BMX gold medallist raises Olympic torch towards Eiffel Tower
2024-07-16 22:16:00
On the 15th, the Olympic flame was carried from the Eiffel Tower, the symbol of Paris, to Trocadero Square, across the Seine River.
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Morioka: High school student injured during javelin practice, pierced in neck, taken to hospital
2024-07-16 21:35:00
On the evening of the 16th, during a javelin practice at a high school in Morioka City, a student plunged a javelin into the ground, which then bounced back and pierced his own neck. He was conscious when he was taken to the hospital, and police are currently investigating the details.
Plans put in place to deal with suspension of international flights and flight increases due to fuel shortage
2024-07-16 21:25:00
As more and more international flights to Japan are being postponed due to a shortage of aviation fuel, a government-private meeting has finalized a countermeasure plan. The plan includes a system for airport operators to collect information on increased flights and to notify them early, so that oil refiners can more easily secure fuel.
Governor's power harassment allegations "100-article committee" submits statement from deceased former bureau chief
2024-07-16 21:23:00
A board meeting of the Hyogo Prefectural Assembly's "100-Article Committee" was held regarding a document prepared by a former prefectural director pointing out suspected power harassment by Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito, and it was reported that a statement and audio recording believed to have been prepared by the deceased former director had been submitted to the assembly by his family.
JOC issues statement calling for protection of athletes' privacy ahead of Paris Olympics opening
2024-07-16 20:44:00
Ahead of the opening of the Paris Olympics, the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) has issued a "Statement on Protecting Athletes' Privacy," calling for an end to excessive exposure of information and for an environment in which athletes can concentrate on their competition.
Proposals for measures against false information and spoofing ads finalized
2024-07-16 20:19:00
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications held a study group to discuss measures to address issues surrounding the distribution of information in the digital space, such as the spread of false information and fraud caused by spoofing and false advertising. A draft summary was presented calling on the government to create a system to encourage platform operators, such as social media, to take measures against these issues.
On the third day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, Yokozuna Terunofuji beats Wakamotoharu for his third consecutive victory
2024-07-16 20:01:00
On the third day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, Yokozuna Terunofuji defeated former Sekiwake Wakagenharu to record his third consecutive win.
America: “Signs of slowdown in consumer spending” and price fluctuations
2024-07-16 19:56:00
American personal consumption has remained strong even amid high interest rates due to interest rate hikes, but there are recent signs of a slowdown.
Former President Trump also spreads misinformation about the shooting incident
2024-07-16 19:27:00
Regarding the incident in which former U.S. President Trump was shot while speaking at a campaign rally, false information has been spreading on social media, such as "the director of the Secret Service refused to give the order to kill the suspect." When a high-profile incident occurs, it is easy for related false information to spread, so caution is required.
"Government and Bank of Japan to Intervene in Market on July 12th - Estimated 2 Trillion Yen" - Private Analysis
2024-07-16 19:12:00
On July 12th, the foreign exchange market saw a sudden appreciation of the yen, and a private financial intermediary analyzed statistics released by the Bank of Japan, suggesting that the government and the Bank of Japan may have intervened in the market to the tune of 2 trillion yen.
Japan's women's golf representative Sasao is determined to win a medal at the Paris Olympics
2024-07-16 19:01:00
Yuka Saso, who will represent Japan in the women's golf competition at the Paris Olympics and won the U.S. Women's Open, a major overseas tournament, last month, held a press conference and expressed her enthusiasm, saying, "I want to win a medal.I want to compete at 100% and give myself a chance."
14 high school students taken to hospital after eating super spicy potato chips, suffering from mouth and stomach pains
2024-07-16 18:09:00
On the afternoon of the 16th, many students at a metropolitan high school in Ota Ward, Tokyo, complained of feeling unwell after eating commercially available extremely spicy potato chips, and 14 were taken to the hospital. The students complained of pain in the mouth and stomach, but all of their injuries were minor.
