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“Signs of spread of infection as an index to catch early” Proposal by the government subcommittee

2021-04-08 23:52:00
Experts from a government subcommittee have made recommendations that summarize new indicators for catching signs of the spread of the new coronavirus and taking strong measures quickly. Since the "stage" index for viewing the infection status shown last year did not work well, we reviewed the index for determining the stage and went to the entertainment district at night and the number of infected people in the younger generation, which is the starting point of infection. It is said that it will lead to early measures by grasping the number of people who are infected.

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Challenges for succession to the throne Hearing from experts, etc. Government expert meeting

2021-04-08 23:21:00
On the 8th, the government's expert meeting, which discusses issues such as ensuring stable succession to the throne, held hearings from five people, including experts in the imperial system.

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“Signs of spread of infection as an index to catch early” Proposal by the government subcommittee

2021-04-08 22:48:00
Experts from a government subcommittee presented a draft proposal at a meeting on the 8th, summarizing new indicators for catching signs of the spread of the new coronavirus and taking strong measures quickly. Since the "stage" index for viewing the infection status shown last year was not used promptly, the number of infected people in the younger generation, which is the starting point of infection, and the number of people in the entertainment district at night are captured. It is said that it will lead to early measures.

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Proposal for promotion of telework “Establishment of award system for companies that have achieved results”

2021-04-08 22:36:00
In order to further promote telework in rural areas with the spread of the new coronavirus, the government's expert council recommended to the Minister of State for Regional Revitalization Sakamoto to establish a system to commend companies that have achieved results in telework. ..

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Active volcanic activity status nationwide 7 "Crater area warning" for volcanoes Japan Meteorological Agency

2021-04-08 22:34:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced the activity status of active volcanoes nationwide in March and points to watch out for. "Crater area warning" has been announced for seven volcanoes nationwide, and "eruption warning (peripheral sea area)" has been announced for one submarine volcano, saying that eruptions are occurring and volcanic activity is increasing.

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Prime Minister Suga announces policy to apply "priority measures such as spread prevention" to Tokyo

2021-04-08 22:31:00
Regarding measures against the new coronavirus, Prime Minister Suga has announced a policy to apply "priority measures such as prevention of spread" to Tokyo. He expressed his intention to consider whether it is necessary to apply "priority measures" to other areas where the infection situation is deteriorating.

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Prime Minister Suga announces policy to apply "priority measures such as spread prevention" to Tokyo

2021-04-08 22:31:00
Regarding measures against the new coronavirus, Prime Minister Suga has announced a policy to apply "priority measures such as prevention of spread" to Tokyo. He expressed his intention to consider whether it is necessary to apply "priority measures" to other areas where the infection situation is deteriorating.

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Self-Defense Forces base of activities off the coast of Somalia A social gathering with about 130 people spreading the infection

2021-04-08 22:30:00
Due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection at the SDF activity base in Djibouti, which is taking measures against piracy off the coast of Somalia in Africa, a sporting event was held at this base at the end of last month with about 130 members participating. It turned out that we had a social gathering with eating and drinking. The Ministry of Defense is investigating the possibility that the infection may have spread through such a place and will take thorough measures.

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Carbon dioxide concentration measuring instrument Increased use in restaurants, etc. What are the precautions?

2021-04-08 22:26:00
Carbon dioxide concentration measuring instruments, which are used as a guide to check the ventilation status, are increasingly used mainly in restaurants, etc., but industry groups made by manufacturers, etc. use measuring instruments with sufficient functions in an appropriate manner. I am calling to use it.

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Tokyo New Corona 5 dead 545 Confirmed infection Over 500 for 2 consecutive days

2021-04-08 22:26:00
In Tokyo, on the 8th, it was confirmed that 545 people were newly infected with the new coronavirus, and for the first time after the second state of emergency was lifted, more than 500 people were in charge of the city for two consecutive days. "The speed of increase is increasing. The key point is to control the flow of people, and I especially want you to refrain from moving outside of Tokyo."

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Tokyo New Corona 5 dead 545 Confirmed infection Over 500 for 2 consecutive days

2021-04-08 22:26:00
In Tokyo, on the 8th, it was confirmed that 545 people were newly infected with the new coronavirus, and for the first time after the second state of emergency was lifted, more than 500 people were in charge of the city for two consecutive days. "The speed of increase is increasing. The key point is to control the flow of people, and I especially want you to refrain from moving outside of Tokyo."

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Adjusted to request "Priority measures such as spread prevention" in Okinawa Prefecture

2021-04-08 22:00:00
In response to the rapid spread of the new coronavirus, Okinawa Prefecture has been consulted by the government regarding the application of "priority measures such as spread prevention" that enable intensive measures even if the government has not declared a state of emergency. In response, we have decided to make a request.

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What are the “benefits” and “risks” of the AstraZeneca vaccine?

2021-04-08 21:59:00
A vaccine developed by British pharmaceutical giants AstraZeneca and Oxford University. Approval applications for use are also being made in Japan. The relationship with blood clots has been pointed out, but what about the reality?

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Tochigi Prefecture New Corona 25 people confirmed infection Mutant virus infection 1 person confirmed

2021-04-08 21:58:00
Tochigi Prefecture and Utsunomiya City announced on the 8th that they have confirmed that a total of 25 new people have been infected with the new coronavirus. This brings the total number of people confirmed to be infected in the prefecture to 4,850.

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Band "ALI" member arrested Suspected of withdrawing cash for special fraud

2021-04-08 21:47:00
A member of the band known for being in charge of the ending theme of the popular anime "Jujutsu Kaisen" was arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department for withdrawing hundreds of thousands of yen in cash deceived by a man in Tokyo at an ATM. I found out.

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Band "ALI" member arrested Suspected of withdrawing cash for special fraud

2021-04-08 21:47:00
A member of the band known for being in charge of the ending theme of the popular anime "Jujutsu Kaisen" was arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department for withdrawing hundreds of thousands of yen in cash deceived by a man in Tokyo at an ATM. I found out.

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Airline companies raise domestic flight rate after long holidays Expected to recover demand

2021-04-08 21:42:00
Airlines have announced that they will raise the operating rate of domestic passenger aircraft after the Golden Week holidays from this month, saying that demand is expected to recover.

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Osaka mutant virus 30s or younger Approximately 60% Estimated over secured beds next week

2021-04-08 21:34:00
In Osaka Prefecture, it was confirmed on the 8th that a record number of 905 people were newly infected with the new coronavirus. Mutant virus, which is considered to be one of the causes of rapid spread of infection. When Osaka Prefecture investigated the ages of people infected with the mutant virus until April 5, those in their 30s or younger accounted for nearly 60% of the total. In future simulations conducted by Osaka Prefecture, it is estimated that the number of newly infected people per day will exceed 1,400 as of the 14th next week, and the number of patients will be the number of beds currently secured by next week. It is estimated that the number will exceed the limit, and there are concerns about the tightness of the medical system.

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Torch Relay Ceremony The Governor of Mie Questions about the Direction

2021-04-08 21:30:00
At the ceremony of the Tokyo Olympic Torch Relay held on the 7th, Governor Suzuki of Mie Prefecture questioned the way the production should be, saying that the sound of the tournament sponsor's vehicle was loud enough to hinder the progress.

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Continued non-fishing of squid and saury, etc. Started discussions on cause analysis, etc. Fisheries Agency

2021-04-08 21:19:00
The Fisheries Agency has begun discussions on the analysis of causes and policies at a study group of experts and fishermen, saying that the unfishing of squid and saury that continues in the waters near Japan may continue for a long time. It was.

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Uighur problem Cotton "No comment" Mr. Yanai "No problem with business partners"

2021-04-08 21:15:00
Tadashi Yanai, chairman and president of Fast Retailing, which operates UNIQLO, said at a press conference on the 8th that companies are profiting from the forced labor of Uighurs, an ethnic minority in China. When asked if he was using cotton procured from the autonomous region, he said, "No comment." After that, he said, "If there is a problem such as forced labor at the factory of the business partner, we will immediately stop the transaction" and expressed the idea that there is no problem with the company of the business partner.

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Uighur problem Cotton "No comment" Mr. Yanai "No problem with business partners"

2021-04-08 21:15:00
Tadashi Yanai, chairman and president of Fast Retailing, which operates UNIQLO, said at a press conference on the 8th that companies are profiting from the forced labor of Uighurs, an ethnic minority in China. When asked if he was using cotton procured from the autonomous region, he said, "No comment." After that, he said, "If there is a problem such as forced labor at the factory of the business partner, we will immediately stop the transaction" and expressed the idea that there is no problem with the company of the business partner.

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Analysis of infection status in Tokyo The proportion of people in their 20s and 30s has risen significantly

2021-04-08 21:13:00
This is the analysis result of the infection situation and medical care provision system in Tokyo shown at the monitoring meeting on the 8th.

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Tokyo also requested "priority measures such as prevention of spread" What is the difference from the state of emergency?

2021-04-08 21:06:00
Tokyo, where 545 new infections have been confirmed. We requested the government to apply "priority measures such as prevention of spread" because of concerns about the rapid spread of infection in the future. What kind of measures are these "priority measures such as prevention of spread"? How is it different from the "state of emergency"?

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Tokyo also requested "priority measures such as prevention of spread" What is the difference from the state of emergency?

2021-04-08 21:06:00
Tokyo, where 545 new infections have been confirmed. We requested the government to apply "priority measures such as prevention of spread" because of concerns about the rapid spread of infection in the future. What kind of measures are these "priority measures such as prevention of spread"? How is it different from the "state of emergency"?

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Ehime Prefecture Approximately 30 staff members farewell party at the banquet hall The prefecture explains that it "complies with the rules"

2021-04-08 21:03:00
As the outbreak of the new coronavirus continued, it was discovered that about 30 Ehime Prefectural Government employees had a farewell party at the hotel's banquet hall late last month. It is said that Ehime Prefecture goes with people who meet every day and follows the rules set by the prefecture at that time.

