Main news(2024/11/16)
Foreign Minister Iwasaki visits Ukraine and meets with the Foreign Minister to convey intention to continue support
2024-11-16 23:14:00
During his visit to Ukraine, Foreign Minister Iwasaki met with Foreign Minister Sibiha and conveyed Japan's intention to continue providing support. In light of the trends between Russia and North Korea, the two sides agreed to hold high-level dialogue between foreign and defense officials from Japan and Ukraine, citing the need for further cooperation in the area of security.
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Japan's baseball team beats Taiwan in the "Premier 12" tournament, winning three straight games in the first round
2024-11-16 22:51:00
On the evening of the 16th, the Japanese national baseball team played against the host team Taiwan in the third game of the first league of the international tournament "Premier 12", winning 3-1 to record their third consecutive win.
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Figure Skating GP Series Round 5: Yuma Kagiyama wins, advances to final
2024-11-16 22:34:00
The fifth event of the figure skating Grand Prix series, the Finnish competition, saw the second half of the men's singles free skating event, with Yuma Kagiyama winning and advancing to the final, where the top six skaters from the series will compete.
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Earthquake Alert: Magnitude 4 earthquake hits Aomori Prefecture, no risk of tsunami
2024-11-16 22:11:00
At around 9:22 pm on the 16th, an earthquake measuring magnitude 4 was observed in Aomori Prefecture. There is no need to worry about a tsunami caused by this earthquake.
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Earthquake of magnitude 4 hits Aomori prefecture, Tohoku Shinkansen stops for safety check but resumes operation
2024-11-16 21:59:00
According to JR East, the Tohoku Shinkansen made an emergency stop to check safety after the earthquake, but later resumed operation after safety was confirmed. JR's conventional lines in Aomori Prefecture are also operating normally without any abnormalities.
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No abnormalities due to earthquake confirmed at Higashidori Nuclear Power Plant, reprocessing plant, etc. in Aomori at present
2024-11-16 21:56:00
According to Tohoku Electric Power, the Higashidori Nuclear Power Plant in Higashidori Village, Aomori Prefecture, where a magnitude 2 earthquake was observed, is currently out of operation, and so far no abnormalities caused by the earthquake have been confirmed. In addition, there has been no change in the readings at the monitoring posts measuring radiation levels in the surrounding area.
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On the seventh day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, Ozeki Toyonoryu lost to Aono, ending his winning streak
2024-11-16 19:46:00
The seventh day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament. Ozeki Toyonoryu lost to Maegashira Aoi, suffering his first loss of the tournament, leaving the top division wrestlers without a winning streak.
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Lebanese government to respond to US ceasefire proposal within days, local media says
2024-11-16 19:35:00
As attacks between the Israeli military and the Shiite Islamic organization Hezbollah continue in Lebanon, the Lebanese government is reportedly set to respond within a few days to a ceasefire proposal presented by the U.S. However, it has also been reported that the Israeli military is expanding its ground operations in southern Lebanon, so it remains unclear whether a ceasefire will be realized.
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COP29: Introducing cutting-edge technology and know-how from Japanese companies, including microsatellites
2024-11-16 19:33:00
At the Japan pavilion set up at COP29, the United Nations conference to discuss climate change measures being held in Azerbaijan, the latest technologies and initiatives to mitigate the damage caused by climate change are being introduced.
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Victims of the Ukrainian "starvation genocide" about 90 years ago commemorated in Tokyo
2024-11-16 19:20:00
A ceremony was held in Tokyo to commemorate the victims of the Great Famine that was allegedly artificially caused by the then Soviet Union in Ukraine about 90 years ago.
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Princess Mikasa Yuriko passes away - Emperor and Empress pay their respects
2024-11-16 19:09:00
A series of ceremonies and events relating to the funeral of Princess Yuriko of Mikasa, who passed away on the 15th, began on the 16th, with the Emperor and Empress, the former Emperor and Empress paying their respects, and other members of the Imperial family saying their farewells to Princess Yuriko.
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Chiba: Self-proclaimed temporary worker arrested for purchasing knife in two illegal part-time job robberies
2024-11-16 18:56:00
Amid a spate of robberies in the Tokyo metropolitan area, a suspect who calls himself a temporary worker was arrested on suspicion of preparing to rob after allegedly purchasing the knives used in two cases in August this year in which perpetrators working part-time jobs broke into stores in Funabashi and Yachiyo, Chiba Prefecture, with the intent of robbing them. He is said to be denying the charges during police questioning.
