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Political News(2021/03/08)


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"Flower demo" requesting revision of the law "to punish sexual acts without consent"

2021-03-08 23:56:00
On March 8th, "International Women's Day" set by the United Nations, victims and supporters of sexual violence held a "flower demo" in Tokyo, requesting a revision of the law to punish sexual acts without consent.

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February Active volcanic activity status nationwide 7 "Crater area warning" for 7 volcanoes

2021-03-08 23:06:00
On the 8th, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced the activity status of active volcanoes nationwide and points to watch out for in February. "Crater area warning" has been announced for seven volcanoes nationwide, and "eruption warning (peripheral sea area)" has been announced for one submarine volcano as eruptions are occurring and volcanic activity is increasing.

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To compile concrete measures for renewable energy and decarbonization at airports by the end of this year

2021-03-08 22:21:00
The first meeting of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's study group was held to discuss the utilization of renewable energy and decarbonization efforts at the airport, and concrete measures to reduce carbon dioxide emitted from the airport will be summarized by the end of this year. ..

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Tokyo Metropolitan New Corona 116 people confirmed infection 7 days average is over 94% of the previous week

2021-03-08 21:27:00
In Tokyo, it was confirmed that 116 new people were infected with the new coronavirus on the 8th, and the average for 7 days until the 8th was more than 94% of the previous week. The person in charge of the city said, "It is decreasing little by little, but the rate of decrease is quite small," and called for thorough measures. The city also revealed that a total of 17 people died, including 13 infected at the same medical institution.

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Sotetsu Main Line restarted

2021-03-08 21:23:00
Due to a personal injury on the Sotetsu Main Line, we had to suspend operation on the up and down lines between Yokohama Station and Futamatagawa Station after 7:00 pm, but we resumed operation at 9:05 pm.

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B League Hiroshima trailer arrested on suspicion of violating the Cannabis Control Law

2021-03-08 21:07:00
A basketball boy B1 and a trailer from the Hiroshima Dragonfly have been arrested for smuggling a liquid "cannabis liquid" that has been processed from cannabis. In response, the club canceled the trailer player on the 8th.

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Sumitomo Mitsui FG More than 110,000 customer information Now available to third parties

2021-03-08 21:06:00
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group announced that the information of more than 110,000 customers, including SMBC Trust Bank and SMBC Nikko Securities, has been available to third parties for several years. It is said that the information of up to 150 customers was actually accessed, but it is not illegally used.

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Sumitomo Mitsui FG More than 110,000 customer information Now available to third parties

2021-03-08 21:06:00
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group announced that the information of more than 110,000 customers, including SMBC Trust Bank and SMBC Nikko Securities, has been available to third parties for several years. It is said that the information of up to 150 customers was actually accessed, but it is not illegally used.

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Sumitomo Mitsui FG More than 110,000 customer information Now available to third parties

2021-03-08 21:06:00
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group announced that the information of more than 110,000 customers, including SMBC Trust Bank and SMBC Nikko Securities, has been available to third parties for several years. It is said that the information of up to 150 customers was actually accessed, but it is not illegally used.

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Saitama Prefecture Mutant virus confirmed 20 new infections

2021-03-08 21:05:00
Saitama Prefecture announced on the 8th that it has confirmed that 20 men and women under the age of 10 to 70s living in the prefecture have been infected with a new mutated coronavirus that spreads in Brazil and the United Kingdom. ..

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"Thorough measures to curb the flow of people who lead to eating and drinking" Chief Cabinet Secretary

2021-03-08 20:56:00
Following the extension of the state of emergency in the Tokyo metropolitan area to the 21st of this month, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato expressed his intention to take thorough measures to curb the flow of people who lead to eating and drinking. It was.

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"All new car sales will be electric cars by 2035" National study group first meeting

2021-03-08 20:53:00
Discussions by experts have begun to discuss issues and support measures toward the realization of the goal of turning all new passenger car sales in Japan into electric vehicles by 2035.

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Preliminary PCR test for members of the Diet who wish to prepare for the LDP convention

2021-03-08 20:50:00
In preparation for the party convention later this month, the Liberal Democratic Party has decided to take measures against infection, such as conducting PCR tests in advance for members of the Diet who wish to do so.

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Prime Minister Suga “Entertainment issues of Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Mr. Taniwaki and others need sufficient investigation”

2021-03-08 20:47:00
Regarding the issue that the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, Mr. Taniwaki, was receiving entertainment from the president of NTT, Prime Minister Suga expressed at the House of Councilors Budget Committee that the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications needs to conduct a thorough investigation. So, from the standpoint of shareholders, the government also expressed its intention to request NTT to take necessary measures such as compliance.

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Prime Minister Suga “Entertainment issues of Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Mr. Taniwaki and others need sufficient investigation”

2021-03-08 20:47:00
Regarding the issue that the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, Mr. Taniwaki, was receiving entertainment from the president of NTT, Prime Minister Suga expressed at the House of Councilors Budget Committee that the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications needs to conduct a thorough investigation. So, from the standpoint of shareholders, the government also expressed its intention to request NTT to take necessary measures such as compliance.

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Prime Minister Suga “Entertainment issues of Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Mr. Taniwaki and others need sufficient investigation”

2021-03-08 20:47:00
Regarding the issue that the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, Mr. Taniwaki, was receiving entertainment from the president of NTT, Prime Minister Suga expressed at the House of Councilors Budget Committee that the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications needs to conduct a thorough investigation. So, from the standpoint of shareholders, the government also expressed its intention to request NTT to take necessary measures such as compliance.

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House of Councilors Budget Committee Intensive Deliberation Debate on Entertainment Issues of Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and New Corona

2021-03-08 20:42:00
In the Diet, Prime Minister Suga and related ministers attended intensive deliberation at the Budget Committee of the House of Councilors, and executives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications received entertainment from the eldest son of Prime Minister Suga, who works for a satellite broadcasting-related company. There was a debate over recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake, which has been 10 years since the outbreak, and countermeasures against the new coronavirus.

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House of Councilors Budget Committee Intensive Deliberation Debate on Entertainment Issues of Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and New Corona

2021-03-08 20:42:00
In the Diet, Prime Minister Suga and related ministers attended intensive deliberation at the Budget Committee of the House of Councilors, and executives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications received entertainment from the eldest son of Prime Minister Suga, who works for a satellite broadcasting-related company. There was a debate over recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake, which has been 10 years since the outbreak, and countermeasures against the new coronavirus.

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Stop driving on the Sotetsu Main Line Yokohama Station-Futamatagawa Station up and down lines

2021-03-08 20:35:00
According to the Sagami Railway, the Sotetsu Main Line is not operating on the up and down lines between Yokohama Station and Futamatagawa Station due to a personal injury that occurred between Tsurugamine Station and Futamatagawa Station in Asahi Ward, Yokohama City. The operation is expected to resume around 9 pm.

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Joint statement by the Organizing Committee to promote gender equality at the Tokyo Olympics and Para

2021-03-08 20:24:00
The Tokyo Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the government, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and the International Committees for the Olympic and Paralympic Games issued a joint statement on the promotion of gender equality at the Tokyo Games on the 8th of "International Women's Day."

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Kyoto Prefecture Mutant new coronavirus confirmed to be infected by 4 new people

2021-03-08 20:08:00
Kyoto Prefecture announced that it has been confirmed that four men and women in the prefecture are newly infected with the mutated coronavirus.

