Main news(2025/03/23)
Chinese Foreign Minister: "Treated water release coming soon, analysis results may lead to resumption of imports"
2025-03-23 22:39:00
Regarding additional investigations into the release of treated water accumulating at Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the sea, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has expressed the view that the results of China's analysis of the second investigation, which is a prerequisite for the gradual resumption of imports of Japanese seafood, will be presented soon, and that if there are no problems, this will lead to progress, according to interviews with relevant parties.
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Swimming Japan Championships Men's 400m Individual Medley Tomoyuki Matsushita wins
2025-03-23 22:14:00
In the men's 400m individual medley at the Japan Swimming Championships, Matsushita Tomoyuki, who won the silver medal in this event at the Paris Olympics, won, achieving a double victory in this tournament after winning the 200m individual medley.
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Three killed in Russian drone attack in Ukraine ahead of ceasefire talks with US
2025-03-23 21:58:00
Ahead of talks with the US on a ceasefire in Ukraine, Russian drone attacks have been carried out across Ukraine, killing three people in the capital, Kyiv.
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Fukuoka Prefectural Governor Election: Incumbent Hattori certain to win, beating out Communist-backed newcomer
2025-03-23 20:00:00
In the Fukuoka Prefectural Governor election, which was contested between four candidates, including the incumbent and a newcomer, the incumbent independent, Seitaro Hattori (70), has been assured of being elected for a second term.
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Death toll in Gaza exceeds 50,000 as Israeli forces resume attacks
2025-03-23 19:50:00
On the 23rd, health authorities in the Gaza Strip in Palestine announced that the death toll since fighting between the Israeli military and the Islamic organization Hamas began in October of last year has reached 50,021, exceeding 50,000. A ceasefire had been in effect in the Gaza Strip since January of this year, but the Israeli military resumed attacks on the 18th of this month with large-scale air strikes, claiming that Hamas had rejected a proposal to extend the ceasefire.
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Aichi Prefecture Meitetsu Inuyama Line: Car burns after colliding with train at railroad crossing, 1 person killed
2025-03-23 18:48:00
On the afternoon of the 23rd, a train collided with a car at a railroad crossing on the Meitetsu Inuyama Line in Konan City, Aichi Prefecture, resulting in the car being burned. One body was found in the burned car, and the police are working to identify the body and investigate the details of the incident.
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Hong Kong's National Security Law comes into force one year ago: Social media crackdown on "inciting hatred towards the government"
2025-03-23 17:58:00
It has been one year since the National Security Bill came into force in Hong Kong on the 23rd, cracking down on acts that threaten national security. There have been a series of cases where social media posts have been arrested for inciting hatred towards the government, and restrictions have been extended to include labor unions and research institutions, creating a sense of shrinking in society.
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Sumo wrestler Onosato wins third championship in three tournaments, defeats Takayasu in deciding match
2025-03-23 17:55:00
On the final day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament, Ozeki Onosato won the deciding match against former Ozeki and Maegashira Takayasu, who was tied with him with 12 wins and 3 losses, to win his third championship in three tournaments.
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Forest fire in Imabari, Ehime Prefecture, highway closures near the site
2025-03-23 17:54:00
On the afternoon of the 23rd, a fire broke out in a forest in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture, and firefighters are working to extinguish the fire. According to the fire department, as of 5:00 pm, there have been no reports of injuries.
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[Live footage] Forest fire breaks out in Minami-ku, Okayama City. Firefighters are fighting the fire.
2025-03-23 17:01:00
According to the Okayama City Fire Department, at around 3:00 pm on the 23rd, there were multiple reports of a "mountain on fire" in Akura, Minami-ku, Okayama City. According to the fire department, a forest fire has broken out and is spreading, and about 10 fire engines and the prefecture's disaster prevention helicopter are engaged in firefighting activities. There have been no reports of injuries so far.
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U.S. presidential adviser says ceasefire in Ukraine to be "in three stages"
2025-03-23 16:19:00
White House National Security Advisor Waltz has expressed his intention to proceed with a ceasefire in Ukraine in three stages, starting with energy facilities, then expanding the suspension of attacks to the Black Sea, and finally determining the borders of the areas controlled by both countries.
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Prime Minister Ishiba's gift certificate distribution: CDP leader Noda: "There is a strong possibility that it is a violation of the law"
2025-03-23 15:55:00
Regarding the issue of Prime Minister Ishiba distributing gift certificates, Constitutional Democratic Party leader Noda said, "There is a good chance that this is a violation of the law," and indicated his intention to continue pursuing the matter.
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Review of the Maternal and Child Health Handbook: Growth curve graph for babies born small
2025-03-23 15:29:00
In response to requests from parents of extremely low birth weight babies, babies born weighing less than 1,000 grams, the Agency for Children and Families has revised the growth curve graphs in maternal and child health handbooks to fit all children, and will begin distributing them from next month.
