2025-03-08 23:12:00
Sean Baker, director of the film "ANORA," which won five awards at this year's Academy Awards, including Best Picture, visited Japan and expressed his joy in front of Japanese fans.
2025-03-08 21:58:00
On the 8th, the LDP executive held a meeting to discuss how to respond to the pension system reform bill that the government plans to submit to the current Diet session. However, as opinions were expressed both in favor and against the submission, it was decided that the matter will continue to be considered, including by exchanging opinions with the Komeito Party at the start of the week.
2025-03-08 21:25:00
On the afternoon of the 8th, a gondola lift stopped at a ski resort in Yubari, Hokkaido, leaving nearly 50 skiers and others stranded for about two hours. No one was injured.
2025-03-08 19:15:00
March 11th marks 14 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. The Tohoku region was hit by a massive tsunami and tremors measuring a maximum seismic intensity of 7, resulting in over 22,000 deaths, including those caused by related causes. The children who were there at the time have now grown into adults, and are living their lives with their own memories in their hearts.
2025-03-08 19:08:00
The Japan Agriculture Award ceremony, which recognizes farmers and organizations that have actively engaged in agricultural management and achieved outstanding results, was held at NHK Hall in Tokyo on the 8th.
2025-03-08 18:40:00
Following the issue of a coupling coming off on the Tohoku Shinkansen line while it was running in Tokyo, JR East has announced that it will extend the suspension of coupled trains until the 14th of this month. Many trains are expected to continue to be suspended, and stations and trains are expected to be crowded.
2025-03-08 18:09:00
On the 8th, a company released images taken on the lunar surface by a small lunar rover developed by a Tokyo-based venture company and launched toward the moon in February.
2025-03-08 18:04:00
South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol, who declared "emergency martial law" in December last year and was arrested and indicted in January this year, was released from the detention center on the evening of the 8th. President Yoon had been detained for approximately 50 days since January 15th. On the 7th, a South Korean district court ruled to revoke the detention, citing doubts about whether the detention procedures used by the investigative authorities were legal. In response, the prosecution announced on the 8th that they would not be taking any appeal procedures.
2025-03-08 16:22:00
Minister Akazawa, who is in charge of preparations for the establishment of the Disaster Prevention Agency, gave a speech in Nagoya City and emphasized his intention to strengthen training of volunteers to operate evacuation centers and other tasks in preparation for the occurrence of a major earthquake in the Nankai Trough.
2025-03-08 16:02:00
In response to the additional tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) and other products that the Canadian government imposed in October last year, the Chinese government announced additional tariffs on some Canadian agricultural products, etc., effective March 20.
2025-03-08 15:43:00
The spacecraft that will carry astronauts to orbit the moon next year and the rocket that will be used for launch as part of the Artemis Project, an international lunar exploration project led by the United States, were unveiled to the press.
2025-03-08 13:30:00
In the New York Stock Exchange, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by more than $1,000 this week. Financial markets are on edge due to growing uncertainty over the Trump administration's tariff policy.
2025-03-08 13:24:00
Regarding plans to redevelop the site of Nakano Sun Plaza, a symbol of Nakano Ward in Tokyo, the ward has decided that it will be difficult to accept the revised plan presented by the developer due to rising construction costs, and has decided to abandon redevelopment plans within the current framework.
2025-03-08 13:11:00
In connection with an incident on the 4th of this month in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City, in which a couple in their 70s were stabbed and injured, police have arrested the 50-year-old son, who was on the wanted list, on suspicion of attempted murder.
2025-03-08 13:11:00
No new spread of the forest fire that broke out in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture has been confirmed, and since the morning of the 8th, local fire corps have been joining in to extinguish the heat sources and embers smoldering in the forest. In addition, at a morning press conference, Ofunato City announced its intention to lift the evacuation orders issued for three districts in Okirai, Sanriku Town, during the day on the 8th.
2025-03-08 13:06:00
North Korean state media reported that Kim Jong Un, the general secretary of the North Korean People's Liberation Army, visited the shipyard and inspected the construction of a nuclear submarine. North Korea has set a goal of possessing a nuclear submarine in its "Five-Year National Defense Plan," the last year of which, and is believed to be accelerating its development.
2025-03-08 12:34:00
In March, astronaut Takuya Onishi, who is scheduled for his second space flight, arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in the United States, where the launch will take place, and expressed his excitement about his role as commander of the International Space Station, saying, "I'm really looking forward to taking on this new role."
2025-03-08 12:32:00
A festival gathering cutting-edge technologies has begun in the United States, showcasing technology in which AI can make its own decisions and provide advice based on users' emotions and requests.
