2024-10-02 23:09:00
Due to the influence of a front and a low pressure system, atmospheric conditions are expected to become unstable in western and eastern Japan through the 4th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be on the lookout for strong gusts of wind such as lightning strikes and tornadoes.
2024-10-02 21:49:00
On the 2nd, Israeli Foreign Minister Katz announced in a social media post that UN Secretary-General Guterres is diplomatically unacceptable, designating him persona non grata, or "persona non grata," and banning him from entering Israel. In the post, he said, "Anyone who cannot clearly condemn Iran's attacks on Israel has no right to set foot on Israeli soil. Secretary-General Guterres has yet to condemn the massacre by the Islamic organization Hamas last October."
2024-10-02 21:47:00
There is a lot of misinformation being posted on social media about the HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer. Experts are calling for people to make their decision about whether or not to get vaccinated based on information from public institutions.
2024-10-02 20:58:00
At his inauguration press conference, Finance Minister Kato emphasized that he would manage the economy and finances with the top priority of escaping deflation, and would work to create a growth-oriented economy driven by wage increases and investment. He also expressed his intention to provide tailored support to those whose wage increases have not kept up with rising prices.
2024-10-02 20:49:00
In the new personnel changes of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, Ichiro Ozawa, a member of the House of Representatives, was appointed as the acting head of the General Election Strategy Headquarters for the next House of Representatives election. Meanwhile, the number of candidates planning to run in the House of Representatives election has exceeded the target of 200.
2024-10-02 20:39:00
Prime Minister Ishiba and Bank of Japan Governor Ueda met for the first time on the 2nd and agreed that the government and the Bank of Japan will continue to work closely together. After the meeting, Governor Ueda told reporters that the current monetary policy is extremely accommodative, and that he intends to carefully consider raising interest rates after carefully watching the economic and price situation.
2024-10-02 20:35:00
Speaking at a forum inviting Western defense companies, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the country's defense industry is growing rapidly, stating that "the country can produce up to four million drones a year," and called on Western companies to invest more to help the country counter Russia's continuing military aggression.
2024-10-02 20:17:00
A folding screen believed to be a collaboration between Edo period painters Ito Jakuchu and Maruyama Okyo has been discovered. Experts say, "This is the first time that clear evidence showing the connection between Jakuchu and Okyo has been found, making it a valuable discovery."
2024-10-02 19:26:00
It is expected that numbers beginning with "060" will be added to mobile phone numbers. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications will make a decision based on the council's report and opinions from the public, and it is expected that the allocation of "060" to carriers will begin as early as December.
2024-10-02 19:24:00
An organization made up of experts has been established to prevent damage caused by "dark patterns," which are used to trick consumers into making unfavorable decisions on websites and smartphone apps without their knowledge. In the future, the organization will warn businesses and consumers about the problem and set up a certification system for businesses.
2024-10-02 19:01:00
At his first press conference since taking office, Defense Minister Nakatani said in relation to the "Asian version of NATO" that Prime Minister Ishiba is keen to create, "As the security environment is changing, each country is building networks of allies and like-minded nations, and it is important to expand these networks and strengthen deterrence. The government as a whole will now consider the scope of the role Japan should play and the countries that should be targeted."
2024-10-02 18:38:00
The shipment of anesthetic drugs used in childbirth and cancer treatment has been restricted, resulting in shortages in medical facilities across the country. With no clear prospect of a return to normal, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and academic societies are calling for the prioritization of drug use and reduction in dosage.
2024-10-02 18:28:00
The Sendai Regional Meteorological Observatory issued a warning around the crater on the afternoon of the 2nd, raising the eruption alert level to "2" due to increased volcanic activity at Mount Iwate in Iwate Prefecture and the risk of an eruption in the future.
2024-10-02 18:12:00
In his policy speech on the 4th, Prime Minister Ishiba will express his determination for the national and local governments to work together to revitalize local areas, and is making arrangements to introduce a policy aimed at doubling subsidies for regional revitalization.
2024-10-02 18:06:00
Liberal Democratic Party Election Strategy Chairman Junichiro Koizumi visited Suzu City in Ishikawa Prefecture, which was hit by heavy rains, and expressed the Ishihara administration's intention to do everything in its power to provide swift support, focusing on the use of reserve funds.
