2024-06-30 22:45:00
On the night of the 30th, Lotte professional baseball player Oka Taikai hit a double in eight consecutive games, setting a new professional baseball record, in a game against Orix Buffaloes in Chiba City.
2024-06-30 21:08:00
The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced that President Xi Jinping will visit Central Asia from July 2 to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Kazakhstan. Coinciding with the summit, a summit meeting with Russian President Putin is also being arranged for the first time since May.
2024-06-30 20:48:00
Of the three people believed to be climbers found dead in the crater at the summit of Mount Fuji, police removed the bodies of two that were left at the scene on the 30th and are currently in the process of identifying them.
2024-06-30 19:25:00
The first round of voting has begun in the election for the lower house of parliament, which French President Emmanuel Macron suddenly dissolved. While far-right parties are expected to significantly increase their seats, voters have been harsh in their criticism of President Macron.
2024-06-30 19:19:00
A memorial service for the third anniversary of the death of former Prime Minister Abe, who was shot and killed while giving a campaign speech during last year's election, was held at a temple in Tokyo, with Prime Minister Kishida and other political figures in attendance.
2024-06-30 19:17:00
A lacquer shop called Nushiya, which handles everything from manufacturing to selling Wajima lacquerware, a traditional craft from Ishikawa Prefecture, visited Yazu Town in Tottori Prefecture and brought along some Wajima lacquerware products to sell to local residents.
2024-06-30 19:15:00
On the Yamanashi Prefecture side of Mount Fuji, ahead of the mountain's opening on July 1st, religious ceremonies were held at a shrine in Fujiyoshida City at the base of the mountain to pray for safe climbers.
2024-06-30 18:48:00
In the case of a junior high school girl who was found dead in a park in Asahikawa City, Hokkaido, three years ago, a city reinvestigation committee set up at the request of the family compiled findings that the girl committed suicide as a result of bullying.
2024-06-30 18:24:00
A symposium to consider the ethical issues involved in carrying out "xenotransplantation," in which organs from pigs and other animals are transplanted into humans to treat disease, was held in Yokohama on the 30th. A university researcher planning clinical research said, "We would like to proceed after providing as many explanations as possible and gaining society's approval."
2024-06-30 18:14:00
Regarding the issue of people who took Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red koji supplements developing kidney diseases, the Japanese Society of Nephrology announced the results of an investigation which found that of the more than 100 patients who had been reported as of the end of last month, approximately 85% had not been able to return to normal kidney function for more than a month.
2024-06-30 17:49:00
A United Nations conference to discuss the situation in Afghanistan, which is under the control of the Islamist group Taliban, is beginning in Qatar. Representatives of the Taliban are scheduled to attend for the first time, and the focus will be on how the international community can engage with the Taliban, who continue to restrict women's human rights.
2024-06-30 17:41:00
The town of Kohoku in Saga Prefecture issued a notice to evacuate the elderly and people with disabilities to 1,507 households and 3,671 people in mountainous areas of the town just before 5 p.m. due to the increased risk of landslides. This corresponds to level 3 of the five-level heavy rain warning system, and calls on the elderly and people with disabilities to begin evacuating.
2024-06-30 17:12:00
In order to guard against landslides and other disasters, Kumamoto City issued evacuation information for the elderly and others throughout the city at 5:00 pm on the 30th. This information corresponds to level 3 out of 5 alert levels, and calls on the elderly and people with disabilities to begin evacuating.
2024-06-30 16:53:00
In connection with an incident three years ago in 2021 in which a former town council member was murdered and a safe and other items stolen at a home in Kumamoto City, police arrested two men, both in their 40s, who had been arrested in connection with a separate fraud case, on June 30th on suspicion of robbery and murder.
2024-06-30 16:07:00
A group of about 20 killer whales appeared off the coast of Sado City, Niigata Prefecture, and was photographed by a local fisherman. According to the Niigata City aquarium, it is rare for killer whales to be sighted in the Sea of Japan.
2024-06-30 15:40:00
To mark 80 years since the start of the "school evacuation" program carried out to protect children from air raids during the war on June 30th, a gathering was held in Tokyo where people who had participated in the evacuation of school children shared their experiences at the time.
2024-06-30 15:35:00
In the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, construction of temporary housing is progressing, and creating an environment where residents can live in peace is an issue. Ishikawa Prefecture is asking local governments to encourage residents to set up neighborhood association-like organizations, but NHK has learned that only 16 of the 71 temporary housing complexes have established neighborhood associations.
2024-06-30 15:20:00
The finals of various events will be held on the 30th, the final day of the Japan Athletics Championships, which is being held in Niigata City and also serves as the selection process for the Paris Olympics. In the women's 800 meters, high school sophomore Kubo Rin is attracting attention. She will compete against middle- and long-distance ace Tanaka Nozomi, who is the cousin of soccer player Kubo Takefusa. In the men's 100 meters, the star event in track and field, Sakai Ryuichiro, who advanced to the final in first place, and others will be aiming to be selected for the Olympic team, which requires them to beat the participation standard of 10.00 seconds and win. NHK will broadcast the event on General TV from 4:30 pm, and it will also be streamed on NHK Plus.
2024-06-30 15:00:00
On the 30th, North Korea's Foreign Ministry strongly protested against new joint training exercises conducted by Japan, the United States, and South Korea until the 29th, saying, "Provocative acts will lead to fatal consequences."