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Hokkaido male university student dies; female university student and his girlfriend re-arrested on robbery charges
2024-11-16 18:45:00
In connection with the case in which a 20-year-old male university student was assaulted and killed in a park in Ebetsu City, Hokkaido in October, leading to the arrest of six people, police have rearrested two others, including his girlfriend, a female university student, on suspicion of robbery and other offences, for allegedly stealing the victim's cash card.
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Toyota unveils hydrogen engine and motor hybrid car
2024-11-16 18:10:00
Toyota Motor Corporation has unveiled for the first time a hybrid vehicle under development that is equipped with both a "hydrogen engine" that emits almost no carbon dioxide while driving and a "motor." Aiming for future practical use, the company plans to begin road testing on public roads overseas from next spring.
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Japan A-bomb Sufferers Association reports Nobel Peace Prize to Yamaguchi's grave
2024-11-16 18:00:00
Nagasaki atomic bomb survivors from the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations (Nihon Hidankyo) visited the grave of Senji Yamaguchi, the first atomic bomb survivor to call for the abolition of nuclear weapons at the United Nations, and reported on his award of the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Mayor Sakaguchi of Wajima City, Ishikawa: "The uplifted coastline has become a 'disaster relic'"
2024-11-16 17:46:00
Regarding the coast of Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where the ground rose by up to four meters due to the New Year's Day earthquake, Mayor Sakaguchi has expressed his intention to preserve it as a "disaster relic" that conveys the magnitude of the earthquake and the lessons learned.
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Sumo wrestling, Maegashira Bushoyama, withdraws from the tournament from the 7th day
2024-11-16 16:09:00
At the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, Maegashira Bushoyama will be taking a break from the tournament starting from the seventh day on the 16th.
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US presidential election: User numbers for new social networking sites surge as dissatisfaction with Musk leads to an abandonment of X?
2024-11-16 14:17:00
The number of users of new social networking sites has increased sharply around the time of the US presidential election, and US media reports suggest that users are leaving X (the former Twitter) for other social networking sites due to dissatisfaction with Elon Musk, who owns X.
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Hiroshima Saeki Ward: Report of "stove explosion" at elementary school festival, 7 injured
2024-11-16 13:50:00
According to the Hiroshima City Fire Department, at around 12:40 pm on the 16th, there were multiple reports of a "stove exploding" on the grounds of Itsukaichi Minami Elementary School in Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City. According to the fire department, seven people, including several children, were injured. The school was holding a festival, and the police and fire department are currently investigating the details of the incident.
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LDP Policy Research Council Chairman Onodera wants to discuss "active cyber defense" with opposition parties
2024-11-16 12:37:00
Regarding "active cyber defense" to prevent cyber attacks before they occur, LDP Policy Research Council Chairman Onodera expressed his intention to hold discussions with the opposition parties in order to submit necessary bills to the Diet as soon as possible and have them passed, even in a situation where the ruling party is in a minority.
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Rakuten acquires pitcher Ren Kajiya, who was released from the Hanshin Tigers
2024-11-16 12:35:00
Professional baseball team Rakuten has announced the acquisition of pitcher Ren Kajiya, who was released by Hanshin at the end of this season.
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Chiba Sodegaura Large truck and passenger car collide, 1 person seriously injured, 5 injured
2024-11-16 12:27:00
In the early hours of the 16th, a large truck collided with a passenger car at an intersection in Sodegaura City, Chiba Prefecture, and of the six men in the passenger car, all believed to be in their 20s, one is left unconscious and in critical condition, and five were injured.
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North Dakota Governor Named Chairman of Trump's New National Energy Council
2024-11-16 12:18:00
The next president of the United States, Donald Trump, has announced that he will establish a new "National Energy Council" and appoint Governor Doug Burgum of the Midwestern state of North Dakota as its chairman. This will bring about a major shift in the Biden administration's climate change measures, and will tackle issues such as the increase in fossil fuel production that Trump has been calling for.
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NBA Lakers' Rui Hachimura to miss game against Spurs with sprained right ankle
2024-11-16 12:11:00
The NBA Los Angeles Lakers announced that Rui Hachimura will miss their game against the Spurs on the 15th due to a sprained right ankle.
