Deep Dive
Why is heavy snowfall expected in Japan on December 28 and 29?
Heavy snowfall is expected due to a strong winter pressure pattern and the influx of cold air, with temperatures dropping below -30°C at around 5,500 meters above sea level. This will particularly affect mountainous areas along the Sea of Japan in eastern and western Japan.
What are the predicted snowfall amounts for Niigata and Tokai regions?
Niigata is expected to receive up to 80 cm of snow, while the Tokai region is forecasted to get up to 60 cm of snow within 24 hours.
What is the total amount of Japan's fiscal 2024 budget, and why is it significant?
Japan's fiscal 2024 budget totals 115.5415 trillion yen, marking the largest initial budget in history. It reflects a challenging fiscal situation, with one-fourth of the funding relying on government bonds.
What are the major expenditures in Japan's 2024 budget?
Major expenditures include 38.2778 trillion yen for social security due to aging, 8.6691 trillion yen for defense, 19.784 trillion yen for local allocation taxes, and 28.2179 trillion yen for national debt servicing.
What charges were filed against Kim Yong-hyun, former South Korean Defense Minister?
Kim Yong-hyun was charged with sedition and abuse of authority for allegedly instructing the military to block the National Assembly and detain political leaders during discussions on declaring a state of emergency.
How did Kyoto Kogakukan perform in the national high school rugby tournament?
Kyoto Kogakukan dominated their match against Fukushima Seiko Gakuin, winning 112-0, marking their first victory at the tournament since 2015.
What was the outcome of the women's doubles match at the All Japan Badminton Championships?
The pair of Yuki Fukushima and Mayu Matsumoto won their second-round match in straight sets, 21-11 and 21-15, advancing to the quarterfinals.
What were the exchange rates and stock market movements reported on December 28?
The exchange rate was 157.74-78 yen per USD and 164.44-45 yen per EUR. The Dow Jones fell by 238 points to 43,087.80, and the Nasdaq dropped by 369.018 points to 19,651.339.
- 東日本と西日本の日本海側の山沿いを中心に大雪
- 年末年始の帰省時期と重なるため交通への影響に注意
- 冬用タイヤ装着とチェーンの取り付け徹底