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[Domestic infection] 25 new coronas died 3447 confirmed infection (20:00 on the 8th)

2021-04-08 20:54:00
On the 8th, 3447 infections have been announced nationwide so far. The number has exceeded 3,000 for the second consecutive day, the highest number ever in Osaka, Nara, and Fukushima prefectures. Also, 5 in Tokyo, 4 in Hokkaido, 3 in Saitama, 3 in Osaka, 2 in Chiba, 2 in Miyagi, 1 in Hyogo, 1 in Tokushima, Aichi. A total of 25 people were announced to die, one in the prefecture, one in Kanagawa, one in Ibaraki, and one in Shizuoka. The number of people confirmed to be infected in Japan is 494,890 including airport quarantine, and the number of passengers and crew on cruise ships is 712, for a total of 497,602. A total of 9351 people have died, including 9338 people confirmed to be infected in Japan and 13 cruise ship passengers.

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Examining the ideal organization of the Science Council of Japan Published a draft report

2021-04-08 20:52:00
Regarding the organization of the Science Council of Japan, which is being considered after the Prime Minister did not appoint a candidate for membership, the Science Council said, "It is difficult to find a positive reason for changing from the current national institution. I have put together a draft report that says.

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Medical information for treatment in prison "should be disclosed to the prisoner" Osaka High Court

2021-04-08 20:51:00
Currently, medical information such as medical records of inmates treated at medical facilities in prisons is not allowed to be disclosed even if requested by the person himself / herself. Regarding this, the Osaka High Court ruled that it should be disclosed in principle, saying that "inequality that is difficult to explain reasonably with the general public will occur."

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Mutant virus tends to be more severe. Concerns about spreading to the elderly Osaka Prefecture

2021-04-08 20:45:00
Infection with the new mutated coronavirus, which is said to be highly infectious, is increasing mainly in Osaka and Hyogo prefectures, but according to the data compiled by Osaka prefecture, although the number of reports is still small, infection with the mutated virus People tend to have a higher rate of aggravation. Experts say that if the infection spreads to the elderly, the already worsening bed pressure situation may become more severe, and it is necessary to take stronger measures promptly to improve the infection situation. There is.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government "Priority Measures to Prevent Spread" Requested to the Government Received Spread of Infection

2021-04-08 20:44:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has requested the government to apply "priority measures such as prevention of spread" because of concerns about the rapid spread of infection in the future.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government "Priority Measures to Prevent Spread" Requested to the Government Received Spread of Infection

2021-04-08 20:44:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has requested the government to apply "priority measures such as prevention of spread" because of concerns about the rapid spread of infection in the future.

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Vaccination status sharing system Some functions are defective Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

2021-04-08 20:40:00
Regarding the new system for sharing the vaccination status of the new coronavirus with local governments, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has been unable to display the number of vaccinations by local government at a meeting on the opposition side due to some functional defects. I reported.

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Mutant virus Remarkably increased in Tokyo "Fear of explosive increase"

2021-04-08 20:34:00
A "monitoring meeting" was held to analyze and evaluate the infection status of the new coronavirus in Tokyo, and experts reported that the number of highly infectious mutant viruses was increasing significantly in Tokyo. "There is a concern that the infection will spread explosively and follow a process that exceeds the third wave," he said with a strong sense of crisis.

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What are the “benefits” and “risks” of the AstraZeneca vaccine?

2021-04-08 20:23:00
A vaccine developed by British pharmaceutical giants AstraZeneca and Oxford University. Approval applications for use are also being made in Japan. The relationship with blood clots has been pointed out, but what about the reality?

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競泳 池江璃花子 女子100m自由形で優勝 400mリレーで内定

2021-04-08 20:13:00
東京オリンピックの代表選考会となる競泳の日本選手権は大会6日目。午後は男女4種目の決勝が行われ池江璃花子選手ら4人が女子400メートルリレーの代表に内定しました。

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Government policy to apply "priority measures such as spread prevention" to Kyoto and Okinawa

2021-04-08 20:10:00
Regarding measures against the new coronavirus, the government has decided to apply "priority measures such as prevention of spread" to Kyoto and Okinawa prefectures in addition to Tokyo. Both will be applied from the 12th next week, and will be officially decided by the countermeasures headquarters on the 9th.

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Government policy to apply "priority measures such as spread prevention" to Kyoto and Okinawa

2021-04-08 20:10:00
Regarding measures against the new coronavirus, the government has decided to apply "priority measures such as prevention of spread" to Kyoto and Okinawa prefectures in addition to Tokyo. Both will be applied from the 12th next week, and will be officially decided by the countermeasures headquarters on the 9th.

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Resolution of the Parliamentary League "Ready to Visit North Korea" Aiming to Normalize Diplomatic Relations with North Korea

2021-04-08 19:58:00
The bipartisan parliamentary federation, which aims to normalize diplomatic relations with North Korea, urges the government to give top priority to resolving the abduction issue before the Japan-US summit meeting next week, and will visit North Korea as a parliamentary federation. I have put together a resolution that I am ready.

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80% of Hyogo new corona specimens are "mutant virus"

2021-04-08 19:56:00
As a result of independent tests for mutant viruses conducted by Hyogo Prefecture and Kobe City, 81% of the samples for the week up to the 28th of last month were mutant viruses. The province and city are calling for thorough infection control, as it appears to be the first confirmed mutant virus in the United Kingdom.

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Tottori Prefecture New Corona 4 people confirmed infection A total of 287 people in the prefecture

2021-04-08 19:55:00
Tottori Prefecture has announced that it has been confirmed that three new people have been infected with the new coronavirus. The number of confirmed infections on the 8th in the prefecture was four. This brings the total number of infected people in Tottori prefecture to 287.

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[Domestic infection] 25 new coronas died 3436 confirmed infection (19:30 on the 8th)

2021-04-08 19:52:00
On the 8th, 3436 cases have been announced nationwide so far. The number has exceeded 3,000 for the second consecutive day, the highest number ever in Osaka, Nara, and Fukushima prefectures. Also, 5 in Tokyo, 4 in Hokkaido, 3 in Saitama, 3 in Osaka, 2 in Chiba, 2 in Miyagi, 1 in Hyogo, 1 in Tokushima, Aichi. A total of 25 people were announced to die, one in the prefecture, one in Kanagawa, one in Ibaraki, and one in Shizuoka. The number of people confirmed to be infected in Japan is 494,879 including airport quarantine, and the number of passengers and crew on cruise ships is 712, for a total of 497,591. A total of 9351 people have died, including 9338 people confirmed to be infected in Japan and 13 cruise ship passengers.

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IR Corruption Trial Former Bribery Advisor "Representative Akimoto is important in policy making"

2021-04-08 19:52:00
A witness cross-examination began in a case in which a member of the House of Representatives Akimoto was accused of bribery and acquisition of witnesses over the business of an integrated resort facility, and a former adviser of a Chinese company on the bribery side gave "3 million yen in cash". I thought it was important to be involved in policy making. "

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“Teacher's baton” A sad voice that exceeds expectations

2021-04-08 19:42:00
In order to convey the attractiveness of work to young people who are aiming to become teachers, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has called for teachers to send out on SNS. In a series of events, the person in charge explained the purpose of the initiative again on the 8th.

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Fukushima New Corona 52 people confirmed to be infected A total of 2751 people in the prefecture

2021-04-08 19:42:00
Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, announced on the 8th that 30 new people have been infected with the new coronavirus. These 30 people are members of the baseball club of Higashi Nippon International University in Iwaki City, where the cluster is occurring, and the total number of infected people in this cluster is 42. On the 8th, Fukushima Prefecture also announced 22 infections, and the number of daily infection announcements in the prefecture reached 52, the highest number ever. The cumulative number of infected people in Fukushima Prefecture has reached 2751.

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“Teacher's baton” A sad voice that exceeds expectations

2021-04-08 19:42:00
In order to convey the attractiveness of work to young people who are aiming to become teachers, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has called for teachers to send out on SNS. In a series of events, the person in charge explained the purpose of the initiative again on the 8th.

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Osaka Severely ill bed operation rate over 90% A sense of crisis

2021-04-08 19:39:00
With the rapid spread of coronavirus infection in Osaka, the operation rate of severely ill beds exceeded 90% as of the 7th. Hospitals that treat critically ill patients are raising a sense of crisis that there is a high possibility that patients will overflow as they are.

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Examining the ideal organization of the Science Council of Japan Published a draft report

2021-04-08 19:24:00
Regarding the organization of the Science Council of Japan, which is being considered because the candidate for membership was not appointed as the Prime Minister, the Science Council said, "It is difficult to find a positive reason for changing from the current national institution. I have put together a draft report that says.

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Minister of Regulatory Reform Kono “Sequential shipment of“ inoculation tickets ”to prevent confusion”

2021-04-08 19:20:00
Before vaccination of the elderly with the new coronavirus will begin on the 12th next week, Kono's Minister for Regulatory Reform will give local governments vaccination tickets by age group and region to avoid confusion when making reservations. I requested again to take measures such as shipping in a targeted manner.

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Tokyo New Corona 5 dead 545 Confirmed infection Over 500 for 2 consecutive days

2021-04-08 19:18:00
In Tokyo, on the 8th, it was confirmed that 545 people were newly infected with the new coronavirus, and for the first time after the second state of emergency was lifted, the number exceeded 500 for the second consecutive day. The city also revealed that five people who were confirmed infected had died.

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Tokyo New Corona 5 dead 545 Confirmed infection Over 500 for 2 consecutive days

2021-04-08 19:18:00
In Tokyo, on the 8th, it was confirmed that 545 people were newly infected with the new coronavirus, and for the first time after the second state of emergency was lifted, the number exceeded 500 for the second consecutive day. The city also revealed that five people who were confirmed infected had died.

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Onward HD Financial Results Final Deficit for 2 Consecutive Years Sales Decrease Due to Corona Impact

2021-04-08 19:17:00
Onward Holdings Co., Ltd., a major apparel company, posted its final deficit for the first year until February, as sales fell due to the shortened business hours of department stores due to the impact of the new coronavirus.

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Raise Ehime Prefecture's unique alert to the "highest level" and request to refrain from going out during the day

2021-04-08 19:14:00
Ehime Prefecture has raised the prefecture's own alert level to the highest "infection control period" of the three stages for the first time, saying that the infection of the new coronavirus is spreading. Along with this, we requested the citizens of Matsuyama to refrain from going out unnecessarily, including during the daytime.

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Fuji Media HD “State of violation of foreign capital restrictions of the Broadcasting Law”

2021-04-08 19:04:00
Fuji Media Holdings, which owns Fuji Television, announced that it had violated the foreign capital regulations of the Broadcasting Law from 2012 to 2014 due to an error in the calculation of voting rights. He also reported these violations to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications in December 2014, revealing that he had received verbal attention.