2025-03-08 12:16:00
On the 8th, marking 25 years since the derailment and collision on Tokyo's Hibiya Line subway, in which five passengers were killed and 64 were injured, people involved in the accident mourned the victims at a memorial near the site and renewed their pledge to ensure safety.
2025-03-08 12:05:00
It has been learned that the national panel of experts is adjusting the opening schedule for the Hokkaido Shinkansen extension to Sapporo to the end of fiscal 2038, which is significantly later than the previous target. However, they have also decided to indicate the possibility that the opening may be further delayed due to difficulties with tunnel construction.
2025-03-08 11:45:00
The fifth game of the seven-game match for the "Osho" title, one of the eight major titles in shogi, has begun in Fukaya, Saitama Prefecture. Attention is focused on whether seven-time champion Sota Fujii (22) will win and achieve his fourth consecutive title, or whether challenger Takuya Nagase (32) will win his second game and keep his hopes of taking the title alive.
2025-03-08 11:40:00
The New York Times, a leading American newspaper, reported that during a meeting held by President Trump, Elon Musk, who heads DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency), and Secretary of State Rubio clashed violently. President Trump denied the clash, but there have been multiple reports that Musk's methods are too heavy-handed and that there are complaints from within the administration.
2025-03-08 11:39:00
Due to the influence of cold air above, heavy snow is expected to fall mainly in mountainous areas in the Kanto-Koshin region from the evening of the 8th to the early morning of the 9th, and snow is expected to accumulate in some areas on the plains of southern Kanto and in central Tokyo. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution regarding the impact of snowfall and frozen roads on traffic.
2025-03-08 11:00:00
The Trump administration in the United States has announced that it will revoke some of its grants and other funding from Columbia University in New York for failing to fulfill its obligations to protect Jewish students from harassment over the Palestinian issue, and has warned that other universities will also be targeted in the future.
2025-03-08 10:32:00
The third Conference of the States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, held in New York, concluded its five-day schedule with the adoption of a political declaration stating that "we will strengthen our efforts toward a nuclear-free world, even as the international situation becomes increasingly unstable."
2025-03-08 07:29:00
As U.S. President Donald Trump shows a reluctant stance on European security, Polish Prime Minister Tusk has revealed his intention to draw up a plan by the end of the year to provide military training to all adult male Polish citizens.
2025-03-08 07:19:00
As the 14th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake approaches, NHK asked people living in Iwate, Miyagi, and Fukushima who had lost family members and friends about how the time they spend thinking about their loved ones has changed. Nearly half of respondents said that the time they spend thinking about their loved ones has not changed.
2025-03-08 07:02:00
On the 7th, the New York stock market saw a sense of relief spread after Federal Reserve Chairman Powell expressed his view that the economy was strong, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by more than $300 at one point.
2025-03-08 06:36:00
Regarding the high-cost medical care system, Prime Minister Ishiba has announced that the increase in the upper limit of the burden in August of this year will be postponed. The government and ruling parties are coordinating to revise the new fiscal year budget again, and with the cooperation of the opposition parties, they would like to continue to pass the bill within the fiscal year.
2025-03-08 06:27:00
British Foreign Secretary Lammy, who is currently visiting Japan, gave an exclusive interview to NHK in response to French President Macron's announcement that he is considering expanding nuclear deterrence to Europe. He said, "Cooperation between the UK and France is important in ensuring the security of Europe," indicating his willingness to work with France.
2025-03-08 06:09:00
In the latest opinion poll conducted in Ukraine in March, 68% of people said they "trust" President Zelensky, up 11 points from the previous month. The survey organization pointed out that amid the deterioration of relations with the United States, there is a movement to unite the people under Zelensky.
2025-03-08 05:43:00
On the 7th, evacuation orders were lifted for some areas of Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, for the first time since the forest fire broke out since the 26th of last month, but the city will carefully consider the status of the heat source before further lifting the orders. From the 8th, local fire corps will join in to strengthen ground operations and work to extinguish the smoldering heat source.
2025-03-08 05:29:00
This year's Prefectural Gender Gap Index was released in conjunction with International Women's Day on March 8. Among these, the Prefectural Disaster Prevention Councils held by prefectures have seen their proportion of female committee members increase to nearly half, while others have seen the figure remain at around 10%, revealing a large disparity between local governments.
2025-03-08 02:40:00
US President Trump has emphasized that he is considering strengthening economic sanctions against Russia over the situation in Ukraine. This shows his intention to increase pressure on Russia to achieve an early ceasefire in Ukraine.