[Live Schedule] Golfer Ayaka Furue returns to Japan and talks about winning a major championship
2024-07-16 16:59:00
Ayaka Furue, who won the women's golf major tournament held in France, will return to Japan shortly. We plan to broadcast her words immediately after her return in a live broadcast. This is Furue's first victory in an overseas major tournament. She is the fifth Japanese player, male or female, to achieve this feat. It will be interesting to see what she has to say about it.
Toyota extends suspension of three models due to government certification test fraud until end of August
2024-07-16 16:52:00
Toyota Motor Corporation has decided to extend the suspension of three vehicle models, which were scheduled to end at the end of July due to irregularities in national certification tests, until the end of August. Following an instruction from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to halt shipments, Toyota has suspended production of three vehicle models, including the Yaris Cross, at its subsidiary's plants in Miyagi and Iwate prefectures since June 6, and says it has no prospect of resuming production.
Man sets fire to city hall with oil, 4 injured, Takahama, Aichi
2024-07-16 16:18:00
According to police and firefighters, at around 3:00 p.m. on the 14th, a man spread something like oil and set fire to the first floor of Takahama City Hall in Aichi Prefecture. The fire was put out about 20 minutes later, and the man was apprehended on the spot. According to the fire department, four people were injured and taken to the hospital, one of whom is believed to be seriously injured. The police are investigating the details of the incident.
Special exhibition of masterpieces from Jingo-ji Temple, Kukai's base, opens tomorrow in Ueno
2024-07-16 15:58:00
A special exhibition of sculptures and paintings from Jingo-ji Temple in Kyoto, the base of Kukai, the founder of Shingon Buddhism, is scheduled to open at the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno, Tokyo on the 17th. A preview was held on the 16th ahead of the exhibition.
Hyogo Governor Saito "Rebuilds Prefectural Government" - Reiterates intention not to resign
2024-07-16 15:50:00
At a press conference, Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito was asked about his future plans regarding his response to a document prepared by a former prefectural bureau director that alleged power harassment against him. In response, he said, "I will rebuild the trust with my staff and restructure the prefectural administration," reiterating his intention not to resign.
Three men re-arrested on suspicion of quasi-fraud, allegedly defrauding woman with dementia of 14 million yen
2024-07-16 15:42:00
In a case in which suspects working for a real estate sales company were arrested for allegedly having an elderly person with dementia sign a contract to purchase an apartment and then defrauding them of cash, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has rearrested them using the same method to have another woman sign a contract for a property and defrauded her of 14 million yen.
LDP: "So as not to affect SDF operations" in punishment for Defense Ministry misconduct
2024-07-16 15:11:00
A meeting of the Liberal Democratic Party was held in response to violations and irregularities at the Ministry of Defense regarding "specially secret" information related to national security and the receipt of diving allowances, and attendees were quick to call for the disciplinary action taken against more than 200 people to not affect the operations of the Self-Defense Forces.
Kochi Museum of Art exhibition canceled due to suspicion of fakery; Tokushima Museum of Art also canceled
2024-07-16 15:05:00
The Kochi Prefectural Museum of Art has announced that it will cancel an exhibition of a painting by a German artist in its collection due to suspicions that it is a fake. A painting suspected of being a fake has also been found at the Tokushima Prefectural Museum of Modern Art, and the museum has decided to cancel the exhibition there this month.
First hearing for Akimoto indicted on bribery charges over offshore wind power generation to take place in November
2024-07-16 14:33:00
The first hearing of the trial of House of Representatives member Mari Akimoto, who was indicted on charges of bribery and other crimes relating to offshore wind power generation, is scheduled to be held on November 25th.
"Musk donated about 7.1 billion yen to Trump support group" - US media
2024-07-16 14:03:00
American media reported that businessman Elon Musk plans to donate $45 million a month, or about 7.1 billion yen, to organizations supporting former President Trump. This was reported by the Wall Street Journal, a leading American newspaper, on the 15th.