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Kumamoto Prefecture Route Bus and 5 Railway Companies to Discontinue National Transportation IC Card Fare Payments
2024-11-16 12:00:00
Five companies that operate bus and train routes in Kumamoto Prefecture became the first in the country to stop accepting fares with national transportation IC cards from the 16th. Confused passengers were seen at bus stops.
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Princess Mikasa Yuriko passes away - Public condolences accepted from today
2024-11-16 11:59:00
Following the death of Princess Yuriko of Mikasa, a condolence register was set up on the 16th to accept condolences from the general public, and people with ties to the family have been visiting.
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"Land fraud" group suspect arrested after returning from Philippines
2024-11-16 11:46:00
A 71-year-old suspect from a group of so-called "land fraudsters" was arrested for impersonating the owner of land in Yokohama City, proposing deals to real estate companies, and defrauding them of more than 100 million yen. Five years ago, just before the other members of the group were arrested, he had left for the Philippines, but was arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department on the 15th when he returned to Japan.
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Japan ranks 92nd in English proficiency survey, lowest since survey began
2024-11-16 11:43:00
A survey of English language proficiency conducted by a private company targeting 116 countries and regions where English is not the native language found that Japan ranked 92nd, a low level. The company said that improvements to English education, such as providing lifelong learning programs for working adults, were needed.
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Prime Minister Ishiba expresses concern over North Korea at Japan-US-South Korea summit, confirming close cooperation
2024-11-16 11:00:00
While in Peru, Prime Minister Ishiba held his first Japan-U.S.-ROK trilateral summit since taking office. The leaders shared serious concerns about North Korea's repeated ballistic missile launches and its increasing military cooperation with Russia, and confirmed that they will work closely together to respond.
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Foreign Minister Iwatake visits Ukraine, meets with Foreign Minister Sibiha and others to convey continued support
2024-11-16 09:12:00
Foreign Minister Iwasaki arrived in Ukraine on the morning of the 16th, Japan time. He will meet with Foreign Minister Sibiha and others in the capital, Kyiv, to convey Japan's intention to continue supporting Ukraine as the fighting with Russia drags on.
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Trump appoints former military man as Secretary of Defense "investigated for sexual assault in the past"
2024-11-16 08:20:00
Multiple media outlets have reported that the former military man who President-elect Trump announced as his nominee for Secretary of Defense was under police investigation for sexual assault in the past. The former congressman who was announced as his nominee for Attorney General was also under investigation by authorities for an incident involving a woman. Although both men have denied the allegations, there are reports questioning his qualifications for such an important position.
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Freight train derails on JR Hakodate Line, no injuries, some express trains suspended
2024-11-16 07:09:00
A freight train derailed and stopped on the Hakodate Line in Morimachi, Hokkaido, in the early hours of the 16th. No injuries were reported, and JR Hokkaido and others are working to restore the train and are investigating the cause of the derailment.
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[Breaking News] Japan-China summit begins; Prime Minister Ishiba meets with Chinese President Xi for the first time
2024-11-16 07:08:00
Prime Minister Ishiba is currently in Peru, where he is holding his first Japan-China summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. While confirming their intention to build a constructive and stable relationship between the two countries, he is also said to have expressed concern over the Chinese military's increased activity around Japan.
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Japan-US-South Korea summit: Will the policy of close cooperation on North Korea be confirmed?
2024-11-16 06:48:00
Prime Minister Ishiba held his first summit with the three countries of Japan, the United States and South Korea since taking office while visiting Peru. It is believed that the two leaders confirmed their intention to work closely together to respond to North Korea's repeated ballistic missile launches and its ongoing military cooperation with Russia.
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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare considers abolishing the "1.06 million yen barrier" requirement for joining the Employees' Pension Insurance
2024-11-16 05:46:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare plans to continue to consider whether to abolish the wage requirement known as the "1.06 million yen annual income wall" for joining the Employees' Pension Insurance. Discussions between the ruling and opposition parties on revising the "1.03 million yen wall" regarding tax burdens will begin in earnest next week, and discussions are expected to take place on the nature of social insurance premium burdens in the future.
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Princess Mikasa's Yuriko's funeral ceremonies and events begin today
2024-11-16 05:20:00
Following the death of Princess Yuriko of Mikasa, a series of funeral ceremonies and events will begin on the 16th.
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