Main news(2025/01/24)
Norovirus outbreak at Kamagaya elementary school in Chiba - 170 people report symptoms
2025-01-24 22:53:00
In Kamagaya City, Chiba Prefecture, more than 170 elementary school students and staff have complained of symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea, and norovirus has been detected in some of them. The prefecture is calling for thorough measures to prevent a mass infection.
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Deceased suspect Satoshi Kirishima's "final statement" revealed: He spoke of his involvement in the bombing
2025-01-24 22:01:00
It has been learned from interviews with people involved that suspect Satoshi Kirishima, who was wanted for his involvement in a series of corporate bombings that occurred in the 1970s and died in 2024 at a hospital in Kanagawa Prefecture after giving his real name, specifically mentioned his involvement in the incidents during questioning by the Metropolitan Police Department just before his death, saying, "It was a bombing aimed at a construction company, and I placed a bomb near the building." This is the first time that the contents of his final statement related to the incidents have been made public.
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Professional boxer Naoya Inoue defends his unified four-organization title for the third time with a KO
2025-01-24 21:59:00
On the night of the 24th, professional boxer Naoya Inoue won by knockout against South Korean boxer Kim Ye-jung in the defense of his super bantamweight four-organization unified title at Ariake Arena, successfully defending his title as the four-organization unified champion for the third time.
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Akita Prefectural Police Superintendent Referred to Prosecutor for Suspicion of Stalking Female Police Officer
2025-01-24 21:21:00
A police inspector in his 50s at the Akita Prefectural Police Headquarters was referred to the prosecutor's office on suspicion of violating the Stalking Prevention Law, etc., for stalking a female police officer he had feelings for. The police imposed a three-month suspension as disciplinary action on the 24th, and the inspector resigned voluntarily.
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Families of abducted people appeal for cooperation to bring victims back to Japan following President Trump's inauguration
2025-01-24 21:08:00
Takuya Yokota, the younger brother of Megumi Yokota, who was abducted by North Korea when she was in the first year of junior high school, and representative of the victims' families association, attended a rally held in Tokyo. Referring to President Trump's re-election in the United States, he called for strengthening Japan-U.S. cooperation in order to bring all victims home as soon as possible.
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Chinese Japanese school boy death case: Defendant in his 40s sentenced to death by local court
2025-01-24 20:05:00
In the case of the death of a 10-year-old boy attending a Japanese school in Shenzhen, southern China, who was attacked with a knife last September, the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that a local court had sentenced the defendant, a man in his 40s, to death at a trial held on the 24th.
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30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake: "Kobe Luminarie" begins to pray for the souls of the deceased
2025-01-24 19:28:00
The Kobe Luminarie, a symbol of the recovery from the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake that occurred 30 years ago and a prayer for the souls of the victims, began on the 24th, enveloping the night streets of Kobe in soft light.
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Fuji TV to hold extraordinary board meeting on 27th to discuss responsibility of CEO Minato and other executives
2025-01-24 19:00:00
In response to reports that Fuji Television employees were involved in trouble between Nakai Masahiro and a woman, it has been revealed that Fuji Television and its parent company, Fuji Media Holdings, will hold an emergency board meeting on the 27th of this month to discuss the responsibility of President Minato Koichi and other management for dealing with the series of issues, including personnel matters.
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Influenza: Has it "Peak"? Severe Cases Still Rising
2025-01-24 18:18:00
As of January 19, the number of influenza patients reported from medical institutions nationwide was 18.38 per medical institution, a significant decrease from the previous week. Experts are calling for infection control measures, saying, "The peak of the epidemic appears to have passed, but in some areas, the epidemic is still at an alert level."
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Prime Minister Ishiba's policy speech: "Advancing the transformation of the Japanese archipelago in the Reiwa era"
2025-01-24 17:12:00
The opening ceremony of the 217th ordinary Diet session was held on the 24th in the House of Councillors plenary session hall, with the Emperor in attendance.
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Fuji TV to hold another press conference at 4pm on the 27th in an "open format"
2025-01-24 17:12:00
Fuji TV has announced that it will hold another press conference at its headquarters on the 27th of this month at 4pm in response to reports that a Fuji TV employee was involved in Masahiro Nakai's troubles with a woman. The focus will be on how much accountability the company can provide regarding the details of the series of problems and its response.
