2024-07-23 21:03:00
As the opening of the Paris Olympics draws near, athletes who have entered the athletes' village are posting on social media updates about their rooms, facilities, and more.
2024-07-23 20:53:00
It has come to light that fraud had been committed during testing for national certification of fire doors manufactured by YKK AP, a major building materials manufacturer. On the 23rd, the government revoked the certification and ordered the company to make immediate modifications.
2024-07-23 20:46:00
Due to the influence of the rainy season front and low pressure, atmospheric conditions will become very unstable over a wide area from northern to western Japan through the 24th, and there is a risk of very heavy rainfall in some areas, especially in Hokkaido and Tohoku. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and rising river levels.
2024-07-23 20:27:00
China announced that the opposing Islamic organization Hamas and the moderate political force Fatah, which leads the Interim Authority in Palestine, have agreed to establish a provisional unified government. China is believed to be aiming to deepen its involvement with the Palestinian side and expand its influence in the Middle East as the United States continues to support Israel.
2024-07-23 19:12:00
The Osaka Prefectural Police Headquarters has begun a simultaneous crackdown on two groups of approximately 80 men and women on suspicion of fraud, who are accused of persuading victims to buy investment-related products through social media and defrauding them of cash. The police believe that the total amount of damage may be around 1 billion yen, and they plan to investigate the situation.
2024-07-23 19:08:00
Due to the effects of bad weather, the prices of many major vegetables remain high, with the price of potatoes at 1.4 times the average price. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has also stated that it will keep a close eye on whether the high temperatures of the summer will affect vegetable prices, as some vegetables have grown slowly due to the recent heat.
2024-07-23 19:03:00
Nippon Steel has decided to withdraw from its joint venture with Chinese steelmaker Baoshan Iron and Steel.
2024-07-23 18:50:00
In Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, where a maximum temperature of 39 degrees was recorded, residents were seen surviving the heat by using community centers that had been designated as cooling shelters.
2024-07-23 18:03:00
Regarding the issue of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's supplements containing red koji ingredients, an external expert committee compiled a report that examined the company's response, stating that the on-site staff were aware of the occurrence of blue mold at the manufacturing plant, and pointed out that "quality control at the plant was left almost entirely to the on-site staff, and labor shortages were the norm." Kobayashi Pharmaceutical said it "takes the criticism seriously and will work to restore and rebuild trust."
2024-07-23 17:31:00
The scorching heat has continued day after day, and temperatures are expected to be higher than average across the country from August to October, so the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to take measures to prevent heatstroke.
2024-07-23 17:07:00
Hand, foot and mouth disease, which mainly affects children and causes rashes on the hands, feet and mouth, continues to have a high number of patients, and according to a summary by the National Institute of Infectious Diseases, it is the highest number of cases for the same period in the past 10 years.
2024-07-23 16:53:00
Amazon has teamed up with major drugstore chains to enter the online sales of prescription drugs. While many domestic companies are involved, the entry of a company with a high market share in online sales is likely to bring about new competition.
2024-07-23 16:51:00
As school lunches come to an end due to the summer vacation, a survey of food banks that provide free food to struggling families revealed that more than 60% of the organizations responded that they have seen a decrease in donations. The organizations surveyed are calling for support, saying that food bank operations are in a critical situation.
2024-07-23 16:43:00
Former Prime Minister Suga of the Liberal Democratic Party will attend the state funeral of Vietnam's top leader, Communist Party Secretary-General Nguyen Phu Trong, who passed away this month, as a special envoy of Prime Minister Kishida.
2024-07-23 16:37:00
It has been officially decided that the Japan-U.S. Foreign and Defense Ministerial Consultation, known as "2+2," will be held in Tokyo on the 28th of this month. In conjunction with this, the first-ever ministerial meeting on "extended deterrence," which involves protecting Japan with U.S. nuclear forces, will also be held.
2024-07-23 15:16:00
Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers started in the Major League Baseball game against the Giants on the 22nd, but went hitless in three at-bats, ending his consecutive game hit streak at six.
2024-07-23 15:13:00
Noriko Obara, a voice actress who was the voice of "Nobita" in the anime "Doraemon" for many years and was also known for dubbing famous actors such as Brigitte Bardot in foreign films, passed away on the 12th of this month. She was 88 years old.
2024-07-23 15:03:00
Regarding the series of scandals at the Ministry of Defense and the Self-Defense Forces, Prime Minister Kishida stated that the public is closely watching the situation, and emphasized his intention to quickly restructure the organization under Defense Minister Kihara and work to restore trust.
2024-07-23 14:52:00
Four major non-life insurance companies have revealed that they have received a request for a report from the Financial Services Agency in response to a data leak issue in which insurance policyholder information was sent to competitors in emails exchanged between insurance agency representatives, when in fact it should not have been sent.
2024-07-23 14:51:00
Experts' analysis of the mudslide that occurred in Matsuyama City on the 12th of this month revealed that it is believed to have taken approximately 25 seconds for the mudslide to reach residential areas. The experts pointed out that "Even if the landslide had been detected by a sensor, it would have been difficult to evacuate, as it reached the residential area in such a short time."
2024-07-23 14:26:00
The large and powerful typhoon No. 3 is moving northward in the sea east of the Philippines. The typhoon is expected to further develop and approach the Sakishima Islands of Okinawa Prefecture with very strong force between the 24th and 25th. The Meteorological Agency is calling for typhoon countermeasures to be taken by the 23rd, and for people to be on high alert for strong winds and high waves.
