Deep Dive
Why is the Japan Meteorological Agency warning about heavy snow in eastern and western Japan?
The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning about heavy snow due to a winter pressure pattern and strong cold air aloft, which are expected to cause significant snowfall in mountainous areas along the Japan Sea side of eastern and western Japan until around December 29.
What are the expected snowfall amounts in Niigata Prefecture and other regions?
In Niigata Prefecture, snowfall is expected to reach 80 cm in mountainous areas within 24 hours. Other regions like Hokuriku and Kanto-Koshin are expected to receive 40 cm, while Tokai is forecasted to get 30 cm.
What caused the system malfunction at Japan Airlines?
The system malfunction at Japan Airlines was caused by a sudden increase in data communication volume in a network device used for external data communication, leading to issues with the baggage handling system and flight delays.
What measures is the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare taking to protect workers from customer harassment?
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare is mandating companies to implement measures against customer harassment, including clarifying company policies, raising awareness, and establishing systems to handle worker complaints appropriately.
What are the new policies approved by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare regarding female executives?
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approved policies requiring companies with 101 or more employees to disclose the ratio of female executives and to take measures to prevent harassment against job seekers, including students.
What is the significance of the B.League Premier category starting in 2026?
The B.League Premier category, starting in 2026, will reorganize the current B1 to B3 categories, setting criteria such as average attendance and sales for teams to join the top category, with 26 teams divided into East and West regions.
What was the exchange rate for the US dollar and euro in the foreign exchange market?
In the foreign exchange market, the US dollar was trading at 157.94 to 157.95 yen, while the euro was at 164.31 to 164.32 yen.
- 東日本と西日本の日本海側を中心に大雪の恐れ
- 29日頃まで大雪が続く可能性
- 交通機関への影響に注意
- 冬用タイヤ・チェーンの装着