Main news(2025/02/05)
[Weather forecaster's commentary] Hokuriku, Niigata, and southern Tohoku may see rapid snowfall in a short period of time
2025-02-05 22:02:00
The coldest front of the season is causing heavy snowfall, especially along the Japan Sea coast. In particular, from Hokuriku to Niigata Prefecture, there is a risk that the JPCZ, which creates a belt of snow clouds, will cause a sudden increase in snowfall in a short period of time, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against heavy snowfall that may affect traffic, as well as blizzards and high waves. Weather forecaster Tomomi Fuchioka explains the outlook for future snowfall. This was broadcast on the 5th at 5:00 a.m. program. *The video is 3 minutes and 16 seconds long and cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
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Yoshimoto Kogyo talent questioned on suspicion of online casino gambling
2025-02-05 19:47:00
It has been learned from investigators that a talent belonging to Yoshimoto Kogyo has been subjected to voluntary questioning by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department on suspicion of gambling at an online casino.
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Nissan board discusses Honda's proposal to make Nissan a subsidiary, but disagrees
2025-02-05 19:15:00
Nissan Motor, which is in talks with Honda about a business integration, held a board meeting on the 5th to discuss the proposal to make Nissan a subsidiary, which Honda had approached them about. According to a source, there were many opposing opinions, so the company plans to make a final decision by next week.
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Film director Hisako Yamada dies at age 92, known for her work on social welfare
2025-02-05 18:00:00
Hisako Yamada, a film director known for her work on themes such as social welfare and gender equality, passed away on January 13th. She was 92 years old.
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Fuji TV Vice Chairman and Japan Commercial Broadcasters Association Chairman Endo announces intention to step down from his position as chairman
2025-02-05 17:37:00
Following a series of issues surrounding Nakai Masahiro's troubles with women, Fuji Television Vice Chairman and Japan Commercial Broadcasters Association Chairman Endo Ryunosuke has announced his intention to step down from his position as chairman.
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Akita City Council dissolved after vote of no confidence over Kazuno Mayor's "power harassment"
2025-02-05 17:34:00
Mayor Seki Atsushi of Kazuno City, Akita Prefecture, whose verbal and physical actions toward city employees were found to constitute power harassment, dissolved the city council on the 5th after the city council passed a vote of no confidence in him.
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Mackerel catches "may be reduced by 70-80% from current quotas next season" - Fisheries Agency
2025-02-05 16:09:00
Regarding mackerel, whose catches have been declining, the Fisheries Agency has revealed a scenario in which the scientifically acceptable catch volume for the next season on the Pacific coast will be 70 to 80 percent lower than the current catch quota. The agency plans to decide on the actual catch quota next month, taking into account the opinions of fishermen and others.
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Japan Gas Association expects LNG prices to fall as U.S. plans to expand LNG exports
2025-02-05 15:41:00
Regarding U.S. President Trump's indication of a policy to expand exports of LNG (liquefied natural gas), Japan Gas Association Chairman Takashi Uchida expressed his hope that this will lead to a reduction in global LNG prices.
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Osaka High Court rules that children with disabilities are entitled to the same benefits as able-bodied children
2025-02-05 15:13:00
In a lawsuit over how to calculate the future income of a hearing-impaired girl who died in a traffic accident, the driver's side did not appeal the Osaka High Court's ruling that the future income should not be reduced due to her disability, and should be calculated according to the same standards as for able-bodied people, and the judicial decision has been finalized.
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Toyota Motor Group's April-December operating profit down 13.2%
2025-02-05 14:23:00
Toyota Motor's group-wide financial results for the period from April to December last year showed that operating profit, which represents the profit from its main business, fell 13.2% to 3.6794 trillion yen due to the impact of the certification fraud in Japan and the impact of declining sales in North America. In addition, operating revenue, which corresponds to sales, increased 4.9% from the same period last year to 35.6735 trillion yen, partly due to the boost effect of the weak yen, and final profit increased 3.9% to 4.1003 trillion yen.