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Fuji Media HD “State of violation of foreign capital restrictions of the Broadcasting Law”

2021-04-08 19:04:00
Fuji Media Holdings, which owns Fuji Television, announced that it had violated the foreign capital regulations of the Broadcasting Law from 2012 to 2014 due to an error in the calculation of voting rights. He also reported these violations to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications in December 2014, revealing that he had received verbal attention.

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Prime Minister Suga announces policy to apply "priority measures such as prevention of spread" to Tokyo

2021-04-08 19:03:00
Regarding measures against the new coronavirus, Prime Minister Suga has announced a policy to apply "priority measures such as prevention of spread" to Tokyo. He expressed his intention to consider whether it is necessary to apply "priority measures" to other areas where the infection situation is deteriorating.

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Prime Minister Suga announces policy to apply "priority measures such as spread prevention" to Tokyo

2021-04-08 19:03:00
Regarding measures against the new coronavirus, Prime Minister Suga has announced a policy to apply "priority measures such as prevention of spread" to Tokyo. He expressed his intention to consider whether it is necessary to apply "priority measures" to other areas where the infection situation is deteriorating.

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“Insufficient ventilation” in half of hospitals with clusters

2021-04-08 19:01:00
A research group at Hokkaido University summarized the results of a survey of eight hospitals nationwide where new coronavirus clusters occurred from March last year to February, and found that ventilation was insufficient at four hospitals. I did. The research group said, "It is undeniable that it may have contributed to the spread of the infection," and pointed out that it is necessary to investigate in detail whether hospitals in each region are well ventilated.

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Aichi Prefecture New Corona 1 dead 144 people Infection confirmed Over 100 people for 3 consecutive days

2021-04-08 18:52:00
Aichi Prefecture announced that it has been confirmed that 144 new people have been infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. The number of infected people announced on the 1st in Aichi Prefecture has exceeded 100 for the third consecutive day. A total of 28,345 people have been confirmed to be infected in Aichi Prefecture.

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House of Councilors Hiroshima Re-election Nagano By-election Notification House of Representatives Election Outpost Battle Composition of the ruling and opposition party confrontation

2021-04-08 18:49:00
The re-election of the Hiroshima constituency of the House of Councilors and the by-election of the Nagano constituency, which will be the first national elections since the inauguration of the Kan Cabinet, have been announced. Both are the composition of the confrontation between the ruling and opposition parties, and it is expected that the total war of each party will be developed as a prelude to the lower house election to be held by autumn.

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House of Councilors Hiroshima Re-election Nagano By-election Notification House of Representatives Election Outpost Battle Composition of the ruling and opposition party confrontation

2021-04-08 18:49:00
The re-election of the Hiroshima constituency of the House of Councilors and the by-election of the Nagano constituency, which will be the first national elections since the inauguration of the Kan Cabinet, have been announced. Both are the composition of the confrontation between the ruling and opposition parties, and it is expected that the total war of each party will be developed as a prelude to the lower house election to be held by autumn.

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Confirmation of first mutant virus infection in Kumamoto

2021-04-08 18:46:00
Kumamoto Prefecture announced on the 30th of last month that a woman in her 70s in Mifune Town was infected with a mutant virus that is spreading in the United Kingdom, according to a survey conducted by the National Institute of Infectious Diseases. Announced that it was confirmed. This is the first time that infection with a mutant virus has been confirmed in Kumamoto Prefecture.

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Miyagi Prefecture New Corona 2 people died 87 new infections confirmed 6862 people in total in the prefecture

2021-04-08 18:43:00
Miyagi Prefecture announced on the 8th that it was confirmed that 34 new people were infected with the new coronavirus. The number of confirmed infections in the prefecture on the 8th was 87, including the 53 announced by Sendai City. Two deaths have already been announced in Sendai. In addition, Sendai City announced that it has reduced the total number of infected people by four, saying that the number of infected people was duplicated. As a result, the cumulative number of infected people in Miyagi Prefecture is 6862, including those who have already recovered, and 41 people have died.

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Yen exchange rate rises somewhat

2021-04-08 18:43:00
The yen exchange rate on the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 8th has risen somewhat.

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[Full text] Kei Komuro published an explanatory document on financial issues

2021-04-08 18:40:00
Kei Komuro, who has been unofficially engaged with Mako, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Akishino, has released a document detailing the financial problems of her mother and her ex-fiancé man.

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[Full text] Kei Komuro published an explanatory document on financial issues

2021-04-08 18:40:00
Kei Komuro, who has been unofficially engaged with Mako, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Akishino, has released a document detailing the financial problems of her mother and her ex-fiancé man.

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FAST RETAILING interim settlement

2021-04-08 18:39:00
Fast Retailing, which operates UNIQLO and other companies, had sluggish sales in Europe and the United States due to the impact of the new coronavirus in the interim results for the six months to February, while curbing discount sales in Japan and China. Sales and profits increased due to improved profitability.

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Yamanashi Prefecture New Corona 11 people confirmed infection A total of 1012 people in the prefecture

2021-04-08 18:38:00
Yamanashi Prefecture and Kofu City announced on the 8th that it has been confirmed that 11 men and women in their teens to 70s living in the prefecture have been infected with the new coronavirus. The symptoms of 11 people are mild or asymptomatic. A total of 1012 people have been confirmed to be infected in Yamanashi Prefecture.

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Adjusted to request "Priority measures such as spread prevention" in Okinawa Prefecture

2021-04-08 18:35:00
In response to the rapid spread of the new coronavirus, Okinawa Prefecture has been consulted by the government regarding the application of "priority measures such as spread prevention" that enable intensive measures even if the government has not declared a state of emergency. In response, we started to make adjustments in the direction of making a request.

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Fukuoka New Corona Confirmed infection of 48 new people A total of 19,300 people in the prefecture

2021-04-08 18:34:00
Fukuoka Prefecture announced on the 8th that it was confirmed that 48 new people were infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. The breakdown is 21 in Fukuoka City and 5 in Kitakyushu City. Meanwhile, one person who was announced as infected on the 7th was withdrawn. A total of 19,300 people have been confirmed to be infected in Fukuoka Prefecture. In addition, it was found that four new people in the prefecture were suspected of being infected with the mutated coronavirus.

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Kagoshima New Corona 11 people confirmed infection A total of 1897 people in the prefecture

2021-04-08 18:30:00
Eleven new cases of coronavirus infection have been confirmed in Kagoshima Prefecture. This brings the number of infected people confirmed in Kagoshima Prefecture to 1897.

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Tokushima Prefecture New Corona 1 dead, 15 new infections confirmed

2021-04-08 18:28:00
Tokushima Prefecture announced that 15 new men and women in their 20s and 80s have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. This brings the number of confirmed infections to 639 in Tokushima Prefecture.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government "Priority Measures to Prevent Spread" Requested to the Government Received Spread of Infection

2021-04-08 18:28:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has requested the government to apply "priority measures such as prevention of spread" because of concerns about the rapid spread of infection in the future.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government "Priority Measures to Prevent Spread" Requested to the Government Received Spread of Infection

2021-04-08 18:28:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has requested the government to apply "priority measures such as prevention of spread" because of concerns about the rapid spread of infection in the future.

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Tottori Torch Relay Specific plan for scale reduction such as route shortening Governor Hirai

2021-04-08 18:26:00
Governor Hirai of Tottori Prefecture, who has expressed his intention to reduce the scale of the Tokyo Olympic torch relay, has shown concrete plans such as shortening the route and stopping the running of celebrity runners on public roads. It means that we are in final coordination with the Organizing Committee.

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Fuji Media HD “State of violation of foreign capital restrictions of the Broadcasting Law”

2021-04-08 18:20:00
Fuji Media Holdings, which owns Fuji Television, revealed that it violated the foreign capital restrictions of the Broadcasting Law from 2012 to 2014.

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Fuji Media HD “State of violation of foreign capital restrictions of the Broadcasting Law”

2021-04-08 18:20:00
Fuji Media Holdings, which owns Fuji Television, revealed that it violated the foreign capital restrictions of the Broadcasting Law from 2012 to 2014.

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Mutant virus tends to be more severe. Concerns about spreading to the elderly Osaka Prefecture

2021-04-08 18:17:00
Infection with the new mutated coronavirus, which is said to be highly infectious, is increasing mainly in Osaka and Hyogo prefectures, but according to the data compiled by Osaka prefecture, although the number of reports is still small, infection with the mutated virus People tend to have a higher rate of aggravation. Experts say that if the infection spreads to the elderly, the already worsening bed pressure situation may become more severe, and it is necessary to take stronger measures promptly to improve the infection situation. There is.

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競泳 池江璃花子 女子100m自由形で優勝 400mリレーで内定

2021-04-08 18:17:00
競泳の日本選手権、女子100メートル自由形決勝で、池江璃花子選手が53秒98で優勝しましたが、日本水泳連盟が定める派遣標準記録を突破できませんでした。

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“Increasing the inspection rate of mutant viruses and strengthening the monitoring system” Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato

2021-04-08 18:16:00
Regarding measures against the new coronavirus, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato intends to increase the ratio of mutation virus testing and strengthen the monitoring system by promoting technology transfer from the National Institute of Infectious Diseases to private testing institutions. Was shown.

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Nishimura Economic Revitalization Minister Requests cooperation from the Kansai business community, such as promotion of telework

2021-04-08 18:13:00
While the "Priority Measures to Prevent Spread" are being applied to Osaka and other areas, the Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura held a video conference with representatives of economic organizations in the Kansai region and pointed out that the mutant virus could become severe even for the younger generation. , Asked for cooperation in promoting telework.

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Nishimura Economic Revitalization Minister Requests cooperation from the Kansai business community, such as promotion of telework

2021-04-08 18:13:00
While the "Priority Measures to Prevent Spread" are being applied to Osaka and other areas, the Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura held a video conference with representatives of economic organizations in the Kansai region and pointed out that the mutant virus could become severe even for the younger generation. , Asked for cooperation in promoting telework.

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To request the application of "Priority measures such as spread prevention" by Governor Nishiwaki of Kyoto

2021-04-08 18:12:00
Governor Nishiwaki of Kyoto Prefecture has expressed his intention to request the government to apply "priority measures such as prevention of spread" in response to the rapid spread of infection with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. Kyoto Prefecture will hold a meeting of the countermeasures headquarters on the 9th to make a formal decision and request the government.