2024-07-23 14:19:00
Regarding this year's minimum wage, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's advisory council has set a guideline of raising the national average hourly wage by approximately 5%, taking into account continuing high prices, and it has been learned that the council is adjusting the target to be in the mid-1,050 yen range.
2024-07-23 13:28:00
Following the death of the original author of "Sexy Tanaka-san," a television drama broadcast on Nippon Television, in January this year after revealing differences of opinion with the production team, Nippon Television has announced guidelines for drama production that include how to respond when adapting manga and novels into films.
2024-07-23 12:12:00
It has been learned through interviews with people involved that the company is considering having Chairman Kazumasa Kobayashi and President Akihiro Kobayashi resign in response to the issue of people developing kidney diseases and other conditions after taking supplements containing Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's red koji ingredients.
2024-07-23 12:04:00
The Paris Olympics will finally begin on the 26th (27th Japan time). The opening ceremony will be at 7:30 pm on the 26th local time, or 2:30 am on the 27th Japan time. On the 23rd, three days before the Games, judo players Hifumi Abe and Uta, who are aiming to become the first siblings to win consecutive Olympic gold medals, left for France, and the medals to be awarded at the Games were also unveiled. We have compiled the latest information.
2024-07-23 11:37:00
Until now, cars have been allowed to travel at a maximum speed of 60 kilometers per hour on so-called "residential roads," which are narrow roads located in residential areas, except in sections where there are maximum speed signs. However, the government decided at a Cabinet meeting on the 23rd to lower the legal speed on residential roads to 30 kilometers per hour from September of next year.
2024-07-23 11:02:00
Japan's judo player Hifumi Abe and his sister Uta, who are both aiming to win their second consecutive gold medal at the Paris Olympics, have departed for France. Uta expressed her enthusiasm, saying, "I want to fight in a way that will leave my name on the page of history," as they aim to become the first siblings to win consecutive championships.
2024-07-23 10:56:00
It has been learned from an interview with a person involved that the founder of the major pachinko slot machine manufacturer Universal Entertainment was found to have failed to declare approximately 5 billion yen in income from an asset management company in Hong Kong, where the tax rate is significantly lower than in Japan, by the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau. The national tax authorities are strengthening measures against the trend of wealthy Japanese people transferring their assets to countries and regions with lower tax rates.
2024-07-23 10:52:00
According to the police, a staff member at Kitasato University Hospital in Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, reported a "man with a knife wandering around" at around 9:30 a.m. on the 23rd. According to the investigation so far, a woman was slashed on her left arm on the hospital grounds, suffering minor injuries. The man fled the scene, and the police are investigating his whereabouts and the details of the incident, while urging people in the area to be cautious.
2024-07-23 10:18:00
Ahead of the Paris Olympics, which opens on the 26th of this month, the medals that will be awarded to the athletes at the games were unveiled to the press.
2024-07-23 07:31:00
On the 22nd, President Biden called his campaign staff and said of Vice President Harris, whom he endorsed as his successor candidate, "I want you to support her. She's the best." He then said of his withdrawal announcement, "I know yesterday's news was a surprise and painful one, but it was the right thing to do." This is the first time President Biden has spoken publicly since announcing his withdrawal.
2024-07-23 07:29:00
According to Tokyo Metro, the Chiyoda Line has been suspended on all lines since before 7:00 a.m. due to a signal problem at Otemachi Station. Service is expected to resume around 8:00 a.m.
2024-07-23 06:55:00
A giant cornfield maze has been completed in Iwate Town, Iwate Prefecture, and ahead of its opening this weekend, local nursery school children took on the challenge of creating the maze, which is over 2 kilometers long.
2024-07-23 06:43:00
On the 23rd, it will be sunny in eastern and western Japan, with extremely hot weather nationwide, and in the Kanto and Tokai regions, temperatures are expected to reach dangerously high levels of over 38 degrees. Please avoid going outside as much as possible, stay indoors in cool places, and continue to be vigilant against heatstroke by replenishing fluids and salt.
2024-07-23 06:40:00
On the 22nd, a maintenance car collided with another car on the Tokaido Shinkansen line and derailed, causing major disruptions to the timetable, including the cancellation of service between Hamamatsu and Nagoya for the entire day. According to JR Central, normal service has resumed on all lines from the first train at 6 a.m. just now.
2024-07-23 06:12:00
In response to the recent spate of violence against Palestinian residents in the West Bank, the Japanese government is considering imposing sanctions, including asset freezes, on Israeli settlers allegedly involved.
2024-07-23 06:00:00
It has been learned that the Nuclear Regulation Authority will hold an examination meeting on July 26th regarding the Tsuruga Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 in Fukui Prefecture, where the focus is on whether the fault line running directly beneath the reactor may move in the future. It is highly likely that the operator's claim that there is "no possibility of it moving in the future" will not be accepted, and attention is focused on the possibility that for the first time, the restart of the nuclear power plant will not be approved.
2024-07-23 05:57:00
A change in the color of the seawater around Sumisujima, an underwater volcano in the Izu Islands, has been confirmed. The Japan Coast Guard is calling for caution to ships sailing nearby.
2024-07-23 05:06:00
After President Biden announced his withdrawal from the US presidential election, Vice President Harris, who is considered a likely successor, spoke publicly for the first time and praised Biden's achievements to date. The movement to support Harris is spreading further within the Democratic Party.
2024-07-23 00:52:00
The former leader of the anti-whaling group Sea Shepherd, who was on an international wanted list by the Japan Coast Guard for ordering acts of sabotage against a Japanese research whaling vessel, was arrested in the Danish autonomous territory of Greenland, and local authorities will now decide whether to extradite him to Japan.
