2024-09-09 22:52:00
The warm and humid air has made the atmospheric conditions in the Kanto-Koshin region very unstable, and torrential rains are falling in some areas of Gunma Prefecture. It is necessary to be on high alert for landslides through the 10th, as well as for flooding in low-lying areas and sudden river rises.
2024-09-09 22:43:00
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with the prime ministers of Norway and Spain, major export destinations for Chinese-made electric vehicles, and emphasized the possibility of expanding cooperation in areas such as electric vehicles. With the European Union expected to vote on a proposal to impose tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, this is also thought to be an attempt to put pressure on the EU.
2024-09-09 22:38:00
ADB President Asakawa is set to step down in February next year, and the government is considering recommending former Finance Minister Kanda as his successor.
2024-09-09 21:50:00
Mr. Tsuyoshi Takagi, who served as chairman of the central labor union organization, Rengo, passed away on the 2nd of this month. He was 80 years old.
2024-09-09 21:18:00
According to the Shiga Prefectural Police, a group of about 50 students from Biwako Seikei Sport College were suspected of being lost in a kayak off the coast of Lake Biwa in Otsu City at around 6:10 pm on the 9th, and were investigating the situation. According to the university, it was later confirmed that all of the students were safe.
2024-09-09 20:46:00
A 58-year-old former member of the House of Representatives was arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department for sexually assaulting a female junior high school student at a karaoke bar in Kabukicho, Shinjuku. He is said to be denying the charges during questioning.
2024-09-09 20:40:00
A 73-year-old death row inmate who was sentenced to death for murdering four people, including the family of the former president of Mabuchi Motors, 22 years ago, was found dead in Tokyo Detention House on the morning of the 9th.
2024-09-09 20:39:00
The Ministry of Defense announced on the 9th that five Chinese naval vessels had passed through the Tsushima Strait from the East China Sea and entered the Sea of Japan. China will soon be conducting military exercises in the Sea of Japan and elsewhere, with the participation of Russian forces, and the Ministry of Defense is continuing to monitor and be on alert.
2024-09-09 19:32:00
Tokiwa Kosan, the operator of the hot spring resort facility "Spa Resort Hawaiians" in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, is expected to be acquired by an American investment fund. The aim is to utilize the management know-how and financial strength of the fund to attract more customers, while maintaining the facility's brand and employment.
2024-09-09 19:03:00
In an NHK opinion poll, people were asked whether they were interested in the Constitutional Democratic Party leadership election and who they thought would be suitable to be the next leader.
2024-09-09 19:02:00
In an NHK opinion poll, people were asked whether they were interested in the LDP presidential election and who they thought would be suitable to become the next president.
2024-09-09 18:12:00
The LDP presidential election is scheduled to be announced in three days. On the 9th, Minister of State for Economic Security Takaichi held a press conference and announced her candidacy. Other lawmakers planning to run are also continuing their efforts to expand their support by holding press conferences and greeting people. We will provide updates on developments on the 9th as they occur.
2024-09-09 18:04:00
Regarding the test removal of nuclear fuel debris from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, which was postponed in August due to an installation error in equipment, Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) announced on the 10th that it would resume operations and begin the first removal, after confirming that there were no problems with the preparation of the equipment that caused the delay.
2024-09-09 17:59:00
The four candidates for the Constitutional Democratic Party's leadership election took part in a debate on a video streaming site, exchanging opinions mainly on economic policies, including measures to combat price increases.
2024-09-09 17:16:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, radar analysis shows that more than 120 mm of heavy rain fell in the hour leading up to 5 p.m. in the vicinity of Ie Village in Okinawa Prefecture. As the risk of a disaster is imminent, the agency has issued a "record-breaking short-term heavy rainfall information" and called for people to ensure their safety.
2024-09-09 16:12:00
Taiwan's new representative in Japan, Li Yiyang, has taken up his post and expressed his enthusiasm for strengthening relations, saying he will "maintain peace and stability in the region and promote the development of both Taiwan and Japan in various fields."
2024-09-09 15:58:00
Regarding the content industry, such as movies and anime, the government held the first meeting of a strategic council of relevant ministries and agencies, and decided to support efforts in this area, including through the expansion of funds, as nurturing creators and improving their working conditions is essential to strengthening international competitiveness.
2024-09-09 14:18:00
Sanae Takaichi, Minister of State for Economic Security, will hold a press conference at around 2:00 pm to announce her candidacy for the LDP presidential election. We will be streaming the press conference live.
2024-09-09 14:15:00
In a lawsuit brought by "A-bomb survivors" who were not recognized as A-bomb victims because they were outside the area designated by the government when the atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, the Nagasaki District Court recognized some of the plaintiffs as A-bomb survivors and ordered the city and prefecture of Nagasaki to issue A-bomb survivor health booklets to them. In response to the A-bomb survivors' requests for recognition as A-bomb survivors, Prime Minister Kishida met for the first time with the representatives of A-bomb survivors' organizations on August 9th, "Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Day," and expressed his intention to consider concrete measures to rationally resolve the issue. Attention is focused on whether the ruling on the 9th will lead to a review of the criteria for recognition as A-bomb survivors.
