2024-12-01 22:53:00
On the final day of the Japan Open, which features top competitive swimmers, on December 1st, two high school seniors, Mio Narita in the women's 200m individual medley and Mizuki Hirai in the women's 100m butterfly, stood out as young athletes with their sights set on the Los Angeles Olympics four years from now.
2024-12-01 22:33:00
The second round of the Snowboarding World Cup Big Air event was held in China, and 19-year-old Taito Ogiwara won the men's event, earning his second career victory. 17-year-old Mari Fukada came in second in the women's event.
2024-12-01 21:54:00
In the case where a 26-year-old man was found dead on a reef in Kaizuka City, Osaka last month with both ankles and other parts of his body bound with tape, police have arrested three suspects, including a 26-year-old man, for kidnapping the man in a car and confining him in Osaka City. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the man's death is still ongoing.
2024-12-01 20:53:00
In Ukraine, Russian missile and drone attacks have damaged apartment buildings and buses in the eastern and southern parts of the country, killing at least six people. President Zelensky has strongly criticized Russia for the daily attacks on civilians.
2024-12-01 20:36:00
As Israeli forces continue to launch fierce attacks in the Gaza Strip in Palestine, the Islamic organization Hamas released a video on the 30th that it claims shows a male hostage, apparently aiming to put pressure on Israel and others to negotiate a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
2024-12-01 20:25:00
According to the Akita Prefectural Police Headquarters, the bear, which had been staying at a supermarket in Akita City, was spotted by police officers in the back yard of the store at around 5:30 pm. The police will set up a trap to try to capture the bear.
2024-12-01 19:28:00
The Japan Championships were held at Komazawa Stadium in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, which will be the venue for athletics events at the Deaflympics, the first international sports tournament for the deaf to be held in Japan next year.
2024-12-01 19:05:00
In Syria, a Middle Eastern country where a civil war continues, anti-government forces have launched large-scale attacks on major cities in the north that had been under government control, seizing most of them, and are intensifying their offensive in the center as well. In addition to the expansion of fighting, there are concerns about the worsening humanitarian situation, including an increase in displaced persons.
2024-12-01 18:58:00
The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee, which is currently being held in Busan, South Korea, to draft the first international treaty to prevent environmental pollution by plastics, reached its final day on the 1st, and the chairman presented a new draft text. The focal point of the issue is whether to set a global reduction target for production, but there remains a large gap in opinion, making it unclear whether an agreement can be reached.
2024-12-01 18:16:00
The Japan Restoration Party held a leadership election, and Osaka Governor Yoshimura Hirofumi, who serves as co-leader, was elected as the new leader.
2024-12-01 18:13:00
On the 1st, two semi-final matches were held in the playoffs for promotion to the J1 League, with Fagiano Okayama, ranked 5th in J2, and Vegalta Sendai, ranked 6th, each winning to advance to the final.
2024-12-01 17:49:00
On the 1st, Iwao Hakamada, who was found not guilty in a retrial, attended a report meeting held in his hometown of Hamamatsu City, and met for the first time since his acquittal with the former judge who had approved his release 10 years ago.
2024-12-01 17:47:00
Takumi Kanaya came in third in the final tournament of the men's domestic golf tour, overtaking his second place in the prize money rankings to become the money leader for the first time.
2024-12-01 17:43:00
On November 30, a Thai fishing boat was fired upon by a Myanmar military vessel in the waters near the Thai-Myanmar border, resulting in one crew member being killed and 31 others being detained. The Thai government is calling on the Myanmar side to release the crew as soon as possible.
2024-12-01 17:03:00
On December 1st, the last match of the 37th round of the J1 League was played, and Sanfrecce Hiroshima won 5-1 against Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo, moving back up to second place. As a result, the next and final round will see the three teams from the leader Vissel Kobe to the third-placed FC Machida Zelvia compete for the championship.
2024-12-01 17:01:00
The Tsugaru Railway, which runs through the Tsugaru Peninsula in Aomori Prefecture, began operating its famous "stove train" on the 1st, heralding the arrival of winter.
2024-12-01 16:34:00
Temporary housing constructed in Otani Town, Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture following the Noto Peninsula earthquake in January this year was delayed due to heavy rains, but residents will be able to move in from December 2nd, and an information session for victims was held on December 1st.
2024-12-01 16:31:00
A charity event was held in Osaka City where people paraded through the streets dressed as Santa Claus, with a portion of the participation fee going towards donating Christmas presents to children battling illnesses.
2024-12-01 16:09:00
With exchange programs with the Four Northern Islands being postponed due to the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, former islanders and others marched through Tokyo on the 1st, calling for an early resolution of the territorial issue.
2024-12-01 15:30:00
The former site of Tsukiji Market in Tokyo was opened to the public for the first time, and an event was held to let people know about the area and the redevelopment project.
2024-12-01 15:26:00
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te arrived in Hawaii, the United States, as a stopover on his first foreign visit since taking office. In response, the Chinese Foreign Ministry protested to the United States and hinted at the possibility of taking countermeasures.
2024-12-01 14:42:00
Yuya Yoshida won the Fukuoka International Marathon with a time of 2 hours, 5 minutes, and 16 seconds, the third fastest time in Japan's history. It was a good time that was just 20 seconds off the Japanese record.
