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President Xi and President-elect Trump hold phone call, Chinese state media

2025-01-17 22:49:00
On the evening of the 17th, Chinese state media reported that President Xi Jinping and US President-elect Trump had spoken by phone. The Chinese government announced that it would send Vice President Han Zheng as President Xi's special representative to Trump's inauguration ceremony on the 20th of this month, demonstrating its intention to build a stable relationship.

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The national primary balance is estimated to remain in deficit in fiscal 2025 due to the impact of supplementary budgets, etc.

2025-01-17 21:45:00
The Cabinet Office has estimated that the primary balance, an indicator of fiscal soundness, will be in the red by about 4.5 trillion yen in the new fiscal year of 2025, a complete reversal from the previous projection of a surplus. Due to the large scale of this year's supplementary budget, the government's stance on fiscal soundness is likely to be called into question once again.

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Hokkaido: Two people killed, one injured in a series of falls while removing snow from roofs

2025-01-17 21:27:00
On the 17th, two people died in a series of accidents in Hokkaido where people fell from roofs while removing snow. Police are calling for people to always wear safety ropes and helmets and work in groups of two or more when removing snow from roofs.

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Mayors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki request Prime Minister to participate as observers in Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

2025-01-17 21:06:00
Regarding efforts toward realizing a world free of nuclear weapons, Prime Minister Ishiba conveyed his intention to continue considering how to respond to requests from the mayors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki for Japan to participate as an observer in this year's Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.

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Gaza ceasefire agreement expected to be approved by Israeli government at cabinet meeting on the 17th

2025-01-17 21:06:00
The Israeli government of Netanyahu is expected to approve the six-week ceasefire agreement with the Islamic organization Hamas at a cabinet meeting on the 17th. Meanwhile, in the Gaza Strip, attacks by the Israeli military have continued even after the ceasefire agreement was announced, and 103 people have reportedly been killed.

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Trump-Zelensky meeting "imminent" - Ukrainian official

2025-01-17 20:48:00
A senior Ukrainian government official expressed hope that a summit between U.S. President-elect Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky would take place soon, as the two sides began coordinating the meeting immediately after the inauguration on the 20th.

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Tennis: Naomi Osaka withdraws from Australian Open match after suffering injury

2025-01-17 20:11:00
At the Australian Open, one of the four major tennis tournaments, the third round of the women's singles took place when Naomi Osaka withdrew from the match due to an injury.

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Prime Minister Ishiba tells International Secretary-General of the World Expo, "I will do my utmost to ensure the success of the Expo"

2025-01-17 20:09:00
Regarding the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2050, which will open in April this year, Prime Minister Ishiba met with Secretary-General Kerkentzes of the Bureau International des Expositions and conveyed his intention to do everything in his power to ensure the Expo's success.

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Fisheries Agency to set new "fishing quota" to prevent overfishing of yellowtail

2025-01-17 18:50:00
As the conservation of fishery resources becomes an issue, the Fisheries Agency has decided to set a new upper limit on the catch of yellowtail, a "fishing quota," to prevent overfishing. However, the most recent yellowtail catch has fallen short of the quota, so the impact on the fishery is expected to be limited for the time being.

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Tokyu Railway submits business plan for "New Airport Line" connecting Kamata and Keikyu Kamata area

2025-01-17 18:41:00
On the 17th, Tokyu Corporation submitted an application to the government for a new line connecting two stations near Kamata Station and Keikyu Kamata Station in Ota Ward, Tokyo. If this plan is realized, it is expected to improve access between Shibuya and Haneda Airport in Tokyo.

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University entrance common test starts tomorrow. What's the weather like? A ritual to "get a good score"

2025-01-17 18:07:00
The Common University Entrance Examination will begin on the 18th. On the 17th, the day before, the test venues were set up and inspected around the country, prayers were offered at shrines, and some high schools held send-off parties for test-takers. What is the traditional ritual that prays for good marks? The article also tells you about the weather for the weekend. It also includes points to note about the test due to the reorganization of the subjects and courses. We hope that all test-takers will give it their all. Good luck!

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Arrest warrant requested for South Korean President Yoon; Court to decide whether to issue warrant

2025-01-17 17:58:00
On the afternoon of the 17th, the Joint Investigation Headquarters announced that it had requested an arrest warrant for South Korean President Yoon Sung-ryul, who declared "emergency martial law," from the court. The Joint Investigation Headquarters arrested and questioned President Yoon on the 15th on suspicion of masterminding a civil unrest, but appears to have decided that it is necessary to further secure his custody and conduct further investigations. After this, the court will decide whether to issue an arrest warrant.

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Tokyo announces earliest start of cedar pollen dispersion since statistics began being collected

2025-01-17 17:31:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced that cedar pollen began to fly in the city on the 8th of this month. This is the earliest pollen to fly at this time of year since statistics began being collected, and the metropolitan government believes that this is due to multiple factors, including the heat of last summer.

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Number of influenza patients almost unchanged from last week, 40 prefectures at warning level

2025-01-17 17:01:00
The number of influenza patients reported by medical institutions nationwide as of the 12th of this month has increased slightly from the previous week, remaining almost flat at 35.02 per medical institution. The number of influenza patients in 40 prefectures and prefectures has exceeded the "alert level" of 30, and the epidemic continues.

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Prime Minister Ishiba meets with former plaintiffs under the former Eugenic Protection Law, "We will steadily advance compensation"

2025-01-17 16:49:00
As new compensation payments to victims who were forced to undergo sterilization under the old Eugenic Protection Law begin on the 17th, Prime Minister Ishiba met with the plaintiffs in the lawsuit to once again apologize on behalf of the government and conveyed his intention to steadily proceed with compensation.