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Economy Watchers Survey improved for 2 consecutive months Revised keynote judgment upwards

2021-04-08 18:11:00
According to the Economy Watchers Survey of the Cabinet Office, which asks workers how the economy is feeling, the index showing the current state of the economy last month increased by 7.7 points from the previous month to 49.0, improving for the second consecutive month. The Economy Watchers Survey targets more than 2,000 people and uses them as an index based on the actual feelings of the economy compared to three months ago.

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Saitama Prefecture New Corona 3 dead 154 infected confirmed

2021-04-08 18:05:00
In Saitama Prefecture, it was announced on the 8th that it was confirmed that 154 new people were infected with the new coronavirus. The breakdown is 87 for Saitama Prefecture, 39 for Saitama City, 13 for Kawaguchi City, 8 for Koshigaya City, and 7 for Kawagoe City. With this, a total of 33,917 people have been announced as infected in the prefecture.

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Vaccine efficacy against mutant virus started research Yokohama City University

2021-04-08 18:05:00
How do mutations in the new coronavirus affect the effectiveness of the vaccine? A research group at Yokohama City University has begun research on the effectiveness of vaccines against mutant viruses by collecting blood from vaccinated people.

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Kanagawa Prefecture Mutant virus 15 new confirmed, all mild or asymptomatic

2021-04-08 18:04:00
Kanagawa Prefecture announced on the 8th that it was newly confirmed that 15 men and women in their teens to 60s living in the prefecture were infected with the mutated coronavirus.

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Defendant Supreme Court sentenced to death in serial murder case to argument in June

2021-04-08 17:51:00
The Supreme Court on the trial of Chisako Kake, who was sentenced to death in the first and second trials for murdering three men by having four men, including her husband, drink cyanide in Kyoto, Osaka, and Hyogo. Decided to hold an argument in June to hear claims from both the prosecution and the lawyer.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government "Priority Measures to Prevent Spread" Requested to the Government Received Spread of Infection

2021-04-08 17:51:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has requested the government to apply "priority measures such as prevention of spread" because of concerns about the rapid spread of infection in the future.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government "Priority Measures to Prevent Spread" Requested to the Government Received Spread of Infection

2021-04-08 17:51:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has requested the government to apply "priority measures such as prevention of spread" because of concerns about the rapid spread of infection in the future.

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[Domestic infection] 15 new coronas died 3062 confirmed infection (17:00 on the 8th)

2021-04-08 17:46:00
On the 8th, 3062 cases have been announced nationwide so far. The number has exceeded 3,000 for the second consecutive day, the highest number ever in Osaka and Nara prefectures. In addition, 4 people in Hokkaido, 3 people in Osaka prefecture, 2 people in Chiba prefecture, 2 people in Miyagi prefecture, 1 person in Hyogo prefecture, 1 person in Kanagawa prefecture, 1 person in Ibaraki prefecture, 1 person in Shizuoka prefecture. There were announcements of the deaths of 15 people. The number of people confirmed to be infected in Japan is 494,510 including airport quarantine, and the number of passengers and crew on cruise ships is 712, for a total of 497,222. A total of 9341 people have died, including 9328 people who have been confirmed infected in Japan and 13 people on cruise ships.

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Kyoto Prefecture New Corona 83 people confirmed infection A total of 10,20 people in the prefecture

2021-04-08 17:45:00
Kyoto Prefecture and Kyoto City announced on the 8th that 83 new people have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. The cumulative number of infected people in Kyoto Prefecture has exceeded 10,000 to 10,20.

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Lawson's financial results, sales and profits decreased by 56%, due to a decrease in the number of customers in Corona

2021-04-08 17:43:00
Convenience store giant "Lawson"'s financial results for the year ending February were lower than the previous year due to a decrease in the number of customers visiting the store due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, and the final profit decreased by 56%. Did.

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Nara Prefecture Record number of 88 infections confirmed New corona

2021-04-08 17:33:00
Nara Prefecture and Nara City announced on the 8th that it was confirmed that 88 new people were infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. The number of infected people per day exceeded 81 on the 7th, the highest number ever. The highest number of updates ever is for 4 consecutive days. With this, the number of people confirmed to be infected in the prefecture is 4,195.

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Wakayama Prefecture New Corona Newly confirmed 32 infections The second highest number in the past

2021-04-08 17:32:00
Wakayama Prefecture announced on the 8th that it was confirmed that 32 people were newly infected with the new coronavirus. The number of infected people per day was the second highest in the past, following 38 on the 7th. The number of people confirmed to be infected in Wakayama Prefecture is 1,454.

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Former Minister of Justice Kawai “Donates the parliamentary expenses after arrest” Defendant question

2021-04-08 17:22:00
Former Minister of Justice Katsuyuki Kawai, who has been accused of taking over a violation of the Public Offices Election Act, said in a question to the accused that he would donate the amount of parliamentary expenses received after his arrest to a non-profit organization.

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Kanagawa New Corona 1 dead 175 Infection confirmation Most after declaring

2021-04-08 17:21:00
On the 8th, it was announced that a total of 175 people were newly confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus in Kanagawa Prefecture. The number of infected people per day announced in the prefecture was the highest since March 21, when the state of emergency was lifted. Also, there are 42 more people than Thursday a week ago. Meanwhile, the death of a woman in her 90s in Yokohama was announced. According to NHK's summary, the number of infected people announced in the prefecture is 49,067, of which 793 have died.

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Ibaraki Prefecture New Corona 1 person died 39 new cases confirmed infection 6993 people in total in the prefecture

2021-04-08 17:20:00
Ibaraki Prefecture and Mito City announced on the 8th that 39 new people have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus, and a total of 6993 people have been confirmed to be infected in the prefecture so far. .. In addition, the prefecture has revealed that one new person has died, bringing the total number of people who have died in the prefecture to 128. In addition, four of the confirmed infections by the 8th were found to have been infected with the mutated coronavirus. Infection with the mutated virus has now been confirmed in 38 people in the prefecture.

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Liquid air fresheners A series of accidents that children accidentally swallow

2021-04-08 17:19:00
The National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan uses a series of accidents in which children accidentally swallow a liquid air freshener called "Reed Diffuser" to enjoy the scent by immersing a wooden stick in a liquid containing fragrance components. We are calling attention to the fact that there is no such thing.

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Osaka 905 new infections confirmed New corona, the highest number ever for 3 consecutive days

2021-04-08 17:17:00
Osaka Prefecture announced on the 8th that it was confirmed that 905 new people were infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. The number of infected people confirmed per day exceeded 878 on the 7th, which was the highest ever, and was the highest ever for the third consecutive day. As a result, the total number of people confirmed to be infected in the prefecture is 57,531. In addition, three people were confirmed dead, and 1202 people died in Osaka Prefecture.

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Osaka 905 new infections confirmed New corona, the highest number ever for 3 consecutive days

2021-04-08 17:17:00
Osaka Prefecture announced on the 8th that it was confirmed that 905 new people were infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. The number of infected people confirmed per day exceeded 878 on the 7th, which was the highest ever, and was the highest ever for the third consecutive day. As a result, the total number of people confirmed to be infected in the prefecture is 57,531. In addition, three people were confirmed dead, and 1202 people died in Osaka Prefecture.

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“Difficulty of pregnancy” Male lawmakers experience “7 months of pregnancy” for 2 days

2021-04-08 17:13:00
Young members of the Liberal Democratic Party want to experience the difficulties of pregnant women and make use of them in policies that encourage men to participate in childcare. We are making efforts to do so.

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Saga Prefecture New Corona 4 people confirmed infection A total of 1244 people in the prefecture

2021-04-08 17:12:00
Four new cases of coronavirus infection have been confirmed in Saga Prefecture. This brings the total number of infected people in Saga Prefecture to 1,244.

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Kei Komuro published an explanatory document on financial issues

2021-04-08 17:09:00
Kei Komuro, who has been unofficially engaged with Mako, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Akishino, has released a document detailing the financial problems of her mother and her ex-fiancé man.

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Kei Komuro published an explanatory document on financial issues

2021-04-08 17:09:00
Kei Komuro, who has been unofficially engaged with Mako, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Akishino, has released a document detailing the financial problems of her mother and her ex-fiancé man.

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Tochigi Prefecture New Corona 25 people confirmed infection A total of 4850 people in the prefecture

2021-04-08 17:02:00
Tochigi Prefecture and Utsunomiya City announced on the 8th that they have confirmed that a total of 25 new people have been infected with the new coronavirus. This brings the total number of people confirmed to be infected in the prefecture to 4,850.

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Kochi Prefecture New Corona 8 new cases confirmed infection 945 people in total in the prefecture

2021-04-08 17:01:00
Kochi Prefecture has announced that eight new people have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. As a result, a total of 945 people have been confirmed to be infected in Kochi Prefecture.

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Aomori Prefecture New Corona 12 new infections confirmed to a total of 1131 people in the prefecture

2021-04-08 16:54:00
Aomori Prefecture announced that it has been confirmed that 12 new people have been infected with the new coronavirus in Aomori City and Hachinohe City. The total number of people confirmed to be infected in Aomori Prefecture is 1,131 including those who have already recovered and those who have died.

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Akita Prefecture New Corona 8 new cases confirmed infection A total of 319 people in the prefecture

2021-04-08 16:53:00
Akita Prefecture and Akita City announced on the 8th that it was confirmed that eight new people were infected with the new coronavirus. This brings the total number of people confirmed to be infected in Akita Prefecture to 319.

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Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Treated Water Adjusted by Decision to Release to Sea Next Week Government

2021-04-08 16:53:00
The government is adjusting the disposal method of water containing radioactive substances such as tritium, which is increasing at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, in the direction of deciding to release it to the sea next week, and will take all possible measures against reputational damage. In addition, we have a policy of strengthening information dissemination such as safety.

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Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Treated Water Adjusted by Decision to Release to Sea Next Week Government

2021-04-08 16:53:00
The government is adjusting the disposal method of water containing radioactive substances such as tritium, which is increasing at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, in the direction of deciding to release it to the sea next week, and will take all possible measures against reputational damage. In addition, we have a policy of strengthening information dissemination such as safety.

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Nagano Prefecture New Corona 39 new infections confirmed 3069 in total in the prefecture

2021-04-08 16:52:00
It was confirmed that 39 new people were infected with the new coronavirus in Nagano prefecture. With this, the total number of people confirmed to be infected in the prefecture is 3069.

