2024-09-11 22:00:00
In the run-up to the November US presidential election, a televised debate between Vice President Harris and former President Trump took place. NHK transcribed the remarks of the two in the 90-minute debate and analyzed what each of them said and what they appealed to.
2024-09-11 21:39:00
The US Consumer Price Index for August was announced, showing a 2.5% increase compared to the same month last year. The increase rate has fallen below the previous month for five consecutive months, and is at its lowest level since February 2021. The downward trend in the inflation rate continues, and the market is almost certain that the Federal Reserve Board will lower interest rates for the first time in four and a half years at its meeting next week to decide monetary policy.
2024-09-11 21:01:00
Amid speculation that President Biden will block Nippon Steel's plan to acquire U.S. Steel, a major American steel manufacturer, Nippon Steel executives are expected to meet with senior U.S. government officials to seek approval for the acquisition.
2024-09-11 20:59:00
On the 9th, a group of about 30 university students went kayaking on Lake Biwa in Otsu City and temporarily went missing. On the 11th, the university held a press conference and apologized, saying, "We were unable to properly assess the situation and caused inconvenience to many people involved."
2024-09-11 20:43:00
In preparation for the debate following the announcement of the LDP presidential election on September 12, candidates are making intensive efforts to expand their support, with one candidate after another announcing policies. We have compiled statements and arguments made so far focusing on economic policy, one of the key issues at stake.
2024-09-11 20:06:00
On the 11th, four candidates for the Constitutional Democratic Party's leadership election visited Suzu and Nanao cities in Ishikawa Prefecture, which were affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, to inspect the status of recovery and reconstruction efforts and exchange opinions with inn owners.
2024-09-11 19:48:00
Ahead of the LDP presidential election and the Constitutional Democratic Party leadership election, families of victims abducted by North Korea held a press conference in Tokyo, where they appealed, "There is a time limit for us to be reunited with our abduction victims while the parents' generation is still alive. We hope that our desperate wishes will be accepted."
2024-09-11 19:15:00
Temperatures rose nationwide on the 11th, with 152 locations from Tohoku to Kyushu recording temperatures of 35 degrees or higher, accounting for roughly one-sixth of the nation's observation points, and some locations even breaking records for the highest temperature recorded in September. Extreme heat is expected to continue from the 12th onwards, so please continue to take precautions against heatstroke.
2024-09-11 19:02:00
The LDP presidential election will be announced on the 12th. On the 11th, Foreign Minister Kamikawa held a press conference to announce his candidacy.
2024-09-11 17:37:00
In Vietnam, continuing rains caused by Typhoon Hagibis have led to a series of landslides and floods, leaving 152 people dead and more than 100 missing, with the effects also being felt by Japanese companies in the country.
2024-09-11 17:16:00
JR Freight has revealed that it has found 300 new cars that have not been checked for any irregularities, including data falsification, in the process of attaching axles to the wheels of freight trains. The company is temporarily suspending all freight train operations on the 11th to check for safety. After that, it will resume operation of cars that are confirmed to be free of problems as early as the 11th.
2024-09-11 17:09:00
Seiko Noda, who had been aiming to run for the LDP presidential election, has announced that she will be giving up her candidacy due to the difficulty of securing sponsors, and has indicated her intention to support Shinjiro Koizumi.
2024-09-11 17:07:00
In the Major League Baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on the 10th, pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who returned from injury for the first time in about three months, took the mound as starter and pitched well, striking out eight batters over the course of four innings. Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga also allowed only three runs in the seventh inning, earning his 13th win of the season.
2024-09-11 16:54:00
Hagoromo Foods, a major food processing company headquartered in Shizuoka City, sued a subcontractor that manufactured the canned goods over the issue of insects being found in the company's canned goods sold at supermarkets eight years ago. It has been learned from interviews with people involved that a settlement was reached on the 11th in a lawsuit filed by the company against a subcontractor that manufactured the canned goods.
