2024-09-17 22:01:00
US retail sales increased 0.1% in August compared to the previous month, showing that consumer spending remains strong even in the face of persistently high interest rates.
2024-09-17 21:53:00
On the night of the 16th, a man in an apartment in Nakano Ward, Tokyo, was stabbed in the neck with scissors and died, and his 25-year-old partner was arrested as a suspect. The suspect stated that he had "got into an argument with the man," and the Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the details of the incident.
2024-09-17 21:15:00
On the 17th, the Supreme Court decided to reject the appeal of a defendant who had claimed innocence for killing his wife by making it look like she had drowned at a beach in Shirahama Town, Wakayama Prefecture, seven years ago in 2017, and his 19-year prison sentence will now be finalized.
2024-09-17 21:12:00
Kondo Kensuke, a key player for the SoftBank Hawks in professional baseball and currently the league leader in batting average, was removed from the first-team player roster on the 17th due to an injury to his right ankle.
2024-09-17 20:48:00
On the 14th of this month, a fire broke out on an airport shuttle bus heading to New Chitose Airport on the Do-o Expressway in Eniwa City, Hokkaido. The driver explained to the police that "oil was leaking from near the engine at the rear of the bus." The police will soon be conducting a detailed investigation of the engine and other parts of the bus.
2024-09-17 20:44:00
The use of generative AI is rapidly expanding, and Japanese startups with cutting-edge technology are receiving investment from major corporations one after another. The aim is to strengthen each other's development capabilities and business expansion by deepening collaboration with major corporations.
2024-09-17 20:43:00
A town council member from Sakai Town in Ibaraki Prefecture was arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department for sexually assaulting a high school girl he met on social media at a karaoke bar.
2024-09-17 20:42:00
Sharp, a major electronics company, has unveiled its first concept model as it plans to embark on the development and sales of electric vehicles (EVs). The company has posted a net loss for two consecutive years until last year, and is now facing the challenge of how to develop a new pillar of its business.
2024-09-17 20:42:00
On the 17th, the U.S. Navy revealed that it had flown a P-8A patrol aircraft over the Taiwan Strait, in response to which the Chinese military responded by saying that the aircraft were "tracking and patrolling the area with fighter jets."
2024-09-17 20:40:00
The Israeli military operation in the Gaza Strip, which continues to have the goal of destroying the Islamic organization Hamas, has decided at a cabinet meeting to add a new objective, dealing with the Shiite Islamic organization Hezbollah in neighboring Lebanon, raising concerns that the fighting may be further prolonged.
2024-09-17 20:00:00
Last month, the relative transaction price of rice sold by the JA Group and other groups rose by an average of 17% compared to the same month last year, the highest for August. This was due to a tightening of supply and demand, including a shortage of rice in supermarkets.
2024-09-17 19:52:00
The "Prefectural Land Price Survey," which looked at land prices across the country, was released and the average land price in the "Tokyo metropolitan area," including the city center and surrounding areas, rose 4.6%. The rate of increase has expanded for four consecutive years, due to active real estate transactions.
2024-09-17 19:38:00
On the 17th, just after noon, about 20 students who were practicing for the sports festival on the grounds of a high school in Hiroshima City complained of symptoms that appeared to be heat stroke, and four of them were taken to the hospital. All of them are showing signs of recovery and are not in any danger of dying.
2024-09-17 19:30:00
A police funeral was held on the 17th for two police officers who were swept away by the muddy waters of a flooded river while on their way to rescue people in a patrol car during record-breaking rains in Yamagata Prefecture in July this year, with colleagues biding their farewells with grief.
2024-09-17 19:26:00
In response to the allegations against Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito over alleged power harassment, all factions in the prefectural assembly, including independent assembly members, jointly submitted a motion of no confidence against the governor on the first day of the assembly on the 19th, and confirmed their intention to aim for it to be passed unanimously.
2024-09-17 19:18:00
On the 17th, it will be 22 years since the first Japan-North Korea summit, in which North Korea admitted to the abduction of Japanese citizens. As the families of the victims waiting for their return are getting older, the families of the victims have started a signature campaign in Tokyo, calling for a quick resolution to the issue.
2024-09-17 19:05:00
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force is conducting joint training with the French Army in Miyagi Prefecture and other areas, the first of its kind in Japan, and on the 17th, part of it was opened to the press.
2024-09-17 19:02:00
Seven members of the quasi-gang "Chinese Dragon" were arrested for repeatedly committing violent acts every day in front of an Apple store where a new iPhone model was released last September, disrupting the store's operations. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the case, which it believes was triggered by a dispute between groups trying to buy up the latest models for the purpose of reselling them.