2024-12-01 14:22:00
Since the Noto Peninsula earthquake 11 months ago, damage assessment surveys of homes have been underway in the affected areas. These surveys are essential for issuing "disaster damage certificates" that are necessary for victims to receive public assistance and rebuild their lives, but it has been discovered that re-surveys have been conducted in over 28% of the six cities and towns in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture.
2024-12-01 13:57:00
In order to prevent damage caused by "pirate sites" that post Japanese manga and anime online without permission, the Agency for Cultural Affairs has decided to aim to build a new countermeasure system that uses AI to detect images and other content posted on such sites.
2024-12-01 13:38:00
Prime Minister Ishiba told reporters in his hometown of Tottori that he was eager to make progress in key policies such as regional revitalization, diplomacy, and security, but also emphasized that, given that the government will be in a minority position, he intends to carefully listen to the opinions of the opposition parties.
2024-12-01 13:35:00
On the morning of the 1st, the Osaka District Court began enforcement actions to evict homeless people remaining on the grounds of a support facility for day laborers in Nishinari Ward, Osaka, which has been closed due to reconstruction due to aging.
2024-12-01 12:21:00
According to the Prime Minister's Office, on the morning of December 1st, in Tottori City, the car carrying Prime Minister Ishiba collided with a car carrying security personnel in front of him. After stopping the car for a few minutes to check the situation, it was determined that Prime Minister Ishiba was not injured, and the motorcade headed to Tottori Airport as scheduled.
2024-12-01 12:17:00
On NHK's "Sunday Debate," political reform leaders from the ruling and opposition parties appeared and generally agreed that policy activity expenses should be abolished. However, each party presented their own arguments regarding the treatment of corporate and group donations.
2024-12-01 11:54:00
According to an investigation into the fire that burned down the apartment of Liberal Democratic Party Senator Kuniko Inoguchi in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, killing two people, the fire is believed to have started in the reception room. The cause of the fire has not been identified, but it is not suspected to be a crime and there is a possibility that it was an electrical fire.
2024-12-01 11:44:00
There is only one month left of the New Year. At Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Chiba Prefecture, where many people visit every year for their first visit of the year, the making of a large shimenawa (sacred rope) to be decorated in front of the main hall is underway.
2024-12-01 10:56:00
U.S. President-elect Trump criticized the movement among BRICS member countries, made up of emerging nations such as China and Russia, to stop using the dollar in trade transactions, warning that "they will face 100% tariffs."
2024-12-01 10:37:00
A 38-year-old suspect was arrested for visiting the home of an elderly person living in Meguro Ward, Tokyo, and lying to him, saying things such as "The water pipes are old and leaking," and then defrauding him of 550,000 yen in construction fees.
2024-12-01 09:47:00
On the 30th, US President-elect Trump announced that he would appoint Kash Patel, who served as a senior official in the Department of Defense during Trump's first term, as the new director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Patel is an ardent supporter of Trump, and has previously argued that FBI officials are abusing their authority to undermine Trump, and that "the FBI headquarters should be closed," which is likely to cause a stir.
2024-12-01 09:37:00
In the former Soviet republic of Georgia, large-scale protests against the government's decision to halt efforts to join the European Union continue. Prime Minister Kobakhidze said, "There will be no revolution in Georgia," indicating his intention to suppress the protests.
2024-12-01 08:15:00
U.S. President-elect Trump posted on social media about his meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, revealing that they discussed issues such as the drug problem allegedly flowing in from Canada and other countries, as well as the U.S. trade deficit.
2024-12-01 07:44:00
December 1st marks 11 months since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. It has been discovered that there are multiple roads in Ishikawa Prefecture that were damaged by the earthquake and heavy rains, including over 40 in Wajima City, where heavy machinery cannot pass through, making snow removal difficult. With the snowy season approaching, local governments are rushing to restore roads, but there is also concern that this could affect the lives of residents, and so they are considering how to respond.
2024-12-01 07:22:00
On the morning of November 30th, a bear entered a supermarket in Akita City and attacked a male employee, injuring his head. The bear is believed to be still in the store, so the police and city government have set up traps to capture it and are keeping a watchful eye.
2024-12-01 07:01:00
A senior Russian Foreign Ministry official said Russia was facing the question of whether to resume nuclear testing, apparently in an attempt to warn the United States, which provided long-range missiles that are allegedly being used by Ukrainian forces in attacks on Russian territory.
2024-12-01 06:49:00
Princess Aiko, the eldest daughter of the Emperor and Empress, celebrated her 23rd birthday on December 1st.
2024-12-01 06:46:00
It has been 11 months since the Noto Peninsula earthquake. In Ishikawa Prefecture, more than 40 people are forced to live in primary evacuation shelters due to damage from the earthquake. As the number of disaster-related deaths increases to 235, local governments are planning to strengthen their efforts to protect against the cold and to monitor the area in preparation for the full-scale winter.
2024-12-01 06:20:00
The Japan Restoration Party's leadership election will take place at an extraordinary party convention in Osaka on December 1st, and a new leader will be selected on the evening of the 1st.
2024-12-01 06:18:00
It has been revealed that the Financial Services Agency has begun an on-site inspection of an insurance agency that operates the "Money Doctor" service, which provides insurance consultations, etc. The FSA is investigating whether life insurance companies have provided agents with favorable conditions to recommend their own companies' products to customers, and is expected to clarify the actual situation by conducting on-site inspections of the agency.