First hearing for ex-wife indicted for murder of "Kishu Don Juan" to be held on September 12th
2024-07-16 14:02:00
The date for the lay judge trial of the ex-wife accused of murdering a wealthy company president from Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture, also known as "Don Juan of Kishu," has been set, and the first hearing will be held on September 12th of this year. The verdict is scheduled to be handed down on December 12th.
Former LDP Policy Research Council Chairman Hagiuda intends to resign as Tokyo chapter chairman following Tokyo assembly by-election
2024-07-16 13:52:00
Former LDP Policy Research Council Chairman Hagiuda has announced his intention to step down as chairman of the Tokyo chapter of the party, following the party's failure to win more than two seats in the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly by-elections held this month.
Basic agreement reached at international conference on Pacific bluefin tuna, including 1.5 times the fishing quota for large tuna
2024-07-16 13:50:00
An international conference to discuss resource management for Pacific bluefin tuna concluded on the 16th. According to the announcement, it was agreed that the basic target for the catch quota for large bluefin tuna in the mid-western Pacific Ocean, including the waters off Japan, would be increased by 1.5 times, and the catch quota for small bluefin tuna by 10%.
Mazda to resume production of two models suspended due to certification test fraud after July 18
2024-07-16 12:54:00
Mazda has decided to resume production of two vehicle models that had been suspended due to irregularities in national certification testing from the 18th, after the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism confirmed that they comply with standards.
Okayama Prefecture Tsuyama Castle ruins stone wall partially collapsed Heavy rain warning issued yesterday
2024-07-16 12:36:00
Heavy rain on the 15th caused part of the stone wall at the ruins of Tsuyama Castle in Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture, to collapse, and city officials investigated the site on the 16th.
The youngest new mayor in Japan, 28 years old, takes office for the first time in Saitama's Hatoyama Town
2024-07-16 12:33:00
The new mayor of Hatoyama Town, Saitama Prefecture, Tomoya Ogawa, who was elected for the first time in this month's mayoral election and became the youngest mayor in the country, took office for the first time and stated his aspirations, saying, "I would like to solve the town's problems quickly and put them into practice with the energy of our youth."
Yodo River, Osaka: "Boat capsized" reported; 3 people swept away, 1 missing
2024-07-16 12:18:00
On the morning of the 16th, the police received a report that a boat had capsized in the Yodo River in Higashiyodogawa Ward, Osaka. It is believed that the three people on board were swept away, and one man in his 30s is missing, so the police and fire department are searching the area.
Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department: 21 people, including junior high school students, taken into custody in Shinjuku's Kabukicho "Toyoko" area
2024-07-16 12:07:00
The Metropolitan Police Department conducted a series of arrests in the area around Torayoko in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, and 21 people, including junior high school students, were taken into custody.
Matsuyama: 3 killed in landslide; city holds disaster response headquarters meeting to "make every effort to provide support"
2024-07-16 12:07:00
Following the massive landslide that occurred in the center of Matsuyama on the 12th of this month, which killed three people, the city of Matsuyama held a disaster response headquarters meeting and confirmed its intention to make every effort to provide support to those who remain living in evacuation centers.
Bank of Japan releases minutes from 10 years ago showing differences in perception among committee members on "achieving price target"
2024-07-16 11:51:00
The Bank of Japan has released the minutes of its monetary policy meetings for the six months up to June 2014. It has been about a year since Governor Kuroda began his unprecedented monetary easing policy, aiming to achieve a 2% inflation target within about two years, and it has become clear that there are differences in perceptions among committee members about the realization of the target.
Japan Federation of Bar Associations offers free telephone consultations for those who underwent sterilization under the former Eugenic Protection Law
2024-07-16 11:44:00
Telephone consultation sessions are being held throughout the country where lawyers are available to answer questions free of charge from people who were sterilized under the former Eugenic Protection Law and their families.
