2025-03-15 21:17:00
In an exclusive interview with NHK, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sibiha stressed that the Trump administration needs to pressure Russia to comply with the ceasefire proposed by the U.S. He also revealed that Ukraine will begin full-scale consideration next week, including drawing up a plan for how to realize a ceasefire on the front lines.
2025-03-15 21:10:00
Regarding the ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas in the Gaza Strip in Palestine, the US special envoy revealed that he presented a new proposal to extend the ceasefire until around the 20th of next month and to hold discussions on a permanent ceasefire during that time. At the same time, he is pressuring Hamas, saying that he will "take appropriate measures" depending on their response.
2025-03-15 19:59:00
"Even after 30 years, many issues remain." As the 30th anniversary of the incident approaches, we spoke to Shizue Takahashi, who lost her husband in the Tokyo subway sarin gas attack and has continued to convey the voices of the victims and their families. Takahashi stresses the need to pass on the lessons learned from the incident to the younger generation who do not know about it.
2025-03-15 19:52:00
Shohei Ohtani of the Major League Baseball Dodgers played as the designated hitter in an exhibition game against the professional baseball team, the Yomiuri Giants, held at Tokyo Dome on the evening of the 15th. In his second at-bat in the third inning, he hit a curveball, the first pitch from Giants starting pitcher Shosei Togo, for a two-run home run.
2025-03-15 18:56:00
Due to the influence of a rapidly developing low pressure system, very strong winds accompanied by snow are expected to blow from the 16th to the 17th, mainly on the Pacific side of northern Japan, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be on guard against heavy snowstorms and snowdrifts that may affect traffic.
2025-03-15 18:43:00
On the afternoon of the 15th, a recreational fishing boat ran aground on rocks and sank in the sea off Toba City, Mie Prefecture, and 13 people, including the captain and anglers, were injured and taken to the hospital. According to the Japan Coast Guard, none of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening.
2025-03-15 18:27:00
It may be said that this country is "the least deceived country in the world." It has also been said that it has "won the battle against fake news." Finland is a Nordic country. It shares a long border with Russia and has historically been threatened and has fought back. False information that is thought to be from Russian media is spreading on social media in Japan as well. In order to avoid being misled by false information...we conducted an investigation on the ground.
2025-03-15 18:25:00
In Ayasato, Sanriku town, Ofunato city, where a large-scale forest fire occurred, it was the first weekend since the evacuation order was lifted, and many people were seen coming to check on their homes.
2025-03-15 18:01:00
Prime Minister Ishiba stated that although there is no legal problem with distributing gift certificates to the offices of a Liberal Democratic Party member of the House of Representatives who had only been elected once, he does not believe that the public understands the matter, and that he will continue to make further efforts to gain public understanding.
2025-03-15 16:10:00
A birthday celebration for Kumamon, a popular character from Kumamoto Prefecture, was held in Kumamoto City to celebrate the 15th anniversary of its debut, and the group livened up the venue with their sharp dance moves on stage in the morning.
2025-03-15 15:59:00
Before the opening series between the Dodgers and Cubs in major league baseball, an exhibition game between the Cubs and the Hanshin Tigers was held at the Tokyo Dome, with the Hanshin Tigers winning 3-0. Seiya Suzuki of the Cubs started as the second designated hitter and had one hit in three at-bats.
2025-03-15 14:28:00
Higashi-Nemuro Station on the JR Hokkaido Line, known as the easternmost station in Japan, was closed, and many railway fans flocked to Nemuro Station, which became the easternmost station on the 15th, from the morning to catch the first train there.
2025-03-15 14:08:00
Ahead of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, which opens next month, large-scale renovation work at Kansai Airport to increase the number of international passengers is almost complete, and the newly renovated immigration checkpoint and lounge were opened to the press on the 15th.
2025-03-15 12:05:00
US President Donald Trump said he was aware of positive reactions from Russia toward achieving a ceasefire in Ukraine, but expressed concern that Ukrainian soldiers on the front line were being surrounded by Russian troops, and indicated he would closely monitor the situation.
2025-03-15 10:27:00
In the early hours of the 15th, a boy believed to be under the age of 10 was found collapsed on the street in front of a hotel in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, and was later confirmed dead. A man believed to be the father reported that "the child may have fallen," and police are currently investigating the details and circumstances.
2025-03-15 08:48:00
Regarding relations with the United States over the situation in Ukraine, Russian President Putin said, "Overall, the situation is starting to move," indicating that he believes exchanges between the two countries are becoming more active.
2025-03-15 08:12:00
The Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare has launched a system of "organizational certification" in which certification systems run by private organizations and companies are certified by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare in order to help raise wages for workers in industries expected to grow and hire people who want to work. Three organizations were selected for the first time this month.
2025-03-15 07:24:00
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who was arrested on suspicion of crimes against humanity, participated in pre-trial proceedings at the International Criminal Court (ICC) online on the 14th and responded to a judge's identity verification.
2025-03-15 07:06:00
On the 14th, the New York stock market saw a surge in buying back stocks that had recently fallen in price, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by more than $600.
2025-03-15 06:31:00
There have been a series of cases of sexual advertisements being unintentionally displayed on Internet sites that introduce cooking recipes, forcing the companies that operate the sites to respond by requesting companies that distribute advertisements not to post inappropriate content.
2025-03-15 06:08:00
An information session was held on the evening of the 14th for people whose homes were damaged in the forest fire in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, and the city indicated that people will likely start moving into newly constructed temporary housing around early May.
2025-03-15 06:01:00
On the 14th, in Kasumigaseki, Tokyo, the leader of the political group "Party to Protect the People from NHK," Takashi Tachibana, was attacked and injured. The 30-year-old suspect, who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, is said to have said, "I did it because he was the one who drove another assemblyman to suicide," and the Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the circumstances. Tachibana told reporters, "It seems like they're talking about the death of a former Hyogo Prefectural Assemblyman, but I'm not the cause."
2025-03-15 05:38:00
The spacecraft carrying astronaut Takuya Onishi will be launched from Florida, USA, on the 15th (Japan time). The launch was originally scheduled for the 13th, but was postponed due to a malfunction of the equipment on the ground, and the final preparations for the launch are currently underway.
2025-03-15 05:37:00
The G7 foreign ministers' meeting held in eastern Canada issued a joint statement summarizing the results of their discussions, calling on Russia to comply with a ceasefire regarding the situation in Ukraine. They also indicated their intention to put pressure on Russia, saying that they had discussed imposing further sanctions if Russia does not comply with the ceasefire.
2025-03-15 05:29:00
In an interview with American media FOX Business Network on the 14th, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Robert Lutnick stated that he believes tariffs on imported cars will apply to all countries, and that Japan will not be excluded.
2025-03-15 05:24:00
Prime Minister Ishiba apologized for distributing gift certificates to the office of a Liberal Democratic Party member of the House of Representatives who had only been elected once, saying that he had not been considerate of the people, and indicated his intention to work to prevent a recurrence. The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan plans to request further explanation in the Diet deliberations, including whether the case violates the law.
