2024-07-31 23:10:00
At the Paris Olympics, Japan beat Argentina with a set score of 3-1 in the men's volleyball preliminary league. This was Japan's first victory in this tournament, bringing their preliminary league record to 1 win and 1 loss.
2024-07-31 22:47:00
When Prime Minister Kishida spoke to reporters on the 31st in Mie Prefecture during a tour of the country, transparent panels were installed around him.
2024-07-31 22:06:00
Last week's record-breaking rains have caused serious damage to agriculture, the mainstay industry in the Shonai and Mogami regions of Yamagata Prefecture. NHK interviewed agricultural cooperatives in the area and found that at least 40% of the rice fields under cultivation have been damaged.
2024-07-31 21:42:00
On the 31st, the trend of selling dollars and buying yen intensified further on the London foreign exchange market, and the yen rose to the 149 yen range per dollar.
2024-07-31 20:55:00
Sanshiro Murao, competing in the men's 90kg judo division for the first time, faced a player from the United Arab Emirates in the quarterfinals, but his opponent was disqualified after receiving his third warning, and Murao advanced to the semifinals.
2024-07-31 20:47:00
In the second round of the women's singles table tennis tournament, Hina Hayata won in straight sets against an Egyptian player ranked 26th in the world, 4-0, and advanced to the third round.
2024-07-31 20:44:00
In the second round of the men's singles table tennis tournament, Tomokazu Harimoto defeated an Iranian player ranked 51st in the world 4-2, advancing to the third round.
2024-07-31 20:12:00
As the yen continues to weaken in the foreign exchange market, it has become clear that the government and the Bank of Japan have intervened in the market, spending a total of over 5 trillion yen from June to July.
2024-07-31 20:07:00
In the case where the offices of Senator Megumi Hirose were searched on suspicion of defrauding the government of her public secretary's salary, it has been learned from interviews with people involved that the secretary's husband told office officials that he had given the secretary's salary to the lawmaker. As Councillor Hirose had told local supporters that the office was struggling financially, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Division is expected to uncover the opaque flow of funds surrounding the secretary's salary.
2024-07-31 19:15:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, in Shimo, Kita-ku, Tokyo, 102 mm of heavy rain was observed in the hour up to 7 pm. In addition, radar analysis indicates that approximately 100 mm of heavy rain fell in the hour up to 7 pm near Kita-ku, Tokyo. As the risk of a disaster is imminent, the Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a "record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall information" and is calling for people to ensure their safety.
2024-07-31 19:02:00
In the second round of the women's singles table tennis competition at the Paris Olympics, Miu Hirano won in straight sets against a Hong Kong player ranked 61st in the world, 4-0, and advanced to the third round.
2024-07-31 18:55:00
Due to the heavy rain, the Nogawa and Sengawa rivers, which are part of the Tamagawa River system and run through Tokyo, exceeded the flood danger level, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Meteorological Agency issued a flood risk warning at 6:35 pm, calling for caution. If the river overflows, Setagaya Ward, Mitaka City, Fuchu City, Chofu City, Koganei City, and Komae City may be flooded, so never go near the river. Go to a higher floor to ensure your safety. Be especially vigilant against flooding in the basements of buildings.
2024-07-31 17:41:00
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology conducted the first survey of children's myopia, tracking approximately 5,200 elementary and junior high school students across the country, and found that approximately 10% of children had newly developed myopia over the past two years. The survey found that the younger the grade level, the more likely the children were to develop myopia, and experts point out that it is important to take measures from an early age.
2024-07-31 17:15:00
A survey by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare found that the rate of working men taking childcare leave last year increased by 13 percentage points from the previous year to approximately 30%, the highest ever.
2024-07-31 17:13:00
A Tokyo woman sued the government for forcing her to undergo sterilization under the old Eugenic Protection Law, and the lawsuit was settled on the afternoon of the 31st with the government paying a settlement. This is the first settlement to be reached in a series of lawsuits filed across the country. On the 3rd of this month, the Supreme Court Grand Bench handed down a ruling ordering the government to pay compensation in a lawsuit filed by another victim, finding that the old Eugenic Protection Law was unconstitutional. In response, the government indicated it would aim to reach a settlement as soon as possible.
2024-07-31 16:56:00
After receiving the corrective order from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Toyota Motor Corporation President Tsuneji Sato apologized to reporters, saying, "I would like to sincerely apologize to our customers, dealers, suppliers and stakeholders for the great concern and inconvenience caused by this certification issue." He added, "I take the corrective order very seriously. I will take it seriously and continue to make efforts to improve."
2024-07-31 15:46:00
On the 31st, Hyogo Prefecture announced that it had demoted the director in charge of youth support measures to a director-level position attached to the General Affairs Department. The director had also been handling documents alleging power harassment against Governor Saito, but had reportedly submitted a request for transfer, citing that "performing the duties is physically and mentally demanding."
2024-07-31 15:02:00
Former makuuchi wrestler Tokitsunami's eldest son Kiryuoh, who performed well in the upper ranks of the makushita division at this month's Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, and Ooseiyama, who won the makushita division, have both been selected for promotion to the juryo division at this year's Autumn Tournament in September.