2024-09-09 14:08:00
With the aim of being registered as a World Heritage Site in 2026, the Agency for Cultural Affairs' council has decided to recommend the Asuka period ruins, including Asuka Village in Nara Prefecture, "The Asuka-Fujiwara Imperial Capitals and Related Properties," as a domestic candidate site.
2024-09-09 13:53:00
On the early morning of the 9th, two men broke into the office of a trading card sales company in Chuo Ward, Osaka, threatened an employee with what appeared to be a knife, tied him up, and then stole cards with a market value of over 10 million yen and fled. The company had just finished a live internet broadcast selling the cards, so the police are investigating the incident as a robbery.
2024-09-09 12:40:00
Typhoon No. 11, which hit China and Vietnam with its ferocious force, turned into a tropical depression, but caused great damage in various places, with a total of 45 deaths so far. Vietnam's National Meteorological Center has said that the unstable atmospheric conditions are expected to continue, and has called for continued vigilance against landslides and other disasters.
2024-09-09 12:20:00
On the 9th, North Korea's National Foundation Day, it announced that the leaders of Russia and China had sent congratulatory telegrams to General Secretary Kim Jong Un, and highlighted its efforts to strengthen ties with both China and Russia.
2024-09-09 12:05:00
On the morning of the 9th, an ambulance collided with a passenger car at an intersection in Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture, and according to the fire department, five people in each car were injured. The police are currently investigating the details of the accident.
2024-09-09 11:48:00
The murder of a female Sophia University student and the arson of her home in Katsushika Ward, Tokyo, marked its 28th year as an unsolved case, and on the 9th, her family and police laid flowers at the site of the home and called for information.
2024-09-09 11:40:00
The developer of the redevelopment of Meiji Shrine Gaien in Tokyo, which was asked by the metropolitan government to review its tree conservation methods, has announced a revised plan that would reduce the number of trees to be cut by 124. Tree cutting is expected to begin after going through a metropolitan council.
2024-09-09 11:26:00
Japan's current account balance, which shows how much it earned from trade and investment with other countries, recorded a surplus of 3.193 trillion yen in July of this year, the largest ever for the month of July. This was mainly due to an increase in dividends received by Japanese companies from their overseas subsidiaries, against the backdrop of a weak yen and rising interest rates overseas.
2024-09-09 11:17:00
Alimentation Couche-Tard, a major Canadian convenience store chain which has made a takeover proposal to Seven & i Holdings, released a statement on the 8th expressing regret that Seven & i had refused to enter into negotiations due to reasons such as the valuation amount, and indicating that it would continue to lobby the company.
2024-09-09 09:13:00
On the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the 9th, the Nikkei average temporarily fell by more than 1,100 yen as concerns about the future of the US economy grew following the results of the employment statistics released on the 6th. On the New York Stock Exchange on the 6th, major stock indexes all fell as concerns about the future of the US economy grew after the US employment statistics showed that the increase in non-agricultural employment fell short of market expectations. In response to this, sell orders swelled for a wide range of stocks on the Tokyo Exchange on the 9th, causing stock prices to fall.
2024-09-09 08:56:00
The Cabinet Office announced on the 9th that the real growth rate of GDP (gross domestic product) for the April to June period of this year compared to the previous three months was 2.9% on an annualized basis. This was a downward revision from the preliminary figure of 3.1% announced on the 15th of last month.
2024-09-09 06:57:00
Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers hit a home run in a game against the Guardians on the 8th, his first home run in two games, reaching his personal best of 46 for the season. With this, his number of home runs and stolen bases is now both 46, and he continues to break the major league records for both.
2024-09-09 06:35:00
In an effort to accelerate research and development towards the practical application of "perovskite solar cells," next-generation solar cells that are thin, light, and bendable, the government has decided to install them on a trial basis in three locations in Fukushima Prefecture this fiscal year.
2024-09-09 06:27:00
The heads of US and British intelligence agencies spoke at an event in London, acknowledging that certain successes have been achieved, such as unsettling the Putin regime over Ukrainian military cross-border attacks into western Russia, but stressed the need to continue supporting Ukraine.
2024-09-09 05:30:00
Osaka University and Fujitsu have announced that they have devised a new calculation method that will lead to the practical application of quantum computers, which are expected to be the next generation of computers. This method has the potential to perform calculations that exceed those of conventional supercomputers using smaller computers than previously thought, and is attracting attention as an achievement that will speed up the practical application of quantum computers.
2024-09-09 04:33:00
The second policy debate for the Constitutional Democratic Party leadership election was held in Fukuoka City on the 8th, with the four candidates debating foreign and security policies.
2024-09-09 04:31:00
Minister of State for Economic Security Takaichi will announce her candidacy for the LDP presidential election on the 9th. With the election announcement due to be made in three days, it is expected that the politicians planning to run will become even more active in communicating their policies and expanding their support.
