2022 News Ranking Looking back on hot articles on the Internet December 26, 19:40
What year was 2022 for all of you?
Focusing on the news that became a hot topic on the Internet this year, we will tell you about how people in the city reacted to it and what happened after that.
(Network News Department Hiroki Matsumoto, Hiromi Akimoto, Yutaro Ikeda Osaka Broadcasting Station Yukiho Tomoda)
Jan. Omicron stock takes a hit
In January, the infection by the Omicron strain of the new coronavirus rapidly expanded, and the sixth wave spread.
In Tokyo, the number of infected people surged, surpassing 10,000 for the first time on January 22, and the medical system was greatly affected.
After that, in the 7th wave in the summer, more than 30,000 people a day continued in Tokyo.
And this winter, we are entering the 8th wave again.
I asked people in the city about how to take the new corona.
Three mothers in their 30s are said to have been infected with the corona in each household this year.
A group of three mothers in their 30s:
"I've heard that even my mom friends around me have been infected, and I have the impression that the number of people who have been infected has increased at once this year."
Some people welcomed the relaxation of movement restrictions.
Third-year university man:
"Since I entered school, I haven't been able to go out due to restrictions on movement, but this year I think I've been able to go out with my friends and enjoy my college life a little more. I want you to calm down."
A duo of men who came to see the live
performance "I'm very happy that live activities have finally resumed. Even now, vocalizing is prohibited and masks are required, but we want to make sure that we can enjoy it while taking thorough infection control measures."
Fascinated by fans even after retirement in February
February.
The Beijing Winter Olympics saw Japan win a record 18 medals, including three gold medals.
Figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, who was aiming for three consecutive victories, fell while attempting a quadruple-and-a-half jump and finished fourth.
On SNS, opinions such as "I was encouraged by the attitude of continuing to challenge" and "I was impressed by the way he dared to challenge techniques that no one had achieved yet" were conspicuous.
Hanyu announced in July, five months after the Beijing Olympics, that he would retire from competition and turn professional.
She continues to fascinate fans, performing at ice shows she produces.
Mimi Yun, a fan of about 10 years:
"In the past few years, I've seen her struggle with performance judges and rankings, but now I can tell that she genuinely enjoys skating. I will continue to be a professional skater. I will continue to support his challenge of
March Movement to support Ukraine also in Japan
February 24th, just four days after the Beijing Olympics closed.
Russia's military invasion of Ukraine has begun.
As the news of the tense war situation increases, there are also movements of support in various places.
In March, many people read an article reporting that Japanese volunteers had set up a website calling for donations to the neighboring Republic of Moldova, which accepts refugees from Ukraine.
I want to support a small country that accepts refugees Moldova, Ukraine's neighbor
Moldova continues to accept evacuees in the midst of economic hardship.
After that, we also interviewed the ambassador to Japan and reported on the current situation.
I also interviewed Prime Minister Natalia Gabrilitsa of Moldova when she visited Japan in October.
"It's dangerous, it's dangerous." The prime minister came to see me from that country.
" We
can't choose the family we're born into, we can't choose the country we're born into, but we can choose a life that allows us to have a positive impact on those around us."
The Prime Minister's interview, which was written from the frank perspective of , was read by many people and became a hot topic on SNS.
The amount donated to Moldova has exceeded 250 million yen.
Reporter Mariko Noda
: "I think there are pros and cons to how the article is received, but it is true that the interview by exposing my unadorned self led to the next action. I took a step forward if there was something I could do. I'm glad now."
April: Even after his death, many fans
April 7th.
Mr. Fujiko Fujio *A, who worked on many popular works such as "Ninja Hattori-kun", "Kaibutsu-kun", and "Laughing Salesman", passed away.
he was 88 years old.
Mr. Fujio Fujiko*A, who used to love udon noodles from his hometown of Himi City, Toyama Prefecture.
In the center of Himi City, there are works such as the ninja Hattori's mechanical clock and the statue of Moguro Fukuzo.
According to Himi City, the number of visitors to the gallery where his works have been collected has exceeded 18,000, exceeding the record high, and he has also started exhibiting articles from his days as a newspaper reporter before becoming a manga artist.
Ms. Misuzu Jo, Himi City Tourism Exchange Billing "The teacher is the pride of Himi. I feel lonely, but I can always meet the teacher's characters and works, so I hope you will continue to entertain our hearts.
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Tourist boat sinking accident in Shiretoko
A big accident happened just before the big holidays.
April 23rd.
The sightseeing boat "KAZU1" with 26 passengers and crew, including 2 children, sank off the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido.
So far, 20 people have been confirmed dead and six are missing.
(*As of December 26)
The Japan Coast Guard is continuing to search for the man and is proceeding with an investigation on suspicion of professional negligence resulting in death.