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[Domestic infection] New corona 45 people died 600 people confirmed infection (18:30 on the 8th)

2021-03-08 20:05:00
On the 8th, 600 people have been announced nationwide so far. In addition, 17 people in Tokyo, 5 people in Chiba prefecture, 4 people in Saitama prefecture, 3 people in Aichi prefecture, 2 people in Mie prefecture, 2 people in Osaka prefecture, 2 people in Fukuoka prefecture, 2 people in Ibaraki prefecture, 1 person in Hyogo prefecture, 1 person in Yamaguchi prefecture, 1 person in Gifu prefecture, 1 person in Niigata prefecture, 1 person in Kanagawa prefecture, 1 person in Fukushima prefecture, 1 person in Gunma prefecture, 1 person in Shizuoka prefecture There were announcements of the deaths of 45 people. The number of people confirmed to be infected in Japan is 440,580 including airport quarantine, and the number of passengers and crew on cruise ships is 712, for a total of 441,292. A total of 8321 people have died, including 8308 infected in the country and 13 cruise ship passengers.

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The approval rating of each party is NHK poll

2021-03-08 19:42:00
It is the approval rating of each party.

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The approval rating of each party is NHK poll

2021-03-08 19:42:00
It is the approval rating of each party.

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Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Mr. Taniwaki is over 100,000 yen Mr. Makiguchi is over 40,000 yen Illegal entertainment interim report

2021-03-08 19:31:00
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has released an interim report on the investigation of the dinner that Mr. Taniwaki and the Director of the International Strategy Bureau, Mr. Taniwaki, had with the presidents of NTT. He revealed that he had received an illegal entertainment of about 40,000 yen in one case.

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Deputy Governor of the Bank of Japan Long-term interest rate fluctuation range "Maybe we can move up and down more"

2021-03-08 19:20:00
In his speech, the Bank of Japan's Vice-Governor Amemiya commented on the fluctuation range of long-term interest rates, which is drawing attention in the "inspection" of monetary easing measures scheduled to be announced next week. Isn't it good? " The Bank of Japan is currently tolerating fluctuations in interest rates of around plus or minus 0.2%, and the discussion on expanding the range of fluctuations in interest rates is likely to be one of the focal points of the "inspection."

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"Thorough measures to curb the flow of people who lead to eating and drinking" Chief Cabinet Secretary

2021-03-08 19:18:00
Following the extension of the state of emergency in the Tokyo metropolitan area to the 21st of this month, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato expressed his intention to take thorough measures to curb the flow of people who lead to eating and drinking. It was.

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Former post office chief re-arrested for illegal stamp cashing 85 million yen worth of cashing? Metropolitan Police Department

2021-03-08 19:13:00
A former section chief of a post office in Tokyo, who was arrested for illegally taking out stamps and cashing them at a ticket shop, was re-arrested on suspicion of embezzlement for business purposes for taking out other stamps worth about 85 million yen. In response to the investigation, he stated that he had "allocated it to travel expenses with two acquaintance women."

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Okayama New Corona Confirmation of Infection of 3 New People

2021-03-08 19:12:00
Okayama City announced that it has been confirmed that three new people are infected with the new coronavirus. A total of 2526 people have been confirmed to be infected in Okayama Prefecture.

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Variant virus test Only 10% of infection announcements in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures ... Why?

2021-03-08 19:09:00
To what extent has the mutated new coronavirus that spreads overseas such as the United Kingdom been tested in Japan? It was found that more than 400 people were tested for the mutant virus in the week leading up to the end of last month in the three prefectures of the Tokyo metropolitan area where the state of emergency was extended. This is about 10% of the newly infected people announced during this period. Experts point out that "the monitoring system such as inspection needs to be further strengthened." Why is this happening?

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Variant virus test Only 10% of infection announcements in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures ... Why?

2021-03-08 19:09:00
To what extent has the mutated new coronavirus that spreads overseas such as the United Kingdom been tested in Japan? It was found that more than 400 people were tested for the mutant virus in the week leading up to the end of last month in the three prefectures of the Tokyo metropolitan area where the state of emergency was extended. This is about 10% of the newly infected people announced during this period. Experts point out that "the monitoring system such as inspection needs to be further strengthened." Why is this happening?

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Keidanren 2050 New proposal to achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions

2021-03-08 19:04:00
Keidanren has officially announced a new recommendation that multiple options should be given for power source mix to achieve the government's goal of zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

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Suga Cabinet "Support" 40% "Non-support" 37% Support exceeds for the first time in 3 months

2021-03-08 19:00:00
According to the NHK poll, 40% of the respondents said they "supported" the Kan Cabinet, up 2 points from last month, and 37% said they did not support it, down 7 points for 3 months. Support exceeded disapproval for the first time.

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Suga Cabinet "Support" 40% "Non-support" 37% Support exceeds for the first time in 3 months

2021-03-08 19:00:00
According to the NHK poll, 40% of the respondents said they "supported" the Kan Cabinet, up 2 points from last month, and 37% said they did not support it, down 7 points for 3 months. Support exceeded disapproval for the first time.

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Special class to listen to the thoughts of the victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake Fukushima Elementary School

2021-03-08 18:56:00
When the Great East Japan Earthquake struck, a special class was held at an elementary school in Fukushima City where children aged 1 to 2 listened to the thoughts of the victims.

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The House of Councilors Budget Committee invites the president of NTT as a witness on the 15th.

2021-03-08 18:55:00
On the issue that executives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications were receiving entertainment from the presidents of NTT, the Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party's chairman of the House of Councilors' Diet measures met, and on the 15th of this month, the House of Councilors Budget Committee held an intensive deliberation and made the president of NTT We agreed to invite them as a reference and ask questions.

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The House of Councilors Budget Committee invites the president of NTT as a witness on the 15th.

2021-03-08 18:55:00
On the issue that executives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications were receiving entertainment from the presidents of NTT, the Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party's chairman of the House of Councilors' Diet measures met, and on the 15th of this month, the House of Councilors Budget Committee held an intensive deliberation and made the president of NTT We agreed to invite them as a reference and ask questions.

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A letter in memory of Kayoko Ebina from the Chargé d'Affaires of the United States during the bombing of Tokyo

2021-03-08 18:45:00
Kayoko Ebina (87), an essayist who has lost six family members in the air raid and continues her memorial activities before the bombing of Tokyo, which killed about 100,000 people, in 76 years in 10 days. On the 8th, Chargé d'Affaires Young of the United States, who is stationed in Japan, sent a memorial letter. According to experts, it is extremely rare for the American side to send a message in connection with the bombing of Tokyo.

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Komeito Yamaguchi representative "Additional support measures focused on the needy" Declaration extension received

2021-03-08 18:44:00
Following the extension of the state of emergency issued to the metropolitan area's 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures, Komeito representative Yamaguchi should implement additional support measures targeting people in need. I showed the idea.

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Tokyo Metropolitan New Corona 116 people confirmed infection 7 days average is over 94% of the previous week

2021-03-08 18:43:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced on the 8th that it has confirmed that 116 new people have been infected with the new coronavirus in Tokyo. It has been in the 100s since Monday a week ago, and the 7-day average up to the 8th was more than 94% of the previous week. The city also revealed that 17 people who were confirmed infected had died.

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Prince Harry and his wife criticized the royal family for "discriminatory behavior"

2021-03-08 18:41:00
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, who left the British royal family, said in an interview with the American media that when Meghan, who has African roots, became pregnant, she was worried about the skin color of the child born in the royal family. He clarified that and criticized the royal family, which was also reported to have a feud.

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National Kindergarten Federation Hundreds of millions of yen Former chairman resigns from prefectural public safety commissioner

2021-03-08 18:28:00
Former Chairman Kei Kagawa of the "All Japan Private Kindergarten Association", whose large amount of unclear money was revealed, resigned from the Yamaguchi Prefecture Public Safety Commission on the 8th.

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Economic status index February rose 10.1 points month-on-month, improving for the first time in 4 months

2021-03-08 18:22:00
According to a survey by the Cabinet Office, which asks workers how the economy is feeling, the index showing the current state of the economy in February increased by 10.1 points from the previous month to 41.3. The number of people infected with the new coronavirus has been declining, which has improved for the first time in four months.

