2024-11-23 22:21:00
On the night of the 23rd, a push boat used to push barges collided with a cargo ship off the coast of Kobe Port in Kobe City, causing the push boat to capsize. The whereabouts of two people were unknown at one point after the accident, and although one person was found on board, their condition is unknown. The Japan Coast Guard and others are continuing to search for the remaining person.
2024-11-23 22:04:00
In the final event of the figure skating Grand Prix series, the men's singles event at the China tournament, Japan's Shun Sato won his first title of the series, securing his place in the final, contested by the top six skaters in the series, for the first time in two seasons.
2024-11-23 21:46:00
On the afternoon of the 23rd, police received a report that a young boy had been swept away by a river in Nakashibetsu, Hokkaido. The boy was found downstream about three hours later and taken to a hospital, where he was confirmed dead.
2024-11-23 20:58:00
On the 23rd, an eight-story building collapsed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, killing 11 people so far. Although negotiations for a ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese Shiite Islamist organization Hezbollah continue, the casualties continue to rise.
2024-11-23 19:31:00
New issuance of health insurance cards will be halted on December 2nd, and the system will be changed to one based on the My Number Health Insurance Card. One of the goals of the government is to introduce electronic prescriptions that will allow drug prescriptions to be shared quickly between multiple medical institutions and pharmacies, but while some in the field say that this will lead to improved medical care, others say that it cannot be used as it is now.
2024-11-23 19:30:00
On the afternoon of the 23rd, a train collided with a car at a railroad crossing on the Moka Railway in Moka City, Tochigi Prefecture, leaving the driver, a woman in her 80s, in critical condition and unconscious.
2024-11-23 19:19:00
A senior official at the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense said that Russia possesses at least 10 of the new missiles launched by Russia on the 21st. Russian President Putin has spoken about mass-producing these missiles, raising concerns that the fighting could intensify.
2024-11-23 19:10:00
As efforts to encourage relocation are underway as part of regional revitalization, the number of inquiries about relocation received by local governments nationwide exceeded 400,000 last year, the highest number ever. Miyazaki Prefecture saw the highest number of inquiries, increasing 2.6 times from the previous fiscal year, and this is thought to be due to the generous support provided to relocates by some local governments.
2024-11-23 18:55:00
An exchange meeting attended by people with hikikomori and their families was held in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, where experts discussed how to empathize with the feelings of hikikomori families.
2024-11-23 17:52:00
Families of victims abducted by North Korea held their first large-scale rally in Tokyo since the Ishiba administration took office. Saying that time is running out as the families are aging, they called for government efforts and North Korea's decision to ensure the return of all victims.
2024-11-23 17:39:00
The four candidates for the Japan Restoration Party's leadership election, which will be held on the 1st of next month, gave street speeches in Yokohama, each outlining the policies they will focus on to revitalize the party.
2024-11-23 17:16:00
The Hyogo Prefectural Gubernatorial Election took place on the 17th. When asked what they most referred to when voting in an NHK exit poll, "SNS and video sites" surpassed "newspapers" and "television." Let's take a look back at what was happening in this election and what was happening online.
2024-11-23 17:12:00
On the morning of the 23rd, Tokaido Shinkansen trains were suspended on some sections for vehicle inspection work. As a result, even in the evening, some trains were delayed by more than two hours, and the schedule continued to be disrupted.
2024-11-23 16:59:00
As the next president of the United States, Donald Trump, prepares to launch his administration, he has appointed many of his key posts, including Secretary of the Treasury. He has appointed members who clearly support his positions, making it clear that he intends to push forward with his election pledges.
2024-11-23 16:53:00
At a rally held by families of victims abducted by North Korea, Prime Minister Ishiba said, "The strategic decisions and actions of leaders will move the times forward," and emphasized his intention to take the lead in working toward the early realization of a Japan-North Korea summit.
2024-11-23 16:37:00
In response to an increase in inquiries about health hazards related to cosmetic medical treatment, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has compiled a report calling for medical institutions to regularly report to prefectures and other relevant authorities on whether they are properly managing safety. We interviewed them to find out what is currently happening in the field of cosmetic medical treatment.
2024-11-23 16:31:00
In the international baseball tournament "Premier12," the United States defeated Venezuela in the third game of the second league, which was held as a day game on the 23rd, so Japan was guaranteed to finish in second place or higher in the second league ahead of the evening game against Taiwan, and they have secured a place in the finals for the second consecutive tournament.