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Canada reports that Trump's tariff policy is considering retaliatory tariffs worth 16 trillion yen

2025-01-17 14:29:00
Western media have reported that if U.S. President-elect Trump imposes tariffs on Canadian imports, the Canadian government is considering retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products worth up to 150 billion Canadian dollars, or roughly 16 trillion yen.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly LDP accounting officer summarily indicted for failure to report income and expenditures

2025-01-17 14:26:00
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors' Office Special Investigation Division has summarily indicted a 72-year-old accounting officer of the Liberal Democratic Party faction in the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly, who was responsible for preparing the faction's income and expenditure report, on charges of false reporting in violation of the Political Funds Control Act, alleging that the faction failed to report approximately 35 million yen in income, including sales revenue raised by assembly members in excess of sales quotas at political fundraising parties held by the faction in 2019 and 2022.

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30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake commemorated under the "Light of Hope" in Rikuzentakata, Iwate

2025-01-17 13:58:00
On the 17th, it has been 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. In Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture, an area affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, local residents mourned the victims under the "Light of Hope" donated by Kobe City in hopes of recovery.

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Forest fire in Etajima, Hiroshima, still burning, no injuries

2025-01-17 12:44:00
According to the fire department, at around 9:40 a.m. on the 17th, a report was received that "flames were rising" from a forest in Osu, Etajima-cho, Etajima City, Hiroshima Prefecture. The fire is still spreading and firefighting efforts are underway. So far, no one has been injured.

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Tokaido Shinkansen service suspended on both lines between Nagoya Station and Gifu-Hashima Station

2025-01-17 12:14:00
According to JR Central, the Tokaido Shinkansen is currently suspending operations on both lines between Nagoya Station and Gifu-Hashima Station due to a fire that broke out beside the tracks. Operations are expected to resume as soon as safety can be ensured.

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South Korean President Yoon refuses to cooperate with investigation; arrest warrant to be requested by tonight

2025-01-17 12:04:00
South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol, who is being held on suspicion of masterminding a civil war, did not respond to questioning by the Joint Investigation Headquarters on the morning of the 17th. South Korean media reports that the Joint Investigation Headquarters plans to request an arrest warrant by tonight in order to continue to secure and investigate President Yoon.

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30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake: A moment of silence in Ishinomaki, Miyagi

2025-01-17 11:01:00
On the 17th, it will be 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. In Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, an area affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, a moment of silence was held at the time the earthquake occurred.

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Liquid reportedly "sprinkled" inside Tokaido Shinkansen train confirmed to be non-hazardous

2025-01-17 10:33:00
Just before 8 a.m. on the 17th, a report of "liquid being spilled" inside a Tokaido Shinkansen train arriving at JR Shin-Yokohama Station was received, and the police and fire departments investigated. They confirmed the presence of liquid, but it was found to be dangerous. No injuries were reported, and the police and fire departments are currently investigating the details of the incident.

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Romania to hold presidential election in May

2025-01-17 08:03:00
In Romania, an unknown candidate who used social media came in first in the presidential election held last November, but the election was subsequently invalidated, and a new election will be held in May of this year.

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26 members of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly's Liberal Democratic Party did not report income and expenditures, including 8 former secretaries-general

2025-01-17 07:34:00
Regarding the issue of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly LDP faction "Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly LDP" not reporting income from parties held by Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly members that exceeded sales quotas, the party has found that 26 members were not reported, and of these, eight were former secretary-generals, the heads of factions. The Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly LDP will hold a press conference on the 17th to announce the results of its investigation.

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Israeli attacks cause casualties in Gaza Strip even after ceasefire agreement announced

2025-01-17 06:05:00
Both Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas, which have been fighting in the Gaza Strip, agreed to a six-week ceasefire starting on the 19th of this month, but Israeli military attacks in the Gaza Strip continue even after the agreement was announced, and the casualties are continuing to rise.

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Law providing compensation to victims of former eugenic protection law comes into effect today

2025-01-17 06:00:00
A law providing compensation to victims who were forced to undergo sterilization or abortions under the former Eugenic Protection Law came into effect on the 17th, and prefectures across the country will begin accepting claims for compensation.

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US Steel acquisition plan: next US Treasury Secretary: "If resubmitted, normal review will be conducted"

2025-01-17 05:18:00
Regarding Nippon Steel's plan to acquire U.S. Steel, for which U.S. President Biden has issued a ban order, Bessent, who is nominated for Treasury Secretary in the incoming Trump administration, said that if the acquisition plan is resubmitted, "we will conduct the review as usual."

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Director David Lynch, known for "Twin Peaks," dies

2025-01-17 04:48:00
David Lynch, director known for the popular American drama series "Twin Peaks" as well as the Academy Award-nominated films "The Elephant Man" and "Mulholland Drive," has passed away. He was 78 years old. Lynch's family announced this on social media on the 16th. Lynch was also known as the "cult king" for his unique style of work, and he has many fans in Japan as well.

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South Korean President Yoon arrested: "No problem" Investigation headquarters to request arrest warrant on 17th

2025-01-17 03:36:00
Regarding the arrest of South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol on suspicion of masterminding a civil war, the president's legal team requested a review to determine whether the arrest was appropriate, but the court ruled on the night of the 16th that there was no problem with the arrest. In response, South Korean media reported that the Joint Investigation Headquarters plans to request an arrest warrant for the president on the 17th in order to continue to secure his custody and conduct investigations.

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Fuji TV president to hold press conference today over reports of Nakai Masahiro's troubles with women

2025-01-17 03:01:00
Fuji TV President Koichi Minato will hold a press conference on the 17th in response to a weekly magazine report alleging that Fuji TV employees were involved in the trouble between entertainer Masahiro Nakai and a woman. He is expected to clarify the company's position on the series of reports.

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