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Seven & i HD 1-year financial results 17% year-on-year decrease in profits Decrease in customers

2021-04-08 16:52:00
Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd.'s financial results for the year ending February this year were due to the effects of the new coronavirus, which continued to shorten department store business hours and reduced the number of customers visiting the store in its main convenience store business. As a result, sales fell below the previous year and the final profit fell by 17%.

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Miyagi Prefecture New Corona 2 dead, 53 new infections confirmed 6832 in total in the prefecture

2021-04-08 16:51:00
Sendai City announced on the 8th that it was confirmed that 53 new people were infected with the new coronavirus in the city. In addition, Sendai City announced that two new infected people have died. The total number of infected people in Miyagi prefecture is 6832, including those who have already recovered, and 41 people have died.

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Shiga New Corona Newly confirmed 31 infections A total of 2924 people in the prefecture

2021-04-08 16:50:00
Shiga Prefecture announced on the 8th that it was confirmed that 31 new people were infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. It is the first time in Shiga Prefecture that the number of infected people exceeds 30 per day since the 2nd of this month, and the number of infected people has reached 2,924.

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"Stop the spread of infection with priority measures such as prevention of spread" President of Central Japan Railway Company

2021-04-08 16:50:00
Regarding the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's request for the government to apply "priority measures such as prevention of spread," Shin Kaneko, president of Central Japan Railway Company, said at a press conference on the 8th, "I want this measure to stop the spread of infection. ".

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Tokyo Olympics / Para “Re-examination including postponement” National Tamaki representative

2021-04-08 16:49:00
Regarding the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, Democratic Party for the People's Representative Tamaki said at a press conference that it would be difficult to hold a safe event if the spread of the new coronavirus continues, and it is not possible to predict the convergence, so the response including postponement should be reconsidered. Showed the recognition that it is in.

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Iwate Prefecture New Corona 10 new infections confirmed 732 people in total in the prefecture

2021-04-08 16:44:00
Iwate Prefecture and Morioka City have announced that 10 new people have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. A total of 732 people have been confirmed infected in the prefecture.

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Chiba Prefecture New Corona 2 dead, 94 new infections confirmed

2021-04-08 16:42:00
In Chiba prefecture, it was announced on the 8th that 94 new people were infected with the new coronavirus, and the number has fallen below 100 for 4 consecutive days. So far, a total of 30,358 people have been announced to confirm the infection. In addition, two new deaths were announced, bringing the total number of deaths to 583.

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Aichi Prefecture New Corona Newly 144 people confirmed infection Over 100 people for 3 consecutive days

2021-04-08 16:38:00
Aichi Prefecture announced that it has been confirmed that 144 new people have been infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. The number of infected people announced on the 1st in Aichi Prefecture has exceeded 100 for the third consecutive day. A total of 28,345 people have been confirmed to be infected in Aichi Prefecture.

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Opened a private PCR testing facility in the terminal building at Haneda Airport

2021-04-08 16:38:00
A private PCR testing facility will be opened in the terminal building at Haneda Airport, and it was opened to the press on the 8th. It is expected to be used mainly by businessmen who come and go in Japan and those who return home.

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Variant virus rate in Tokyo 32% in the last week 4 times the previous week

2021-04-08 16:30:00
In Tokyo, the proportion of highly infectious mutant viruses has increased sharply, and the proportion of the tested samples was 32% in the last week, which is four times that of the previous week. It was found by the analysis of the research institute in Tokyo.

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Variant virus rate in Tokyo 32% in the last week 4 times the previous week

2021-04-08 16:30:00
In Tokyo, the proportion of highly infectious mutant viruses has increased sharply, and the proportion of the tested samples was 32% in the last week, which is four times that of the previous week. It was found by the analysis of the research institute in Tokyo.

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The number of bankrupt companies last year was the lowest in 20 years, but the cash flow is difficult

2021-04-08 16:23:00
Last year, the number of companies that went bankrupt in 2020 fell to the lowest level in 20 years due to the financial support provided by the government and others in response to the new corona. However, research firms have pointed out that the effects of infectious diseases have been prolonged and that corporate financing remains difficult.

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Hiroshima New Corona 10 new infections confirmed 5239 in total in the prefecture

2021-04-08 16:21:00
Hiroshima City announced that a total of six people in their teens to 80s have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. In addition, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, announced that it was confirmed that two people in their 30s and 60s were infected with the new coronavirus. Hiroshima Prefecture also announced that it was confirmed that a total of two people were infected with the new coronavirus in Hatsukaichi City and Onomichi City. This is 10 people confirmed to be infected on the 8th in Hiroshima prefecture. A total of 5239 people have been confirmed to be infected in the prefecture.

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“Consumer sentiment” index rises for 2 consecutive months Keynote judgment remains unchanged

2021-04-08 16:18:00
Last month's Consumer Attitude Index, which shows consumers' willingness to shop, rose 2.2 points from the previous month, rising for the second straight month.

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Miyazaki Prefecture New Corona Newly confirmed 2 infections A total of 1967 people in the prefecture

2021-04-08 16:17:00
Two new cases of coronavirus infection have been confirmed in Miyazaki Prefecture. This brings the total number of infected people in Miyazaki Prefecture to 1967.

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Nagasaki Prefecture New Corona 2 new infections confirmed 1648 in total in the prefecture

2021-04-08 16:16:00
Two new cases of coronavirus infection have been confirmed in Nagasaki Prefecture. The number of confirmed infections in Nagasaki Prefecture is now 1648, excluding the crew of cruise ships moored at Nagasaki Port.

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Okinawa Prefecture New Corona New 140 people confirmed infection Over 100 people for 2 consecutive days

2021-04-08 16:14:00
Okinawa Prefecture announced on the 8th that 140 new people were confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus, exceeding 100 people for the second consecutive day. The number of infected people announced on the 1st is the third highest so far, after 156 on August 9th and 155 on the 7th. This brings the total number of infected people confirmed in Okinawa Prefecture to 10,334.

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韓国ムン大統領「国民の叱責 重く受け止める」2市長選与党敗北

2021-04-08 16:08:00
韓国の首都ソウルと第2の都市プサン(釜山)で行われた市長選挙で与党の候補が敗れたことについて、ムン・ジェイン(文在寅)大統領は「国民の叱責を重く受け止める」とするコメントを発表しました。野党側は来年の大統領選挙を見据え、攻勢を強める構えです。

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Gifu Prefecture New Corona New 18 people confirmed infection Total 4961 people in the prefecture

2021-04-08 16:05:00
Gifu Prefecture announced that 18 new people have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. A total of 4961 people have been confirmed to be infected in Gifu prefecture. It also announced that it was confirmed that nine new people were infected with the mutated virus.

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Toyota launches a car with "update function" Improves support performance

2021-04-08 16:03:00
Toyota Motor Corporation has decided to release a car equipped with new functions that can automatically update the software that moves the car using communication and improve the performance that supports driving.

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Hokkaido New Corona 4 dead, 79 new infections confirmed

2021-04-08 16:01:00
Hokkaido and others have announced that 28 new people have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. On the 8th, 51 people were announced to be infected in Sapporo City, which means that a total of 79 people were confirmed to be infected in Hokkaido. On the 8th, Sapporo City announced the deaths of four people. This brings the total number of infected people in Hokkaido to 21,512, of whom 768 have died.

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“20% of medical expenses for people aged 75 and over”

2021-04-08 15:59:00
On the 8th, the House of Representatives deliberated on a bill to amend the law to raise the window burden for people with an annual income of 2 million yen or more to 20% over medical expenses for people aged 75 and over. Prime Minister Suga expressed the idea that it is necessary to curb the increase in the burden on the working generation and to review the burden according to their abilities.

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“20% of medical expenses for people aged 75 and over” Amendment bill Entered into deliberation in the House of Representatives

2021-04-08 15:59:00
On the 8th, the House of Representatives deliberated on a bill to amend the law to raise the window burden for people with an annual income of 2 million yen or more to 20% over medical expenses for people aged 75 and over. Prime Minister Suga expressed the idea that it is necessary to curb the increase in the burden on the working generation and to review the burden according to their abilities.

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Stock price drops slightly

2021-04-08 15:54:00
Stock prices fell slightly on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the 8th.

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Mie New Corona Confirmed 28 new infections A total of 2924 people in the prefecture

2021-04-08 15:53:00
In Mie Prefecture, it was announced that 28 new people were confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. A total of 2,924 people have been confirmed infected in the prefecture.

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Shizuoka Prefecture New Corona 1 dead confirmed 30 new infections confirmed

2021-04-08 15:52:00
Shizuoka Prefecture has announced that one patient infected with the new coronavirus has died. A total of 120 people died in the prefecture. In addition, Shizuoka Prefecture and Shizuoka City have announced a total of 30 new infections. A total of 5903 people have been confirmed to be infected in Shizuoka Prefecture.

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Oita Prefecture New Corona Newly confirmed 5 infections A total of 1333 people in the prefecture

2021-04-08 15:51:00
Five new cases of coronavirus infection have been confirmed in Oita Prefecture. A total of 1333 people were confirmed to be infected in Oita prefecture.

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Governor Yoshimura of Osaka Prefecture "Severe beds are very strict" Strongly demanding infection control

2021-04-08 15:50:00
Governor Yoshimura of Osaka Prefecture, who declared a medical emergency in response to the rapid spread of the new coronavirus infection, said that reducing the infection even by one person would reduce the burden of medical care, and said that it was unnecessary for the citizens of the prefecture. We strongly called for thorough measures against infection, such as refraining from going out.

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Tokyo Metropolitan New Corona 545 Confirmed infection Over 500 people for 2 consecutive days

2021-04-08 15:38:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced on the 8th that it has confirmed that 545 new people are infected with the new coronavirus in Tokyo, according to preliminary figures as of 3:00 pm. After the second state of emergency was lifted in March, the number exceeded 500 for the first time in a row.

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Tokyo Metropolitan New Corona 545 Confirmed infection Over 500 people for 2 consecutive days

2021-04-08 15:38:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced on the 8th that it has confirmed that 545 new people are infected with the new coronavirus in Tokyo, according to preliminary figures as of 3:00 pm. After the second state of emergency was lifted in March, the number exceeded 500 for the first time in a row.

