Main news(2025/02/08)
[Heavy snowfall on the 8th] Hiroshima: Man dies after car falls from cliff, icy conditions may have caused slippage
2025-02-08 22:00:00
The strongest cold front of the season caused heavy snowfall mainly along the Sea of Japan coast, with snow accumulating on the plains of Kinki and Tokai on the 8th. A 48-year-old man driving a car fell into a river from a city road in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, and the driver died. The road surface was frozen at the time, so police believe the driver may have slipped and fallen, and are currently investigating the exact cause. In Mogami Town, Yamagata Prefecture, a man in his 60s was caught in falling snow and went into cardiac arrest, with the effects of the heavy snow being felt all over the country. Here is a summary of the damage and impacts caused by the heavy snow.
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Prime Minister Ishiba returns to Japan after first Japan-U.S. summit meeting with President Trump
2025-02-08 21:54:00
Prime Minister Ishiba, who visited the United States and held the first Japan-U.S. summit meeting with President Trump, returned to Japan on a government plane on the night of the 8th. From the start of next week, he will be facing Diet deliberations, with the top priority being the passage of the new fiscal year budget bill within the fiscal year.
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Man caught in falling snow while clearing snow, transported to hospital in cardiac arrest, Mogami Town, Yamagata
2025-02-08 20:15:00
A man in his 60s was clearing snow from a house in Mogami Town, Yamagata Prefecture, when he was caught in snow falling from the roof and buried under it. He was taken to the hospital but is in cardiac arrest.
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[Weather forecaster commentary] Heavy snowfall in Kinki and Tokai, mainly on the Sea of Japan coast. What is the outlook?
2025-02-08 20:11:00
The strongest cold front of the season has caused heavy snowfall, with snow accumulation exceeding 2 to 3 meters in the Tohoku region, Niigata Prefecture, and the mountainous areas of Gifu Prefecture. Strong cold fronts will again flow in intermittently through the 9th, so there is a risk of heavy snow even in the plains of Kinki and Tokai, where snow is not usually so common. A meteorologist explains the outlook for the weather going forward. *Broadcast during the 5:00 pm program on the 7th. The video is 2 minutes and 35 seconds long and cannot be viewed through data broadcasting.
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[Commentary] What will happen with the acquisition of US Steel? What are Trump's true intentions regarding Japan-US relations?
2025-02-08 19:50:00
The first Japan-U.S. summit meeting between Prime Minister Shinzo Ishiba and U.S. President Donald Trump was held. Political, international and economic reporters explain the key points of the summit.
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Hamas releases three more Israeli hostages, bringing total to 16
2025-02-08 18:34:00
According to an announcement by the Israeli military and other sources, three Israeli men were released on the 8th from among the hostages held by the Islamic organization Hamas. Israel and Hamas entered a six-week ceasefire period on the 19th of last month, and based on the agreement between the two sides, Hamas is to release a total of 33 hostages, bringing the total number of Israeli hostages released so far to 16.
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Japan women's ice hockey team wins second match in final Olympic qualifying round to secure qualification
2025-02-08 18:15:00
In the final qualifying round for women's ice hockey to qualify for next year's Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo Olympics, Japan won 6-0 against Poland in the second game. With six points to their name, Japan secured first place in the final qualifying round with three games remaining, and will now qualify for the Olympics for the fifth time in four consecutive tournaments. This is the first time that a Japanese team has qualified for the Milan-Cortina Olympics across all events.
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Car falls into river, driver dies, road icy conditions may have caused slippage, Hiroshima Kure
2025-02-08 17:07:00
On the morning of the 8th, a car fell into a river from a city road in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, and the driver, a 48-year-old man, died. The road surface was frozen at the time, and the police believe that the driver may have slipped and fallen, and are currently investigating the exact cause.
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Saitama Yashio road collapse: removal of large pipe completed; work rushing to begin full-scale search
2025-02-08 15:27:00
In a large road collapse in Yashio City, Saitama Prefecture, where one man is missing, the removal of large pipes that were at risk of collapsing has been completed, and the prefecture is rushing to begin a full-scale search. Meanwhile, the impact on people's lives continues, with residents who have been asked to refrain from discharging water visiting laundromats in Tokyo one after another.
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Small plane crashes into icy sea in Alaska, all 10 passengers killed
2025-02-08 13:05:00
A small plane carrying 10 people was found crashed into icy ocean in Alaska after losing contact during flight, with no survivors believed to be there.
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Police officer killed after being hit by large truck on frozen road in Yamaguchi
2025-02-08 13:04:00
Late on the night of the 7th, a police officer who was responding to an accident on a national highway in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, was hit by a large truck and died. The police are investigating the cause of the accident, as it is possible that the large truck slipped on the frozen road surface.
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[What was the reaction?] President Trump: "The Prime Minister is a nice guy and a tough guy"
2025-02-08 12:02:00
We summarize domestic and international reactions to the first summit meeting between Prime Minister Ishiba and President Trump.
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Snowfall increases sharply mainly along the Japan Sea coast, with snowfall also expected in plains of Kinki and Tokai regions
2025-02-08 11:02:00
Due to the influence of the strongest cold front of the season, snowfall has increased significantly, mainly on the Sea of Japan side, and snow has also accumulated on the plains of Kinki and Tokai. As the strong cold front will continue to flow in intermittently through the 9th, the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution regarding the impact on traffic, as well as power outages, fallen trees, and avalanches due to snow accumulation.
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Trump agrees to invest in U.S. Steel, not buy it
2025-02-08 08:03:00
At a joint press conference after their summit with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, President Trump of the United States and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stated that they had "agreed to make an investment, not an acquisition," regarding Nippon Steel's plan to acquire US Steel. Prime Minister Ishiba stated that they shared the view that the acquisition plan was an investment and would not result in one-sided profits.
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[Details] Japan-US summit: Prime Minister Ishiba: "Investment in the US to reach 1 trillion dollars"
2025-02-08 07:17:00
Prime Minister Ishiba, who visited the United States, met with President Trump for the first time and agreed to position the Japan-US alliance as the cornerstone of peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region and to strengthen the alliance's deterrent and response capabilities. At a joint press conference, he also revealed that he wanted to increase investment in the United States to $1 trillion, and shared the view that Nippon Steel's plan to acquire US Steel is an investment and will not result in one-sided profits.
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Dozens of cars stranded in snow on National Route 2 in Sanyo Onoda, Yamaguchi
2025-02-08 07:08:00
In the early hours of the 8th, dozens of cars and trucks remained stranded on National Route 2 in Sanyo Onoda City, Yamaguchi Prefecture due to heavy snow, with no clearing in sight.
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[Heavy snow traffic impacts] Tohoku, Joetsu and Yamagata Shinkansen lines partially suspended
2025-02-08 06:53:00
Strong cold air will continue to flow in intermittently through the 9th, so there is a risk of heavy snowfall even in the plains of Kinki and Tokai, where snow is not usually so common, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution regarding the impact on traffic.
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[Video commentary] Key points of the Japan-US summit
2025-02-08 05:55:00
The first Japan-U.S. summit meeting was held between Prime Minister Ishiba and President Trump of the United States. Political, international and economic reporters provide commentary on the key points of the summit. (Not available on data broadcasting)
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Four Japanese arrested in Thailand for involvement in fraud in Myanmar
2025-02-08 05:41:00
Four Japanese people were detained by local police in western Thailand, which borders Myanmar, and the police are investigating the possibility that the four may have been involved in specialized fraud or other crimes in Myanmar.
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