2025-03-07 22:59:00
The US employment statistics for last month, which will affect the yen exchange rate and stock prices, were released, and although the number of non-agricultural employees increased by 151,000 from the previous month, this was somewhat below market expectations.
2025-03-07 22:51:00
In Syria, where the dictatorial Assad regime collapsed in December last year, clashes between forces of the interim government and those supporting the former Assad regime have so far left about 140 people dead. The question of whether the country can proceed with stabilizing itself remains a major issue.
2025-03-07 22:48:00
In response to the issue of two Hyogo Prefectural Assembly members of the Japan Restoration Party being expelled and advised to leave the party for providing audio recordings of closed-door 100-article committee meetings to a third party during last year's gubernatorial election, the party's prefectural organization has announced that it has also recommended that member Shirai Takaaki leave the party.
2025-03-07 22:43:00
Amid growing uncertainty in the global economy due to protectionist policies in the United States, the first meeting of the economic version of "2+2," a framework for economic consultation between foreign and economic ministers of Japan and the UK, was held, and the leaders confirmed their commitment to promoting a free and open international trade system.
2025-03-07 22:00:00
The Himeji City Council's Political Ethics Review Committee has compiled a report stating that a Himeji City Council member's social media posts regarding the Hyogo Prefectural gubernatorial election and other matters violated an ordinance that sets out standards of political ethics, and stating that "it is appropriate to recommend that the member resign from his position as a council member."
2025-03-07 20:15:00
Prime Minister Ishiba has been meeting with patient groups for cancer and incurable diseases since earlier today to discuss the high-cost medical care fee system, which will reduce the out-of-pocket expenses for patients with high medical expenses.
2025-03-07 20:00:00
A defendant, aged 19 at the time, who was accused of killing a 17-year-old high school girl by pushing her off a bridge into a river in a valley in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, in April last year, was sentenced to 23 years in prison by the Asahikawa District Court, which said it was "clear that he was an active participant in the crime."
2025-03-07 17:57:00
In a case where the former director and others were arrested for attempting to cover up a murder case at a hospital in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, the prefecture and city issued a recommendation to the hospital on the 7th to make improvements, after an on-site inspection of the hospital revealed that the actual working hours of some doctors did not match the records and that several hospital rooms had been accepting more patients than their capacity.
2025-03-07 17:07:00
On the 6th, a coupling came off on the Tohoku Shinkansen while it was running through Tokyo. What happened at the coupling, and why did it happen again when a similar problem occurred last year? Here is a summary of what we know so far.
2025-03-07 14:38:00
A South Korean district court has issued a decision to revoke the detention of South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol, who was indicted on charges of masterminding a civil war. President Yoon's side had previously appealed for the detention to be revoked, arguing during a court hearing on the 20th of last month that "unfair detention procedures had been carried out."
2025-03-07 13:58:00
In response to a series of problems involving female customers at host clubs being charged excessive fees and forced into debt, the government has decided on a bill to revise the Entertainment and Amusement Business Act, which includes a ban on so-called "romance business," in which men exploit romantic feelings by forcing them to pay expensive meals and drinks.
2025-03-07 11:36:00
At around 9:30 a.m. on the 7th, three workers working on a sewerage project in Oga City, Akita Prefecture, were found collapsed inside a manhole. According to the police and fire department, all three were taken to the hospital unconscious, and the details of the incident are currently being investigated.
2025-03-07 11:27:00
As rice prices continue to rise, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Eto called for calm, saying that consumers are not in a position to rush to buy rice, and indicated that depending on future price trends, the government will consider responses, including releasing more stockpiled rice.
2025-03-07 10:25:00
As talks between the two countries are being coordinated toward a ceasefire in Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump said "Ukraine has no choice" and reiterated his call for compromise to achieve an early ceasefire.
2025-03-07 10:15:00
In response to the ongoing forest fire in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, the city lifted the evacuation order for six districts of Akasaki Town at 10 a.m. on the 7th, saying that there was no longer any risk of the fire spreading. This is the first time that an evacuation order has been lifted since the start of this forest fire.
2025-03-07 10:15:00
The government has decided to postpone the August increase in the maximum amount of medical expenses covered by the high-cost medical care system, as calls for further review have been expressed from both the ruling and opposition parties.
2025-03-07 08:44:00
Shohei Ohtani of the Major League Baseball Dodgers took to the plate four times for the first time this season in an exhibition game on the 6th, hitting two hits and showing good form ahead of the opening game.
2025-03-07 08:04:00
U.S. President Trump, while expressing his view that NATO member countries are spending too little on defense, also mentioned Japan, saying, "We have to protect Japan, but Japan doesn't have to protect us," hinting at his dissatisfaction with the contents of the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty.
2025-03-07 07:02:00
The forest fire in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, has weakened compared to a while ago, and the city has begun considering lifting the evacuation order for some areas. However, since multiple "heat sources" that could lead to ignition have been confirmed in the ground, the city plans to carefully consider whether to lift the evacuation order and continue firefighting activities while focusing on checking for "heat sources."
2025-03-07 06:57:00
The number of applicants for the recruitment exam continues to decline at the Metropolitan Police Department, and securing personnel is becoming an issue. In addition to raising the starting salary for police officers who will join the department in spring 2026 to over 300,000 yen for university graduates, the recruitment exam, which will begin accepting applications from the 7th, will allow applicants to choose to take the exam using aptitude tests that are widely used in the private sector, in an effort to strengthen recruitment.
2025-03-07 06:35:00
The lottery for the Senbatsu High School Baseball Tournament, which will begin at Koshien Stadium on the 18th of this month, will be held today to determine the opponents for the first round of the 32 participating schools. We will be reporting on the lottery starting at 9:00 a.m.
2025-03-07 06:23:00
A senior official in the Trump administration said the United States was coordinating meetings with Ukraine in Saudi Arabia to negotiate a ceasefire following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
2025-03-07 06:19:00
The European Union held a special summit on the 6th and agreed in principle on a plan to secure 127 trillion yen in funding to strengthen defense capabilities. The move confirms the alliance as U.S. President Donald Trump presses Europe to play a greater role in the region's defense.
2025-03-07 06:13:00
On the 6th, a coupling came off on the Tohoku Shinkansen while it was running in Tokyo, and the Japan Transport Safety Board will begin an investigation at the JR East facility where the train is kept on the afternoon of the 7th. JR has also said it will suspend all coupled train operations until necessary measures are completed, which is expected to result in many cancellations and congestion.
2025-03-07 06:11:00
US President Trump has exempted imports from Mexico and Canada from tariffs on items included in the three-country trade agreement until the 2nd of next month. The Trump administration had just imposed a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada on the 4th of this month, but has once again imposed a grace period.