2024-09-17 19:01:00
In Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture, where land prices continue to rise, this is affecting the lives of residents, including increasing rents for rental properties.
2024-09-17 18:57:00
The legal team for Iwao Hakamada, whose death sentence was finalized for the murder of a family of four in Shizuoka Prefecture 58 years ago, submitted a request to the Shizuoka District Public Prosecutors Office ahead of the verdict in his retrial, which is scheduled to be handed down on September 26, requesting that he not appeal if he is acquitted.
2024-09-17 18:30:00
Due to a fatal accident, Tokyu Oimachi Line has suspended operations on both lines between Jiyugaoka Station and Mizonokuchi Station since around 6:15 pm. Operations are expected to resume around 7:45 pm.
2024-09-17 18:18:00
The Prefectural Land Price Survey, which looked at land prices across the country, was released, and the national average land price rose 1.4% compared to last year, marking the third consecutive year of increase. The upward trend is strengthening nationwide, including not only major metropolitan areas but also regional cities and tourist destinations. Many of the top locations with high land price increases are in Okinawa Prefecture, which is popular with immigrants, as well as Hokkaido and Kumamoto Prefecture, where semiconductor factory construction is underway.
2024-09-17 17:44:00
A survey by the Agency for Cultural Affairs found that over 80% of people said they didn't mind the use of "mattari" to express "slowly and leisurely" and "gatsutsu" to express "solidly and a lot," indicating that these expressions have become widely accepted.
2024-09-17 16:59:00
In Fukuoka City, where demand for condominiums is leading to rising land prices, sales companies are closely monitoring the future impact of soaring prices and rising interest rates.
2024-09-17 16:31:00
The US government announced that it has decided to provide Taiwan with military assistance worth nearly $230 million, including repairs to aircraft parts, which is equivalent to approximately 32 billion yen in Japanese yen. China has been calling on the US to stop selling weapons and other military assistance to Taiwan, and a backlash is expected.
2024-09-17 16:30:00
On the morning of the 17th, a woman was found bleeding from her stomach in an apartment in Sendai City and was taken to the hospital. She was conscious when she was taken to the hospital, and the police believe that she was stabbed by someone with a knife and are investigating the case as an attempted murder.
2024-09-17 16:18:00
At the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2070, which opens in April next year, a meteorite discovered in Antarctica by a Japanese observation team will be exhibited as a "Mars rock."
2024-09-17 15:57:00
In August last year, two elementary school students on a summer camp were hit by a water slide at a leisure facility in Onan Town, Shimane Prefecture, resulting in the death of an 8-year-old child. Police have referred papers to prosecutors on suspicion of professional negligence resulting in death to three people, including a town education board employee who was accompanying the children, for failing to take measures to prevent the accident.
2024-09-17 15:50:00
Nobuaki Tanaka, a conductor known as a leading figure in choral conducting and a long-time leader in the Japanese choral world, including being involved in the founding of the Tokyo Philharmonic Chorus, and a recipient of the Order of Cultural Merit, passed away on September 12. He was 96 years old.
2024-09-17 15:26:00
Regarding reports that former Prime Minister Abe and other officials are believed to have met with senior members of the former Unification Church at the LDP headquarters just before the 2013 House of Councillors election, Prime Minister Kishida stated that Japan's relationship with the sect is as he has explained in the Diet and elsewhere, and that he has nothing to add at this stage.
2024-09-17 15:18:00
Foreign Minister Kamikawa, who is running in the LDP presidential election, is planning to visit New York next week to coincide with the United Nations General Assembly and meet with foreign ministers of participating countries. It is unusual for a candidate to visit a foreign country during a presidential election.
2024-09-17 15:03:00
Police have arrested a truck driver from Nagoya City in connection with the hit-and-run incident that killed a man working on the shoulder of the Tomei Expressway in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, on the 16th. During questioning, the driver reportedly said, "I didn't know there was anyone there."
2024-09-17 14:58:00
According to JR East, JR Chuo Line Rapid trains and JR Chuo and Sobu Local trains, which had been suspended due to a fatal accident at Nishi-Ogikubo Station, have resumed full service on all lines as of 2:45pm.
2024-09-17 14:41:00
During the test removal of nuclear fuel debris from Unit 2 of the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, which began on September 10, it became impossible to confirm the images from the camera attached to the removal device on the 17th, and interviews with people involved have revealed that the planned work could not be carried out. TEPCO is investigating the cause, and there is no prospect of resuming operations.
2024-09-17 14:04:00
Shohei Otani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, pitchers for the Dodgers in Major League Baseball, both started in the game against the Braves on the 16th. Otani recorded two RBIs, while Yamamoto pitched four scoreless innings, contributing to the team's second consecutive win.
