from disability support facility crashes into fence, 10 people injured
2024-06-20 12:32:00
According to the police, at around 8:45 a.m. on the 20th, near National Route 324 in Kamitsufukae, Reihoku-cho, Kumamoto Prefecture, a vehicle from a disability support facility was attempting to turn right when it collided with a fence in the parking lot of another facility. There were 10 people in the vehicle, all of whom were conscious when they were taken to the hospital, of which two men in their 70s suffered serious injuries and eight suffered minor injuries. The vehicle was driven by a man in his 40s who was a staff member of the disability support facility. The police are currently investigating the details of the incident.
Tokyo District Court decides to grant bail to House of Representatives member Mari Akimoto, bail set at 20 million yen
2024-06-20 12:10:00
On the 20th, the Tokyo District Court ruled to grant bail to House of Representatives member Mari Akimoto, who was indicted in September last year on charges of bribery related to offshore wind power generation and whose lawyer had requested bail. If the prosecution does not file a quasi-appeal and the 20 million yen bail is paid, he will be released on bail.
Kagoshima Prefectural Police makes a series of arrests; National Police Agency to dispatch inspector next week
2024-06-20 12:04:00
Following four consecutive arrests of current and former police officers at the Kagoshima Prefectural Police Headquarters this year, the National Police Agency has decided to send an inspector to the prefectural police as early as next week to investigate the circumstances and consider measures to prevent recurrence.
Bridge in "Mt. Fuji Photo Spot" with fence on median strip Shizuoka Fuji
2024-06-20 11:57:00
A fence is being installed to prevent people from entering the median strip on a bridge on a national highway in Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture, a place that many foreign tourists visit as a photo spot for Mount Fuji.
Oppenheimer "cried and apologized" - video of interpreter testimony found
2024-06-20 11:49:00
A video was found in Hiroshima City in which an interpreter who was present testified that Robert Oppenheimer, the theoretical physicist who led the development of the atomic bomb, met with atomic bomb survivors in the United States 19 years after the end of the war and "shed tears and apologized" during the meeting. Experts said, "It was surprising that he actually met them and apologized, and it is significant that the survivors heard it directly."
Tokyo gubernatorial election announcement: 25 candidates, the highest number ever, as of 11 a.m.
2024-06-20 11:46:00
The Tokyo gubernatorial election, which was held due to the expiration of the current term, was announced today. The evaluation of Governor Koike's administration is expected to be the biggest issue, and the 17-day election campaign has begun leading up to the voting day on July 7. As of 11:00 a.m., 25 candidates had registered to run for the Tokyo gubernatorial election, already surpassing the previous record of 22 candidates four years ago.
[Breaking news] The final game of the "Eiou Tournament" between eight-time champion Fujii and seven-dan player Ito
2024-06-20 11:03:00
The final game of the Eiou-sen, one of the eight major titles in shogi, has begun in Kofu City. Will Sota Fujii (21), who holds eight titles, maintain his monopoly on the title with his fourth consecutive victory, or will challenger Takumi Ito (21), who is the same age as him, win the title for the first time? Attention is focused on the outcome of the game. The outcome of the final game is expected to be decided on the evening of the 20th. We will keep you updated on the developments of the final game.
North Korea releases full text of new treaty with Russia, including military assistance
2024-06-20 10:53:00
On the 20th, North Korea released the full text of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty signed by Kim Jong Un and Russian President Putin on the 19th through the state-run Korean Central News Agency. According to the treaty, it clearly states that "in the event that either side is subjected to armed invasion by an individual or multiple countries and a state of war breaks out, each side will provide military and other assistance without delay," making it clear that the treaty includes military assistance.
CDP submits motion of no confidence in cabinet
2024-06-20 10:39:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan submitted a motion of no confidence in the Kishida Cabinet, arguing that the Cabinet is reluctant to implement political reform and cannot be trusted to steer the country, and that it should either resign immediately or dissolve the House of Representatives.
Heavy rain expected in Kyushu from midday through the 21st; be on alert for landslides
2024-06-20 07:54:00
Due to the active front, Kyushu is likely to experience very heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms from around noon on the 20th to the 21st. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against landslides and flooding in low-lying areas.
Okinawa Miyakojima Summer Mango Shipping Ceremony
2024-06-20 06:47:00
The shipping ceremony for mangoes, Okinawa's signature summer delicacy, was held in Miyakojima, one of the prefecture's leading mango-producing areas.
China's President Xi emphasizes his intention to continue cracking down on military corruption
2024-06-20 06:45:00
Chinese President Xi Jinping told a meeting of senior military officials, "There must be absolutely no place for corrupt elements to hide within the military," emphasizing his commitment to continuing to crack down on corruption amid talk of a large-scale crackdown on corruption within the military.
Two environmental activists arrested for spraying paint on Stonehenge, a UNESCO World Heritage site
2024-06-20 06:32:00
Members of an environmental group have been arrested for spraying a large amount of what appears to be orange paint on the ancient ruins of Stonehenge, a World Heritage Site in the UK. The group claims it was cornmeal and that it was a protest to call for stronger measures against climate change.
Russia advances on eastern front as fierce fighting continues in Ukraine
2024-06-20 05:48:00
On the 19th, Russian attacks continued in various parts of Ukraine, resulting in casualties among civilians. There are also analyses showing that Russian forces are advancing on the eastern front, putting the Ukrainian army's main supply route at risk, and it appears that tough fighting continues for Ukraine.
System to allow prosecutors to erase data seized from secretly taken child pornography images begins
2024-06-20 05:30:00
A new system to address the concerns of victims of voyeurism and other crimes will begin on the 20th. The system will allow prosecutors to delete image data of voyeurism and child pornography as an administrative measure, regardless of whether the crime is prosecuted or not.
New Russia-North Korea treaty raises concerns that attacks from third countries could be supported by each other
2024-06-20 05:27:00
Russian President Putin, who visited North Korea for the first time in 24 years, held a summit meeting with General Secretary Kim Jong Un and signed a new treaty to provide mutual assistance in the event of an attack from a third country. The two countries have further enhanced their military cooperation, which is expected to further intensify security concerns in various countries, including Japan.
Kanagawa Prefectural Police arrested 38-year-old police sergeant on suspicion of attempted laundry theft, charges denied
2024-06-20 05:25:00
On the evening of the 19th, a 38-year-old police sergeant working at a Kanagawa Prefectural Police Station was arrested for attempting to steal laundry that had been hung out to dry at an apartment in Hadano City, Kanagawa Prefecture. The sergeant denies the charges.
CDP to submit motion of no confidence in Cabinet today as battle between ruling and opposition parties reaches climax
2024-06-20 05:08:00
The revised Political Funds Control Law was passed on the 19th with a majority vote in favor from the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito Party, and other parties. Meanwhile, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan plans to submit a motion of no confidence in the Cabinet on the 20th, citing the Kishida administration's insufficient efforts toward political reform, and the battle between the ruling and opposition parties is reaching a climax before the end of the Diet session.
