U.S. Consumer Price Index in July increased 2.9% year-on-year
2024-08-14 21:37:00
The US Consumer Price Index for July was released, showing a 2.9% increase compared to the same month last year.
Main news(2024/08/14)
Brothers, elementary and middle school students, swept away by river, older brother unconscious and in critical condition, Okayama
2024-08-14 20:41:00
On the afternoon of the 14th, two brothers, an elementary school student and a junior high school student, were swept away in the Takahashi River in Niimi City, Okayama Prefecture, and the older brother of the two is unconscious and in critical condition. Police believe that the older brother was swept away while trying to rescue his drowning younger brother, and are currently investigating the details of the incident.
[Reporter commentary] Prime Minister Kishida announces he will not run for the presidency; the situation is chaotic in the factionless LDP presidential election
2024-08-14 19:26:00
Prime Minister Kishida has announced his intention not to run in next month's LDP presidential election. He will step down as prime minister after the new president is selected. Why now? What will happen to the next president? This is an explanation by Shimizu Taishi, a reporter in the political department who has been covering Prime Minister Kishida for three years since he was appointed as the reporter in charge.
Senator Hirose admits to "no public secretary work" during questioning by the special investigation unit
2024-08-14 19:01:00
In a case where the offices of Senator Megumi Hirose, who left the Liberal Democratic Party, were searched on suspicion of defrauding the government of her public secretary's salary, it has been learned from interviews with people involved that during voluntary questioning by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Division, Representative Hirose has admitted that she did not actually work as a public secretary. The Special Investigation Division is expected to continue to investigate the opaque flow of funds surrounding the secretary's salary.
Tokaido Shinkansen service suspended for the entire day on the 16th between Tokyo and Nagoya due to typhoon
2024-08-14 18:08:00
JR Central has announced that due to the effects of Typhoon No. 7, the Tokaido Shinkansen will be suspended on both lines between Tokyo and Nagoya from the first train on the 16th until the end of the day.
Nankai Trough emergency information: Tokaido Shinkansen to operate at normal speed from tomorrow evening
2024-08-14 17:34:00
Following the announcement of the "Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information" (warning for a massive earthquake), JR Central has announced that trains on the Tokaido Shinkansen line between Mishima Station in Shizuoka Prefecture and Mikawa-Anjo Station in Aichi Prefecture, which have been operating at reduced speeds, will return to normal speeds from 5 p.m. on the 15th if there is no change in the situation.
Sanyo Shinkansen service suspended between Hiroshima and Hakata due to flying object hitting overhead wires
2024-08-14 16:35:00
According to JR West, services on the Sanyo Shinkansen have been suspended on the outbound lines between Hiroshima Station and Hakata Station from 4:03 p.m. due to a plastic-like object caught in the overhead wires.
Fukuoka-Busan high-speed ferry continues to operate for more than three months without revealing water damage
2024-08-14 16:25:00
It was discovered that JR Kyushu Ferry, which operates a high-speed ferry between Fukuoka and Busan in South Korea, had continued to operate the vessel for more than three months while concealing the fact that the vessel was flooded. The parent company, JR Kyushu, held a press conference on the 14th to apologize.
Candidates for the LDP presidential election are actively being mentioned
2024-08-14 16:24:00
Within the LDP, veteran lawmakers in their 60s who have served as party executives and cabinet ministers are showing their enthusiasm, and a lawmaker in his 40s with cabinet ministerial experience is also being mentioned as a possible candidate for party president.
Stock prices are mixed after Prime Minister Kishida announces he will not run in LDP presidential election
2024-08-14 15:46:00
On the 14th, the Tokyo stock market saw expectations for a new administration following Prime Minister Kishida's announcement that he would not run in the LDP presidential election, but at the same time, uncertainty about the future remained strong, and stock prices were a mixed bag with buying and selling, resulting in no clear direction.