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Deputy General Affairs Deputy Director Taniwaki of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has been virtually replaced.

2021-03-08 18:20:00
Regarding Mr. Taniwaki, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, who was disciplined for entertainment issues from satellite broadcasting related companies, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications confirmed that he was having dinner with the presidents of NTT in an investigation by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. Announced that it was transferred to the Minister's Secretariat because it is highly likely that it violated the Code of Ethics. It seems to be a de facto replacement.

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Deputy General Affairs Deputy Director Taniwaki of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has been virtually replaced.

2021-03-08 18:20:00
Regarding Mr. Taniwaki, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, who was disciplined for entertainment issues from satellite broadcasting related companies, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications confirmed that he was having dinner with the presidents of NTT in an investigation by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. Announced that it was transferred to the Minister's Secretariat because it is highly likely that it violated the Code of Ethics. It seems to be a de facto replacement.

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Yen exchange rate Small price movement

2021-03-08 18:19:00
On the 8th, the yen exchange rate on the Tokyo foreign exchange market showed a slight movement against the dollar.

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Seven unofficial appointments including DeNA Tomoko Namba as Vice Chairman of Keidanren

2021-03-08 18:18:00
Keidanren announced that it has announced the appointment of seven vice chairmen, including the appointment of Tomoko Namba, chairman of IT giant DeNA, as the new vice chairman. For the first time as Keidanren, a female vice chairman will be appointed.

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Fukuoka Prefecture New Corona 2 dead 15 confirmed infection

2021-03-08 18:14:00
Fukuoka Prefecture announced on the 8th that it was confirmed that 15 new people were infected with the new coronavirus.

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Saga Prefecture New Corona Confirmation of Infection of 4 New People

2021-03-08 18:13:00
Four new cases of coronavirus infection have been confirmed in Saga Prefecture. This brings the total number of infected people in Saga Prefecture to 1094.

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Employee of a major electronics manufacturer arrested on suspicion of public obscenity not prosecuted

2021-03-08 18:12:00
The prosecution did not prosecute a 52-year-old employee of a major electronics manufacturer who was arrested for exposing his lower body in a parking lot in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture on the 8th.

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"NTT entertainment is suspected of bribery" Citizens' group criminal accusation by Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Taniwaki

2021-03-08 18:07:00
On the 8th, a civil society group said that "entertainment is suspected to be bribery," said Mr. Taniwaki and NTT. We submitted a complaint against the president and eight others to the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office.

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"NTT entertainment is suspected of bribery" Citizens' group criminal accusation by Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Taniwaki

2021-03-08 18:07:00
On the 8th, a civil society group said that "entertainment is suspected to be bribery," said Mr. Taniwaki and NTT. We submitted a complaint against the president and eight others to the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office.

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Large-scale renovation of MetLife Dome, the home of professional baseball Seibu, has been completed.

2021-03-08 18:04:00
Professional baseball Seibu has completed a large-scale renovation work on its headquarters, MetLife Dome, and surrounding facilities in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, and released it to the press on the 8th.

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Kanagawa Prefecture New Corona 1 dead 59 confirmed infection

2021-03-08 18:03:00
On the 8th, it was announced that a total of 59 people were newly confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus in Kanagawa prefecture. The number of infected people announced in the prefecture per day exceeded 100 for 5 consecutive days after reaching double digits on the 1st and 2nd of this month, but fell below 100 again on the 8th. It was.

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All Japan Private Kindergarten Association Unclear money is over 320 million yen

2021-03-08 18:01:00
The problem that a large amount of unclear money was revealed at the "All Japan Private Kindergarten Association". According to interviews with related parties, the total amount of unclear money has reached more than 320 million yen in at least the three years up to the first year of Reiwa. The Kindergarten Federation will report the results of these internal investigations at a meeting of executives from kindergarten organizations across the country on the 9th.

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All Japan Private Kindergarten Association Unclear money is over 320 million yen

2021-03-08 18:01:00
The problem that a large amount of unclear money was revealed at the "All Japan Private Kindergarten Association". According to interviews with related parties, the total amount of unclear money has reached more than 320 million yen in at least the three years up to the first year of Reiwa. The Kindergarten Federation will report the results of these internal investigations at a meeting of executives from kindergarten organizations across the country on the 9th.

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Saitama Prefecture New Corona 4 dead 65 confirmed infection

2021-03-08 17:53:00
It was announced on the 8th in Saitama Prefecture that it was confirmed that 65 new people were infected with the new coronavirus. The breakdown is 44 for Saitama Prefecture, 10 for Kawaguchi City, 7 for Saitama City, and 2 for Kawagoe City and Koshigaya City. As a result, a total of 30,119 people have been announced as infected in the prefecture.

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Business succession of Tohokushinsha in violation of foreign capital regulations “Needs to be dealt with” Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications

2021-03-08 17:53:00
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has taken some action as an administration regarding the fact that the satellite broadcasting related company "Tohoku Shinsha", which was entertaining executives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, had inherited the satellite broadcasting business to a subsidiary in a state of violating foreign capital regulations. He expressed the view that it was necessary.

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Business succession of Tohokushinsha in violation of foreign capital regulations “Needs to be dealt with” Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications

2021-03-08 17:53:00
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has taken some action as an administration regarding the fact that the satellite broadcasting related company "Tohoku Shinsha", which was entertaining executives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, had inherited the satellite broadcasting business to a subsidiary in a state of violating foreign capital regulations. He expressed the view that it was necessary.

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Business succession of Tohokushinsha in violation of foreign capital regulations “Needs to be dealt with” Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications

2021-03-08 17:53:00
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has taken some action as an administration regarding the fact that the satellite broadcasting related company "Tohoku Shinsha", which was entertaining executives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, had inherited the satellite broadcasting business to a subsidiary in a state of violating foreign capital regulations. He expressed the view that it was necessary.

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Kyoto New Corona Confirmed 13 New Infections

2021-03-08 17:52:00
Kyoto Prefecture and Kyoto City announced on the 8th that 13 new people have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. This brings the number of infected people in Kyoto Prefecture to 9,120.

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76 years in 10 days from the bombing of Tokyo Koto-ku, Tokyo, a rally to commemorate the victims

2021-03-08 17:49:00
Before the bombing of Tokyo, which killed about 100,000 people, in 1976, 10 days ago, people who lost their families held a rally to commemorate the victims.

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Osaka Prefecture New Corona 2 dead 38 confirmed infection

2021-03-08 17:46:00
Osaka Prefecture announced on the 8th that it was confirmed that 38 new people were infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. The number of infected people per day has fallen below 50 since October 26, last year. As a result, the number of people confirmed to be infected in the prefecture is 47,708. In addition, two men and women in their 80s were confirmed dead, and 1,137 people died in the prefecture.

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Chiba Prefecture New Corona 5 dead 73 confirmed infection

2021-03-08 17:45:00
On the 8th, it was announced that 73 new people were confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus in Chiba prefecture. It is the first time since the 2nd of this month that the number of infections announced as one day has fallen below 100 in the prefecture. This brings the total number of confirmed infections to 27,295. In addition, five new deaths have been announced, bringing the total number of deaths to 485.

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[Domestic infection] 12 new coronas died 325 people confirmed infection (17:00 on the 8th)

2021-03-08 17:44:00
On the 8th, 325 people have been announced to be infected nationwide so far. In addition, 2 people in Mie prefecture, 2 people in Ibaraki prefecture, 1 person in Hyogo prefecture, 1 person in Yamaguchi prefecture, 1 person in Gifu prefecture, 1 person in Aichi prefecture, 1 person in Niigata prefecture, 1 person in Fukushima prefecture, A total of 12 people were announced dead, one in Gunma prefecture and one in Shizuoka prefecture. The number of people confirmed to be infected in Japan is 440,305 including airport quarantine, and the number of passengers and crew on cruise ships is 712, for a total of 441,017. A total of 8288 people have died, including 8275 infected in the country and 13 cruise ship passengers.

