2025-04-01 22:44:00
On the 1st, three professional baseball games were canceled due to rain, and three games were played. SoftBank, who had lost three games in a row since the start of the season, won against Nippon Ham, earning their first win of the season.
2025-04-01 20:58:00
This is footage of cherry blossoms in various places at their best.
2025-04-01 20:55:00
U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his intention to impose sanctions on Russian oil depending on Russia's response to the ceasefire in Ukraine, saying, "I want President Putin to agree to a deal," and urged him to agree to a ceasefire.
2025-04-01 20:51:00
A 36-year-old Japanese man who was found at a special fraud base in eastern Myanmar and detained by Thai authorities was deported to Japan on the 1st and arrested in Sapporo on suspicion of stealing cash. The police will also question him about the actual situation of crime bases in Myanmar.
2025-04-01 20:40:00
The Diet affairs chairpersons of the Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan met and confirmed that they will proceed with making arrangements to hold monthly debates between party leaders during the current Diet session, which runs until June.
2025-04-01 20:35:00
As the environment surrounding railways becomes increasingly tough, with soaring fuel prices and declining passenger numbers, JR Kyushu raised train fares from the 1st. This is the first time in 29 years, excluding the consumption tax rate hike. JR Hokkaido also raised fares by an average of 7.6% in response to rising prices, including fuel, and to secure personnel. This is the third time they have raised fares, excluding the consumption tax rate hike.
2025-04-01 19:58:00
Food delivery company Demae-kan announced that there was an incident where a rat was found inside a bag containing food. They said they would strengthen their response by having delivery staff thoroughly check the items when receiving them.
2025-04-01 19:48:00
NHK's new fiscal year 2025 budget was approved by the Diet on the 1st.
2025-04-01 19:35:00
The government's damage estimates for a major earthquake along the Nankai Trough have been revised, and for the first time, estimates of "disaster-related deaths" have been made public. In the worst case scenario, the number of deaths is estimated to reach 52,000. In order to prevent "disaster-related deaths," it is necessary to improve the environment at evacuation centers so that the health of those affected does not deteriorate. However, as we continued our investigation, we discovered that the measures in place were not sufficient.
2025-04-01 18:56:00
On the 31st of last month, a third-party committee established by Fuji Television and its parent company determined that a former female announcer had been sexually assaulted by Nakai Masahiro in the course of her work, and severely criticized the company's culture of low awareness of human rights and the responsibility of its management. Fuji Television has made measures to prevent recurrence and has demonstrated its commitment to respecting human rights and compliance, but it remains unclear when sponsors will resume their commercials, which have been suspended. Here is a summary of each company's response.
2025-04-01 18:26:00
Regarding the disclosure of government documents related to Moritomo Gakuen, the Ministry of Finance is expected to decide on the 2nd to disclose over 400 documents, including emails between the Kinki Finance Bureau and the Ministry of Finance headquarters detailing the details of the land transaction with the school.
2025-04-01 17:40:00
Newly hired employees in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was hit by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, were presented with their appointment letters and expressed their determination to work towards reconstruction.
2025-04-01 17:18:00
On March 31, a third-party committee established by Fuji Television and its parent company determined that a former female announcer had been sexually assaulted by Nakai Masahiro in the course of her work, and severely criticized the management's responsibility and the corporate culture behind the incident. Fuji Television President Kenji Shimizu expressed his recognition that in order to turn the company around, it is important to establish an attitude of respecting human rights and compliance through the preventive measures announced on the 31st.
2025-04-01 16:51:00
The number of patients reported so far this year from medical institutions nationwide for whooping cough, a disease that mainly infects children and causes severe coughing, is 4,100, exceeding the total for the whole of last year. If an infant becomes infected, the disease can become severe, so experts are calling for "it is important to get the regular vaccination as soon as possible after the baby is two months old."
