Main news(2025/01/26)
Shogi "Osho Tournament" 2nd game: Seven-time champion Sota Fujii defeats 9th-dan Takuya Nagase for his 2nd win
2025-01-26 20:24:00
The second game of the seven-game match for the Osho title, one of the eight major titles in shogi, was held in Kyoto City, and seven-time champion Sota Fujii (22) defeated challenger Takuya Nagase (32), 9th dan, to earn his second win.
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Yamagata Prefectural Governor Election: Incumbent Yoshimura Mieko certain to win
2025-01-26 20:01:00
In the Yamagata Prefectural gubernatorial election, which was a contest between the incumbent and a newcomer, independent incumbent Mieko Yoshimura (73) has been assured of being elected for a fifth term.
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Newcomer Yoshihide Ezaki certain to win Gifu Prefectural Governor Election
2025-01-26 20:00:00
In the Gifu Prefectural gubernatorial election, which was the first in 20 years to be contested between newcomers, Yoshihide Ezaki (60), who was recommended by the Liberal Democratic Party, the Constitutional Democratic Party, the Komeito Party, and the Democratic Party for the People, was assured of his first victory.
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Belarus President Lukashenko looks certain to win seventh term in presidential election
2025-01-26 19:51:00
Voting for the presidential election began on the 26th in Belarus, which is allied with Russia, and incumbent President Lukashenko, who has held power for more than 30 years and has suppressed opposition forces with his authoritarian rule, is expected to be elected for a seventh term.
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South Korean prosecutors indict President Yoon on charges of masterminding rebellion, South Korean media reports
2025-01-26 19:06:00
On the 26th, multiple South Korean media reported that the prosecution had indicted President Yoon Seok-yeol, who was arrested on the 19th of this month, on charges of masterminding a rebellion. This is the first time that a sitting president has been indicted.
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Israeli troops remain in Lebanon even after withdrawal deadline passes, with casualties in southern Lebanon
2025-01-26 19:02:00
Due to a ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Lebanese Shiite Islamist organization Hezbollah, Israeli troops have continued to be stationed in southern Lebanon even after the deadline for their withdrawal on the 26th. It has been reported that Israeli troops have opened fire on residents who were trying to return to their homes in southern Lebanon, resulting in many casualties, raising concerns about whether the ceasefire will be maintained.
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The interior of the government-sponsored pavilion "Japan Pavilion" at the Osaka-Kansai Expo is revealed for the first time
2025-01-26 17:30:00
The interior of the Japan Pavilion, the government's pavilion at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, was opened to the press for the first time on the 26th.
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Approximately 60% of glaucoma patients are unaware of vision problems while driving, according to a survey by ophthalmologists
2025-01-26 17:08:00
A survey of ophthalmologists in Tokyo has revealed that even when diagnosed with glaucoma, a disease that causes abnormalities in the field of vision, approximately 60% of patients are unaware of the abnormalities in their field of vision while driving. Some patients do not notice the abnormality even when the condition progresses and their field of vision narrows significantly, and a doctor who conducted the survey said, "If you continue driving in this condition, the risk of causing an accident increases. Drivers should get checked at an ophthalmologist to check the condition of their eyes."
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Kana Kobayashi takes 2nd place in Osaka International Women's Marathon, the top Japanese athlete
2025-01-26 16:24:00
The Osaka International Women's Marathon, which also serves as a selection race for the World Athletics Championships, was held in Osaka City, and 23-year-old Kana Kobayashi finished in second place, the top time for a Japanese athlete, with a time of 2 hours, 21 minutes and 19 seconds, making her 10th fastest ever in Japan.
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Table Tennis All Japan Championships Men's Singles 17-year-old Matsushima Kisora wins for the first time
2025-01-26 16:09:00
In the men's final of the All Japan Table Tennis Championships, which determines the best player in Japan in singles, 17-year-old Matsushima Kisora defeated 21-year-old Shinozuka Daito 4-1 to win his first title.
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JR Shibuya Station "Hachiko ticket gate" relocated as part of station and surrounding area redevelopment and improvement work
2025-01-26 15:07:00
The "Hachiko ticket gate" at JR Shibuya Station has been relocated to a new location and began operation on the 26th. As congestion is expected due to the relocation, JR East is dealing with the situation by deploying traffic controllers.
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Rubella vaccine "supply unstable" Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare rushes to advance shipment
2025-01-26 14:57:00
Rubella causes symptoms such as high fever and rash, and if a pregnant woman is infected, the baby may be affected. Since last year, the supply of the vaccine has been unstable, and some medical institutions have temporarily been unable to accept reservations. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare is rushing to respond by asking pharmaceutical companies to bring forward shipments.
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Table Tennis All Japan Championships Women's Singles: Hayata Hina wins third consecutive title
2025-01-26 14:47:00
In the women's final of the All Japan Championships, which decides the best table tennis singles player in Japan, Hayata Hina defeated Harimoto Miwa in straight sets with a game score of 4-0, winning her fourth title in three consecutive years.