93-year-old woman diagnosed with Itai-itai disease dies, leaving the last surviving patients
2024-08-14 14:50:00
A woman in her 90s from Toyama City who had been certified as a patient of Itai-itai disease, one of the four major pollution-related diseases, passed away this month, leaving for the first time that there are no surviving patients.
High school baseball: Komatsu Otani advances to the third round; Osaka Toin loses points due to a mistake in the final stages
2024-08-14 13:52:00
In the second game of the eighth day of the National High School Baseball Summer Tournament, Komatsu Daiichi High School from Ishikawa defeated Osaka Toin High School 3-0 to advance to the third round.
Prime Minister Kishida's journey since taking office
2024-08-14 13:03:00
Today, Prime Minister Kishida announced his intention not to run in the LDP presidential election. Here is the progress of his administration so far.
United Auto Workers accuses Trump and Musk of "threatening workers"
2024-08-14 12:57:00
The United Auto Workers (UAW) has filed a lawsuit against former U.S. President Donald Trump and businessman Elon Musk, alleging that the two "attempted to illegally intimidate workers" by making statements in support of firing striking workers during a conversation between the two men.
Red Sox Masataka Yoshida reached base three times with hits and walks, contributing to the victory
2024-08-14 12:54:00
Yoshida Masataka of the Red Sox in Major League Baseball contributed to his team's victory against the Rangers on the 13th, scoring two runs with one hit and creating opportunities with a walk and a hit by pitch.
Two China Coast Guard vessels intrude into Japanese territorial waters off the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa, Japan Coast Guard issues warning and monitors
2024-08-14 12:03:00
On the morning of the 14th, two China Coast Guard vessels entered Japanese territorial waters one after the other off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, following the movements of a Japanese fishing boat. The Japan Coast Guard is continuing to warn and monitor the vessels to immediately leave the territorial waters.
[Typhoon No. 7 traffic impact] Tohoku: Hokuriku Shinkansen and other services may be canceled
2024-08-14 11:49:00
JR East has announced that due to the effects of Typhoon No. 7, there is a possibility that services will be canceled on the Tohoku, Joetsu, Hokuriku, Akita, and Yamagata Shinkansen lines from around noon on the 16th to around noon on the 17th.
Prime Minister Kishida announces he will not run in the LDP presidential election - how are people in various sectors and regions reacting?
2024-08-14 11:36:00
Prime Minister Kishida has decided not to run in next month's LDP presidential election and has informed his administration officials. Overseas media has also reported the news, and various reactions are spreading from the ruling and opposition parties.
Prime Minister Kishida intends not to run in LDP presidential election, to step down as prime minister - 11:30 a.m. - Press conference
2024-08-14 11:11:00
Prime Minister Kishida has decided not to run in next month's LDP presidential election and has conveyed this to senior administration officials. As a result, he will step down as prime minister after the new president is selected. The government announced that Prime Minister Kishida will hold a press conference at the Prime Minister's Official Residence at 11:30 a.m.
President Biden: "Hopeful that ceasefire talks will encourage Iran to refrain from attacks"
2024-08-14 10:53:00
Following the killing of a top leader of the Islamic organization Hamas, Iran has declared that it will retaliate against Israel, while US President Biden expressed his hope that Iran will refrain from attacks depending on the outcome of negotiations toward a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The US and others continue to call for the resumption of ceasefire negotiations on the 15th, and attention is focused on the outcome.
Visiting graves during Obon in areas affected by record rains: "I'm worried about whether the community can continue"
2024-08-14 10:32:00
In Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture, which suffered severe damage from last month's record-breaking rains, many people are visiting graves during the Obon festival.
Japanese athletes hold press conference at Paris Olympics: highest number of medals ever achieved at overseas competitions
2024-08-14 10:11:00
At the 17-day Paris Olympics, Japan won a total of 45 medals, including 20 gold medals, 12 silver medals, and 13 bronze medals, breaking the previous record for the number of gold medals and total medals won at an overseas tournament. On the 14th, the Japanese delegation held a press conference in Tokyo after returning home.