2024-10-02 18:03:00
On the 1st, one of the perpetrators, believed to be working part-time in the dark, who was arrested for a robbery and assault at a house in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, has confessed to buying a cutting board and vegetables in addition to the murder weapon, a knife, before the incident, according to an interview with an investigator. Police are investigating further, as they believe that this was in order to get away with claiming that the knife was for cooking even if they were found to be in possession of it.
2024-10-02 17:37:00
Yuki Kawamura, who is aiming to join the NBA (American professional basketball), participated in the Grizzlies' camp ahead of the start of the season and stated his determination, saying, "I have to prove that I can do it."
2024-10-02 17:13:00
On September 30th, in a bondage robbery case in which several men broke into the home of a woman in her 60s in Kokubunji, Tokyo, at least one of the men was talking on a smartphone, according to an interview with an investigator. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the possibility that the men were contacted by a "mastermind."
2024-10-02 17:07:00
Former Minister of State for Child Policy, Masanobu Ogura of the Liberal Democratic Party, announced on his blog that he will not run in the next House of Representatives election. He cited poor health as the reason.
2024-10-02 16:58:00
At a press conference on the 2nd, Minister of Economic Revitalization Akazawa emphasized that the government and the Bank of Japan will maintain cooperation in order to escape from deflation, and expressed the view that future interest rate hikes should be carefully considered while monitoring the price and wage situation.
2024-10-02 16:42:00
In a retrial of the murder of a family of four in Shizuoka Prefecture 58 years ago, Hakamada Iwao was found not guilty, and the focus is now on whether the prosecution will appeal. In response to this, the former presiding judge who decided to open the retrial 10 years ago said at a rally, "There is no evidence to overturn the acquittal, and the prosecution should make a decision for the people."
2024-10-02 16:31:00
The new cast members of NHK's taiga drama "Toyotomi Brothers!", which will be broadcast in 2026, have been announced, and the four actors, including Sosuke Ikematsu, who will play Hideyoshi, the older brother of the main character Toyotomi Hidenaga, and Riho Yoshioka, who will play his wife, spoke about their enthusiasm.
2024-10-02 15:41:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tornado warning at 3:28 p.m., reporting that a tornado or other gust of wind was likely occurring in the southern plains of Miyazaki Prefecture.
2024-10-02 15:31:00
Bandai has announced that it will voluntarily recall approximately 60,000 piano-shaped toys with figures of the popular character "Anpanman," due to the risk that the figures may come off when subjected to impact and be swallowed by children.
2024-10-02 15:21:00
In order to strengthen security measures ahead of next year's Osaka-Kansai Expo, an "Expo Security Countermeasures Room" was established at Osaka Prefectural Police Headquarters on the 2nd, and an inauguration ceremony was held.
2024-10-02 14:25:00
Regarding the schedule for the extraordinary Diet session that was convened on October 1, the Liberal Democratic Party once again proposed holding a debate between party leaders on the 9th of next week, at the end of the session, but the Constitutional Democratic Party insisted that sufficient deliberation should be held in the Budget Committee, and the two parties were unable to reach an agreement, with discussions to continue.
2024-10-02 14:23:00
The second trial of a doctor accused of murdering a Kyoto woman suffering from the incurable disease ALS at her request five years ago was held at the Osaka High Court, and the doctor once again claimed innocence.
2024-10-02 14:06:00
In Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where record-breaking rains in September caused a series of river floods and landslides, the search is still ongoing for a 31-year-old woman whose whereabouts remain unknown for two days.
2024-10-02 13:59:00
The number of applications for public assistance nationwide in July this year was 25,235, up 11.5% from the same month last year. This is the first time in two months that the number has exceeded the previous year's figure.
2024-10-02 13:42:00
China's state-run Xinhua News Agency and other media reported in a breaking news report that Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory telegram to the newly inaugurated Prime Minister Ishiba on the morning of the 2nd. The details have not yet been made public.
2024-10-02 13:41:00
Five people, including a dentist in Chiba Prefecture, were arrested on suspicion of fraud for allegedly conducting free dental checkups for international students at a Japanese language school dormitory and then using photos of their health insurance card information to defraud local governments of medical fees. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating, suspecting that the five misused the information of more than 200 international students to fraudulently receive approximately 20 million yen over a six-month period.
2024-10-02 12:16:00
On the morning of the 2nd, the engine of a sightseeing boat carrying 135 people, including passengers, stopped in Ago Bay off the coast of Shima City, Mie Prefecture, and it was unable to sail. According to the operating company, the passengers are being transported one by one to the port of departure on another boat, and there are no injuries.
