Main news(2025/01/05)
The population of Wajima and Suzu is estimated to have decreased by about 30%. Even if people want to return, the reality is...
2025-01-05 19:32:00
An analysis of mobile phone location data has revealed that the population of Wajima City and Suzu City in Ishikawa Prefecture, which suffered major damage from the Noto Peninsula earthquake and torrential rains, is estimated to have decreased by about 30%. Ishikawa Prefecture's estimate based on transfers of resident registration and other factors puts the decrease at 9%, but the actual rate may be even greater.
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Hamas releases video of hostages to shake up Israel over ceasefire talks
2025-01-05 18:58:00
As talks between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas resume over a ceasefire and the release of hostages, Hamas has released footage of the hostages, putting pressure on the Israeli side.
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Elementary school student playing on the riverbank of the Kamanashi River in Yamanashi was swept away and lost consciousness
2025-01-05 18:53:00
On the afternoon of the 5th, an elementary school girl was swept away while playing on the riverbed of a river in the central-western part of Yamanashi Prefecture. She was taken to the hospital but remains in a coma and in critical condition.
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Basketball B1 Shiga Lakes player collapses during game, game canceled
2025-01-05 18:53:00
During a B1 basketball match with the Shiga Lakes in Otsu City, Lakes player Javier Carter suddenly collapsed on the court during the match and was taken to the hospital, causing the match to be canceled. The Lakes explained that Carter's condition had "recovered, but he is receiving treatment at the hospital."
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South Korean President Yoon's arrest warrant expires on January 6th. Will it be carried out as tensions intensify?
2025-01-05 18:47:00
The joint investigation headquarters consisting of police and other organizations has not been able to execute the arrest warrant issued for South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol on suspicion of masterminding a civil war. The battle between the investigation agencies and the president's side is intensifying, and the focus is on whether the warrant will be executed by the deadline on the 6th.
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Ukraine reportedly "lost more than 3,600 square kilometers of territory in one year"
2025-01-05 18:16:00
Ukraine, under continuing Russian aggression, has seen Russian forces seize settlements in the eastern Donetsk and Kharkiv oblasts last year, and is believed to have lost more than 3,600 square kilometers of territory in just one year, Ukrainian media reported.
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Komeito leader Saito plans to revise the Disaster Relief Act during the regular Diet session
2025-01-05 18:04:00
Komeito leader Saito expressed his intention to aim to revise the Disaster Relief Act at the regular Diet session to be convened this month in order to prevent disaster-related deaths in disaster-stricken areas.
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Yamagata's first cherry auction: 500g of Sato-nishiki cherries sell for 1.5 million yen, a new record high
2025-01-05 16:46:00
The first cherry auction was held in Yamagata Prefecture, a major cherry producing region, and the high-end Sato Nishiki cherry variety sold for 1.5 million yen per 500 grams, setting a new record.
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Kyoto Ikenobo Flower Arrangement School holds "First Arrangement Ceremony" - Students arrange flowers in hopes of improving
2025-01-05 16:07:00
The Ikenobo School of Flower Arrangement in Kyoto held its annual New Year's "Hatsuikeshiki" ceremony, where students arrange flowers in hopes of improving their skills.
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Bird flu confirmed at poultry farm in Karumai, Iwate; culling of about 50,000 birds underway
2025-01-05 12:28:00
A series of dead chickens were found at a poultry farm in Karumai Town, Iwate Prefecture, and detailed testing confirmed that they were infected with the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus. Iwate Prefecture is in the process of culling approximately 50,000 chickens at the farm.
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President Biden presents Medal of Freedom to Hillary Clinton and others
2025-01-05 12:08:00
U.S. President Biden awarded the Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor, to Hillary Clinton, who served as Secretary of State and was the first female presidential candidate of a major political party.