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Aichi Prefecture New Corona 3 dead 8 confirmed infection

2021-03-08 17:41:00
Aichi Prefecture announced that it has been confirmed that eight new people have been infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. According to Aichi Prefecture, the number of infected people announced on the 1st in the prefecture is less than 10 for the first time in 167 days since September 22, last year. A total of 26,199 people have been confirmed to be infected in Aichi Prefecture.

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"Automatic driving" of the first train in JR East Public trial run of each station on the Joban Line

2021-03-08 17:32:00
At each station on the JR Joban Line, driving using the ATO = automatic train operation will start on the 13th of this month, and the test run on the 8th has been released.

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Ease of working for women Japan is the worst second place How is it different from major countries?

2021-03-08 17:32:00
March 8th is "International Women's Day" set by the United Nations. When the British economic magazine Economist evaluated and ranked 29 major countries for women's workability, Japan remained in the second lowest ranking.

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"Automatic driving" of the first train in JR East Public trial run of each station on the Joban Line

2021-03-08 17:32:00
At each station on the JR Joban Line, driving using the ATO = automatic train operation will start on the 13th of this month, and the test run on the 8th has been released.

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Ease of working for women Japan is the worst second place How is it different from major countries?

2021-03-08 17:32:00
March 8th is "International Women's Day" set by the United Nations. When the British economic magazine Economist evaluated and ranked 29 major countries for women's workability, Japan remained in the second lowest ranking.

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Hiroshima Prefecture New Corona 7 people Confirmed infection Total 5054 people in the prefecture

2021-03-08 17:30:00
Hiroshima City announced that it has been confirmed that two new people, under teens and in their 60s, are infected with the new coronavirus. In addition, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, announced that a total of five new people have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. A total of 5054 people have been confirmed to be infected in Hiroshima Prefecture.

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"Watami" Chairman "Review of time saving request" by re-extending the "declaration" in the Greater Tokyo area

2021-03-08 17:21:00
Miki Watanabe, chairman of the izakaya chain giant Watami, pointed out that the government's decision was late regarding the extension of the state of emergency in the metropolitan area's 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures, and said that it would be until 8:00 pm. He said that the request for shortening business hours should be reviewed according to the actual situation of infection and the size of the store.

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Miyagi Prefecture New Corona Confirmed 29 new infections A total of 3819 people in the prefecture

2021-03-08 17:12:00
Miyagi Prefecture and Sendai City announced on the 8th that it was confirmed that 29 new people were infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. As a result, the cumulative number of infected people in Miyagi Prefecture has reached 3819, including those who have already recovered.

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Shiga Prefecture New Corona 13 new cases confirmed infection A total of 257 people in the prefecture

2021-03-08 17:11:00
Shiga Prefecture announced on the 8th that it was confirmed that 13 new people were infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. The number of people confirmed to be infected in the prefecture is 2,572.

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Nara Prefecture New Corona 5 people confirmed infection A total of 3332 people in the prefecture

2021-03-08 16:59:00
Nara Prefecture and Nara City announced on the 8th that it was confirmed that five new people were infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. The number of people confirmed to be infected in the prefecture was 3332.

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Gifu Prefecture New Corona One person died in Gifu City A total of 115 people died in the prefecture

2021-03-08 16:57:00
Gifu City announced that a man in his 60s who had been hospitalized was killed on the 7th after being infected with the new coronavirus. The number of infected people who died in Gifu prefecture is 115.

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Open to the public of hot spring facilities that are being constructed on the site after the mass relocation caused by the tsunami

2021-03-08 16:56:00
Construction of a hot spring facility is underway on the site of Wakabayashi Ward, Sendai City, where the residents were relocated after being damaged by the tsunami caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake. On the 8th, the state of the system that heats hot water using the heat of the ground was released to the press.

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New area of ​​USJ "Mario" to open on 18th 8 months behind original plan

2021-03-08 16:52:00
Universal Studios Japan, a theme park in Osaka, announced that it will open a new area with the theme of "Mario", which has been postponed due to the influence of the new coronavirus, on the 18th of this month. It will open about eight months later than originally planned.

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New area of ​​USJ "Mario" to open on 18th 8 months behind original plan

2021-03-08 16:52:00
Universal Studios Japan, a theme park in Osaka, announced that it will open a new area with the theme of "Mario", which has been postponed due to the influence of the new coronavirus, on the 18th of this month. It will open about eight months later than originally planned.

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Ibaraki Prefecture New Corona 2 dead 22 Infection confirmed 6012 in total in the prefecture

2021-03-08 16:47:00
Ibaraki Prefecture announced on the 8th that 22 new people have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus, bringing the total number of people confirmed to be infected in the prefecture to 6012. In addition, the prefecture revealed that two new people had died, bringing the total number of people who died in the prefecture to 118.

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Mie Prefecture New Corona 2 dead 1 person Infection confirmed 2567 people in total in the prefecture

2021-03-08 16:44:00
Mie Prefecture announced that two elderly people who had been hospitalized at medical institutions in the prefecture died on the 7th after being infected with the new coronavirus. According to Mie Prefecture, both of them are in their 80s, one of them is a woman, but the gender of the other is not disclosed. A total of 59 infected people died in the prefecture. In addition, Mie Prefecture announced on the 8th that one new infection was confirmed, and the total number of confirmed infections in Mie Prefecture was 2,567.

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Tochigi Prefecture New Corona New 6 people confirmed infection A total of 4172 people in the prefecture

2021-03-08 16:41:00
Tochigi Prefecture announced on the 8th that it has confirmed that 6 new people are infected with the new coronavirus. With this, the total number of people confirmed to be infected in the prefecture is 4172.

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Start of removal of illegal moored boats Chiba in the river near the Tokyo Olympics and Para venue

2021-03-08 16:40:00
In preparation for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, Chiba Prefecture has begun removing illegally moored ships in the river that runs near the competition venue, Makuhari Messe.

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Why was the Kanagawa department store, which was once announced to be closed, reopened?

2021-03-08 16:35:00
Department stores in rural areas and suburbs are closing one after another nationwide due to population decline and intensifying competition with specialty stores and online shopping. Under these circumstances, a department store in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, announced that it would close last year, but in response to a series of calls from local customers to continue, the number of employees and the scale of the store were reduced. Business has resumed.

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Why was the Kanagawa department store, which was once announced to be closed, reopened?

2021-03-08 16:35:00
Department stores in rural areas and suburbs are closing one after another nationwide due to population decline and intensifying competition with specialty stores and online shopping. Under these circumstances, a department store in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, announced that it would close last year, but in response to a series of calls from local customers to continue, the number of employees and the scale of the store were reduced. Business has resumed.

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Fukushima new corona 1 dead confirmed 10 new infections confirmed

2021-03-08 16:30:00
Fukushima Prefecture announced on the 8th that it was confirmed that 10 new people were infected with the new coronavirus. Infection was confirmed in 2 people each in Koriyama City, Sukagawa City, Nihonmatsu City, and Motomiya City, and 1 person each in Tamura City and Hirata Village. This is the 15th consecutive day of confirmation of infected people in Fukushima Prefecture, and the cumulative number of infected people has reached 2,105.

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The number of bankruptcies in February was 442, falling below the same month last year for 7 consecutive months.

2021-03-08 16:25:00
The number of companies that went bankrupt nationwide in February was 442, down 30% from the same month last year.

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“Japan-US Summit Meeting As Early as Next Month” US News Site Report

2021-03-08 16:13:00
US news sites have reported that President Biden plans to invite Prime Minister Suga to the White House as early as next month for a summit meeting. If realized, it will be the first face-to-face summit meeting after President Biden takes office, but the White House says "no meeting has been decided."