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What will happen in the first regular Diet session of the Ishiba administration? The battle between the ruling and opposition parties [Learn from scratch]
2025-01-24 15:11:00
The regular Diet session has been convened. On the first day, Prime Minister Ishiba, in his policy speech, set out the direction for the future administration, including a growth strategy that includes regional revitalization and wage increases, and strengthening disaster prevention measures. In response, the ruling and opposition parties began to debate. What kind of Diet session will it be? We asked our reporters in charge. (Political section: Oikawa Yuko, Chibiki Souyou)
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JAL Chairman dismissed as chief safety officer over pilot drinking problem
2025-01-24 14:30:00
Following the issue of a Japan Airlines pilot testing positive for alcohol during a pre-flight test in December last year, the airline has announced that it will relieve Chairman Yuji Akasaka from his position as chief safety officer.
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Senbatsu High School Baseball Representative Schools to be Decided [Breaking News Schedule] 32 schools will be selected
2025-01-24 14:05:00
The selection committee for the Senbatsu High School Baseball Tournament, which will open at Koshien Stadium in March this year, met in Osaka today to decide the 32 schools that will participate. We will provide you with the latest information in a breaking news report. In the latter half of the article, we will post the results of the autumn tournaments in each region, which will be important reference material for the general selection.
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President Trump expresses intention to contact North Korean leader Kim
2025-01-24 13:53:00
In a media interview, US President Trump indicated his intention to contact North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. During his first term, President Trump held the first ever US-North Korea summit, and attention is focused on whether he will aim to hold a summit in his second term.
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Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Murakami: "Fuji TV: Independent committee to investigate quickly and take appropriate action"
2025-01-24 12:49:00
In response to a weekly magazine report alleging that Fuji TV employees were involved in trouble between entertainer Nakai Masahiro and a woman, Fuji TV and its parent company, Fuji Media Holdings, decided on the 23rd to set up an independent third-party committee. Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Murakami revealed that the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has requested the company to quickly launch an investigation by the third-party committee and take appropriate action based on the results.
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Nagano Station murder: Did a man stab three people indiscriminately without saying a word?
2025-01-24 12:19:00
On the night of the 22nd, three men and women were stabbed with a knife in front of Nagano Station by a man, resulting in deaths and injuries. Based on witness reports, police have learned that the man appears to have silently stabbed the three people one after the other. At the time, there were many people using the station and waiting for the bus, and police believe that the man attacked indiscriminately and are currently investigating the details.
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Fuji TV board meeting: Employees criticize handling of matter, management responsibility comes into focus
2025-01-24 12:03:00
Regarding the issue of reports that Fuji TV employees were involved in Nakai Masahiro's troubles with women, it has been revealed that at a board meeting held on the 23rd by Fuji TV and its parent company, Fuji Media Holdings, there was a discussion on how to take responsibility for management in terms of personnel. There have been a series of criticisms of the management's response from among employees, and the focus is on the management responsibility of President Koichi Minato and others.
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Bank of Japan to decide on additional interest rate hike as monetary policy meeting continues
2025-01-24 11:47:00
The Bank of Japan is holding its second day of monetary policy meetings on the 24th and will announce the details of its decision soon. The Bank of Japan is expected to decide on an additional interest rate hike for the first time since July last year, as it is increasingly seeing the economy and prices improving and the movement toward wage increases.
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Mail order giant Japanet HD also suspends Fuji TV commercial airing
2025-01-24 11:32:00
Following a weekly magazine report alleging that Fuji Television employees were involved in a dispute between entertainer Nakai Masahiro and a woman, Japanet Holdings, a major mail-order company headquartered in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, has also decided to suspend the airing of its commercials on programs produced by Fuji Television.
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Government submits FY2025 general account budget proposal of over 115 trillion yen, the largest ever, to the Diet
2025-01-24 10:57:00
The government has submitted a draft budget for the new fiscal year 2025 to the Diet, with the general account total set to be the largest ever at over 115 trillion yen.
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President Trump: "If oil prices fall, I'll ask the Fed to cut interest rates"
2025-01-24 10:54:00
On the 23rd, US President Trump stated, "If oil prices fall, I will immediately demand a cut in interest rates," indicating his intention to ask the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) to cut interest rates if oil prices fall. The FRB, which decides monetary policy, is an organization that values its independence, so the president's remarks, which could be perceived as political interference, are likely to have a major impact.
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Mitsubishi Motors to not join holding company framework in Honda-Nissan merger
2025-01-24 10:29:00
As Honda and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. continue to discuss a business merger, it has been learned that Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is not participating in the holding company framework for the merger, but is instead considering strengthening its partnership with both companies in the development of advanced technologies and other areas.