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[Live] Two US military F35 fighter jets make emergency landing at Matsuyama Airport, no injuries
2025-02-05 13:59:00
At around noon on the 5th, two US stealth fighter jets made an emergency landing at Matsuyama Airport in Ehime Prefecture. No one was injured, and the airport is currently operating normally.
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"Panamanian government considering terminating contract with Hong Kong company" US media
2025-02-05 13:57:00
Regarding the issue of US President Trump pointing out China's influence over the Panama Canal in Central America and repeatedly calling for its return, US media outlet Bloomberg reported that the Panamanian government is considering terminating its contract with a Hong Kong-based company that operates ports around the canal.
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Prime Minister Ishiba meets with Osaka Governor and others to "promote ticket sales for the World Expo"
2025-02-05 13:55:00
With the opening of the Osaka-Kansai Expo approaching in April, Prime Minister Ishiba met with Osaka Governor Yoshimura and others and expressed his intention to work together to promote sales, including the introduction of same-day tickets, in light of the current poor sales of advance tickets.
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Fire breaks out at house in Meguro Ward, Tokyo; multiple buildings burn; reports of people being unable to escape
2025-02-05 12:41:00
According to a report received by the Tokyo Fire Department, a fire broke out at a house in Meguro Ward, Tokyo, just before noon on the 5th, and about 30 vehicles, including fire engines, are currently working to extinguish the fire. The first and second floors of the house are burned, and several other buildings nearby are also burned. According to the Metropolitan Police Department and fire department, they have been unable to contact one resident of the house where the fire started, and are currently investigating whether he may have been unable to escape in time. The scene of the fire is in an area lined with houses, about 1 kilometer southwest of JR Ebisu Station.
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Fuji TV Management Reform Subcommittee requests review of five items in request letter
2025-02-05 12:39:00
A committee composed of outside directors of Fuji Media Holdings, the parent company of Fuji Television, has revealed that it has submitted a request to the company asking it to review five items, including measures to ensure management transparency.
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New fiscal year budget proposal: "Ministry-specific review" begins for each ministry
2025-02-05 12:04:00
In the Diet, a new "ministerial review" has begun to allow specialized questioning of each ministry and agency regarding the new fiscal year budget proposal. The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP) has called for a cut in the government's subsidy program to combat rising prices, claiming that too much is being spent on administrative expenses.
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Identity of body found in mountains in Higashiosaka, Osaka: 52-year-old male national government employee
2025-02-05 11:55:00
In the case where a dismembered body of a man was found in the mountains of Higashiosaka City, Osaka, the deceased was confirmed to be a 52-year-old national government employee. The 28-year-old suspect arrested for abandoning the body lived in the same apartment building as the man, and police are investigating his connection with the man as well as the circumstances of his death.
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President Zelensky mentions possession of nuclear weapons, appeals for the need to join NATO?
2025-02-05 10:25:00
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that until he is accepted into NATO, Ukraine needs a way to ensure its security from the threat of Russia, and he also mentioned possessing nuclear weapons. This is seen as an attempt to strongly emphasize the need for NATO membership.
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UNFPA halts operations in more than 10 countries as US aid cuts off
2025-02-05 09:59:00
Following US President Donald Trump's signing of an executive order suspending foreign aid for 90 days, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has announced that it has suspended operations receiving US funding in more than 10 countries.
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Last year's real wages were down for the third consecutive year, down 0.2% from the previous year
2025-02-05 08:35:00
Last year, the total amount of cash wages per worker increased at the highest rate in 33 years, but this was not enough to keep up with rising prices, and real wages decreased by 0.2% compared to the year before, marking the third consecutive year of decline.
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"Ancient Japan's 'Western Capital'" first Japan Heritage designation revoked by Agency for Cultural Affairs
2025-02-05 07:50:00
The Agency for Cultural Affairs has revoked the certification of the "Western Capital of Ancient Japan," a Japan Heritage site that consists of cultural assets such as Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, citing the need to improve efforts to revitalize the region. This is the first time a Japan Heritage site has been revoked since the system was established in 2015.