2024-11-23 15:04:00
In order to raise awareness of the Deaflympics, the first international sporting event for the hearing impaired to be held in Japan next year, a trial session is being held in Tachikawa, Tokyo, to experience digital technologies that are being considered for use at the event, such as a system that converts audio and conversations during competitions into text and displays them.
2024-11-23 14:06:00
Gamba Osaka, who will compete in the final of the Emperor's Cup and All Japan Championship, which decides the best soccer team in Japan, announced that their captain, Takashi Usami, pulled a muscle in the back of his right thigh during practice. Usami was not listed in the final members and will miss the match.
2024-11-23 12:31:00
In Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture, which is livening up the town with shumai, an event is being held where local restaurants and other businesses are selling their signature shumai, attracting many families and visitors.
2024-11-23 12:04:00
On the morning of the 23rd, an accident involving five vehicles, including a passenger car, occurred on the Isewan Expressway in Yatomi City, Aichi Prefecture, and six people were taken to the hospital, one of whom was a man with injuries.
2024-11-23 11:55:00
A little after 9:00 a.m. on the 23rd, a fire broke out at an apartment building in Itabashi Ward, Tokyo, and four people were injured and taken to the hospital. None of them are in any danger of dying.
2024-11-23 11:26:00
In a survey conducted by the Child and Family Agency on the topic of marriage, about 70% of unmarried people answered that "Even if I want to find a marriage partner, I don't know what to do" or "I don't have confidence in myself." The government has decided to strengthen its efforts, such as publicizing consultation services.
2024-11-23 11:18:00
In light of the worsening problem of bullying and school absenteeism, the Agency for Children and Families has decided to launch a project team within the agency soon to begin considering concrete measures to create an environment in which children can easily confide their anxieties and worries, in order to address the need for such measures.
2024-11-23 10:25:00
On the 22nd, multiple US media outlets reported that US President-elect Trump has decided to appoint hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as Secretary of the Treasury. The Wall Street Journal reported that Bessent is one of Trump's biggest supporters in the financial world and will be taking on an important post in charge of economic policy for the next administration.
2024-11-23 10:18:00
The United Nations announced that the number of humanitarian workers killed in conflict zones around the world has risen to 281 this year, the highest number ever, mainly in Gaza.
2024-11-23 08:46:00
According to JR Central, at around 8:00 a.m. on the 23rd, a warning message appeared on the Tokaido Shinkansen Nozomi 210 train bound for Tokyo from Shin-Osaka, causing the train to stop after departing Kyoto Station. Due to the inspection work being carried out, the Tokaido Shinkansen has suspended operations on the inbound tracks between Kyoto Station and Maibara Station. The inspection work is expected to take about 20 minutes from the start.
2024-11-23 07:41:00
On the 22nd, the New York stock market saw a rise in buying orders due to optimism about the US economy, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a new record high.
2024-11-23 07:18:00
According to JR East, due to delays in night-time work, services on the Joetsu Shinkansen and Hokuriku Shinkansen were suspended from the first train on both lines between Omiya Station and Takasaki Station, but resumed at 7:05 a.m.
2024-11-23 05:45:00
COP29, the United Nations climate change conference being held in Azerbaijan, presented a new draft outcome document on funding to support climate change measures in developing countries, but no agreement was reached, so the conference will be extended to continue negotiations.
2024-11-23 05:16:00
Following the decision on the new economic measures, the government and ruling parties, with the cooperation of the Democratic Party for the People, plan to aim to pass a supplementary budget bill to back up the plan by the end of the year. Meanwhile, the Constitutional Democratic Party and others have decided to scrutinize the contents and correct any shortcomings.
2024-11-23 05:07:00
Russian President Putin said, "We will continue testing newly developed missiles," indicating his intention to continue attacks using the new medium-range ballistic missile "Oreshnik," which was launched toward eastern Ukraine on the 21st.
2024-11-23 05:02:00
Amid a publishing recession, a so-called "literary play," featuring popular authors on stage, was held in Osaka for the first time in 66 years. The writers, who are normally professional writers, thrilled the audience with their realistic acting.
2024-11-23 04:59:00
On the 14th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, ozeki Kotosakura, who is tied for the lead with one loss, will face new ozeki Oonosato, while ozeki Toyonoryu will face sekiwake Kirishima.