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Fukui Prefecture New Corona New 11 people confirmed infection Cumulative total of 639 people in the prefecture

2021-04-08 15:33:00
Fukui Prefecture announced on the 8th that 11 new men and women in their 20s to 90s have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. The total number of infected people in the prefecture is 639. The prefecture has issued an "infection spread warning" and continues to call for thorough countermeasures.

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Okayama New Corona 26 people confirmed infection A total of 2830 people in the prefecture

2021-04-08 15:24:00
Okayama City announced that 10 new people have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. Infection was announced in Kasaoka City and Kurashiki City on the 8th, which means that 26 people have been confirmed to be infected. A total of 2830 people have been confirmed to be infected in Okayama Prefecture.

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Hyogo Prefecture New Corona 1 dead 311 Infection confirmed Over 300 for 2 consecutive days

2021-04-08 15:23:00
Hyogo Prefecture announced on the 8th that it was newly confirmed that 311 people were infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. It is the third largest number confirmed per day in the prefecture, and it is the first time that the number of infected people has exceeded 300 for two consecutive days. The total number of infected people announced in Hyogo Prefecture was 21,847.

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Hyogo Prefecture New Corona 1 dead 311 Infection confirmed Over 300 for 2 consecutive days

2021-04-08 15:23:00
Hyogo Prefecture announced on the 8th that it was newly confirmed that 311 people were infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. It is the third largest number confirmed per day in the prefecture, and it is the first time that the number of infected people has exceeded 300 for two consecutive days. The total number of infected people announced in Hyogo Prefecture was 21,847.

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Ishikawa New Corona Confirmed Infection of 5 New People A total of 1992 people in the prefecture

2021-04-08 15:22:00
Ishikawa Prefecture announced that it has been confirmed that five new people have been infected with the new coronavirus. This brings the total number of confirmed infections in the prefecture to 1992.

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Toyama New Corona 7 new infections confirmed 1001 in total in the prefecture

2021-04-08 15:20:00
Toyama Prefecture announced that seven men and women in their 20s and 60s living in Toyama City and Takaoka City, as well as Namerikawa City and Oyabe City, have been newly confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. A total of 1001 people have been confirmed to be infected in Toyama Prefecture.

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Yamaguchi Prefecture New Corona 5 people confirmed infection A total of 1448 people in the prefecture

2021-04-08 14:55:00
Yamaguchi Prefecture announced that it has been confirmed that a total of four men and women in their 50s and 80s in Iwakuni City and Hofu City are infected with the new coronavirus. Infection was announced in Shimonoseki City on the 8th, which means that 5 people have been confirmed to be infected. A total of 1448 people have been confirmed to be infected in Yamaguchi Prefecture.

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Gunma New Corona Confirmed 35 new infections A total of 5191 people in the prefecture

2021-04-08 14:54:00
Gunma Prefecture announced on the 8th that it was confirmed that 35 new people were infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. The number of people confirmed to be infected in the prefecture is now 5,191, of which 101 have died.

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Office vacancy rate in central Tokyo 5.42% With the spread of telework

2021-04-08 14:35:00
Office vacancy rates continue to rise in central Tokyo. Due to the spread of telework, companies are consolidating their offices, and last month it was 5.42%, surpassing 5%, which is the standard for rents to fall, for the second straight month.

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Corona influence "Dismissal" "Stop hiring" Expected to exceed 100,000

2021-04-08 14:31:00
According to a survey conducted by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare through Hello Work, etc., the number of people who lost their jobs due to the effects of the new coronavirus exceeded 100,000 including the prospect. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare is calling for the maintenance of employment and strengthening support for reemployment, saying that the infection may spread again and more people will lose their jobs.

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Corona influence "Dismissal" "Stop hiring" Expected to exceed 100,000

2021-04-08 14:31:00
According to a survey conducted by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare through Hello Work, etc., the number of people who lost their jobs due to the effects of the new coronavirus exceeded 100,000 including the prospect. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare is calling for the maintenance of employment and strengthening support for reemployment, saying that the infection may spread again and more people will lose their jobs.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government "Priority Measures to Prevent Spread" Requested to the Government Received Spread of Infection

2021-04-08 14:23:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has requested the government to apply "priority measures such as prevention of spread" because of concerns about the rapid spread of infection in the future.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government "Priority Measures to Prevent Spread" Requested to the Government Received Spread of Infection

2021-04-08 14:23:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has requested the government to apply "priority measures such as prevention of spread" because of concerns about the rapid spread of infection in the future.

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The ruling and opposition parties agreed on a question and answer requesting the attendance of Prime Minister Suga on the 12th of the House of Representatives settlement administration monitoring committee

2021-04-08 14:16:00
An advisory panel was held on the Board of Directors of the House of Representatives Financial Statements Administration Oversight Committee, and the ruling and opposition parties agreed to ask questions for Prime Minister Suga's attendance on the 12th next week.

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Tokushima Prefecture New Corona Infection confirmed by 15 new people A total of 639 people in the prefecture

2021-04-08 14:05:00
Tokushima Prefecture announced that 15 new men and women in their 20s and 80s have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. This brings the number of confirmed infections to 639 in Tokushima Prefecture.

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Kagawa Prefecture New Corona 8 new cases confirmed infection 955 people in total in the prefecture

2021-04-08 14:04:00
In Kagawa Prefecture, it was confirmed that a total of eight men and women in their teens to thirties, such as Takamatsu City, were newly infected with the new coronavirus. All eight are close contacts of people who have been confirmed to be infected. Infection was confirmed in 955 people in Kagawa prefecture.

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Swimming race Mizunuma goes to the semi-final in 1st place Will Ikee be the second unofficial decision?

2021-04-08 14:01:00
The Japanese Swimming Championships, which will be the representative selection for the Tokyo Olympics, is the sixth day of the tournament. Of the qualifying held in the morning, Naoki Mizunuma, who is aiming to participate in the Olympics for the first time in the men's 100-meter butterfly, advanced to the semi-finals in the afternoon with 1st place overall. After 5 pm, the women's 100-meter freestyle final, in which Rikako Ikee advanced to the final in 1st place overall, will be held.

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Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Treated Water Adjusted by Decision to Release to Sea Next Week Government

2021-04-08 13:45:00
The government is adjusting the disposal method of water containing radioactive substances such as tritium, which is increasing at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, in the direction of deciding to release it to the sea next week, and will take all possible measures against reputational damage. In addition, we have a policy of strengthening information dissemination such as safety.

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Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Treated Water Adjusted by Decision to Release to Sea Next Week Government

2021-04-08 13:45:00
The government is adjusting the disposal method of water containing radioactive substances such as tritium, which is increasing at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, in the direction of deciding to release it to the sea next week, and will take all possible measures against reputational damage. In addition, we have a policy of strengthening information dissemination such as safety.

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Niigata Prefecture New Corona 33 new infections confirmed 1653 in total in the prefecture

2021-04-08 13:44:00
Niigata Prefecture and Niigata City announced on the 8th that 33 new people were confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. Infection was confirmed in 1653 people in the prefecture.

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IR Corruption Trial Former Bribery Advisor "Representative Akimoto is important in policy making"

2021-04-08 13:43:00
A witness cross-examination began in a case in which a member of the House of Representatives Akimoto was accused of bribery and acquisition of witnesses over the business of an integrated resort facility, and a former adviser of a Chinese company on the bribery side gave "3 million yen in cash". I thought it was important to be involved in policy making. "

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Immediately after the announcement of the "forecast" of the Earthquake Early Warning in Iwate Prefecture

2021-04-08 13:06:00
Before 11:00 am on the 8th, an earthquake early warning "forecast" was announced for businesses, etc., saying that shaking with a maximum seismic intensity of about 5 lower or more was estimated in Iwate Prefecture, but multiple seismographs The Meteorological Agency immediately canceled it because it was not detected. No "warning" has been announced for the Earthquake Early Warning for the general public, and according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, there are no reports of troubles caused by this so far.

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Direction to sell Hitachi Metals to investment funds in Japan and the United States Hitachi, Ltd.

2021-04-08 13:04:00
It turned out that Hitachi Metals, a major electronics manufacturer, is in talks to sell its subsidiary, Hitachi Metals, a major metal manufacturer, to investment funds in Japan and the United States.

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Okayama Prefecture New Corona 13 new infections confirmed 2817 in total in the prefecture

2021-04-08 13:03:00
Okayama Prefecture announced that it was confirmed that 6 people in Kasaoka City, 4 people in Kumenan Town, and 1 person each in Niimi City, Bizen City, and Wake Town were infected with the new coronavirus. Did. A total of 2817 people have been confirmed to be infected in Okayama Prefecture.

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"Prevention of spread" to Tokyo Check the Diet report if it applies to the LDP and the Constitutional Democratic Party

2021-04-08 12:51:00
Regarding the application of "priority measures such as prevention of spread" to Tokyo as a countermeasure against the new coronavirus, the Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party's chairman of the Diet measures will meet, and if the government decides the application policy, it will be promptly reported to the Diet. I confirmed that I would receive it.

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House of Councilors Hiroshima Re-election Nagano By-election Notification House of Representatives Election Outpost Battle Composition of the ruling and opposition party confrontation

2021-04-08 12:36:00
The re-election of the Hiroshima constituency of the House of Councilors and the by-election of the Nagano constituency, which will be the first national elections since the inauguration of the Kan Cabinet, have been announced. Both are the composition of the confrontation between the ruling and opposition parties, and it is expected that the total war of each party will be developed as a prelude to the lower house election to be held by autumn.

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House of Councilors Hiroshima Re-election Nagano By-election Notification House of Representatives Election Outpost Battle Composition of the ruling and opposition party confrontation

2021-04-08 12:36:00
The re-election of the Hiroshima constituency of the House of Councilors and the by-election of the Nagano constituency, which will be the first national elections since the inauguration of the Kan Cabinet, have been announced. Both are the composition of the confrontation between the ruling and opposition parties, and it is expected that the total war of each party will be developed as a prelude to the lower house election to be held by autumn.

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Arrested for possession of cannabis, etc. Recorded the highest number of updates for 4 consecutive years “Adverse effects on health”

2021-04-08 12:33:00
The number of people arrested for possessing cannabis reached 5034 nationwide in the last year, a record high for the fourth consecutive year. The younger generation is less aware that cannabis is dangerous, and police are stepping up their crackdowns and measures.

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Stock price drop Sell order to a wide range of stocks due to caution about re-expansion of infection

2021-04-08 12:20:00
The stock price on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the 8th is falling.