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Guidelines established to combat "dark patterns" that mislead consumers
2025-02-05 07:33:00
Regarding "dark patterns" that lead consumers to make unfavorable decisions on websites and smartphone apps without their knowledge, a group of experts has formulated guidelines outlining the actions that companies are expected to take to ensure that consumers can use websites with peace of mind.
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WHO plans to cut $400 million in budget proposal for next two years after US withdrawal
2025-02-05 07:25:00
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced plans to cut its budget proposal for the next two years by approximately 400 million dollars, or roughly 62 billion yen, from next year, in light of the Trump administration's announcement that the United States will withdraw from the WHO, raising concerns about the impact this will have on the organization's activities.
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President Trump Meets with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
2025-02-05 07:03:00
US President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. This was his first meeting with a foreign leader at the White House since taking office for the second term, and attention is focused on what he will say about the situation in the Middle East, including the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip in Palestine.
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"Mother's Friend" to cease publication; event held at Tokyo bookstore; pioneering childcare magazine with 72 years of history
2025-02-05 06:48:00
An event was held at a bookstore in Tokyo to mark the cessation of publication of the monthly magazine Haha no Tomo, known as a pioneer of parenting magazines and with a history of over 70 years, with this month's issue.
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[Latest information] Hokuriku to Niigata, southern Tohoku: risk of sudden snowfall in a short period of time
2025-02-05 06:36:00
The coldest weather of the season is causing heavy snowfall, especially on the Japan Sea coast. In particular, from Hokuriku to Niigata Prefecture and southern Tohoku, the "JPCZ" that creates a belt of snow clouds is likely to cause a rapid increase in snowfall in a short period of time, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against heavy snowfall, blizzards, and high waves, as well as the impact on traffic.
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President Trump signs executive order to withdraw from UN Human Rights Council
2025-02-05 06:33:00
On the 4th, US President Trump signed an executive order to withdraw the US from the UN Human Rights Council, which deals with human rights issues around the world. During his first term, the Trump administration also withdrew from the UN Human Rights Council, criticizing it for being biased towards Palestine and not maintaining neutrality toward Israel. In response, the previous Democratic Biden administration rejoined the UN Human Rights Council, emphasizing international cooperation.
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Japan-U.S. summit joint statement to clarify strengthening security cooperation
2025-02-05 06:09:00
At his Japan-U.S. summit meeting with U.S. President Trump, Prime Minister Ishiba hopes to position the Japan-U.S. alliance as the cornerstone of peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, and to confirm that deterrence and response capabilities will be further strengthened. Coordination is underway to include this content in the joint statement.
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New geothermal power generation "closed loop" attracts worldwide attention as it aims for commercialization
2025-02-05 06:04:00
A new method of geothermal power generation called "closed loop" is attracting attention. This technology generates electricity by artificially injecting water into high-temperature stratum, and some of Japan's major electric power companies are starting business in Europe this year.
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Saitama Yashio road collapse accident Response review in preparation for full-scale search start
2025-02-05 05:52:00
In the large-scale road collapse accident in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, where one man is missing, Saitama Prefecture asked residents to conserve water as much as possible on the 4th and tried to lower the water level in the hole, but this did not have the expected effect. There is still a risk of collapse, and the situation is such that the response so far must be reviewed before a full-scale search can begin.
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New fiscal year budget proposal: "Ministry-specific review" to begin on the 5th, with specialized questioning by each ministry
2025-02-05 05:26:00
The Diet will begin holding "ministerial review" sessions on the new fiscal year budget proposal, in which each ministry will be asked specialized questions. The opposition parties plan to point out wastefulness in the budget proposal and demand that financial resources be allocated to policies that each party considers important, while the ruling parties are expected to check the appropriateness of government projects.
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