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Main news(2023/03/21)


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German minister visits Taiwan for first time in 26 years Signs cooperation agreement on semiconductors, AI, etc.

2023-03-21 22:49:00
A German cabinet minister visited Taiwan for the first time in 26 years and signed an agreement to cooperate in fields such as semiconductors and AI = artificial intelligence.

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Japan will play in the final on the 22nd

2023-03-21 21:12:00
Japan, who advanced to the final of the WBC (World Baseball Classic), will face the United States on the 21st, Japan time on the 22nd. Japan, aiming to win the tournament for the first time in three tournaments since 2009, came face to face with the United States, which is aiming for consecutive victories.

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[Commentary video] Prime Minister Kishida's visit to Ukraine What will he say at the summit?

2023-03-21 20:45:00
Prime Minister Kishida visited Ukraine on the 21st, Japan time. After this, I will hold a summit meeting with President Zelensky and convey his thoughts on continuing to provide maximum support. Mr. Masashi Ota of the Politics Department and Mr. Hiroshi Matsuo of the International Affairs Department explain what they will convey at the meeting, what Ukraine expects from Japan, and how it will respond as the G7 presidency. (The video is 3 minutes and 4 seconds. Not available on data broadcasting.)

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Cheering of the Alps revived ~ High school baseball senbatsu

2023-03-21 20:41:00
Senbatsu High School baseball was recognized for the first time in four years. When I interviewed the Alps seats where the cheering squad gathered, I could feel the enthusiasm as if to say, "I've been waiting for this moment." Warm ale, powerful performance, and unique support that makes you feel somewhere in your hometown. Together with the players on the ground, we aim to win. “Thoughts, deliver!” (Tsukasa Yamauchi, Yusuke Kofune, Chisato Yamanaka)

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China-Russia summit to focus on Ukrainian situation

2023-03-21 20:40:00
Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold a summit meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the evening of the 21st, Japan time. As China announces a document calling for dialogue and a ceasefire over the situation in Ukraine, the focus is on what kind of policies the leaders of the two countries that are in conflict with the United States will come up with.

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Taiwan President Tsai will visit two countries in Central America from next week and also visit the United States

2023-03-21 20:34:00
Taiwan's presidential office announced that President Tsai Ing-wen will visit two Central American countries with diplomatic ties from next week to early next month, and will also visit the United States before and after.

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Sakana-kun explains the “feelings of fish” What is the cause of the poor catch of saury?

2023-03-21 18:45:00
The report of the IPCC = Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change states that ``rapid changes are occurring in a wide range of areas such as the atmosphere and oceans,'' and that food production such as fisheries is also being adversely affected. The impact of global warming has been pointed out as one of the causes of the poor catch of Pacific saury, which is familiar to the dining table. Sakana-kun, an honorary doctor of Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, explained the "feelings of fish" about the effects of rising seawater temperatures on fish.

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“Chinese President Xi invites Putin to China” Russian state news agency

2023-03-21 18:42:00
According to Russia's state-run news agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is visiting the capital Moscow, said in a meeting with Prime Minister Mishustin on the 21st, "Yesterday (20th), I will ask President Putin at a convenient time. I invited him to visit China," he said, revealing that he had invited Putin to China.

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“Poor catch of Pacific saury: one of the causes is the impact of global warming” IPCC Report

2023-03-21 17:52:00
IPCC = Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report states that ``rapid changes are occurring in a wide range of areas such as the atmosphere and oceans,'' and that food production such as fisheries is also being adversely affected. Under these circumstances, the impact of global warming has been pointed out as one of the causes of the poor catch of Pacific saury, which is a familiar food item in Japan.

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WBC “Archipelago Enthusiasm” Japan Dramatic Victory Over Mexico Murakami’s Hometown Delights

2023-03-21 17:37:00
In the semi-finals of the WBC (World Baseball Classic) of baseball, Japan beat Mexico 6-5 and decided to advance to the finals for the first time in three tournaments. In the morning of the holiday, the archipelago was very lively, and in Kumamoto City, the hometown of Munetaka Murakami, who hit the two-base hit that decided the goodbye win, voices of joy and expectations for success in the final on the 22nd were heard. was

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High school baseball Senbatsu Sendai Ikuei wins over Keio in extended tie-break

2023-03-21 17:05:00
In the 3rd match of the 4th day of the Senbatsu High School Baseball Tournament, Sendai Ikuei High School in Miyagi, who won the championship for the first time in the Tohoku region last summer, beat Keio High School in Kanagawa 2-1 in a 10-inning tie-break. and advanced to the third round.

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Two men and women tied up robbing cash of 1 million yen and fleeing Pretending to be a gas inspection Teshima, Tokyo

2023-03-21 16:34:00
On the morning of the 21st, a group of five men broke into an apartment in Toshima Ward, Tokyo under the guise of a gas inspection, tied up two men and women in the room, and took 1 million yen in cash and escaped. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the whereabouts of the men who escaped as a robbery injury case.

