2024-07-01 22:33:00
On the evening of the 1st, former Prime Minister Suga of the Liberal Democratic Party and former Secretary-General Ishiba had dinner in Tokyo. They are believed to have exchanged opinions on how to respond to the party's presidential election to be held by September.
2024-07-01 21:00:00
Last year, the national tax revenue for fiscal year 2023 was in the 72 trillion yen range, exceeding 70 trillion yen for the second consecutive year, setting a new record high. It is believed that corporate tax revenue increased due to favorable corporate performance.
2024-07-01 20:41:00
サッカー日本代表のミッドフィルダー、鎌田大地選手がイングランドプレミアリーグのクリスタルパレスに移籍することが決まりました。
2024-07-01 20:04:00
Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture, issued an evacuation order to 40 people in 20 households living in part of the Nishi-Ojima district at 7pm after it was confirmed that a hole had opened up in the bank of a reservoir in the Nishi-Ojima district and water was leaking out. This is Level 4 out of a possible 5-level alert, and Kasaoka City has set up a disaster response headquarters and is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
2024-07-01 20:02:00
In response to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' decision to ban the recruitment of hometown tax donations through intermediary sites that offer points, the Rakuten Group, which operates the site, has started an online petition in opposition. The company is calling for the Ministry to revoke the decision, claiming that it is funding the points itself.
2024-07-01 19:06:00
In a case in which a group was arrested for operating a fake side job website that claimed users could be paid just by giving advice on their lives, and for swindling cash from women who had registered on it, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has rearrested the group on suspicion of operating another dating site and swindling over 500,000 yen from users.
2024-07-01 18:48:00
On July 1st, a training session was held in Sagamihara City for teachers and staff at elementary and junior high schools to learn how to deal with allergies in the event that a child shows severe symptoms of food allergies at school. Participants were taught by specialist doctors how to use EpiPens, which are used in the event of shock symptoms.
2024-07-01 18:24:00
In a case where three people - a parent and child - were indicted after a man's decapitated body was found in a hotel in Susukino, downtown Sapporo last year, the father appeared as a witness at the trial of the mother, who is accused of helping her daughter hide the head in their home, testifying, "I couldn't turn my daughter in to the police myself, as I felt it would be a betrayal of my daughter."
2024-07-01 18:24:00
In an effort to expand coverage of the Employees' Pension Insurance to part-time and other short-term workers, a Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare council has compiled recommendations calling for the abolition of the current requirements that limit coverage based on the size of the company one works for.
2024-07-01 18:00:00
It has been discovered that there has been a spate of car thefts in private parking lots around Narita Airport, including the theft of nine luxury cars overnight last week. It is believed that the keys to the cars left by users were stolen and used, and the police are investigating the possibility that a group of thefts who knows how the keys are kept may be involved.
2024-07-01 17:57:00
At the Kagoshima Prefectural Police Headquarters, where a series of scandals have occurred, including the indictment of a former head of the Public Safety Department for leaking information, a roundtable discussion was held where mid-ranking police officers exchanged opinions on how to prevent recurrence. One opinion expressed was that the implementation of training for senior officers on how to instruct their subordinates should be considered.
2024-07-01 17:56:00
Following the recent spate of sexual assaults by U.S. soldiers, a special committee of the Okinawa Prefectural Assembly was held on the 1st to discuss base issues and other matters. A representative from the prefectural police headquarters explained how information regarding the incidents will be handled, and stated their intention to consider how information will be shared with the prefecture in the future.
2024-07-01 17:50:00
Job hunting for high school students graduating next spring effectively began on the 1st. Due to a labor shortage at companies and an increasing rate of people going on to higher education, the job vacancy rate is expected to remain high, creating a seller's market in favor of high school students.
2024-07-01 17:01:00
The athletes who were selected to represent Japan at the Paris Olympics at the Japan Athletics Championships held a press conference, and women's middle and long distance ace Nozomi Tanaka spoke of her aspirations, saying, "I want to make this a tournament where I can feel happy to be able to run in two events."