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“Japan-US Summit Meeting As Early as Next Month” US News Site Report

2021-03-08 16:13:00
US news sites have reported that President Biden plans to invite Prime Minister Suga to the White House as early as next month for a summit meeting. If realized, it will be the first face-to-face summit meeting after President Biden takes office, but the White House says "no meeting has been decided."

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Investigation of the cause of the Tochigi Ashikaga wildfire, etc. Police and fire department verify the site

2021-03-08 16:12:00
On the 8th, police and fire departments conducted on-site inspections to investigate the cause of the wildfire in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture, which occurred last month.

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Shizuoka Prefecture New Corona 1 dead 12 people confirmed infection A total of 5267 people in the prefecture

2021-03-08 16:08:00
Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, announced that one man in his 90s infected with the new coronavirus has been confirmed dead. A total of 99 people have died in the prefecture. In addition, Shizuoka Prefecture and others announced that 12 new infections were confirmed. A total of 5,267 people have been confirmed to be infected in Shizuoka Prefecture.

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January Business Conditions Index Rise for the First Time in 3 Months Economic Judgment "Upward Phase Change"

2021-03-08 15:58:00
As for the index of business conditions in January, the index showing the current state of the economy increased by 3.5 points compared to the previous month. The index has risen for the first time in three months, and the mechanically-guided economic judgment has been raised from the previous "stopping down" to "upward phase change."

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Meeting between NTT presidents and executives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications To investigate the facts in detail

2021-03-08 15:54:00
NTT plans to investigate the facts of the dinner in detail after it was pointed out that the dinner between the president and other executives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications was entertainment that violated the ethical rules of national government employees.

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Meeting between NTT presidents and executives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications To investigate the facts in detail

2021-03-08 15:54:00
NTT plans to investigate the facts of the dinner in detail after it was pointed out that the dinner between the president and other executives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications was entertainment that violated the ethical rules of national government employees.

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Okinawa Prefecture New Corona 7 new infections confirmed to a total of 8331 people in the prefecture

2021-03-08 15:52:00
Seven new cases of coronavirus infection have been confirmed in Okinawa Prefecture. This brings the total number of infected people confirmed in Okinawa Prefecture to 8331.

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Tokyo Metropolitan New Corona 116 people confirmed infection 7 days average is over 94% of the previous week

2021-03-08 15:47:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced that it has confirmed that 116 new people have been infected with the new coronavirus in Tokyo based on preliminary figures as of 3:00 pm on the 8th. It's been in the 100s since Monday a week ago, and the 7-day average up to the 8th was more than 94% of the previous week.

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Tokyo Metropolitan New Corona 116 people confirmed infection 7 days average is over 94% of the previous week

2021-03-08 15:47:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced that it has confirmed that 116 new people have been infected with the new coronavirus in Tokyo based on preliminary figures as of 3:00 pm on the 8th. It's been in the 100s since Monday a week ago, and the 7-day average up to the 8th was more than 94% of the previous week.

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Economic status index February rose 10.1 points month-on-month, improving for the first time in 4 months

2021-03-08 15:44:00
According to the Economy Watchers Survey of the Cabinet Office, which asks workers about the economic situation, the index showing the current state of the economy last month increased by 10.1 points from the previous month to 41.3. The index has improved for the first time in four months, and the Cabinet Office says, "Although the economy remains severe due to the effects of the new coronavirus, there are signs of recovery."

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Nikkei Stock Average In the afternoon, the stock price in the Asian market begins to fall.

2021-03-08 15:39:00
On the 8th of the week, the Tokyo stock market saw more sell orders and lower stock prices in the afternoon.

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Hokkaido New Corona Confirmed infection of 63 new people

2021-03-08 15:37:00
Sapporo City announced that 18 new people have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. Hokkaido announced that 43 new people have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. Otaru City and Asahikawa City have announced new infection confirmations for one person each. A total of 63 people were confirmed to be infected on the 8th in Hokkaido. This brings the total number of infected people in Hokkaido to 19,535.

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A huge screen showing the horror of the tsunami and how to evacuate the facility in Ishinomaki, Miyagi

2021-03-08 15:35:00
Ten years after the Great East Japan Earthquake, a facility was opened on the 8th in Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, where the tsunami caused great damage, where you can learn about the horror of the tsunami and how to evacuate.

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Yamaguchi Prefecture New Corona 1 dead 1 infected confirmed to a total of 1387 people in the prefecture

2021-03-08 15:19:00
Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, announced that it was confirmed that a female office worker in her 60s living in the city was infected with the new coronavirus. This brings the total number of confirmed infections in Yamaguchi Prefecture to 1,387.

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Hyogo Prefecture New Corona 1 dead 9 confirmed infection Less than 10 since October

2021-03-08 15:18:00
Hyogo Prefecture announced on the 8th that it was newly confirmed that 9 people in the prefecture were infected with the new coronavirus. It is the first time in Hyogo prefecture that less than 10 people have been infected each day since October 26, last year. On the other hand, Kobe City has corrected the number of infected people, saying that one person announced on the 4th of this month was negative in the subsequent test. The total number of infected people announced in the prefecture was 18,194.

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Gunma Prefecture New Corona 1 person died 10 people confirmed infection In total 4611 people in the prefecture

2021-03-08 15:13:00
Gunma Prefecture has announced that 10 new people have been confirmed infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture and one has died. The number of people confirmed to be infected in the prefecture is now 4611, of which 88 have died.

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Corona Response Staff Hours Overseas Office "Over 300 hours is abnormal" Chief Cabinet Secretary

2021-03-08 15:12:00
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato is in charge of the fact that the staff of the "Countermeasures Promotion Office", which deals with the new coronavirus, spent an average of 124 hours in January outside of regular working hours. He expressed his recognition that he would make improvements under the supervision of the Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura.

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Corona Response Staff Hours Overseas Office "Over 300 hours is abnormal" Chief Cabinet Secretary

2021-03-08 15:12:00
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato is in charge of the fact that the staff of the "Countermeasures Promotion Office", which deals with the new coronavirus, spent an average of 124 hours in January outside of regular working hours. He expressed his recognition that he would make improvements under the supervision of the Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura.

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Professional baseball and J-League If positive confirmation is confirmed just before the game, consider inspection at the venue

2021-03-08 14:54:00
Professional baseball and soccer J-League will hold a liaison conference for countermeasures against the new coronavirus, and if a positive person comes out before the game, we will proceed with consideration in the direction of conducting an additional test at the venue.

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Niigata Prefecture New Corona 1 dead 7 infected confirmed 1124 in total in the prefecture

2021-03-08 14:51:00
Seven new infections have been confirmed in Niigata prefecture. This brings the number of confirmed infections to 1,124 in the prefecture. Niigata City also announced that one person who has been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus has died.

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Kagawa Prefecture New Corona 1 teenage male confirmed to be infected A total of 758 people in the prefecture

2021-03-08 14:48:00
It was confirmed that one teenage male in Marugame City in Kagawa Prefecture was newly infected with the new coronavirus. The man is a close contact with an office worker in Marugame City, whose infection was announced on the 7th. This brings the number of confirmed infections to 758 in Kagawa Prefecture.

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Documents sent to Kanagawa as a female slippery death guide on suspicion of accidental fatalities in business

2021-03-08 14:47:00
A 59-year-old man who acts as a guide for neglecting safety management when passing through a dangerous course in an accident in which a 46-year-old woman who was climbing slipped and died in the mountains of Yamakita Town, Kanagawa Prefecture last March. Was sent a document on suspicion of accidental fatalities in business.

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The number of people in Shibuya, which is the extension of the state of emergency, is conspicuous.