2024-10-02 12:11:00
On the 1st, three suspected perpetrators of a robbery and assault at a house in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, were arrested. They gathered at a designated meeting place by the person who ordered them, and then headed to the scene, according to an interview with an investigator. One of them said, "The person who ordered me told me, 'I'll kill you if you run away,'" and the police are currently investigating further.
2024-10-02 11:43:00
The inauguration ceremony for Claudia Sheinbaum, who was elected Mexican president in June this year, was held in the capital, Mexico City, on the 1st, making her the country's first female president.
2024-10-02 10:38:00
The day after the inauguration of the new Cabinet, Prime Minister Ishiba expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "I would like to make efforts to gain the sympathy and understanding of the people."
2024-10-02 10:20:00
The military, which holds real power in Myanmar, announced on the 1st that it has begun a census in preparation for a general election next year. Since the coup three years ago, fighting has continued between the military and pro-democracy forces, and it is unclear whether the census can be carried out across the country.
2024-10-02 10:18:00
On the 2nd, the Nikkei average on the Tokyo Stock Exchange fell immediately after the start of trading, dropping by more than 700 yen at one point. Investors are becoming more risk-averse due to concerns that the Iranian missile attack on Israel will intensify tensions in the Middle East, and sell orders are spreading.
2024-10-02 10:00:00
According to the Miyazaki Airport Office of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, a collapsed area was found in part of the taxiway where aircraft approach the runway, so Miyazaki Airport closed the runway before 8:00 a.m. and suspended all flights.
2024-10-02 09:08:00
On the morning of the 2nd, Prime Minister Ishiba held his first telephone conversation since taking office with US President Biden. It is believed that he conveyed his intention to continue to work closely with the Japan-US alliance as the cornerstone.
2024-10-02 08:51:00
Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has been appointed as the new Secretary-General of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), and he has emphasized his commitment to continuing to support Ukraine, where Russia continues to invade, saying, "We hope for an ultimate victory."
2024-10-02 07:56:00
The extremely strong typhoon, No. 18, is expected to move north near Taiwan and approach the Sakishima Islands of Okinawa Prefecture after the 3rd. The Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against high waves accompanied by swells.
2024-10-02 07:50:00
Due to the continued occurrence of people drinking on the streets around Shibuya Station in Tokyo, Shibuya Ward began taking measures based on an ordinance to ban drinking on the streets throughout the year from the evening of the 1st.
2024-10-02 07:40:00
Sales of government bonds to individuals have expanded against the backdrop of rising interest rates due to the Bank of Japan's shift in monetary policy, and as of September they were 20% higher than the same period last year. As the Bank of Japan reduces its purchases, the Ministry of Finance plans to continue appealing to individual investors, citing the need to secure a wide range of buyers.
2024-10-02 06:47:00
The only coal-fired power station in the UK has ceased operations, and a commemorative ceremony was held on the 1st. This is the first time that the G7 countries have phased out all coal-fired power plants, sending a strong message of moving away from fossil fuels.
2024-10-02 06:38:00
Regarding economic policy, Prime Minister Ishiba has stated that he will continue with a "growth economy" driven by wage increases and investment, and aim to completely escape from deflation. The focus going forward will be on what specific policies he will introduce as part of the economic measures he has instructed to be considered.
2024-10-02 06:26:00
The National Police Agency announced that a member of Rockbit, a group that repeatedly launches cyber attacks on companies around the world, and believed to have developed a ransomware virus known as ransomware, has been arrested in a joint investigation by European police organizations.
2024-10-02 06:06:00
Ukraine, where Russia's military invasion continues, marked Defender's Day on the 1st to honour fallen soldiers and others, with many people gathering in a square in the capital, Kyiv, to observe a moment of silence.
2024-10-02 05:53:00
The Democratic and Republican vice presidential candidates for the November US presidential election will hold a television debate on the morning of the 2nd (Japan time). With the approval ratings of Vice President Harris and former President Trump neck and neck, interest is growing in how well the vice presidential candidates supporting each party will be able to demonstrate the strengths of their own camps.
2024-10-02 05:03:00
Prime Minister Ishiba said he wanted to ask for a vote of confidence for the new Cabinet that was inaugurated on the night of the 1st, and announced that he would dissolve the House of Representatives on October 9th, the last day of the extraordinary Diet session, and hold an election with voting scheduled for October 27th. With an eye on the election, the ruling and opposition parties are accelerating the review of their campaign pledges and coordination with other parties on candidates.