2024-09-17 14:02:00
Yu Darvish, pitcher for the Padres in Major League Baseball, started against the Astros on the 16th, pitching six scoreless innings to earn his sixth win of the season. With this, Darvish has now surpassed Hideo Nomo's total of 202 wins in Japan and the US, and is now just one win away from tying Hiroki Kuroda's record for the most wins of all time.
2024-09-17 13:26:00
Heavy rains have caused floods and landslides in many parts of Myanmar, with state media reporting that more than 220 people have died so far. Roads have been cut off in the affected areas, and the issue of how to ensure rescue and support efforts is addressed is a major issue.
2024-09-17 12:49:00
Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga pitched well in the game against the Athletics on the 16th, striking out 11 batters, the most since he moved to the major leagues, and allowing only two runs in six innings, earning his 14th win.
2024-09-17 12:08:00
A large dog that had gone missing in Omitama City, Ibaraki Prefecture, was confirmed to have returned to its owner's home in the city on the morning of the 17th. The city is calling on people who keep large dogs to keep them in a locked cage.
2024-09-17 11:59:00
The professional baseball team Seibu Lions has announced that pitcher Tatsushi Masuda, who has been a successful relief pitcher for many years and won titles such as best reliever and most saves, will retire at the end of this season.
2024-09-17 11:27:00
The number of people aged 100 or older nationwide is set to increase by nearly 3,000 from 2023 to just over 95,000, the highest number in 54 consecutive years, according to a Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare summary.
2024-09-17 11:18:00
On the 17th, the Nikkei average on the Tokyo Stock Exchange temporarily dropped by more than 600 yen. The Nasdaq stock index, which is dominated by tech-related stocks, fell on the 16th in the New York market, and the yen temporarily strengthened to the 139 yen range against the dollar on the 16th (Japan time) in the foreign exchange market, leading to sell orders mainly for semiconductor stocks and export-related stocks such as automobiles.
2024-09-17 08:00:00
On the 16th, the Russian Presidential Office announced that President Putin had signed a presidential decree to increase the Russian military's strength by 180,000 to 1.5 million. The presidential decree will take effect on December 1st of this year. The background to this is thought to be an attempt to increase military strength as the military invasion of Ukraine has been ongoing for more than two and a half years. President Putin signed a similar decree in December last year, and according to Russian media, this is the third time he has increased military strength since the start of the invasion.
2024-09-17 06:57:00
The large typhoon, No. 14, is likely to develop and approach Okinawa Prefecture and the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture on the 18th. Winds and rain are expected to gradually get stronger in Okinawa and Amami, so please pay attention to the latest weather information and make preparations early.
2024-09-17 06:55:00
Seven candidates, including Morinari Watanabe, president of the International Gymnastics Federation, have filed for the IOC (International Olympic Committee) presidential election to be held next March following the expiration of President Thomas Bach's term. Mr. Watanabe is the first Japanese person to run for office.
2024-09-17 06:44:00
In the UK, shock is spreading after a former BBC news anchor, known for many years as the "face of news," was found guilty of possessing sexual images of children.
2024-09-17 06:24:00
A man who was arrested for possessing a gun near the site where former US President Trump was playing golf has been found to have been in the area for about 12 hours. Investigative authorities have charged the man with illegal possession of a gun and are investigating the possibility of an assassination attempt.
2024-09-17 06:21:00
According to JR East, due to a fatal accident, JR Takasaki Line has suspended operations on both lines between Tokyo Station and Takasaki Station since around 5:30 a.m. on the 17th. As a result, Shonan-Shinjuku Line trains that run directly to the Takasaki Line in the section north of Shinjuku Station have also been suspended.
2024-09-17 05:33:00
In response to the allegations against Governor Saito of Hyogo Prefecture over power harassment, the various factions in the prefectural assembly are discussing how to respond, hoping to pass a motion of no confidence against the governor on the first day of the assembly on the 19th. Governor Saito has indicated that he would not rule out dissolving the assembly if the motion is passed, bringing this series of issues to a climax.
2024-09-17 02:54:00
There is a growing trend among companies to rehire former employees, known as "alumni." Some companies are looking to use their connections with alumni to develop new business ventures, and this is gaining attention as a way to make up for serious labor shortages.
2024-09-17 01:01:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan's leadership election is less than a week away. On the 16th, the four candidates debated support measures for farmers and other issues.
2024-09-17 01:00:00
On the evening of the 16th, the nine candidates for the LDP presidential election held a debate on a video streaming site, where each candidate stated what they would like to prioritize for Japan's growth.