2024-06-30 14:58:00
The kiln of the brick manufacturing company founded by Eiichi Shibusawa, whose portrait appears on the new 10,000 yen note, has been opened to the public in his hometown of Fukaya City, Saitama Prefecture.
2024-06-30 14:32:00
Regarding his response to the LDP presidential election to be held by September, former Secretary-General Ishiba told reporters in Tottori City, "There are various ways to express it, such as exploring or contemplating, but if he cannot say in a few short phrases what he will do about the issues, he should not announce his candidacy."
2024-06-30 13:47:00
Ahead of Kyoto's Gion Festival, which begins on the 1st, local university students and others made "chimaki", a talismanic dumpling, which will be given out at the festival.
2024-06-30 13:11:00
On the 29th, a 56-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of assault after he got into an argument with his older brother, who lived with him at a house in Goka Town, Ibaraki Prefecture, and threw a knife at him, injuring his head. The brother subsequently died, and police are currently investigating the exact cause of death. The suspect has reportedly denied the charges.
2024-06-30 11:55:00
China's manufacturing business confidence index for June fell below the 50 mark, a turning point for economic assessment, for the second consecutive month. The main reason for this is the continued stagnation of domestic demand due to the real estate downturn and other factors.
2024-06-30 11:17:00
Regarding the LDP presidential election to be held by September, Secretary-General Motegi said that many lawmakers should run and there should be lively policy debate, and as for his own response, he said, "There is no doubt that there are tasks I would like to do if I become prime minister, and I would like to think about it carefully over the summer."
2024-06-30 10:24:00
Restrictions on advertising vehicles that display advertisements on the cargo beds of trucks and other areas will be expanded from the 30th, and advertisements such as LED displays will be banned in all vehicles traveling within Tokyo.
2024-06-30 10:20:00
According to an interview with a person involved, the Fair Trade Commission has decided to issue a recommendation under the Subcontract Act soon for a car body manufacturing company affiliated with Toyota Motor Corporation in Yokohama City, which has had multiple subcontractor parts manufacturers store "molds" necessary for the manufacture of parts free of charge and have them cover the costs. In the automobile industry, Nissan Motor Corporation also received a recommendation this year for unilaterally reducing the amount of money it pays to subcontractor manufacturers, and the Fair Trade Commission is stepping up its monitoring.
2024-06-30 10:15:00
It was first confirmed in photos published in the party's newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, that leaders who spoke at an important meeting of the Workers' Party of Korea held in North Korea were wearing a badge called a "portrait badge" featuring General Secretary Kim Jong Un. Prior to this, in May, it was revealed that a portrait of General Secretary Kim was hung alongside those of his grandfather, Kim Il Sung, and his father, Kim Jong Il, at a school that trains party officials, and this appears to have spurred the idolization of General Secretary Kim, who is said to have turned 40 this year.
2024-06-30 09:05:00
Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers in Major League Baseball hit his 26th solo home run of the season, his first in two games, against the Giants on the 29th. Ohtani, who started as the leadoff hitter and designated hitter, hit a soft slider in his second at-bat in the third inning with the score tied at 1-1, and drove it to the back of center field, giving the Dodgers a 2-1 lead. The ball had a speed of 176.5 km/h and a distance of 125.5 meters. The gap between him and the second-place player in the National League home run rankings has widened to five home runs. Ohtani is also three home runs away from hitting his 200th in the major leagues.
2024-06-30 08:33:00
Japan's men's volleyball team defeated Slovenia 3-0 in straight sets in the semi-finals of the Nations League, an international tournament serving as a prelude to the Paris Olympics, to advance to the finals for the first time in the tournament.
2024-06-30 07:47:00
On the 30th, it will be four years since the Hong Kong National Security Law, which cracks down on anti-government movements in Hong Kong, came into force. This year, a new ordinance supplementing this law has also been enacted, further tightening restrictions on freedom of speech in Hong Kong society.
2024-06-30 06:57:00
Iran's presidential election will be held on July 5th, with a runoff election between a reformist candidate who values dialogue with the West and a hard-line conservative candidate who is willing to engage in conflict with the West. The focus will be on whether the current hard-line foreign policy will be continued or whether a shift will be made to improve relations with the West.
2024-06-30 06:40:00
Due to the influence of a front and a low pressure system, the atmospheric conditions will become unstable in northern Japan on July 1st and in western and eastern Japan on July 2nd, and there is a risk of very heavy rainfall in some areas. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against landslides and other disasters.
2024-06-30 06:36:00
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has notified schools nationwide to take measures such as setting up special quotas for foreign students and adding furigana to exam questions for public high school entrance exams from the 2024 academic year onwards.
2024-06-30 06:25:00
The first round of voting for the lower house of parliament, which French President Emmanuel Macron suddenly dissolved, will take place on the 30th. According to advance seat forecasts, the far-right National Rally party is on track to significantly increase its seats and become the largest party, presenting a grim outlook for President Macron.
2024-06-30 06:19:00
Ukrainian President Zelensky has revealed his intention to prepare a plan to end the war this year while fighting back against Russia, which continues its military invasion. However, there are no signs of a compromise between Ukraine and Russia, and it seems that the prolonged fighting will be unavoidable.
2024-06-30 05:11:00
Tensions are rising as Israel and Lebanon's Shiite Muslim group Hezbollah continue to exchange attacks, while the Israeli military continues to launch fierce attacks in the northern Gaza Strip, which it claimed to have controlled. The United Nations believes that at least 60,000 people have been forced to evacuate, and the humanitarian situation is worsening day by day.