2021-03-08 14:24:00
The number of people on Sundays on the 7th of the Tokyo metropolitan area, where the state of emergency was extended, has increased compared to the average for the previous four weeks, and the increase in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo is particularly noticeable. ..

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The number of people in Shibuya, which is the extension of the state of emergency, is conspicuous.

2021-03-08 14:24:00
The number of people on Sundays on the 7th of the Tokyo metropolitan area, where the state of emergency was extended, has increased compared to the average for the previous four weeks, and the increase in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo is particularly noticeable. ..

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New corona specialist nurse gives guidance on infection control at facilities for the elderly Kanagawa

2021-03-08 14:18:00
As the decrease in the number of newly infected people with the new coronavirus slows down and the control of the group of infected people = clusters becomes an issue, the Kanagawa Prefectural Nursing Association dispatches nurses with specialized knowledge to facilities for the elderly. We are strengthening our efforts to explain the points of infection prevention.

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New corona specialist nurse gives guidance on infection control at facilities for the elderly Kanagawa

2021-03-08 14:18:00
As the decrease in the number of newly infected people with the new coronavirus slows down and the control of the group of infected people = clusters becomes an issue, the Kanagawa Prefectural Nursing Association dispatches nurses with specialized knowledge to facilities for the elderly. We are strengthening our efforts to explain the points of infection prevention.

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January Business Conditions Index Rise for the First Time in 3 Months Economic Judgment "Upward Phase Change"

2021-03-08 14:14:00
As for the index of business conditions in January announced by the Cabinet Office, the index showing the current state of the economy increased by 3.5 points compared to the previous month. The index has risen for the first time in three months, and the mechanically-guided economic judgment has been revised from the previous "stop down" to "upward phase change."

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Tennis World Ranking Djokovic 1st Reign Period Longest Update Ever

2021-03-08 14:06:00
In the latest world rankings of tennis, Serbian Novak Djokovic broke the longest record in history, extending his reign in first place for a total of 311 weeks.

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ATM troubles one after another Mizuho Bank "Important to prevent recurrence" Chief Cabinet Secretary

2021-03-08 13:58:00
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato said that he had trouble with some ATMs = automatic teller machines at Mizuho Bank on the 7th. I asked you to work on it.

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ATM troubles one after another Mizuho Bank "Important to prevent recurrence" Chief Cabinet Secretary

2021-03-08 13:58:00
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato said that he had trouble with some ATMs = automatic teller machines at Mizuho Bank on the 7th. I asked you to work on it.

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ATM troubles one after another Mizuho Bank "Important to prevent recurrence" Chief Cabinet Secretary

2021-03-08 13:58:00
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato said that he had trouble with some ATMs = automatic teller machines at Mizuho Bank on the 7th. I asked you to work on it.

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Hiroshima Prefecture New Corona 3 people confirmed infection Total 5050 people in the prefecture

2021-03-08 13:52:00
Hiroshima City announced that it has been confirmed that two new people, under teens and in their 60s, are infected with the new coronavirus. In addition, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, announced that it was confirmed that one person in his 60s was newly infected with the new coronavirus. A total of 5050 people have been confirmed to be infected in Hiroshima Prefecture.

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Investigation of the cause of the Tochigi Ashikaga wildfire, etc. Police and fire department verify the site

2021-03-08 13:50:00
On-site inspections by police and fire departments began on the 8th to investigate the cause of the wildfire in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture, which occurred last month.

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Investigation of the cause of the Tochigi Ashikaga wildfire, etc. Police and fire department verify the site

2021-03-08 13:50:00
On-site inspections by police and fire departments began on the 8th to investigate the cause of the wildfire in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture, which occurred last month.

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Stock price starts to fall in the afternoon

2021-03-08 13:42:00
On the 8th of the week, the Nikkei Stock Average on the Tokyo Stock Exchange began to decline in the afternoon.

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Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato "Adjusting the Prime Minister's visit to the United States as soon as possible"

2021-03-08 13:28:00
Regarding Prime Minister Suga's visit to the United States, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato expressed his intention to continue making adjustments as soon as possible while observing the infection status of the new coronavirus. I haven't. "

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TEPCO compulsory prosecution 2 trials request judge on-site verification

2021-03-08 12:59:00
Ten years after the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, the trial in which the former management of TEPCO was forcibly charged was acquitted in the first trial, and the trial in the second trial has not started. On the 8th, the representatives of the victim's bereaved family requested the court to have a judge perform on-site inspection of the nuclear power plant in the second trial.

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Fukushima Okuma Town's difficult-to-return area Deregulation of access Some people visit the grave

2021-03-08 12:51:00
On the 8th, in a part of the difficult-to-return area in Okuma Town, Fukushima Prefecture, access restrictions were relaxed and people could enter freely, and people were immediately seen visiting the grave.

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Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Mr. Taniwaki is over 100,000 yen Mr. Makiguchi is over 40,000 yen Illegal entertainment interim report

2021-03-08 12:45:00
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has released an interim report on the investigation of the dinner that Mr. Taniwaki and the Director of the International Strategy Bureau, Mr. Makiguchi, had with the presidents of NTT. He revealed that he had received an illegal entertainment of about 40,000 yen in one case.

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Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Mr. Taniwaki is over 100,000 yen Mr. Makiguchi is over 40,000 yen Illegal entertainment interim report

2021-03-08 12:45:00
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has released an interim report on the investigation of the dinner that Mr. Taniwaki and the Director of the International Strategy Bureau, Mr. Makiguchi, had with the presidents of NTT. He revealed that he had received an illegal entertainment of about 40,000 yen in one case.

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Entertainment issue of Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications executive "Minister Takeda makes efforts to find out the truth" Prime Minister

2021-03-08 12:34:00
At the House of Councilors Budget Committee, the Constitutional Democratic Party pursued the responsibility of Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Takeda on the issue that Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Mr. Taniwaki received illegal entertainment from the presidents of NTT, while Prime Minister Suga said. , Minister Takeda continued to express his belief that he should do his utmost to find out the truth.

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"Nuclear waste" disposal site Suttsu-cho passed the referendum ordinance before the "summary survey"

2021-03-08 12:32:00
A regular town council is held in Suttsu-cho, Hokkaido, where a "literature survey" has begun over the selection of a final disposal site for so-called "nuclear waste," and a referendum is held before the second stage "summary survey." Has been passed.

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10 years after the earthquake "We will do our best to get close to the disaster area and complete the reconstruction" Prime Minister Suga

2021-03-08 12:27:00
Regarding the reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake, which has been 10 years since the outbreak on the 11th of this week, Prime Minister Kan will continue to work closely with the affected areas to address issues such as mental care for the victims at the House of Councilors Budget Committee. He showed his intention to make every effort to finish the work.

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10 years after the earthquake "We will do our best to get close to the disaster area and complete the reconstruction" Prime Minister Suga

2021-03-08 12:27:00
Regarding the reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake, which has been 10 years since the outbreak on the 11th of this week, Prime Minister Kan will continue to work closely with the affected areas to address issues such as mental care for the victims at the House of Councilors Budget Committee. He showed his intention to make every effort to finish the work.

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Fukui Prefecture New Corona 1 person confirmed infection A total of 546 people in the prefecture

2021-03-08 12:26:00
Fukui Prefecture announced on the 8th that a man in his twenties in Fukui City was newly infected with the new coronavirus. It is the first time that infected people have been confirmed in Fukui Prefecture since the 27th of last month. The total number of infected people in Fukui Prefecture is 546.

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Stock price rises slightly

2021-03-08 12:16:00
In the Tokyo stock market on the 8th of the week, stock prices have risen slightly.

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Yen exchange rate Small price movement

2021-03-08 12:16:00
The yen exchange rate on the 8th of the week in the Tokyo foreign exchange market has been modest.