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Yamaguchi Prefecture New Corona 1 new infection confirmed 1444 in total in the prefecture

2021-04-08 12:17:00
Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, announced that it has been confirmed that women in their 20s living in the city are infected with the new coronavirus. This brings the total number of confirmed infections in Yamaguchi Prefecture to 1,444.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government "Priority Measures to Prevent Spread" Coordination in the direction of request to the government

2021-04-08 12:16:00
On the 8th, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has begun to make adjustments to request the government to apply "priority measures such as prevention of spread". After that, from 1:00 pm, I would like to hold a meeting with experts, listen to their opinions, and make a final decision.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government "Priority Measures to Prevent Spread" Coordination in the direction of request to the government

2021-04-08 12:16:00
On the 8th, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has begun to make adjustments to request the government to apply "priority measures such as prevention of spread". After that, from 1:00 pm, I would like to hold a meeting with experts, listen to their opinions, and make a final decision.

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Tottori Prefecture New Corona New Corona Confirmed Infection to a total of 284 people in the prefecture

2021-04-08 12:15:00
Tottori Prefecture has announced that one new person has been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. This brings the total number of infected people in Tottori prefecture to 284.

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Miyagi Higashi Matsushima Elementary School New School Building Start Ceremony Prefabricated Temporary School Building in Miyagi Prefecture Dissolved

2021-04-08 12:14:00
After the Great East Japan Earthquake, the new school building was completed at an elementary school in Higashi Matsushima City, which was the only prefabricated temporary school building in Miyagi prefecture, and on the 8th, children entered the new semester with brand new learning.

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Corona influence "dismissal" "stop hiring" expected to exceed 100,000 people Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

2021-04-08 12:11:00
According to a survey conducted by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare through Hello Work, etc., the number of people who lost their jobs due to the effects of the new coronavirus exceeded 100,000 including the prospect. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare is calling for the maintenance of employment and strengthening support for reemployment, saying that the infection may spread again and more people will lose their jobs.

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Corona influence "dismissal" "stop hiring" expected to exceed 100,000 people Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

2021-04-08 12:11:00
According to a survey conducted by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare through Hello Work, etc., the number of people who lost their jobs due to the effects of the new coronavirus exceeded 100,000 including the prospect. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare is calling for the maintenance of employment and strengthening support for reemployment, saying that the infection may spread again and more people will lose their jobs.

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Yen exchange rate Small price movement

2021-04-08 12:09:00
On the 8th, the Tokyo foreign exchange market and the yen exchange rate have been modest.

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Three people participating in the farewell party of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Confirmation of new corona infection Transmission route survey

2021-04-08 11:51:00
In March, about 20 employees of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's Health and Welfare Bureau participated in a farewell party at a restaurant in Tokyo, and it was found that three of them were infected with the new coronavirus. A total of 6 people have been confirmed to be infected by the Department of Health and Welfare, and the health center is investigating the route of infection.

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Hiroshima New Corona 8 new infections confirmed 5237 in total in the prefecture

2021-04-08 11:49:00
Hiroshima City announced that a total of six people in their teens to 80s have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. In addition, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, announced that it was confirmed that two people in their 30s and 60s were infected with the new coronavirus. There are now 8 people confirmed to be infected on the 8th in the prefecture. A total of 5237 people have been confirmed to be infected in Hiroshima Prefecture.

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House of Representatives Constitutional Review Board Agreed by ruling and opposition parties to resume deliberations on amendment to the National Voting Law

2021-04-08 11:47:00
Regarding the amendment of the National Voting Law, which stipulates the procedure for amending the Constitution, the Constitutional Review Board of the House of Representatives will hold the first review meeting in the current Diet on the 15th next week at the secretary's round-table conference on the 8th to discuss the amendment. The ruling and opposition parties have agreed to resume.

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House of Representatives Constitutional Review Board Agreed by ruling and opposition parties to resume deliberations on amendment to the National Voting Law

2021-04-08 11:47:00
Regarding the amendment of the National Voting Law, which stipulates the procedure for amending the Constitution, the Constitutional Review Board of the House of Representatives will hold the first review meeting in the current Diet on the 15th next week at the secretary's round-table conference on the 8th to discuss the amendment. The ruling and opposition parties have agreed to resume.

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US President Joe Biden “Indispensable for huge infrastructure investment against China”

2021-04-08 11:36:00
US President Joe Biden has emphasized that the huge infrastructure investment plan announced last week is indispensable to counter China, such as strengthening the semiconductor supply chain, and will negotiate with opposition parties and Republicans who are critical of the plan. And showed the idea of ​​making every effort to realize it.

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Yamagata Prefecture New Corona Confirmed infection of 23 new people A total of 1129 people in the prefecture

2021-04-08 11:35:00
Yamagata Prefecture announced on the 8th that it was confirmed that 23 men and women were newly infected with the new coronavirus. A total of 1129 people have been confirmed infected in Yamagata Prefecture.

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Vaccine for the elderly Arrive in Setagaya Ward Start vaccination on the 12th

2021-04-08 11:29:00
The first vaccine arrived in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo on the morning of the 8th, when vaccination for the elderly with the new coronavirus will begin next week.

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Vaccine for the elderly Arrive in Setagaya Ward Start vaccination on the 12th

2021-04-08 11:29:00
The first vaccine arrived in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo on the morning of the 8th, when vaccination for the elderly with the new coronavirus will begin next week.

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Fukushima Prefecture New Corona Confirmed 22 new infections Cumulative total of 2721 people in Fukushima Prefecture

2021-04-08 11:23:00
Fukushima Prefecture announced on the 8th that 22 new people have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. The cumulative number of infected people in Fukushima Prefecture is 2721.

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Ehime Prefecture New Corona New 32 people confirmed infection A total of 1627 people in the prefecture

2021-04-08 11:21:00
Ehime Prefecture has announced that 32 new people have been infected with the new coronavirus. With this, the number of confirmed infections in Ehime Prefecture has reached 1627.

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February's current account surplus of 2,916.9 billion yen also decreased by 4.7% from the previous year Ministry of Finance

2021-04-08 11:12:00
It shows how much Japan earned from foreign trade and investment, and the current account balance in February was a surplus of 2,916.9 billion yen, which was lower than the same month of the previous year for the first time in 7 months. I did. This is because the value of Japan's exports has decreased, and the surplus of the "trade balance", which is the amount of exports minus imports, has shrunk.

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[Updated from time to time] Japan Swimming Championships Day 6 Tokyo Olympics representative selection

2021-04-08 11:04:00
The Japanese championship for swimming, which will be the representative selection for the Tokyo Olympics. On the 8th, the 6th day of the tournament, the finals are scheduled for 4 events such as the women's 100m freestyle. We will update the results of each item from time to time.

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Osaka Prefecture Subsidy for installation of acrylic boards, etc. Up to 100,000 yen Corona infection prevention

2021-04-08 10:56:00
As a measure to prevent the infection of the new coronavirus, Osaka Prefecture will pay 100,000 yen to stores that newly purchase these items in order to encourage restaurants to install acrylic plates and sensors that measure the concentration of carbon dioxide. We have decided to provide assistance to the upper limit.

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Shimane Prefecture New Corona Newly confirmed 2 infections A total of 291 people in the prefecture

2021-04-08 10:40:00
Shimane Prefecture announced that it was confirmed that two new people were infected with the new coronavirus in Oda City. This is the first time that an infection has been confirmed in Oda City, and this brings the total number of confirmed infections in Shimane Prefecture to 291.

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Major League Baseball Twins, Kenta Maeda 6th inning, 2 runs, first victory of the season

2021-04-08 09:18:00
Kenta Maeda, a pitcher of the Major League Baseball Twins, started the game against the Tigers and scored two goals in six innings to win his first victory of the season. This is the first victory of the season for Japanese starting pitchers.

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February's current account surplus of 2,916.9 billion yen also decreased from the same month of the previous year Ministry of Finance

2021-04-08 09:08:00
According to the balance of payments statistics released by the Ministry of Finance, the current account balance in February was a surplus of 2,916.9 billion yen, showing how much Japan earned through trade and investment with foreign countries. The surplus amount decreased by 143.6 billion yen from the same month of the previous year.

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Corona influence "dismissal" "stop hiring" expected to exceed 100,000 people Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

2021-04-08 09:02:00
According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the number of people who lost their jobs due to "dismissal" due to the influence of the new coronavirus or "stop hiring" whose contracts are not renewed exceeded 100,000 including the expected number from the end of January to 7th last year. I found out in a survey conducted through Hello Work.

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Corona influence "dismissal" "stop hiring" expected to exceed 100,000 people Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

2021-04-08 09:02:00
According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the number of people who lost their jobs due to "dismissal" due to the influence of the new coronavirus or "stop hiring" whose contracts are not renewed exceeded 100,000 including the expected number from the end of January to 7th last year. I found out in a survey conducted through Hello Work.

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Vaccine immunity effect "lasts for at least half a year" Dr. Fauci, USA

2021-04-08 07:52:00
Dr. Fauci, who is involved in the control of the new coronavirus in the US government, said that the immune effect of the vaccine "will last for at least half a year from various studies."

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アストラゼネカ ワクチン “接種後の血栓に関連性”EU規制当局

2021-04-08 07:17:00
The EU-European Union drug regulator has released findings that there may be a link between vaccination with the new coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and others and blood clots confirmed after vaccination. British officials have also examined cases of confirmed blood clots and have announced that they will recommend another vaccine for people under the age of 30. However, all regulators said it was important to continue vaccination, saying that the benefits of the vaccine outweigh the risks.

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タイガー・ウッズ 事故 “速度超過でカーブ曲がりきれず”

2021-04-08 07:14:00
Regarding the accident in which Tiger Woods of golf crashed into the side of the road while driving a passenger car and was seriously injured, local police officials said that Woods was unable to turn the curve at a speed exceeding the speed limit by more than 60 km. It was revealed that it was the cause of the accident.

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21 SDF personnel against piracy Corona infection “Does not affect mission” Ministry of Defense

2021-04-08 07:13:00
The infection of the new coronavirus has spread at the activity base of the Self-Defense Forces, which is taking measures against piracy off the coast of Somalia in Africa, and 21 members have been confirmed to be infected so far. The Ministry of Defense says that it will not affect the mission at this stage, and that it will "thoroughly implement infection prevention measures and take appropriate measures."