In December, the government's Transportation Safety Board released a report stating that the ship operated with the front hatch lid not fully closed, and that seawater flowed in from there.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has compiled 66 safety measures for passenger ships, such as strengthening penalties and checking hatch covers before departure.
May health insurance card abolished?
Do you have a "minor health insurance card"?
May 25th.
Regarding the use of My Number cards as health insurance cards, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will oblige medical institutions and other institutions to introduce the necessary systems in principle from next fiscal year. I was.
There were various responses from the citizens, such as
, "It's convenient to use only one card,"
and "I want them separated because I'm afraid of losing them."
After that, from June, if you register as a health insurance card, you will be able to receive points worth 7,500 yen, and if you combine other points, you will be able to receive points worth up to 20,000 yen. Announcement.
The number of people applying for My Number Cards is increasing, and as of December 18, it exceeded 80 million, which is 63.7% of the population.
The application deadline for cards eligible for points has been extended until the end of February next year.
What happened to microchips for dogs and cats in June?
June 1.
Dealers are required to install a microchip so that they can recognize the owner when a dog or cat gets lost.
The purpose is to prevent pets from being separated from their owners in the event of a disaster, and to prevent owners from abandoning their breeding.
A 15-digit identification number is assigned to the microchip, and the owner must register his name and address in the national database when purchasing.
Half a year after compulsory.
When I visited the Japan Animal Medical Center in Shibuya, Tokyo, a rescued dog about two years old had been microchipped to wait for a new owner.
According to this hospital, thanks to the microchip, there were cases where owners of dogs and cats brought in by traffic accidents could be immediately contacted and treated promptly.
Shohei Arito, Director of the Japan Animal Medical Center
"In addition to the database of the country where registration is compulsory, there is also a database of the Japan Veterinary Medical Association that can directly contact the owner when the pet is rescued by the animal hospital. Please register with
July Former Prime Minister Abe's shooting site...
In July, shock waves run through Japan.
At around 11:30 a.m. on July 8, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot dead while giving a speech in Nara.
Tetsuya Yamagami, who was arrested, is said to have caused the incident because his mother had made a large donation to the "Family Federation for World Peace and Unification" and the former Unification Church.
Following the incident, the relationship between the former Unification Church and politics, and the so-called "religious second generation," whose parents are believers, have been highlighted.
On December 10th, a new bill was enacted to provide relief to victims of the problems of the former Unification Church.
On the other hand, the site of Kintetsu Yamato-Saidaiji Station where the incident occurred.
Nara City has been considering the idea of setting up a memorial monument nearby as a "sidewalk", but after hearing opinions from experts and residents, it was decided to develop it as a "roadway" as originally planned.
While planting flowerbeds in the surrounding area, we decided not to create a "structure" such as a memorial monument to express condolences.
When I visited the site in late December, the guardrails had already been removed, but PET bottled water and sweets were gently placed there.
Woman in her 30s using the station
“As a citizen of Nara Prefecture, it was very painful for me to see places I knew so well repeatedly reported on. I don't always remember them, but when I see people taking pictures, I get tired of remembering them.
A woman in her 70s from the neighborhood said,
" When
I pass by the site with the things I just bought, I feel a little sorry, so I don't buy new clothes anymore."
The shocking incident has also affected the local people.
August Sendai Scholarship Notebook
August 6.
The summer national high school baseball season has begun.
This year, the general public can watch the game for the first time in three years, and the performance of the brass band is also fully revived.
Bustle has returned to the stands.
In the tournament, Sendai Ikuei High School achieved their long-cherished wish of winning the championship for the first time in the Tohoku region.
The news that the fans and the players were interacting through a notebook placed in a coin laundry near the hotel in Osaka where Ikuei Sendai was staying was also resonating.
Sendai Ikuei Words of gratitude linked by a coin laundry notebook
The day before the final on August 22nd, the students wrote in their notebooks, "I will definitely win and report the victory in this notebook."
4 months after winning.
When I visited the laundromat again, the notebook continued to have messages of support.
October 30 "I wanted to come to the laundromat that supported the
Ikuei Baseball Club. I feel like I've been energized. Thank you to everyone in Osaka for supporting Ikuei!"
Also, he put colored paper in the shop and solicited congratulatory messages and sent them to Sendai Ikuei High School.
Coin laundry owner Akane Nakanishi:
"I was surprised to receive a phone call from Manager Sue saying, 'You helped the players. Thank you.' I'll be waiting for you again next year."
September due to rapid depreciation of the yen
The yen also weakened this year.
At the beginning of the new year, the dollar was in the 115 yen range, but on September 22, the yen depreciated to the upper 145 yen range.
For the first time in 24 years and 3 months, the government and the Bank of Japan decided to intervene in the market by selling the dollar and buying the yen.
After that, the yen continued to depreciate, falling to the 150 yen level to the dollar on October 20, the lowest level in 32 years.
Prices of food and other items have also increased one after another, which has had a major impact on household budgets.
