Renowned pianist Fujiko Hemming passed away on April 21st due to pancreatic cancer. Hemming gained popularity through a documentary on television and became known for her performance of Liszt’s challenging piece “La Campanella,” creating a social phenomenon. Hemming, whose real name was Georgii Hemming Ingrit Fujiko, left a lasting impact on the music world with her exceptional talent.
In other news, a male counselor at the Singaporean Embassy in Japan was voluntarily questioned by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police for allegedly taking inappropriate photos of male students under 18 at a public bathhouse. The counselor, who identified himself as a diplomat, admitted to the act but refused to accompany the police to the station.
Meanwhile, the exchange rate of the Japanese yen experienced a sudden surge in the New York foreign exchange market, reaching the mid-153 yen range from the previous 157 yen range. Speculation arose that the Japanese government and the Bank of Japan intervened in the exchange rate to halt the depreciation of the yen.
These events have captured the attention of the public and underscore the diverse range of news stories that impact society on a daily basis.