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Trump: "Russia will face tariffs and sanctions if it doesn't agree to peace talks"
2025-01-24 10:16:00
In response to US President Trump's suggestion that Russia would impose tariffs and sanctions if it did not agree to negotiate peace in Ukraine, a spokesman for the Russian presidential office said, "There is nothing particularly new about this," and indicated a wait-and-see stance. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it welcomed the move.
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Former Mizuhara interpreter sentenced to four years and nine months in prison and 2.6 billion yen in damages sought by US prosecutors
2025-01-24 08:56:00
In the trial of former MLB Dodgers interpreter Mizuhara Ippei, who is accused of bank fraud and other crimes for illegally transferring funds from Shohei Ohtani's account, the US prosecution filed documents with the court on the 23rd, requesting a sentence of four years and nine months in prison for Mizuhara, as well as the payment of 16.97 million dollars in compensation to Ohtani, which is equivalent to more than 2.6 billion yen. The sentence is scheduled to be handed down on the 6th of next month.
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President Trump says they're "very rich" with massive AI investment plan
2025-01-24 08:53:00
In response to businessman Elon Musk's questioning of the financial resources of SoftBank Group and two other companies' plans to invest heavily in AI in the United States, President Trump responded by saying, "They're very rich," and expressed his hope that the plan will come to fruition.
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December Consumer Price Index increased 3.0% year-on-year
2025-01-24 08:41:00
The Consumer Price Index for last month (December), which looks at the price movements of goods and services consumed at home, excluding fresh food, which is subject to large fluctuations due to weather, rose 3.0% from the same month of the previous year. The rate of increase expanded by 0.3 percentage points from the previous month, and is the first time it has reached the 3% range since August of last year.
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Man injured after stomach slashed on street in Gifu City, police investigating as attempted murder
2025-01-24 08:35:00
According to Gifu Kita Police Station in Gifu City, at around 7:00 a.m. on the 24th, a man was injured when a man slashed his stomach with a knife on the street in Sagiyama, Gifu City. Details such as the extent of his injuries are not known. The man fled the scene, and police are investigating the case as attempted murder. According to the police, the man was about 165 cm tall, wearing black clothes and a white mask.
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Same-sex marriage now legal in Thailand - couples immediately submit marriage registration
2025-01-24 06:06:00
Following the enactment of a law in Thailand recognizing same-sex marriage, a large-scale event was held in the capital, Bangkok, where couples who had registered their marriages gathered to celebrate the legislation.
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Man who escaped after killing three at Nagano Station shows no signs of using trains or buses nearby
2025-01-24 05:32:00
On the night of the 22nd, in front of Nagano Station, three men and women were stabbed with a knife by a man, and police have learned that there is no evidence that the man used a train or bus in the vicinity after fleeing. Police are investigating the possibility that the man may have fled the scene on foot, avoiding public transportation.
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Fuji TV to set up third-party committee to make recommendations by end of March; will it restore trust?
2025-01-24 05:04:00
In response to a weekly magazine report alleging that Fuji TV employees were involved in trouble between entertainer Nakai Masahiro and a woman, Fuji TV and its parent company, Fuji Media Holdings, decided on the 23rd to set up an independent third-party committee. The committee will make recommendations based on its investigation by the end of March this year, and the question will be whether a thorough investigation can restore trust.
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Ordinary Diet session convenes today to debate new fiscal year budget proposal and optional separate surnames for married couples
2025-01-24 05:03:00
The regular Diet session will convene on the 24th, and while the government and ruling coalition will be in the minority, they plan to do everything in their power to pass the new fiscal year budget bill within the fiscal year while gaining the understanding of the opposition parties. However, the opposition parties have said that the budget bill is insufficient and have decided to scrutinize it and request revisions.
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Human remains found on Izu Oshima confirmed to be that of a woman in her 30s from Shizuoka; boyfriend arrested
2025-01-24 04:09:00
Last October, human bones were found on the coast of Izu Oshima Island in Tokyo, and after an examination, it was confirmed that the remains belonged to a woman in her 30s who lived in Shizuoka Prefecture and had gone missing. The Metropolitan Police Department arrested her boyfriend, a man in his 40s who lives on the island, on suspicion of being involved in the disposal of the body, and is currently investigating the details of the incident.
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Three Japanese films nominated for Academy Awards, including one directed by Shiori Ito
2025-01-24 01:42:00
The nominees for the Academy Awards, the highest honor in the American film industry, have been announced, with three Japanese films being nominated, including "Black Box Diaries," directed by journalist Shiori Ito, who has been nominated for Best Documentary Feature.
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