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WBC Mexico "left fielder" repeatedly good defense in the match against Japan, becoming a hot topic on SNS

2023-03-21 15:43:00
In the WBC semi-finals, SNS became a trend for "left fielders", which showed Mexican left field players who played against Japan.

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Ehime Imabari test flight of "flying car" expected as a means of transportation

2023-03-21 15:22:00
A test flight of the "flying car", which is expected to be put into practical use as a next-generation means of transportation, was held on the 21st in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture.

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South Korea President Yoon emphasizes improvement of relations with Japan at cabinet meeting, restrains opposition parties

2023-03-21 15:02:00
Amid criticism within South Korea over last week's Japan-South Korea summit meeting, President Yoon Sung-ryeol mentioned Japan for about 20 minutes at the cabinet meeting on the 21st, and reiterated his intention to steadily improve relations. bottom.

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WBC “Muragami” “Murakami Best” Munetaka Murakami trending on SNS

2023-03-21 14:47:00
In the WBC semi-finals, Japan won a come-from-behind goodbye with a two-base hit by Munetaka Murakami and decided to advance to the finals. ” entered the trend, and posts of joy continued one after another.

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Soccer Makoto Hasebe will play in Germany's first division Frankfurt next season

2023-03-21 14:33:00
39-year-old Makoto Hasebe, a former Japanese national football team player who plays for Frankfurt in the German first division, held a press conference in Tokyo to extend his contract with the team by one year and announced that he will play next season.

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High school baseball Senbatsu Ryukoku Daiheian wins Nagasaki Nihon University High School 4th day of the tournament

2023-03-21 14:02:00
In the second match on the fourth day of the Senbatsu High School Baseball Tournament, Kyoto's Ryukoku University Heian High School defeated Nagasaki Nihon University High School 4-3 to advance to the third round.

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Foreign Minister Hayashi visits the Cook Islands, a Pacific island nation, becoming the first Japanese foreign minister to do so

2023-03-21 13:44:00
Foreign Minister Hayashi visited the Cook Islands, a Pacific island nation, and met with the Prime Minister, who also serves as Minister of Foreign Affairs. With China in mind, he confirmed that cooperation will be strengthened toward the realization of a “free and open Indo-Pacific.”

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"Houterasu" one-stop phone consultation for support of psychic marketing victims

2023-03-21 13:41:00
On the 21st, a free telephone consultation meeting of "Houterasu", which provides one-stop support for victims of psychic marketing, including the issue of the former Unification Church, is being held.

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US media “Trump may be indicted” supporters protest in NY

2023-03-21 13:39:00
Former US President Trump claimed on SNS that he would be "arrested" and called on his supporters to protest against it, and supporters held protests in central New York. Multiple US media reports that Trump may soon be indicted for paying hush money to a woman who claims he had an affair with him.

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[Commentary video] Prime Minister Kishida to summit with Zelensky

2023-03-21 12:51:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who was visiting India, has already left India and is now heading to Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. He is expected to arrive today and hold a summit with President Zelensky. Why this is the right time, what should be communicated at the talks, and what Ukraine wants from Japan are explained by Tokumaru Masatsugu, a reporter in the political department, and Hiroshi Matsuo, a desk official in the international affairs department. (The video is 6 minutes and 24 seconds. Not available on data broadcasting.)

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[Updated as needed] Prime Minister Kishida visits Ukraine today to meet with the president

2023-03-21 12:06:00
According to government and ruling party officials, Prime Minister Kishida, who was visiting India, has already left India and is now heading to Ukraine. He is expected to arrive today and hold a summit with President Zelensky.

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Retail industry Strengthen product lineup of own brand Respond to record high prices

2023-03-21 12:02:00
In response to record-high prices, the retail industry is stepping up its lineup of private-brand products that are developed in-house and kept prices low.

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Ministry of health, labor and welfare

2023-03-21 11:38:00
As the number of working elderly people increases, the number of cases reported as work-related accidents caused by falls or carrying heavy objects at work is increasing. will be strengthened.

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High school baseball Senbatsu Matsuyo Noshiro wins Ishibashi in the 21st century frame 4th day of the tournament

2023-03-21 11:34:00
In the first game on the fourth day of the Senbatsu High School Baseball Tournament, Akita's Noshiro Shoyo High School won 3-0 against Tochigi's Ishibashi High School, who participated in the 21st century frame, and advanced to the third round.

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The cherry blossom festival begins in Washington, U.S. An event to introduce Japanese culture, etc.

2023-03-21 10:59:00
The annual cherry blossom festival began in Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, in conjunction with the blossoming of the cherry blossoms that were a gift from Japan over 100 years ago.

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Women's Curling World Championship Japan beats Norway for 3rd win

2023-03-21 10:23:00
At the Women's Curling World Championships, Japan faced Norway on the 20th in the fifth round of the qualifying league, winning 10-3, and with three consecutive wins, their head-to-head record was 3 wins and 2 losses.