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New Corona Vaccine Priority vaccination for SDF medical staff begins

2021-03-08 12:11:00
While "priority inoculation" of the new coronavirus vaccine for medical professionals is being promoted, inoculation to doctors and nurses working in the Self-Defense Forces, "medical officers" and "nurses" began on the 8th. ..

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New Corona Vaccine Priority vaccination for SDF medical staff begins

2021-03-08 12:11:00
While "priority inoculation" of the new coronavirus vaccine for medical professionals is being promoted, inoculation to doctors and nurses working in the Self-Defense Forces, "medical officers" and "nurses" began on the 8th. ..

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Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Mr. Taniwaki is over 100,000 yen Mr. Makiguchi is over 40,000 yen Illegal entertainment interim report

2021-03-08 12:07:00
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has released an interim report on the investigation of the dinner that Mr. Taniwaki and the Director of the International Strategy Bureau, Mr. Makiguchi, had with the presidents of NTT. He revealed that he had received an illegal entertainment of about 40,000 yen in one case.

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Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Mr. Taniwaki is over 100,000 yen Mr. Makiguchi is over 40,000 yen Illegal entertainment interim report

2021-03-08 12:07:00
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has released an interim report on the investigation of the dinner that Mr. Taniwaki and the Director of the International Strategy Bureau, Mr. Makiguchi, had with the presidents of NTT. He revealed that he had received an illegal entertainment of about 40,000 yen in one case.

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21 years after the derailment accident on the Hibiya subway line

2021-03-08 12:05:00
Eight days after the accident in which five passengers were killed and 64 people were injured after the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line derailed, it has been 21 years since the bereaved family and related parties visited the memorial monument near the accident site and joined hands.

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Yamaguchi New Corona Confirmation of Infection of One New Person

2021-03-08 12:03:00
Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, announced that it was confirmed that a female office worker in her 60s living in the city was infected with the new coronavirus. This brings the total number of confirmed infections in Yamaguchi Prefecture to 1,387.

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Utakai Hajime to be held on the 26th of this month Imperial Household Agency Initially scheduled for January but postponed due to corona

2021-03-08 12:02:00
The Imperial Household Agency has decided to hold the new year's imperial event "Utakai Hajime", which was postponed due to the influence of the new coronavirus, on the 26th of this month.

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US-Korea joint military exercise begins for the first time since the inauguration of the Biden administration

2021-03-08 11:57:00
The U.S. and South Korean troops will start a joint military exercise on the 8th, assuming a Korean Peninsula emergency for the first time after the inauguration of the Biden administration, and will confirm cooperation through a computer-based map exercise, and North Korea will oppose it. It is also expected.

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Yamagata Prefecture New Corona Confirmation of Infection of One New Person

2021-03-08 11:37:00
Yamagata Prefecture announced on the 8th that it was confirmed that a woman in her 40s in Nanyo City was newly infected with the new coronavirus. A total of 544 people were confirmed infected in Yamagata Prefecture.

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Banks and credit unions Personal loans reached a record high of 578 trillion yen February loans

2021-03-08 11:35:00
The balance of loans to businesses and individuals by banks and credit unions reached a record high of over 578 trillion yen last month. Due to the state of emergency, some industries, such as the restaurant industry, have borrowed additional funds and are still at a high level.

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Banks and credit unions Personal loans reached a record high of 578 trillion yen February loans

2021-03-08 11:35:00
The balance of loans to businesses and individuals by banks and credit unions reached a record high of over 578 trillion yen last month. Due to the state of emergency, some industries, such as the restaurant industry, have borrowed additional funds and are still at a high level.

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Hiroshima Prefecture New Corona Confirmed infection by 2 people in Hiroshima City A total of 5049 people in the prefecture

2021-03-08 11:28:00
Hiroshima City announced that it has been confirmed that two new people, under teens and in their 60s, are infected with the new coronavirus. A total of 5049 people have been confirmed to be infected in Hiroshima Prefecture.

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January current account surplus of 646.8 billion yen contracted for the first time in 5 months, down 2.3% year-on-year

2021-03-08 11:27:00
The current account balance in January was a surplus of 646.8 billion yen, showing how much Japan earned through trade and investment with foreign countries. The surplus decreased for the first time in five months due to a decrease in dividends and interest received by companies from overseas.

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Fukushima New Corona 10 new infections confirmed to a total of 2105 people in the prefecture

2021-03-08 11:24:00
Fukushima Prefecture announced on the 8th that it was confirmed that 10 new people were infected with the new coronavirus. Infection was confirmed in 2 people each in Koriyama City, Sukagawa City, Nihonmatsu City, and Motomiya City, and 1 person each in Tamura City and Hirata Village. This is the 15th consecutive day of confirmation of infected people in Fukushima Prefecture, and the cumulative number of infected people has reached 2,105.

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Nagoya Castle "Kin no Shachihoko" on the ground for the first time in 16 years

2021-03-08 11:20:00
"Kin no Shachihoko", which shines in the castle tower of Nagoya Castle, was dropped on the ground on the morning of the 8th for the first time in 16 years. It will be exhibited in Nagoya city from 20th to July this month.

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The 4th flight of the new corona vaccine arrives at Narita, up to 990,000 times so far

2021-03-08 11:19:00
The fourth flight of the aircraft carrying the new coronavirus vaccine, which is the largest number ever, with a maximum of about 990,000 times, arrived at Narita Airport on the morning of the 8th.

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The 4th flight of the new corona vaccine arrives at Narita, up to 990,000 times so far

2021-03-08 11:19:00
The fourth flight of the aircraft carrying the new coronavirus vaccine, which is the largest number ever, with a maximum of about 990,000 times, arrived at Narita Airport on the morning of the 8th.

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Deputy General Affairs Deputy Director Taniwaki of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has been virtually replaced.

2021-03-08 10:52:00
Regarding Mr. Taniwaki, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, who was disciplined for entertainment issues from satellite broadcasting related companies, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications confirmed that he was having dinner with the presidents of NTT in an investigation by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. Announced that it was transferred to the Minister's Secretariat because it is highly likely that it violated the Code of Ethics. It seems to be a de facto replacement.

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Deputy General Affairs Deputy Director Taniwaki of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has been virtually replaced.

2021-03-08 10:52:00
Regarding Mr. Taniwaki, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, who was disciplined for entertainment issues from satellite broadcasting related companies, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications confirmed that he was having dinner with the presidents of NTT in an investigation by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. Announced that it was transferred to the Minister's Secretariat because it is highly likely that it violated the Code of Ethics. It seems to be a de facto replacement.

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Switzerland Many people agree with the referendum on whether to ban face covering in public places

2021-03-08 10:23:00
In Switzerland, a referendum was passed in favor of whether to ban covering faces in public, with the veil worn by Muslim women in mind.

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Deputy General Affairs Deputy Director Taniwaki of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has been virtually replaced.

2021-03-08 10:22:00
Regarding Mr. Taniwaki, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, who was disciplined for entertainment issues from satellite broadcasting related companies, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications confirmed that he was having dinner with the presidents of NTT in an investigation by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. Announced that it was transferred to the Minister's Secretariat because it is highly likely that it violated the Code of Ethics. It seems to be a de facto replacement.

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Deputy General Affairs Deputy Director Taniwaki of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has been virtually replaced.

2021-03-08 10:22:00
Regarding Mr. Taniwaki, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, who was disciplined for entertainment issues from satellite broadcasting related companies, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications confirmed that he was having dinner with the presidents of NTT in an investigation by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. Announced that it was transferred to the Minister's Secretariat because it is highly likely that it violated the Code of Ethics. It seems to be a de facto replacement.

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Deputy General Affairs Deputy Director Taniwaki of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has been virtually replaced.