2024-07-31 15:00:00
Shohei Ohtani of the Major League Baseball Dodgers stole bases in a game against the Padres on the 30th, making it his 28th stolen base of the season, making it his fourth consecutive game.
2024-07-31 14:15:00
In the run-up to the US presidential election, the Democratic Party has announced that delegates will vote online to officially nominate Vice President Harris as the party's candidate, starting on August 1.
2024-07-31 13:43:00
The men's triathlon at the Paris Olympics was postponed due to a deterioration in the water quality of the Seine River at the competition venue, but the organizing committee and others have announced that both the men's and women's events will take place on the 31st, as the latest water quality test results have shown that they meet the standards.
2024-07-31 13:21:00
In a case in which 90 people from two Osaka-based groups were arrested for allegedly defrauding people of cash by soliciting them to purchase investment products over social media, police have issued a nationwide wanted notice for the five suspects, whose faces have been made public, and have now arrested two men and women on suspicion of fraud.
2024-07-31 13:12:00
At the Monetary Policy Meeting held until the 31st, the Bank of Japan decided to raise the policy interest rate by an additional 0.25%. The Bank of Japan decided to raise interest rates following the March rate hike this year, as it is increasingly likely that prices will rise in line with the Bank of Japan's forecast. Bank of Japan Governor Ueda is scheduled to explain the purpose of this decision at a press conference later this afternoon at 3:30 p.m.
2024-07-31 13:06:00
Hamas, the Islamic organization currently fighting Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip in Palestine, announced on the 31st that its top leader, Haniyeh, had been killed in an Israeli attack.
2024-07-31 13:02:00
August 1 marks seven months since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, there are still people who are unable to move into temporary housing and are continuing to live as refugees in agricultural greenhouses.
2024-07-31 12:17:00
Matsuyama Castle, which had been closed due to the mudslide that occurred on July 12, resumed operations of the castle tower and ropeway on the 31st after safety was confirmed.
2024-07-31 11:57:00
In a case involving fraudulent practices by automakers and other parties in obtaining "type approval" necessary for the mass production of automobiles, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has decided to soon issue a corrective order under the Road Transport Vehicle Act to demand fundamental reforms, as new irregularities have been discovered at Toyota Motor Corporation, according to interviews with related parties. If a corrective order is issued to Toyota, it will be the first time.
2024-07-31 10:06:00
On the 31st, the Tokyo foreign exchange market saw the yen strengthen against the dollar due to speculation that the Bank of Japan might implement another interest rate hike, with the yen rising by more than 2 yen to trade in the low 152 yen range against the dollar.
2024-07-31 09:21:00
On the 31st, the Nikkei average temporarily fell by more than 500 yen on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. In addition to the sharp decline in tech-related stocks on the New York market on the 30th, the yen has strengthened due to the expectation that the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates further, and sell orders were placed on export-related stocks such as semiconductors and automobiles immediately after trading began.
2024-07-31 09:05:00
The index of industrial production for last month (June), which indicates corporate production activity, was 100.6, with 2020 as the base year of 100, down 3.6% from the previous month, the first decline in two months. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry maintained its basic assessment that the index is "weakening, albeit fluctuating."
2024-07-31 08:31:00
American IT giant Microsoft reported increased revenue and profits for the three months to June, thanks in part to strong performance in its cloud business, which utilizes generative AI.
2024-07-31 07:18:00
Takanori Nagase won the gold medal in the men's 81 kg judo event at the Paris Olympics, achieving his second consecutive Olympic victory.
2024-07-31 06:23:00
In the third match of the men's soccer qualifying league at the Paris Olympics, Japan, who had already qualified for the final tournament, faced Israel. With a goal from Hosoya Masahiro just before the end of the game, Japan won 1-0, making it their third consecutive win and securing first place in the qualifying league.
2024-07-31 06:13:00
A Tokyo woman suing the government for forcing her to undergo sterilization under the old Eugenic Protection Law is expected to reach a settlement on the 31st with the government paying a settlement. This comes after the Supreme Court ruled in another victim's case that the old Eugenic Protection Law was unconstitutional and ordered the government to pay compensation, and this is the first time a settlement has been reached in this series of lawsuits.
2024-07-31 06:09:00
Temperatures are expected to continue to rise on the 31st, mainly in eastern and western Japan, with dangerously high temperatures of 38°C predicted in Tokai and Shikoku. Please continue to take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke, such as refraining from going out unnecessarily and using air conditioners indoors without enduring the heat.
2024-07-31 05:41:00
Following the accident in which two Japanese mountaineers, a photographer and a climber, fell on K2, the world's second highest mountain in northern Pakistan, the company they worked for has announced that it will end rescue operations, citing the possibility of a double disaster.
2024-07-31 04:31:00
In the second match of the men's basketball qualifying league at the Paris Olympics, Japan, in Group B, faced off against host country France, the silver medal winners of the Tokyo Games, and lost 90-94 after overtime.