2024-09-11 15:29:00
A traffic safety class was held at an elementary school in Itabashi Ward, Tokyo, where a woman who lost her child, who was seven years old at the time, in a traffic accident eight years ago gave a speech in which she spoke about her feelings as a mother and the importance of protecting one's own life.
2024-09-11 15:17:00
Taylor Swift, a popular American singer who has a great influence, especially among young people, announced on social media on the 10th, immediately after the television debate for the US presidential election, that she supports Democratic Vice President Harris.
2024-09-11 14:54:00
Yu Darvish, pitcher for the Padres in Major League Baseball, started against the Mariners and allowed only two runs in five innings, earning his fifth win of the season. Darvish now has 201 wins in Japan and the US, tying Hideo Nomo with 201 in total.
2024-09-11 14:53:00
According to the fire department, on the afternoon of the 11th, 10 elementary school students and one teacher who were accompanying them were stung by a bee while hiking at an outdoor activity facility in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, and are receiving treatment. No one is seriously injured.
2024-09-11 14:52:00
Following the revelation of irregularities at JR Freight, including the falsification of data on vehicle maintenance, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism began special safety audits based on the Railway Business Act on the 11th at the three business locations where irregularities were found.
2024-09-11 14:51:00
In July of this year, it was discovered that a licensed nursery school in Fukuoka City had temporarily isolated a newborn infant suspected of having hand, foot and mouth disease by placing it in a cardboard box. The city of Fukuoka verbally warned the school about this inappropriate childcare practice and asked for improvements.
2024-09-11 14:27:00
At a meeting of tourism ministers from Japan, China, and South Korea held in Kobe, the three countries agreed to strengthen cooperation toward the goal of increasing the number of travelers to 40 million by 2030. The joint declaration also included a commitment to promoting the sharing of tourism data held by each country.
2024-09-11 13:51:00
In a lawsuit brought by Nagasaki atomic bomb survivors, the Nagasaki District Court on the 9th ruled that some of the plaintiffs were atomic bomb survivors. Following this ruling, the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations (Nihon Hidankyo) released a statement on the 11th by Secretary General Kido Sueichi.
2024-09-11 13:48:00
Regarding China's announcement that it would have Russian troops participate in military exercises in the Sea of Japan, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi pointed out that this is part of strengthening military cooperation and expressed his intention to collect and analyze information with great interest, as well as to take all possible measures to ensure vigilance and surveillance.
2024-09-11 13:39:00
On the afternoon of the 10th, a large dog that is sometimes used for dog fighting was found in a house in Omitama City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and its whereabouts are unknown. The city and police are searching for the dog and urging nearby residents not to approach if they see it.
2024-09-11 13:35:00
On the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the 11th, the Nikkei Stock Average temporarily fell by more than 600 yen compared to the closing price on the 10th. In the foreign exchange market, the yen temporarily rose to the upper 140 yen range against the dollar for the first time in about eight months since January this year, and as a result, sell orders are being placed on a wide range of stocks, mainly export-related stocks such as automobiles.
2024-09-11 13:03:00
In the case where Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito has been accused of suspected power harassment, etc., the unprecedented situation has arisen in which all members of the prefectural assembly have called for the governor to resign. Governor Saito has reiterated his intention not to resign, saying that an investigation into the facts should take priority.
2024-09-11 13:02:00
On the night of the 10th, Typhoon Hagibis formed in the ocean far south of Japan. It is expected to gain strength and approach Okinawa after the 14th, so the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to pay close attention to future information.
2024-09-11 13:01:00
The Nuclear Regulation Authority has compiled a draft inspection result stating that the anti-terrorism facilities that Chugoku Electric Power Co. has applied to install at Shimane Nuclear Power Plant Unit No. 2, which it is aiming to restart, meets the standards, effectively deciding to give the facility an approval.
2024-09-11 12:53:00
In response to the issue of election posters and other such matters, the Liberal Democratic Party, the Constitutional Democratic Party, and others have agreed to amend the Public Offices Election Act to include provisions to ensure a certain level of dignity in election posters, and have decided to proceed with work toward codifying this into law.