2021-03-08 10:22:00
Regarding Mr. Taniwaki, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, who was disciplined for entertainment issues from satellite broadcasting related companies, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications confirmed that he was having dinner with the presidents of NTT in an investigation by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. Announced that it was transferred to the Minister's Secretariat because it is highly likely that it violated the Code of Ethics. It seems to be a de facto replacement.

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The House of Councilors Budget Committee continues discussions with the ruling and opposition parties.

2021-03-08 09:11:00
The Diet was scheduled to be attended by Prime Minister Suga and others at the House of Councilors Budget Committee from 9 am, but the board of directors prior to this was continuing, and the committee has not yet started.

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January current account surplus of 646.8 billion yen fell below the same month last year for the first time in 5 months

2021-03-08 09:03:00
According to the balance of payments statistics released by the Ministry of Finance, the current account balance in January was a surplus of 646.8 billion yen, showing how much Japan earned through trade and investment with foreign countries. The surplus amount decreased by 15 billion yen from the same month of the previous year. It is the first time in five months that the surplus has fallen below the same month of the previous year.

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January current account surplus of 646.8 billion yen fell below the same month last year for the first time in 5 months

2021-03-08 09:03:00
According to the balance of payments statistics released by the Ministry of Finance, the current account balance in January was a surplus of 646.8 billion yen, showing how much Japan earned through trade and investment with foreign countries. The surplus amount decreased by 15 billion yen from the same month of the previous year. It is the first time in five months that the surplus has fallen below the same month of the previous year.

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U.S. Secretary of Defense is wary of China

2021-03-08 04:59:00
US Secretary of Defense Austin, who is coordinating a visit to Japan in the middle of this month, said in an interview on a television program broadcast on the 7th, "China is strengthening its army and intimidating its allies." He showed a sense of caution and showed a willingness to cooperate with allies such as Japan.

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Giraffe moves to Okayama zoo Farewell party Konan Kochi

2021-03-08 04:47:00
At the zoo in Konan City, Kochi Prefecture, where four giraffes are bred, the youngest "Santa Row" will move to the zoo in Okayama, and a farewell party was held.

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Confirmed the first spawning of crested ibis breeding in Sado, Niigata

2021-03-08 04:45:00
It was confirmed that the crested ibis, a national special natural monument bred in Sado City, Niigata Prefecture, spawned for the first time.

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Tree planting activity at Mt. Fugen, Unzen, where trees were burned down by pyroclastic flow Nagasaki Shimabara

2021-03-08 04:44:00
Tree planting activities were carried out in Shimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture, where many trees were burned down in the 1993 pyroclastic flow of Mt. Fugen in Unzen.

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Photo collection panel production of smiling faces of more than 400 children Fukui Sakai

2021-03-08 04:43:00
As the impact of the new coronavirus on the lives of citizens continues, in Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture, children played a central role in creating a large panel of photos of more than 400 smiles in order to bring smiles to the community. The unveiling ceremony was held on the 7th.

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Photo collection panel production of smiling faces of more than 400 children Fukui Sakai

2021-03-08 04:43:00
As the impact of the new coronavirus on the lives of citizens continues, in Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture, children played a central role in creating a large panel of photos of more than 400 smiles in order to bring smiles to the community. The unveiling ceremony was held on the 7th.

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New Corona World infected 116.66 million dead 2.59 million (3 o'clock on the 8th)

2021-03-08 04:38:00
According to a summary by Johns Hopkins University in the United States, the number of people confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus was 116,662,534 worldwide as of 3:00 am on the 8th of Japan time. In addition, the number of people who died is 2,590,656 worldwide.

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Major private railway companies in the Greater Tokyo area are moving to reduce the number of new graduates hired in 2022

2021-03-08 04:33:00
Major private railway companies in the Tokyo metropolitan area are increasingly reducing the number of new graduates hired in 2022, who will join the company in April next year, saying that their business performance has deteriorated due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection.

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Major private railway companies in the Greater Tokyo area are moving to reduce the number of new graduates hired in 2022

2021-03-08 04:33:00
Major private railway companies in the Tokyo metropolitan area are increasingly reducing the number of new graduates hired in 2022, who will join the company in April next year, saying that their business performance has deteriorated due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection.

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This year's "national burden rate" is the largest prospect ever. Income declines with the new corona

2021-03-08 04:32:00
The "national burden rate," which indicates the ratio of taxes and social insurance premiums to the national income, is expected to reach a record high this year and in the second year of Reiwa. This is due to the fact that the income of the people has decreased due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection.

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This year's "national burden rate" is the largest prospect ever. Income declines with the new corona

2021-03-08 04:32:00
The "national burden rate," which indicates the ratio of taxes and social insurance premiums to the national income, is expected to reach a record high this year and in the second year of Reiwa. This is due to the fact that the income of the people has decreased due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection.

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Aviation companies are expanding the movement to secure users by providing cheap PCR test services

2021-03-08 04:25:00
With the prospect of convergence of the new coronavirus uncertain, there is a growing movement among airlines that have been severely hit to secure users by providing services that allow them to receive PCR tests at a low price. I am.

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Aviation companies are expanding the movement to secure users by providing cheap PCR test services

2021-03-08 04:25:00
With the prospect of convergence of the new coronavirus uncertain, there is a growing movement among airlines that have been severely hit to secure users by providing services that allow them to receive PCR tests at a low price. I am.

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Launched a countermeasure team to strengthen the international competitiveness of the pharmaceutical industry Liberal Democratic Party

2021-03-08 04:16:00
While Western pharmaceutical manufacturers are taking the lead in developing vaccines for the new coronavirus, the Liberal Democratic Party has set up a countermeasure team to enhance the international competitiveness of the domestic pharmaceutical industry, and is proceeding with verification of research and development and regulatory approval. , I will summarize the recommendations.

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House of Councilors Budget Committee Intensive deliberation Survey on dinner with NTT To interim report

2021-03-08 04:13:00
On the 8th, the Diet will be deliberated intensively by the Budget Committee of the House of Councilors, and discussions will be held on recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake and countermeasures against the new coronavirus. In addition, the opposition party is poised to continue pursuing the truth, as an interim report on the investigation into the dinner between the executives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and the presidents of NTT will be presented.

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An executive of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications goes to an interim report with NTT presidents and others for entertainment that violates the dining regulations.

2021-03-08 04:12:00
Regarding the fact that two executives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications were having dinner with the presidents of NTT, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications will summarize an interim report that it was entertainment that violated the ethical rules of national civil servants and will show it to the Diet on the 8th. Of these, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Taniwaki has already been disciplined for entertainment issues from satellite broadcasting companies, so there is a widespread view within the government that it is difficult to stay in his current position.

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An executive of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications goes to an interim report with NTT presidents and others for entertainment that violates the dining regulations.

2021-03-08 04:12:00
Regarding the fact that two executives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications were having dinner with the presidents of NTT, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications will summarize an interim report that it was entertainment that violated the ethical rules of national civil servants and will show it to the Diet on the 8th. Of these, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Taniwaki has already been disciplined for entertainment issues from satellite broadcasting companies, so there is a widespread view within the government that it is difficult to stay in his current position.

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Woman slips to death Whether the guide has neglected safety management To document sending Kanagawa

2021-03-08 00:01:00
In March of last year, in the mountains of Yamakita Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, a 46-year-old woman who was climbing slipped and died, and police said that a man who was a guide neglected safety management when going through a dangerous course. On the 8th, we decided to send documents on suspicion of accidental fatalities.

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Woman slips to death Whether the guide has neglected safety management To document sending Kanagawa

2021-03-08 00:01:00
In March of last year, in the mountains of Yamakita Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, a 46-year-old woman who was climbing slipped and died, and police said that a man who was a guide neglected safety management when going through a dangerous course. On the 8th, we decided to send documents on suspicion of accidental fatalities.

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