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Countries confirm increased support for ICC to probe Russia's war crimes

2023-03-21 10:19:00
A meeting was held in England to discuss war crimes in Ukraine, where Russia continues to invade, ICC = International Criminal Court and ministers from more than 40 countries. After the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, countries strengthened their support for the ICC and confirmed their policy of never condoning war crimes.

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Cai Qi, Politburo Standing Committee Member, appointed as Assistant to President Xi, one of the closest aides

2023-03-21 08:29:00
Cai Qi, Politburo Standing Committee Member of the Politburo, who ranks fifth in the party hierarchy and is considered to be one of Xi's closest aides, has been appointed as the head of the Central General Affairs Office, which assists President Xi Jinping in one of the important posts of the Communist Party of China.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education ``Securing time to say goodbye to teachers'' Announcement of faculty personnel changes

2023-03-21 08:16:00
これまで、4月1日に発表してきた東京都内の公立学校の教員の人事異動について、都の教育委員会は、子どもと教員の間で余裕を持ってお別れの時間を取ってもらおうと、時期を早めて21日に発表します。

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WBC Japan vs. Mexico [breaking news] Sasaki strikes out at 163km

2023-03-21 08:15:00
The WBC semi-final match against Mexico began in Florida, USA. Since 2009 when Japan won the championship, we aim to advance to the final for the first time in three tournaments. The starting pitcher is Aki Sasaki. We are reporting the situation of the match that started just after 8:00 am Japan time. *The time difference between Japan and Florida, USA is 13 hours. The time is written in Japan time.

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[Updated from time to time] Russia invades Ukraine (Movement on the 21st)

2023-03-21 07:43:00
Russia's military aggression against Ukraine continues. Fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces continues across Ukraine, forcing thousands of civilians to flee the country. We will keep you updated on developments in the situation in Ukraine on the 21st (Japan time), including the situation of the fighting and the diplomacy of the countries concerned. (There is a 7-hour time difference between Japan and Ukraine, and a 6-hour time difference with Moscow, Russia.)

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Kanagawa Miura Jogashima burns 3 houses 2 people die

2023-03-21 07:18:00
Late at night on the 20th, there was a fire that burned three houses in Jogashima, Miura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and two people were found dead from the burnt ruins. Police are working to confirm their identities.

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North Korea ICBM-class missile launch UN Security Council does not show consistent response

2023-03-21 06:43:00
The United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting after North Korea launched an ICBM (intercontinental ballistic missile) last week. The United States once again called for North Korea to issue a statement requesting that it comply with Security Council resolutions, but China and Russia did not agree this time either, and the Security Council was unable to show a unified response.

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Prime Minister Kishida aims to lead discussions on international issues by confirming cooperation with India

2023-03-21 06:13:00
Prime Minister Kishida visited India, which serves as the chair country of the G20, and at the summit meeting with Prime Minister Modi, they agreed to firmly maintain the international order based on the rule of law. I also announced that I would invite India, South Korea, and other countries to the G7 Hiroshima Summit, and I would like to lead discussions on issues facing the international community, including the response to the situation in Ukraine.

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China-Russia summit to focus on Ukraine situation

2023-03-21 05:52:00
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Russia on the 20th and held informal talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin has shown respect for the document calling for dialogue and ceasefire announced by China over the situation in Ukraine, and the focus is on what kind of discussions will continue at the summit meeting on the 21st.

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US Amazon to cut additional 9,000 jobs, cut 18,000 jobs in January

2023-03-21 05:48:00
US IT giant Amazon has announced that it will cut an additional 9,000 people after cutting 18,000 people in January. Amid growing concerns about an economic slowdown, there is a series of moves in the United States to reduce labor costs and other costs, particularly among IT companies.

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Osaka taxi accident 4 injured 74-year-old driver arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run

2023-03-21 04:59:00
On the afternoon of the 20th, a 67-year-old woman died when a taxi hit four pedestrians crossing a pedestrian crossing in Ikuno Ward, Osaka, and a 73-year-old woman was unconscious and in critical condition. Police arrested a 74-year-old driver on suspicion of hit-and-run and are investigating the details.

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"Hakamada case" retrial start confirmed defense team "not guilty as soon as possible"

2023-03-21 04:26:00
Iwao Hakamada, who was sentenced to death in the so-called "Hakamada Incident," in which a family of four was murdered in Shizuoka Prefecture 57 years ago, has been sentenced to death. However, we did not come to the conclusion that there were grounds for allegations,” and decided to start a retrial for Mr. Hakamada without making a special appeal to the Supreme Court. The defense team plans to urge the court to expedite the trial, saying, "We want to hear Mr. Hakamada's acquittal as soon as possible."

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High school baseball Senbatsu Highlights of the 4th day of the tournament 2nd round 3 games

2023-03-21 00:31:00
On the 4th day of the Senbatsu High School Baseball Tournament, 3 games will be played in the second round.

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