On the other hand, some places are bustling with the weak yen.
Many foreign tourists were seen around Osaka and Dotonbori in late December.
A Korean woman who came to Japan for the 4th time:
"Prices are already high in Japan, but this time it feels cheaper than usual, so it's easier to shop."
A family from Australia:
“Food and other things are generally cheap, and I was surprised that coke was about half the price compared to Australia.
The people at Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street, where you can find knives and pottery, are also feeling good about it.
A store clerk at a sample food store said, "Although it's far from before the corona disaster, customers are coming back. Sales were so bad that there was talk of closing the store at the end of this year, but it's been a year. I think I can pass," he said.
October Burning fighting spirit forever
"How are you?" "1, 2, 3, da!"
October 1st.
Antonio Inoki, creator of ``Burning Fighting Spirit,'' has passed away.
he was 79 years old.
Inoki, who was scouted by Rikidozan and entered the professional wrestling world at the age of 17, launched "New Japan Pro-Wrestling" in 1972.
His match against Muhammad Ali in 1976 was called the fight of the century.
Antonio Inoki's panel is still displayed at "Tokon SHOP Suidobashi" in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, and is visited by fans.
Woman in her 50s
"When I was active, I was the number one cheering person who wanted to be slapped. I was so strong that a person who made the path of professional wrestling died showing his weakness at the end. I can't imitate it."
Woman in her 30s : "Actually, I've been hooked on professional wrestling since this year. Without Mr. Inoki, I wouldn't have encountered professional wrestling, so I'm
really
grateful.
" Are you stupid for thinking about things?” I was very impressed by his words.
I learned the idea of trying with an image of success and having confidence, and even if I fail, I can try again.”
Inoki continues to live on in the hearts of his fans.
In the Itaewon accident...
October 31st.
An accident occurred in Itaewon, a downtown area in Seoul, South Korea, in which 158 people, including two Japanese, died.
While there were voices mourning the tragic accident that occurred on the stage of the popular drama "Itaewon Class", a video of the scene of the accident was posted and spread as it was on SNS, causing a discussion.
November 8th #Lunar Eclipse Photo Shit Championship
November 8th.
A total lunar eclipse, in which the entire moon is covered by the shadow of the earth, was observed across the country.
The astronomical show for the first time in 442 years where Uranus eclipsing Uranus behind the moon was also seen.
At the Imperial Palace, His Majesty the Emperor set up a camera on a tripod and was photographed.
On the other hand, on SNS, such a movement ...
「三脚使わずに撮ったらいくらの魔球になった」
うまく撮れなかった写真を投稿する「#月食写真下手くそ選手権」です。
自宅のベランダで撮影したぶるれさん。
買ったばかりのミラーレスカメラで撮った最初の1枚を投稿しました。
ぶるれさん
「三脚を固定しないで撮影しなかったのが失敗でした。でも直感的に『いくらの魔球』というフレーズが頭に浮かんで投稿してみようと」。
ツイッター上では「ナックルボーラー？」など投稿が相次ぎ、1万近い「いいね」が。
「反響が大きくて驚きました。今はカメラにも慣れて大好きな水族館の写真を撮影しています」
スマートフォンで頑張って撮影した結果、ドーナツチェーンのあのライオンのような姿になった人も。
ツイッター上では「おいしそう」などと、5万近い「いいね」がつきました。
撮影したまりこさん
「スマホの設定を触っていたらシャッター速度をいじってしまったようです。次回は私のような腕でもきれいな月食写真が撮れるカメラが出ていることを期待します」
12月 ワールドカップ アルゼンチンが優勝
11月20日に開幕したサッカーワールドカップカタール大会。
日本代表は1次リーグでドイツ、スペインを破る快進撃を見せ、日本中が熱狂しました。
優勝したのはフランスとの激戦をPKで制したアルゼンチンでした。
東京・目黒区のアルゼンチン料理店のオーナー、ディエゴさんは、前回、36年前に優勝した時は、アルゼンチンでマラドーナ選手の自宅前に設置されたテレビで観戦していたそうです。
今回は、自分の店で、100人以上のお客さんと一緒に観戦。
At the moment when the winner was decided, I was so excited that I thought the building was shaking and I sang “Argentina” loudly.
It is said that everyone shared their joy.
Diego:
“For Argentinians, soccer is life. I rarely cry, but this time I naturally cried. I was so excited that I forgot that I was at work.”
The most viewed video is a lion
By the way, in this year's news video, we often saw 1.92 million drills performed by the Tennoji Zoo in Osaka on the assumption that a lion had escaped.
“Lion escapes in a huge earthquake!” simulation training
The appearance of a lion costume by the staff is unique, and at the Tennoji Zoo, the handover ceremony from the tiger to the rabbit was also held in a costume instead of an actual animal.
2022 years with various news.
What kind of news left an impression on you?