Dodgers Shohei Ohtani hits 37th home run in 2 consecutive games
2024-08-14 10:00:00
On the 13th, Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers hit his 37th solo home run of the season, his second consecutive game, against the Brewers. Ohtani, who started as the leadoff hitter and designated hitter, took advantage of a softly placed splitter in his second at-bat in the third inning with a one-run lead, and hit it into the right-center field stands. The ball had a speed of 175.9 km/h and a distance of 125.8 m. In the National League home run rankings, Ohtani is currently at the top of the list, widening his lead over second-place player Ozuna of the Braves to two home runs.
Atomic bomb survivor Takashi Morita passes away; continues to convey the horrors of the atomic bomb in Brazil
2024-08-14 09:12:00
Takashi Morita, who was exposed to the atomic bomb in Hiroshima and moved to Brazil after the war to speak out about the tragedy of the atomic bomb and the importance of peace, passed away on the 12th at a hospital in São Paulo due to old age. He was 100 years old.
Japanese expatriate from Aeon subsidiary detained in Myanmar returns to Japan
2024-08-14 09:11:00
A Japanese man working for a subsidiary of the major distribution company AEON, who had been held for about a month and a half in Myanmar, where the military holds real power, was released and returned to Japan on the morning of the 14th. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the man is in good health.
US research team announces that there may be a lot of water deep underground on Mars
2024-08-14 08:10:00
A US research team has announced the results of a study suggesting that there may be a large amount of water deep underground on Mars. The research team said, "These results will have an impact on the assessment of whether or not water resources on Mars can be utilized by future missions."
NY Stock Market Increases by Over $400 on Expectations of Fed Rate Cut
2024-08-14 06:55:00
On the 13th, the New York stock market saw an increase in buying orders due to expectations that the Federal Reserve would proceed with lowering interest rates following the release of US price indicators, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by more than $400.
Dangerous heat in Kinki and Kyushu; extreme rain in Tohoku, Kanto, and Koshin
2024-08-14 06:51:00
Temperatures are expected to rise over a wide area on the 14th, with dangerous heat expected in the Kinki and Kyushu regions. Please continue to take thorough measures to prevent heatstroke. Warm, humid air will cause unstable atmospheric conditions, especially in Tohoku and the Kanto-Koshin region, and there is a risk of very heavy rain, so please be careful of landslides.
Russian military uses North Korean missiles in attack on Kyiv outskirts
2024-08-14 06:33:00
The Russian military is believed to have used North Korean-made missiles in succession in attacks on the outskirts of the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv in August. On the 10th, missile shrapnel fell on the area, killing two people, leaving a house destroyed beyond recognition.
Ukraine: "Over 70 villages taken control in cross-border attack; preparing for next phase"
2024-08-14 06:33:00
Regarding the cross-border attack on Kursk Oblast in western Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that Ukrainian forces have taken control of more than 70 settlements, and said that "preparations for the next phase continue," emphasizing his intention to continue the operation.
Documents discovered revealing Oda Nobunaga's political actions, urging his enemies to surrender
2024-08-14 06:13:00
A document has been found in which Oda Nobunaga, who was expanding his power with the aim of unifying the country, urges opposing warlords to surrender, shortly after entering Kyoto. Researchers at the Historiographical Institute of the University of Tokyo who investigated the document say it is a valuable document that reveals Nobunaga's political actions, in which he used an oppressive attitude to pressure surrender.
Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information: Continue to be on the lookout for massive earthquakes
2024-08-14 06:04:00
On August 8, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake was observed in Miyazaki Prefecture, shaking at a seismic intensity of 6. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an emergency notice stating that the possibility of a large earthquake occurring in the assumed focal area of the Nankai Trough earthquake is higher than usual, and is continuing to call for caution against huge earthquakes. It has been six days since the earthquake occurred on the 14th, but so far no particular changes have been observed in crustal movements or seismic activity.