Heavy rain expected in Kanto-Koshin through tomorrow; be careful of landslides
2024-07-16 11:43:00
Due to the influence of the front, atmospheric conditions in the Kanto-Koshin region are expected to become unstable through the 17th, resulting in heavy rainfall, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be careful of landslides and other disasters.
Shohei Otani: "Of course I want to participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics"
2024-07-16 10:39:00
At a press conference the day before the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, when asked about his intentions to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, Ohtani showed a positive attitude, saying, "Of course I want to play."
European Commission: Countermeasures against Hungary's Prime Minister's visit to Russia, etc.?
2024-07-16 09:34:00
The European Commission, the executive body of the European Union, has announced that it will not send a member of the European Union's cabinet to an informal ministerial meeting to be held in Hungary. This is believed to be a response to criticism of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has been holding the EU presidency since this month, for his independent diplomacy regarding peace in Ukraine, including successive visits to Russia and China.
Shohei Ohtani to start as second designated hitter in the All-Star Game
2024-07-16 06:52:00
Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers has been selected to start as the second designated hitter in the Major League All-Star Game to be held on the 17th (Japan time). Ohtani, who will be participating for the fourth consecutive year, said, "All the pitchers are great, so I'm looking forward to playing against them."
New measures taken by companies to prevent the impact of cyber attacks on production facilities
2024-07-16 06:51:00
In response to the recent spate of cyber attacks targeting companies, new initiatives are being launched to prevent the impact on factory production equipment.
Matsuyama City lifts all emergency safety measures; evacuation orders remain in place for parts of Shimizu district
2024-07-16 06:48:00
Matsuyama City had issued an "emergency safety assurance" for 434 households and 620 people in part of the Shimizu district since the 12th of this month due to the risk of landslides caused by heavy rain, but this was lifted at 6 am. With this, all "emergency safety assurance" orders issued in Matsuyama City have been lifted. Meanwhile, evacuation orders remain in place for approximately 32 households and 65 people in part of the Shimizu district. The evacuation order is at alert level 4 out of 5 alert levels, and everyone is being urged to evacuate from dangerous areas.
The NY Dow's closing price also hits a new all-time high, with speculation about Trump's performance also a factor.
2024-07-16 06:36:00
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose on the New York Stock Exchange on the 15th, hitting a new all-time high for the first time in about two months. Although former President Trump was shot while speaking at a campaign rally and injured, he will be attending the Republican National Convention, which has provided some relief.
Measures to utilize senior workers are spreading among companies, including extending re-employment periods and raising basic salaries
2024-07-16 06:28:00
As the labor shortage worsens, companies are increasingly trying to utilize senior talent by extending the period of re-employment after retirement and raising base salaries.
[Updated] Trump becomes Republican presidential candidate with 39-year-old vice presidential candidate
2024-07-16 06:27:00
The Republican Party, the opposition party aiming to regain power in the November US presidential election, held its national convention, where former President Trump was officially nominated as the party's presidential candidate. Senator J.D. Vance was also nominated as the vice presidential candidate.
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism considers measures to eliminate "transportation gaps" with ride-sharing as a pillar
2024-07-16 06:23:00
In order to eliminate areas known as "transportation gaps" where it is difficult to secure transportation such as buses or taxis, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will consider measures with the spread of ride-sharing as its main pillar, and hopes to have measures in place by the end of the year in all local governments with transportation gaps.
China and Russia hold joint military exercises around the South China Sea as a warning to the U.S. and others?
2024-07-16 05:48:00
The Chinese and Russian navies will begin joint military exercises on the 15th in waters south of China bordering the South China Sea, apparently also aiming to deter the United States, with which both are in conflict, and the Philippines, with whom China is disputing sovereignty in the South China Sea.
Emergency safety measures in Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture, due to risk of landslides
2024-07-16 05:20:00
Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture, issued an "urgent safety check" to 995 people in 341 households in the Kamidokata district at 4:29 a.m., citing an increased risk of landslides. The city is calling for 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 action to stay in a safe place and have the greatest chance of saving their lives.