2024-07-01 16:57:00
Masayuki Makino, founder of the Okinawa Actors School, which has produced Okinawa's leading artists such as Namie Amuro, has passed away from septic shock. He was 83 years old.
2024-07-01 16:44:00
"My house is still flat and nothing has changed," "I'm glad I can resume work." Six months have passed since the Noto Peninsula earthquake that occurred on New Year's Day. While recovery is progressing little by little, many of the collapsed buildings remain. What has changed and what hasn't changed in the area? We will keep you updated on the current situation, issues, and daily developments.
2024-07-01 16:42:00
A survey by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has revealed that the average age of those exposed to the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki is now 85.58 years old. As the survivors age, the question of how to pass on their efforts to abolish nuclear weapons is becoming an issue.
2024-07-01 16:40:00
Regarding the relocation of the U.S. military's Futenma Air Base in Okinawa to Henoko in Nago City, the government will begin construction of a new seawall on the side of Oura Bay, which has soft ground, from August onwards. On July 1, a crane ship that will drive piles necessary for the construction of the seawall arrived in the area, and according to an interview with a government official, test driving will take place as early as the 4th of this month.
2024-07-01 16:17:00
The Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) has officially decided that the flag bearers for the Japanese delegation at the Paris Olympics, which begin this month, will be Shigeyuki Hanai of breaking, a new sport for the Paris Games, for the men's team, and Misaki Emura of fencing, for the women's team.
2024-07-01 15:51:00
A ceremony was held in advance of the opening of the Korean Women's Go League this month, in which Go player Nakamura Sumire, 3rd Dan, will participate. Nakamura, who was chosen as captain of her team, stated her aspirations, saying, "I will work hard and win."
2024-07-01 15:36:00
A government-sponsored commemorative ceremony was held on the 27th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China. Chief Executive Lee Ka-chao created a celebratory mood by announcing that the Chinese government would be gifting Hong Kong a new panda.
2024-07-01 14:17:00
Following the murder of a Japanese parent and child that took place on June 24 in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, eastern China, Chinese internet companies have announced one after another that they will crack down on posts that incite anti-Japanese sentiment. Some have suggested that this was instructed by Chinese authorities, wary of the impact that radical posts could have on public opinion.
2024-07-01 14:13:00
Following the accident in Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture, in which a security guard and a female protester were caught in a dump truck carrying soil to be used in the relocation of the U.S. military's Futenma Air Base to the port, resulting in deaths and injuries, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi explained that the transportation work has been halted and expressed his intention to grasp the details of the situation and make efforts to prevent a recurrence.
2024-07-01 13:14:00
The 12 members of the women's volleyball team that will compete in the Paris Olympics have been announced, including ace players Sarina Koga and Mayu Ishikawa. All 12 members are introduced in the latter half of the article.
2024-07-01 12:43:00
A new organization that will be responsible for managing the Emissions Trading Scheme, which allows for the buying and selling of carbon dioxide reductions, began operations on the 1st in an effort to realize a carbon-neutral society.
2024-07-01 12:33:00
Mitsubishi UFJ Bank's corporate internet banking service has been experiencing a problem, making it impossible to carry out transactions such as transfers since the morning of the 1st.
2024-07-01 12:14:00
The Yamanashi side of Mount Fuji opened to the public on the 1st. Although restrictions have been put in place for the number of climbers and the time of access during this summer's mountain season, many climbers have been visiting the fifth station since the morning.
2024-07-01 12:00:00
Maibara City, Shiga Prefecture, has issued an "urgent safety check" to 313 people in 127 households in the Ibuki Neighborhood Association in Maibara City, where a landslide occurred due to localized heavy rain. The alert level is the highest level 5, and the city is urging people to check their surroundings, such as staying on the second floor or higher of nearby buildings or their homes, or away from slopes, and to take actions to stay in a safe place and have the highest chance of saving their lives.