2025-04-01 15:46:00
In regards to the case two years ago at Oizumi Elementary School attached to Tokyo Gakugei University in Nerima Ward, Tokyo, where a sixth-grade student was forced to transfer schools due to bullying, a third-party committee set up by the university has compiled a report stating that the school's inappropriate response allowed the bullying to continue and led to a serious situation.
2025-04-01 14:45:00
Tokyo Gas has announced that it will spend a total of 78 billion yen to acquire new natural gas interests in the United States. It also plans to consider importing LNG (liquefied natural gas) to Japan in the future.
2025-04-01 14:29:00
On the first day of the new fiscal year, induction ceremonies were held all over the country. In each location, new members of the workforce could be seen with a variety of thoughts in their hearts, such as hope and a sense of mission.
2025-04-01 13:57:00
On the afternoon of the 1st, a report was received that a car had hit several people in Sakae, the center of Nagoya City, and according to the fire department, seven people, including children, are believed to have been injured so far. The police are currently investigating the situation at the time in detail.
2025-04-01 13:49:00
In an investigation report released on March 31 by a third-party committee set up by Fuji Television and its parent company, a female announcer who was found to have been "sexually assaulted as an extension of her job" by Nakai Masahiro made a statement on the 1st saying, "What is lost can never be regained. I sincerely hope that this kind of thing will disappear not only from the media industry, but from society as a whole."
2025-04-01 13:40:00
The secretaries-general of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito met to discuss the handling of corporate and group donations, and confirmed that they will call for discussions with the Constitutional Democratic Party and others based on a proposal for strengthening regulations agreed upon by working-level officials of the three parties, including the Democratic Party for the People.
2025-04-01 13:07:00
Nippon Television has apologized for intentionally editing a segment of its variety show "Monday Late Show" broadcast in March to make it appear as if a woman from China who was interviewed on the street had said, "In China, we eat crows."
2025-04-01 12:52:00
In a case involving a violation of the Construction Business Act in which a 49-year-old suspect who oversaw multiple unscrupulous renovation businesses and had been flaunting his flashy lifestyle while calling himself a "super salaryman" was arrested for carrying out construction work without a license, the Metropolitan Police Department has rearrested the suspect on suspicion of repeated unlicensed construction work, and has also arrested a senior executive believed to be his close aide.
2025-04-01 11:34:00
U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated he plans to reveal details of "reciprocal tariffs" that would raise tariffs to the same level as trade partners on the evening of April 1 or 2.
2025-04-01 11:10:00
The new fiscal year budget was passed on the 31st of last month after being amended by both the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors for the first time. In the second half of the Diet session, issues such as how to handle corporate and group donations, for which a decision has been put off, as well as pension system reform and optional separate surnames for married couples, are expected to become hot topics, and debate between the ruling and opposition parties will continue with an eye on the House of Councillors election this summer. Prime Minister Ishiba intends to steadily advance measures to combat rising prices and respond to additional tariffs imposed by the United States, and he held a press conference at 11 a.m. on the 1st, marking the six-month milestone since the inauguration of his administration.
2025-04-01 10:59:00
South Korea's Constitutional Court has announced that it will hand down a decision on whether the impeachment of President Yoon Seok-yeol, who declared "emergency martial law," is appropriate at 11 a.m. on the 4th of this month.
2025-04-01 10:28:00
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Eto announced that the second auction for the government's stockpiled rice, which began on the 26th of last month, had all 70,000 tons that were eligible for the auction had been sold, with the average winning bid being 20,722 yen per 60 kg, excluding consumption tax. This was 495 yen lower than the first auction. The selling price at supermarkets and other stores will be determined based on the winning bid price, as well as the costs of subsequent milling and transportation. Stockpiled rice that was sold in the first auction has already begun to be sold in stores, and the focus is on whether the release of the 210,000 tons, including the second auction, onto the market will lead to a stabilization of rice prices, which have continued to soar.