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Cherry blossoms announced in Kochi City, the earliest in the country
2025-03-23 14:34:00
On the 23rd, the cherry blossoms in Kochi City were announced to have bloomed. The Somei-Yoshino specimen trees were the first to bloom in the country, following on from last year. According to the Kochi Regional Meteorological Observatory, the cherry blossoms in Kochi City bloomed on the same day as last year, one day later than average.
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Gifu Gujo helicopter crashes into rice field, injuring two on board
2025-03-23 12:58:00
On the morning of the 23rd, a small helicopter crashed into a rice field in Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture, and the two men on board were taken to the hospital. Both injuries are believed to be minor, and the police are investigating the circumstances at the time.
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Beef bowl chain "Sukiya" announces rat found in miso soup
2025-03-23 12:08:00
The major beef bowl chain Sukiya has announced that a rat had been found in the miso soup served to customers at a store in Tottori Prefecture. The company says it will work to strengthen its management system to prevent a similar incident from occurring again.
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[Sunday Debate] Education officials from ruling and opposition parties discuss free high school tuition and other issues
2025-03-23 12:00:00
Education policy officials from the ruling and opposition parties appeared on NHK's Sunday Debate and exchanged opinions on issues such as making high school tuition free and ensuring the quality of education.
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Mie: Bus crashes into forest, driver killed, 21 injured, no brake marks
2025-03-23 11:44:00
On the night of the 22nd, a large bus crashed into a windbreak forest on the side of a national highway in Mihama Town, Mie Prefecture, killing the driver and injuring 21 passengers. Police have learned that there were no signs of the bus braking at the scene. Police believe that the bus crashed into the road without slowing down, and are investigating the cause of the accident.
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High school baseball tournament: Tokai University Sapporo beats Japan Airlines Ishikawa to advance to the second round
2025-03-23 11:39:00
In the first game of the sixth day of the Senbatsu High School Baseball Tournament, Tokai University Sapporo High School from Hokkaido defeated Japan Aviation High School Ishikawa 7-6 to advance to the second round.
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Wildfires break out across South Korea, killing four firefighters, extinguishing efforts difficult
2025-03-23 11:32:00
In South Korea, wildfires have broken out one after another since the 21st, resulting in the deaths of four firefighters working to extinguish the fires. South Korean media reports that firefighting efforts are proving difficult due to the dry air and strong winds.
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Wheelchair user dies after being hit by train at Matsuyama railroad crossing
2025-03-23 11:28:00
On the morning of the 23rd, a person in a wheelchair was hit by a train at a railroad crossing on the JR Yosan Line in Matsuyama City and died. The police are investigating the details of the accident and are in the process of identifying the person who died.
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Turkey: Protests across the country over arrest of Istanbul mayor, clashes with police
2025-03-23 08:43:00
In Turkey, demonstrations have been held across the country in protest against the arrest of the mayor of the largest city, Istanbul, on suspicion of corruption, among other things, with some clashing with police and more than 300 people being arrested. The mayor is considered a leading candidate in the next presidential election, and his opposition party and supporters are stepping up their opposition to the Erdogan administration.
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US government announces that Director of National Intelligence Gabbard will visit Japan and other countries
2025-03-23 07:14:00
The US government announced that Director of National Intelligence Gabbard, who oversees the intelligence agencies, has visited four countries, including Japan. This is believed to be the first visit to Japan by a US cabinet-level official since the start of the second term of the Trump administration.
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Pope to leave hospital after more than a month of pneumonia treatment
2025-03-23 05:52:00
The doctor treating Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized for over a month with pneumonia, has announced that his condition is improving and he is expected to be discharged on the 23rd.
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US envoy: "Focus on whether the world will recognize Russian-controlled areas as Russian territory"
2025-03-23 05:41:00
Regarding the situation in Ukraine, US Special Envoy for the Trump administration Vitkow expressed the view that the key issue is whether the world will recognize the Russian-controlled areas as Russian territory. Attention is focused on how fundamental issues such as guarantees of Ukraine's territorial integrity and security will be handled in future ceasefire talks.
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Israeli forces attack Gaza, killing over 600; Lebanon also bombed
2025-03-23 05:36:00
As ceasefire talks with the Islamic organization Hamas have reached a deadlock, the Israeli military has resumed attacks on the Gaza Strip, killing more than 600 people so far, and the number of casualties continues to rise. On the 22nd, the Israeli military also carried out airstrikes in neighboring Lebanon, further destabilizing the situation in the Middle East.
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Highlights of the final day of sumo: Oosato and Takayasu are in the lead with three losses
2025-03-23 05:27:00
On the final day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament, of the two wrestlers tied for the lead with three losses, Oonosato will face off against another ozeki, Kotosakura, while Takayasu, a former ozeki and maegashira, will face off against komusubi Aoi.
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Japan-China economic dialogue confirms cooperation in decarbonization field, calls for resumption of seafood imports
2025-03-23 05:22:00
The "High-Level Economic Dialogue" between ministers from Japan and China was held for the first time in six years, and while confirming the promotion of public-private collaboration in the field of decarbonization, the Japanese side repeatedly called for the early resumption of imports of Japanese fishery products, etc. Japan intends to continue to broaden the scope of cooperation and work to resolve pending issues and problems.
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