2024-09-11 12:47:00
Minister for Foreign Affairs Kamikawa, who has announced his candidacy for the LDP presidential election, will hold a press conference at around 1:30 p.m. today to announce his policies. We will be live streaming the press conference.
2024-09-11 12:06:00
In response to a Chinese-language news program on NHK's international radio broadcasts and other channels, in which a Chinese staff member made statements regarding the ownership of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture that were not in the script and that differed from the official position of the Japanese government, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications issued administrative guidance on the 11th, warning NHK not to let such things happen in the future, and requesting that NHK take thorough measures to prevent recurrence and publicize the status of compliance with these measures.
2024-09-11 11:41:00
On the 11th, the yen rose to the mid-141 yen range against the dollar on the Tokyo foreign exchange market. A market insider commented, "Bank of Japan policymaker Nakagawa said in a speech in Akita that 'if the Bank of Japan's economic and price outlook turns out to be realized, we will have to adjust the level of monetary easing,' which has accelerated yen buying as investors believe the Bank of Japan will consider further interest rate hikes."
2024-09-11 11:39:00
On the morning of the 11th, toxic hydrogen bromide was released at a factory in Nishi-ku, Nagoya, and three employees were treated at a hospital for sore throats and eyes.
2024-09-11 10:54:00
A new session of the United Nations General Assembly began on the 10th, and Palestine, which had previously been placed at the back as an "observer state," has been moved to the front, giving it the same status as all other countries.
2024-09-11 10:23:00
Amid speculation that President Biden will block Nippon Steel's plan to acquire U.S. Steel, a major American steel manufacturer, British economic newspaper the Financial Times reported that Nippon Steel executives will meet with senior U.S. government officials to seek approval for the acquisition.
2024-09-11 07:13:00
Late on the night of the 10th, a fire broke out at a building that served as both a residence and an office in Seya Ward, Yokohama City, and two bodies were found in the ruins.
2024-09-11 07:09:00
In the second match of the Asian final qualifying round for the FIFA World Cup to be held in North and Central America the year after next, Japan won 5-0 away against Bahrain, making it their second consecutive win. They won their first match in the Asian final qualifying round for the first time in three tournaments, winning with a solid game plan in the Middle East, where they have struggled many times before. It was a match that deepened the team's confidence.
2024-09-11 06:03:00
Foreign Minister Kamikawa has announced his candidacy for the LDP presidential election. In anticipation of the debate that will follow the announcement on the 12th, the lawmakers who plan to run are making intensive efforts to expand their support, with one after another announcing their policies.
2024-09-11 06:03:00
On the 10th, the four candidates for the Constitutional Democratic Party's leadership election held a debate with female members of the party, discussing topics such as the nature of child-rearing support.
2024-09-11 05:46:00
A television debate between Vice President Harris and former President Trump will take place on the morning of the 11th (Japan time) in the run-up to the US presidential election. This will be the first time the two will face off in person, and US media reports that this could be the only opportunity before the election, drawing much attention.
2024-09-11 05:28:00
In response to the allegations of power harassment leveled against Governor Saito of Hyogo Prefecture, all members of the prefectural assembly have called for the governor to resign. Governor Saito has repeatedly stated his intention not to resign, stating that "there is no stagnation in prefectural administration," leading to an unprecedented situation in which the prefectural assembly and the governor are at total odds.
2024-09-11 03:37:00
On the 11th, it will be 10 years since the police launched a thorough investigation into the Kudo-kai, a designated crime syndicate in Kitakyushu City, which led to the arrest of its leader. Although the Kudo-kai's membership has fallen to a quarter of its peak, there are still cases in which the group is suspected to be involved, and the police are determined to continue their investigation with the aim of destroying the organization.
2024-09-11 00:00:00
Princess Kiko, wife of Prince Akishino, celebrated her 58th birthday on the 11th. On the occasion of her birthday, Princess Kiko responded in writing to questions from reporters.