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Organ donation Half of the decision to donate without knowing the person's intention In the first survey

2021-04-08 07:08:00
The Japan Organ Transplant Network conducted the first questionnaire survey of organ donor families from brain death, and about half of the families answered that they did not know about the intention of organ donation of brain-dead people, and they do not understand their intentions. It became clear that he had decided to provide it inside.

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米・バイデン政権 企業課税強化の税制改革案を発表

2021-04-08 07:01:00
On the 7th, the Biden administration in the United States announced a tax reform plan to strengthen corporate taxation. It is a major shift in the policies that have been used to reduce corporate tax burdens and lead to investment and economic buoyancy, and is calling on each country to stop the competition to reduce corporate tax.

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It is not revealed whether multiple employees of the farewell party holding department of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will participate in corona infection.

2021-04-08 06:42:00
Last month, about 20 employees of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare participated in a farewell party at a restaurant in Tokyo, and it was found that multiple employees in the same department were infected with the new coronavirus. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare says it cannot be identified whether it was an employee who was attending the farewell party.

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It is not revealed whether multiple employees of the farewell party holding department of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will participate in corona infection.

2021-04-08 06:42:00
Last month, about 20 employees of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare participated in a farewell party at a restaurant in Tokyo, and it was found that multiple employees in the same department were infected with the new coronavirus. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare says it cannot be identified whether it was an employee who was attending the farewell party.

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It is not revealed whether multiple employees of the farewell party holding department of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will participate in corona infection.

2021-04-08 06:42:00
Last month, about 20 employees of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare participated in a farewell party at a restaurant in Tokyo, and it was found that multiple employees in the same department were infected with the new coronavirus. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare says it cannot be identified whether it was an employee who was attending the farewell party.

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6th day of the Japanese Swimming Championships Attention should be paid to whether Ikee / Hagino will be the representative

2021-04-08 06:33:00
Rikako Ikee, who will participate in the women's 100-meter freestyle on the 8th of the 6th day of the Japan Olympics, the Japan Championships for swimming, and the one-shot competition with tickets for the Tokyo Olympics, will be the second representative. It will be interesting to see if Kosuke Hagino, a gold medalist at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, who will participate in the men's 200-meter individual medley, will be nominated as a representative.

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緊急事態宣言から1年 ホテル業界では全国泊まり放題のプランも

2021-04-08 06:30:00
It's been seven days since the first state of emergency, but the hotel industry has been hit hard by the move to overcome the predicament by selling plans that allow for long-term stays at low rates.

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One year from the state of emergency There is also an all-you-can-stay plan nationwide in the hotel industry

2021-04-08 06:30:00
It's been seven days since the first state of emergency, but the hotel industry has been hit hard by the move to overcome the predicament by selling plans that allow for long-term stays at low rates.

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A vote of no confidence in the Cabinet “The cause of dissolution” and the intensification of nerve war between the Prime Minister and the opposition parties

2021-04-08 06:27:00
There are many views within the ruling party that the submission of a motion of no confidence in the Cabinet could be the cause of the dissolution of the House of Representatives, but the opposition party has voiced opposition. The ruling and opposition parties are in a fierce battle over the submission of a motion of no confidence.

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Lawson strengthens expansion in China Policy to expand 10,000 stores by the end of 2025

2021-04-08 06:13:00
Lawson, a major convenience store, has decided to expand the number of stores in China to 10,000 by the end of 2025, saying that the domestic convenience store market is not expected to grow significantly, and will announce it soon. I will include it in my business plan.

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Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Treated Water Adjusted by Decision to Release to Sea Next Week Government

2021-04-08 06:07:00
The government is adjusting the disposal method of water containing radioactive substances such as tritium, which is increasing at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, in the direction of deciding to release it to the sea next week, and will take all possible measures against reputational damage. In addition, we have a policy of strengthening information dissemination such as safety.

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Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Treated Water Adjusted by Decision to Release to Sea Next Week Government

2021-04-08 06:07:00
The government is adjusting the disposal method of water containing radioactive substances such as tritium, which is increasing at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, in the direction of deciding to release it to the sea next week, and will take all possible measures against reputational damage. In addition, we have a policy of strengthening information dissemination such as safety.

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Masks and disinfectants that have been out of stock for one year since the first state of emergency in Japan are now available

2021-04-08 05:54:00
Around the spring of last year, when the first state of emergency was declared in Japan, masks and disinfectants were running out of stock nationwide. In particular, buying up and reselling masks has become a social problem, but the production system has been strengthened over the past year, and the domestic distribution volume has increased nearly five times as much as before the spread of the infection.

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韓国 ソウル・釜山市長選 いずれも野党候補が当選

2021-04-08 05:43:00
In South Korea, the mayoral elections for the capital Seoul and the second city, Pusan ​​(Busan), which were positioned as the outpost of the presidential election next year, were voted on the 7th, and the candidate for the largest opposition party is Moon Jae-in (Moon Jae-in). Tora) I was elected by suppressing the candidates of the ruling party that supports the administration. There is a view that it will be a big blow to the ruling party and that the centripetal force of President Mun will inevitably decline.

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Variant virus infectivity Average 1.32 times higher than conventional viruses

2021-04-08 05:14:00
Regarding the mutant virus confirmed in the United Kingdom, which is said to have strong infectivity, the National Institute of Infectious Diseases calculated the "effective reproduction number" indicating the ease of spread of infection from infection cases in Japan, and found that it was a conventional virus. We have summarized the analysis results that the average was 1.32 times higher.

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変異ウイルス 感染力 従来のウイルス比で平均1.32倍高い

2021-04-08 05:14:00
Regarding the mutant virus confirmed in the United Kingdom, which is said to have strong infectivity, the National Institute of Infectious Diseases calculated the "effective reproduction number" indicating the ease of spread of infection from infection cases in Japan, and found that it was a conventional virus. We have summarized the analysis results that the average was 1.32 times higher.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government to request "prevention of spread" The government makes a decision based on expert opinions

2021-04-08 05:13:00
Regarding measures against the new coronavirus, Governor Koike of Tokyo expressed his intention to prepare to request the government to apply "priority measures such as prevention of spread". The government plans to analyze the infection situation in Tokyo and make decisions based on the intentions of the city and the opinions of experts.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government begins preparations for government request to apply "priority measures such as prevention of spread"

2021-04-08 05:05:00
As the number of new infection confirmations continues to increase in Tokyo, the city is preparing to request the government to apply "priority measures such as spread prevention". Mutant viruses, which are said to be highly infectious, have been confirmed one after another, and the city is urgently considering its application before the rapid spread of infection.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government begins preparations for government request to apply "priority measures such as prevention of spread"

2021-04-08 05:05:00
As the number of new infection confirmations continues to increase in Tokyo, the city is preparing to request the government to apply "priority measures such as spread prevention". Mutant viruses, which are said to be highly infectious, have been confirmed one after another, and the city is urgently considering its application before the rapid spread of infection.

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G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting Discussing introduction of corporate tax "minimum tax rate"

2021-04-08 04:51:00
The G20 = Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Meetings of 20 major countries were held on the night of the 7th. Regarding the introduction of a common "minimum tax rate" for corporate tax, which is one of the focal points, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Aso said, "It is a great achievement to reiterate our commitment to the agreement by the middle of this year." We praised the fact that each country agreed to put an end to the competition to reduce corporate tax in anticipation of attracting companies.

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G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting Discussing introduction of corporate tax "minimum tax rate"

2021-04-08 04:51:00
The G20 = Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Meetings of 20 major countries were held on the night of the 7th. Regarding the introduction of a common "minimum tax rate" for corporate tax, which is one of the focal points, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Aso said, "It is a great achievement to reiterate our commitment to the agreement by the middle of this year." We praised the fact that each country agreed to put an end to the competition to reduce corporate tax in anticipation of attracting companies.

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“20% of medical expenses for people aged 75 and over” to enter into deliberations on amendments

2021-04-08 04:49:00
On the 8th, the House of Representatives will deliberate on a bill to amend the law to raise the window burden for people with an annual income of 2 million yen or more to 20% over medical expenses for people aged 75 and over. While the government and the ruling party have a policy of aiming for a swift establishment to reduce the burden on the working generation, the Constitutional Democratic Party has submitted a counter-proposal requesting an additional burden only for high-income people, which is one of the focal points of the latter half of the Diet. Is expected to be.

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Proposal for acquisition from Toshiba UK fund Purchase price of about 5,000 yen per share

2021-04-08 04:48:00
It turned out that the investment fund that proposed the acquisition to Toshiba, a major electronics manufacturer, offered a purchase price of about 5,000 yen per share. Toshiba has set up an in-house dedicated team to urgently consider the impact of the acquisition on management.

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House of Councilors re-election and by-election announcement The composition of the outpost of the House of Representatives election and the confrontation between the ruling and opposition parties

2021-04-08 04:46:00
The re-election of the Hiroshima constituency of the House of Councilors and the by-election of the Nagano constituency, which will be the first national elections since the inauguration of the Kan Cabinet, will be announced on the 8th. In both cases, the composition of the confrontation between the ruling and opposition parties is that each party will do its utmost to position it as a prelude to the House of Representatives election to be held by autumn.

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Former postmaster over 1 billion yen Suspected of fraud Nagasaki pretending to be a legitimate business at the reception place

2021-04-08 04:44:00
There is a suspicion that the former director of the post office in Nagasaki City has cheated more than 1 billion yen in cash from acquaintances, and the former director pretended to be a legitimate business in the reception space inside the post office. It was revealed by interviewing multiple victims. Victims testified to the interview that they did not think it was a lie financial product.

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Former postmaster over 1 billion yen Suspected of fraud Nagasaki pretending to be a legitimate business at the reception place

2021-04-08 04:44:00
There is a suspicion that the former director of the post office in Nagasaki City has cheated more than 1 billion yen in cash from acquaintances, and the former director pretended to be a legitimate business in the reception space inside the post office. It was revealed by interviewing multiple victims. Victims testified to the interview that they did not think it was a lie financial product.

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Demonstration experiment aiming for "store without cash register" Major supermarket in Osaka head office

2021-04-08 00:13:00
At the major supermarket "Hankyu Oasis" headquartered in Osaka, we have decided to start a demonstration experiment for a "store without a cash register" in the future. It is a system that automatically calculates when a product is placed in a cart with a camera, and it seems that the aim is to realize shopping that reduces contact with people due to corona sickness.

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