2025-04-20 22:33:00
On the afternoon of the 20th, a 74-year-old man was paragliding in Ikeda Town, Gifu Prefecture when he made an emergency landing in the mountains and was found collapsed at the bottom of a slope after searching for his helmet. The man was later confirmed dead, and police are investigating the possibility that he had slipped and fallen.
2025-04-20 20:15:00
In the Matsue mayoral election held following the expiration of the current mayor's term, independent incumbent Akihito Uesada (52) has been assured of being elected for a second term.
2025-04-20 20:14:00
In the Toyama mayoral election held following the expiration of the current mayor's term, independent incumbent Hirohisa Fujii (63) has been assured of being elected for a second term.
2025-04-20 18:17:00
In a survey on peace awareness conducted by NHK targeting the younger generation, people who had never heard the experiences of atomic bomb survivors were asked if they would like to hear them. Over 30% of people in Hiroshima, the city that was hit by the bomb, and over 25% nationwide excluding Hiroshima, answered that they "don't want to hear them." The most common reason given was "because I don't want to hear tragic stories," raising the issue of how to pass on the experiences of the atomic bombings.
2025-04-20 18:01:00
On the morning of the 20th, a man in his 50s was found collapsed while cleaning an irrigation channel in Kurayoshi City, Tottori Prefecture, and was taken to the hospital. According to the fire department, the man was in cardiac arrest when he was taken to the hospital, and was suspected of having heat stroke.
2025-04-20 17:50:00
Following the Islamic group Hamas' rejection of Israel's proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Netanyahu reiterated his intention to continue attacks, saying he would "increase pressure on Hamas."
2025-04-20 17:16:00
The classic horse racing race, the 85th Satsuki Sho, was held at Nakayama Racecourse, and the third favorite, Museum Mile, won.
2025-04-20 17:01:00
On the 20th, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky posted on social media about the 30-hour ceasefire unilaterally declared by Russian President Putin, saying, "Russian forces are trying to create the impression that they are implementing a ceasefire, but in some areas attempts to advance and cause damage to Ukraine continue," indicating his view that Russia is not implementing the ceasefire.
2025-04-20 15:45:00
The "torpedo bat" has been a hot topic in baseball in both Japan and the US this season. This bat, with its uniquely shaped thin tip, has been churning out home runs since the start of the season in Major League Baseball, and has been available in Japanese professional baseball since this month, with some players already using it. Together with Uchikawa Seiichi, who has hit a total of 2,186 hits during his active career, including being the batting champion in both the Central and Pacific Leagues, we visited a bat factory in Gifu Prefecture to ask about the differences between this bat and conventional bats, and the new possibilities it creates. (Ishii Naoki, reporter, Sports News Department; Ishihara Satoshi, director, Sports Information Program Department)
2025-04-20 14:16:00
It has been three months since the second term of the Trump administration began in the United States. During this time, President Trump has made various statements regarding Japan, including tariffs and security. We have examined those statements.
2025-04-20 12:35:00
One week has passed since the opening of the Osaka Kansai Expo, and as of the 19th, the number of visitors has exceeded 600,000. Long lines have formed at popular pavilions, and with the number of visitors expected to increase in the future, it seems that the issue of how to proceed with improvements to the operation of the expo will be an issue.
2025-04-20 12:15:00
Last month, an American-made unexploded bomb was found at a construction site in the center of Nagoya. On the 20th, the surrounding area was cordoned off and the Self-Defense Forces began removing it.
2025-04-20 12:07:00
A union of over 17,000 workers who work at ports nationwide, including those who load and unload cargo, has been on strike since the morning of the 20th. They are demanding wage increases and work has come to a halt at ports nationwide.
2025-04-20 12:05:00
Regarding the Japan-U.S. negotiations over U.S. tariff measures, Prime Minister Ishiba explained on NHK's "Sunday Debate" that the U.S. places the highest priority on eliminating the trade deficit. He also indicated that the negotiations must reach a conclusion that is favorable for both sides, and that the final decision will be made between the leaders of the two countries and President Trump.
2025-04-20 11:57:00
In connection with the collapse of a high-rise building under construction in Thailand's capital Bangkok following the massive earthquake that hit Myanmar last month, Thai investigators have announced that they have arrested an executive of a local subsidiary of a Chinese state-owned enterprise that was in charge of the construction, and they plan to investigate whether there is any connection to the cause of the collapse.
2025-04-20 08:33:00
Mets pitcher Kodai Senga took the mound against the Cardinals on the 19th, holding the opposing team scoreless through the middle of the sixth inning, earning his third win of the season.
2025-04-20 07:46:00
Chicago Cubs player Seiya Suzuki hit a two-run home run, his sixth of the season, in his second consecutive game against the Diamondbacks on the 19th, contributing to his team's victory.
2025-04-20 07:05:00
Russian President Putin, who continues his military invasion of Ukraine, unilaterally declared a 30-hour ceasefire to coincide with Easter on the 20th. In response, Ukrainian President Zelensky indicated that he would accept the ceasefire if Russia implemented it, and proposed extending it beyond Easter.
2025-04-20 06:43:00
On the 19th, Shohei Ohtani, a Major League Baseball player for the Los Angeles Dodgers, posted a photo of a baby's feet on his social media account with the caption, "Welcome to the Ohtani family!", announcing that he and his wife, Mamiko, had given birth to a baby girl.
2025-04-20 06:09:00
More than three weeks have passed since the devastating earthquake in Myanmar, and many people in the area are still forced to live in difficult conditions outdoors. UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, is calling on the international community for continued assistance, saying 6.3 million people are in urgent need of protection and assistance.
2025-04-20 06:06:00
Regarding "painless birth," a method of easing the pain of labor using anesthesia, the Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology has for the first time published information on the implementation by prefecture, revealing large regional disparities, with Tokyo accounting for over 30% of all births last year, while Iwate and Kochi did not have a single case of the procedure.
2025-04-20 06:03:00
On the 20th, it will be three months since US President Trump took office. He has been imposing tariffs one after another in an effort to reduce the US trade deficit, but there are concerns in the US about the impact on the domestic economy.
2025-04-20 06:01:00
Foreign Minister Iwasaki is planning to visit New York next week to attend the Preparatory Committee for the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). As the international situation regarding nuclear weapons worsens, he plans to appeal to the international community about the importance of steadily advancing nuclear disarmament under the NPT regime.
2025-04-20 05:50:00
The second round of talks between the Trump administration and Iran was held regarding Iran's nuclear program. Both sides agreed that the talks were positive and that they would hold another round of talks soon, and concrete discussions are expected to become more active in the future.
2025-04-20 05:32:00
In the Gaza Strip in Palestine, attacks by Israeli forces continue while ceasefire talks are showing no progress, and civilian casualties continue to rise, including the loss of the lives of young children.