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Severe cold, over 1m of snow, first winter day of the season in central Tokyo
2025-01-05 11:50:00
January 5th is "Shokan", one of the 24 divisions of the year. It has been bitterly cold since the morning, especially on the Pacific coast, and in central Tokyo, the minimum temperature dropped below 0 degrees, becoming a "winter day" for the first time this season. On the 6th, temperatures are expected to rise and rainfall is expected over a wide area, including Tohoku, where there is a lot of snowfall, so caution is advised against avalanches and melting snow.
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LDP's Kihara: "Ruling party aims to maintain majority of seats in Upper House election" on commercial TV program
2025-01-05 11:08:00
Regarding the House of Councillors election this summer, LDP Election Strategy Chairman Kihara stated his intention for the ruling coalition, including the Komeito Party, to aim to maintain a majority of seats in the House of Councillors.
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Fires occur one after another across the country, 7 people killed nationwide, caution with fire
2025-01-05 07:55:00
Fires are occurring one after another in various places from the 4th to the 5th. A dry weather warning has been issued for a wide area, mainly on the Pacific coast, on the 5th. Please be careful with fire.
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Oma bluefin tuna sells for 207 million yen at first auction at Toyosu Market
2025-01-05 07:25:00
On the morning of the 5th, the annual "first auction of the new year" was held at Toyosu Fish Market in Tokyo, and a bluefin tuna caught in Oma, Aomori Prefecture, was sold for the highest price of 207 million yen. This is the second highest price since records began in 1999.
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Doubts raised about Venezuela's presidential election: Government side moves to make victory a fait accompli
2025-01-05 07:23:00
In the South American country of Venezuela, doubts have been raised both inside and outside the country over last year's presidential election in which the incumbent was announced as the winner. Ahead of the presidential inauguration this month, the opposition candidate who claims victory has stepped up efforts to directly appeal to the international community for his legitimacy, which appears to have made the government nervous.
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Seven-time champion Sota Fujii's ambition: "I want to improve my ability to respond" [Question and answer included]
2025-01-05 06:31:00
To mark the new year, Fujii Souta, who holds seven of the eight major titles in shogi, gave interviews to various media outlets, looking back on his title defenses over the past year and stated his aspirations for this year, saying, "I want to further improve my ability to respond to unknown situations."
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Zelensky: "We were attacked by more than 300 drones in three days"
2025-01-05 06:12:00
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that his country had been attacked by more than 300 drones and other weapons from Russia in the first three days of the year, and reiterated his appeal for support from other countries, saying, "We need to constantly replenish our stocks of missiles used in our air defense system."
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Revision of the law on dangerous driving resulting in death or injury to be submitted to the Legislative Council as early as next month for adjustment
2025-01-05 05:31:00
Regarding the crime of dangerous driving resulting in death or injury, the Ministry of Justice is planning to ask the Legislative Council to consider amending the law to revise the application requirements as early as February. The focus is on how clear the requirements will be, including setting numerical standards for determining whether drunk driving or high speed driving is punishable.
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Focus on whether opposition parties can unify candidates for summer House of Councillors election
2025-01-05 05:06:00
With regard to the House of Councillors elections this summer, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and other parties are hoping to coordinate their candidates in single-seat districts in order to compete against the ruling party. However, some parties are taking a cautious stance, arguing that agreement on basic policies should take priority, so the focus will be on how far they can unify candidates.
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Russian natural gas supply cut off, Europe in chaos, Moldova in rolling blackouts
2025-01-05 04:55:00
The suspension of natural gas shipments from Russia to Europe has caused a variety of disruptions. Supplies to Moldova, a former Soviet republic, have been halted, and the Transnistria region, which is under strong Russian influence, has run out of gas for power generation, leading to rolling blackouts.
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Israeli-Islamic group Hamas resumes ceasefire talks but 41 killed in attack
2025-01-05 01:40:00
As ceasefire talks between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas resume, the casualties continue to rise, with 41 people reportedly killed in Israeli military attacks in the Gaza Strip on the 4th.
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