2025-04-01 09:42:00
The Chinese military's Eastern Theater Command, which has jurisdiction over the East China Sea including Taiwan, announced that it would begin drills around Taiwan on the 1st with the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Rocket Force. The announcement said that many ships and military aircraft will approach Taiwan, with the focus on combat preparation patrols and total suppression by the Navy and Air Force, as well as verification of the practical capabilities of the units in joint operations. It also said that the exercises are "a strong warning to 'Taiwan independence' forces, and a legitimate act to protect national sovereignty and national unity."
2025-04-01 08:59:00
The Bank of Japan's Tankan (Short-term Economic Outlook Survey) released on the 1st showed that the index showing the economic outlook of large manufacturing companies was plus 12 points. This was two points lower than the previous survey, and the first deterioration in four quarters.
2025-04-01 08:38:00
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the nationwide unemployment rate in February was 2.4%, down 0.1 percentage point from the previous month.
2025-04-01 08:31:00
The national average job availability ratio for February of this year was 1.24, down 0.02 points from the previous month. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare stated, "Many companies are experiencing labor shortages, but the impact of rising prices and utility costs continues to curb new job openings."
2025-04-01 08:30:00
Late last month on the 31st, a body was found in a closet in a house in Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture, and police arrested a 21-year-old man who lives in the house as a suspect on suspicion of abandoning a body. According to investigators, the body is believed to be that of a teenage girl who had been reported missing, and there were multiple stab wounds. Police are working to confirm the identity of the body and are investigating the details of the incident.
2025-04-01 07:48:00
In the early hours of the 1st, a room in a prefectural housing complex in Kumano Town, Hiroshima Prefecture, was completely burned down, and two bodies were found in the ruins. The death of another woman who was found collapsed on the premises was also confirmed. Police and firefighters are investigating the cause of the fire and the details of the situation.
2025-04-01 07:34:00
New damage estimates for a major earthquake in the Nankai Trough. How should we interpret these estimates? And what is needed to reduce damage? We spoke to an expert on disaster information, tsunamis, and disaster-related deaths who has participated in the discussions as a member of a national working group.
2025-04-01 06:45:00
With the start of the new fiscal year, systems that affect our daily lives will be changing. Support for working people will be strengthened to enable both men and women to balance work with childcare and elderly care, and social security systems such as pensions and medical care will be changed.
2025-04-01 06:43:00
On the 31st, a third-party committee set up by Fuji Television determined that the incident between Nakai Masahiro and a female announcer was "an extension of work-related sexual violence," and concluded that the board members bear heavy responsibility. Fuji Television plans to verify the facts and take strict disciplinary action against those involved.
2025-04-01 06:28:00
Due to a fatal accident that occurred at Shimoitabashi Station, Tobu Tojo Line has suspended services on both up and down lines between Ikebukuro Station and Wakoshi Station since just after 6:00 a.m.
2025-04-01 06:18:00
In response to the decline in the number of people driving manual cars, from April 1st, when obtaining a regular driver's license at a driving school, even those wishing to obtain a manual car license will, as a general rule, receive practical training in an automatic car.
2025-04-01 05:54:00
On the 31st of last month, a military spokesman said that the death toll from the major earthquake that hit central Myanmar had exceeded 2,000. There are still many areas in the area where rescue efforts have yet to progress, raising concerns that the damage could spread further.
2025-04-01 05:24:00
On April 1, a revised law came into force, requiring social media operators to take prompt action to those who are victimized by slanderous and libelous online posts. The issue is whether strengthening measures imposed on operators can reduce the damage.
2025-04-01 05:04:00
As domestic whiskey becomes increasingly popular worldwide, the Japan Spirits and Breweries Association, an industry group, has announced its intention to lobby the government to clearly define by law the standards that can be used to sell a product as "Japanese whiskey."
2025-04-01 04:56:00
On the 31st, it was announced that the forest fire in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture, was "under control" as there was no longer any risk of it spreading. A man who was the first to report the fire to the fire department spoke to NHK in an interview, saying, "The fire started out small, but the strong winds caused it to spread quickly."