2024-07-01 11:51:00
The military, which has held power in Myanmar since the coup three years ago, has revealed that it has detained a Japanese national for violations related to the selling price of rice. The Japanese embassy in Myanmar said it is aware of the detention and is lobbying the military for his release.
2024-07-01 11:10:00
日本の新たな主力ロケット「H3」の3号機がきょう、種子島宇宙センターから打ち上げられます。「H3」は年間6機の打ち上げを目標に掲げていて、今後の安定した運用につなげられるか注目されます。
2024-07-01 11:07:00
The third game of the five-game match for the Kisei title, one of the eight major titles in shogi, has begun in Nagoya. Attention is focused on whether Sota Fujii (21), a seven-crown title holder, will win and become the youngest player to win the title for the first time, or whether challenger Takayuki Yamazaki (43), an eight-dan player, will win one game and take the title to the next game.
2024-07-01 10:03:00
Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, issued an evacuation order for the Kamikochi area at 8:37 a.m., citing an increased risk of landslides. The information is at level 4 out of five heavy rain alert levels, and they are calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas. According to the city, there are no houses in the affected area, but there are tourists and hotel staff.
2024-07-01 10:00:00
The income of members of the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors for the past year has been made public, and the average per member was 25.3 million yen, the first increase since 2018.
2024-07-01 08:53:00
In the Tankan (Short-term Economic Outlook Survey) released by the Bank of Japan on the 1st, the index showing the economic outlook of large manufacturing companies was plus 13 points. This is two points higher than the previous survey, and is the first improvement in two quarters.
2024-07-01 08:09:00
The Japanese men's volleyball team came in as runners-up in the final of the Nations League, an international tournament that serves as a prelude to the Paris Olympics, losing 1-3 to France.
2024-07-01 07:17:00
In Yamaguchi Prefecture, heavy rain has caused the water level at Mukaimichi Dam in Shunan City to rise, so emergency release of water into the Nishiki River downstream began at 6:30 a.m.
2024-07-01 07:09:00
As it has been six months since the Noto Peninsula earthquake, NHK conducted a survey of temporary housing residents in collaboration with experts. When asked about their current concerns, over 90% answered "living environment." This survey revealed that disaster victims are growing increasingly anxious about the earthquake and are stressed by the environment of their temporary housing.
2024-07-01 07:07:00
The South Korean military announced that North Korea had launched a ballistic missile toward the east early on the morning of the 1st, and is currently investigating the flight distance and other details together with the US military. North Korea had only launched a ballistic missile five days earlier, and it appears to be accelerating its nuclear and missile development in accordance with its "Five-Year National Defense Plan."
2024-07-01 07:03:00
More than 400 food items, including wine and sweets, will see price hikes in July, bringing the total number of food items to exceed 10,000 for the third consecutive year. In addition to higher raw material costs, the percentage of people citing the weak yen and labor costs as reasons for price hikes is increasing.
2024-07-01 07:00:00
Due to the influence of a front and a low pressure system, rain is getting stronger in northern Kyushu, the Chugoku region, and the Hokuriku region. There is a risk of very heavy rainfall in some areas of northern Japan until around noon on the 1st, and in western and eastern Japan until the 2nd, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to be on high alert for landslides and other disasters.
2024-07-01 06:09:00
The rankings for the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, which begins on the 14th of this month, have been announced, and 24-year-old Onosato, who won his first championship last tournament, has become the first wrestler to be promoted to sekiwake in just seven tournaments, the second-fastest time for a makushita tsukedashi wrestler since the Showa era.
2024-07-01 05:54:00
During the televised debates leading up to this fall's US presidential election, President Biden's responses were unstable, causing a stir. A new opinion poll showed that more than 70% of people said that "Biden should not seek re-election."