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JR Shibuya Station Hachiko-themed relief to be removed due to redevelopment
2025-01-26 14:43:00
It has been announced that the relief featuring Hachiko, which has been displayed in the "Hachiko Square" at JR Shibuya Station in Tokyo and has been a popular meeting place for many years, will be removed due to redevelopment. Construction is expected to begin within this month.
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President Trump to reconsider WHO withdrawal if contributions are reduced
2025-01-26 14:09:00
On the 25th, US President Trump said in a speech in Las Vegas, Nevada that he would be willing to reconsider his decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) if contributions were reduced to China's level.
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Highlights of the final day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament: Kimpuzan, the sole leader, faces off against Oho, who is chasing him
2025-01-26 13:05:00
The first tournament of the year in sumo has reached its final day, and Kimpuzan, who is in the lead with two losses, will secure his first championship if he wins his match against Oho, who is trailing him with three losses.
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[Sunday Debate] Leaders of ruling and opposition parties exchange opinions on new fiscal year budget proposal
2025-01-26 11:58:00
On the new fiscal year budget proposal, ruling and opposition party leaders exchanged opinions on NHK's "Sunday Debate," and the LDP indicated its intention to listen to the opinions of the opposition parties while considering amendments and aiming for the bill to be passed within the fiscal year. The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan indicated that it would not support the bill lightly, but that it could support it if the party's claims were largely accepted.
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North Korea announces it conducted missile test, first since Trump administration took office
2025-01-26 11:03:00
North Korea announced that it had conducted a test launch of a strategic cruise missile on the 25th, witnessed by General Secretary Kim Jong Un. This was the first missile test by North Korea since the inauguration of the Trump administration.
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More than 46% of workers have experienced problems with spot work or part-time jobs, according to a Rengo survey
2025-01-26 09:50:00
As new working styles such as "spot work" and "part-time jobs" become more widespread, a survey by labor organization Rengo found that over 46% of people have experienced problems such as the actual work content or wages differing from what was advertised in job advertisements.
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Musk joins German right-wing party rally online, expresses support once again
2025-01-26 09:44:00
American businessman Elon Musk once again expressed his support for a large-scale election rally held by a German right-wing party that advocates exclusionary policies against immigrants and refugees, participating online. There is growing concern that Musk is meddling in European elections and domestic politics.
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[Commentary and latest information] Suspect in his 40s arrested in murder case in front of Nagano Station
2025-01-26 07:58:00
On the morning of the 26th, police detained a man in his 40s who is believed to have been involved in the incident in Nagano City, where he was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after being stabbed one by one with a knife by a man in front of Nagano Station on the 22nd of this month. Naoki Inoue, desk editor at the Metropolitan Bureau, provides an explanation of the latest information. (The video is 1 minute 46 seconds long and cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.)
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Suspect in his 40s arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Nagano Station murder case
2025-01-26 07:25:00
In connection with an incident on the 22nd of this month in front of Nagano Station, in which three men and women were stabbed one after the other by a man with a knife, one of whom died and two others sustained serious or minor injuries, police arrested a man in his 40s who is believed to be involved in the incident on suspicion of attempted murder on the morning of the 26th.
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Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire; withdrawal deadline is 26th, focus shifts to whether ceasefire will continue
2025-01-26 06:38:00
According to a ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and the Lebanese Shiite Islamic organization Hezbollah, both Israeli troops and Hezbollah will withdraw from southern Lebanon by the 26th. However, the Israeli government has announced that the withdrawal of its troops will not be complete, and amid Hezbollah's protests, the focus is on whether the ceasefire will continue.
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Four female soldiers held hostage by Hamas released; public rallies held in Jerusalem
2025-01-26 06:19:00
Following the release of four Israeli female soldiers among the hostages held by the Islamic organization Hamas on the 25th based on the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, many citizens in Jerusalem called for further negotiations with Hamas to ensure the release of all hostages.
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Belarus Presidential election today: Lukashenko likely to win seventh term
2025-01-26 06:10:00
Belarus, which is allied with Russia, will hold a presidential election on the 26th. Incumbent President Lukashenko, known as an ally of President Putin and who has held power for more than 30 years, has thoroughly suppressed opposition forces with his authoritarian rule and is expected to win his seventh term.
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This year's "Setsubun" falls on February 2nd due to the calendar shift.
2025-01-26 05:03:00
Setsubun, the day when bean-throwing and other events are held, usually falls on February 3rd, but this year it will fall one day earlier on February 2nd due to a shift in the calendar caused by factors such as the relative positions of the Earth and the Sun.
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Nagano Station triple murder incident: Two injured say they were "suddenly attacked from behind"
2025-01-26 05:00:00
In an incident on the night of the 22nd of this month, three men and women were stabbed with a knife by a man in front of Nagano Station, resulting in deaths and injuries, according to an interview with the police, the two injured said they were "suddenly attacked from behind." The police believe that they were attacked before they noticed the man approaching and are currently investigating the details of the incident.
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Two killed in house fire in Otofuke, Hokkaido
2025-01-26 02:05:00
On the night of the 25th, a fire broke out in a house in Otofuke Town, Hokkaido, and two bodies were found in the ruins. After the fire, the police are investigating the details of the situation as they have been unable to contact the couple in their 80s who lived in the house.
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