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Main news(2023/07/07)


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Japan Badminton Association misunderstood the term of councilors and did not hold necessary elections

2023-07-07 23:17:00
The Nippon Badminton Association has announced that it did not conduct the necessary re-election because the term of office of the councilors who elected directors and changed the articles of incorporation expired last month, but the association as a whole misunderstood the term of office.

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U.S. Forces Japan Osprey “Training at a Lower Altitude” Agreed by Japanese and U.S. Governments

2023-07-07 22:55:00
The Japanese and U.S. governments have agreed to conduct flight training for the Osprey transport aircraft of the U.S. military in Japan from the 10th of this month at an altitude of approximately 60 to 150 meters, which is lower than before.

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U.S. June employment statistics up 209,000 from the previous month, slightly below market expectations

2023-07-07 22:13:00
The US June employment report released 209,000 more non-farm jobs than the previous month, slightly below market expectations. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate fell by 0.1 points from the previous month to 3.6%. In addition, workers' average hourly wage increased by 4.4% compared to the same month of the previous year and by 0.4% compared to the previous month. The rate of increase in average hourly wages exceeded market expectations, indicating that wages continue to rise. In the market, the central bank, the Fed = Federal Reserve Board, will hold a meeting to decide monetary policy in late July, and the view is divided on whether to resume interest rate hikes or postpone them following June, and the Fed's decision is attracting attention. increase.

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Twitter restrictions affect information at the time of disaster "Risk has become apparent"

2023-07-07 21:27:00
Many local governments are using Twitter to disseminate disaster prevention information. Some local governments are unable to send out evacuation information in the event of a disaster, and we are calling for people to check disaster prevention information by email or on their website.

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Zaporizhia nuclear power plant continues to be on alert, but is the danger declining? Russian military attacks continue

2023-07-07 20:08:00
The Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine continues to be wary of terrorism, but there is also a view that the danger has decreased at this stage, such as an aide of President Putin of Russia visiting the nuclear power plant. Meanwhile, Russian forces continued to attack with drones and missiles, killing 10 people in western Lviv.

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What are your next steps?

2023-07-07 19:21:00
The problem of steam blowing out at a geothermal power generation research site in Rankoshi, Hokkaido. A very high concentration of arsenic was detected in the water collected at the site, and so far three people in the town have complained of poor health. Why was arsenic detected in the ejected steam? What kind of measures will be necessary in the future while there is concern about further health damage? We will tell you in detail about the expert's view and the movement until today.

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Elementary school light tiger intrusion case Suspect "not feeling well" and consulted with the police station

2023-07-07 18:59:00
At an elementary school in Kurihara City, Miyagi Prefecture on the 6th, four children were hit by a light truck that invaded and were injured. Interviews with the police revealed that he had visited the local police station to consult about his poor health. After that, the suspect is believed to have headed to the local elementary school, and the police are investigating the details.

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China Suggests Strengthening Import Regulations on Japanese Foods Due to Release of Treated Water from Nuclear Power Plant

2023-07-07 18:48:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and release it into the sea, the Chinese customs authorities emphasized that they would take all possible measures while monitoring the development of the situation, and strongly restrained Japan. suggested tightening regulations on food imported from Japan.

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A year after the shooting of former Prime Minister Abe, the scene changed dramatically, and the defendant's statement

2023-07-07 18:35:00
On the 8th, it will be a year since former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot while giving a speech in Nara. The situation on the ground has changed, and a group of lawyers who have been helping former Unification Church members issued a statement today. What can be seen from the defendant's statements so far?

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IAEA Director General Treated Water Report “Scientifically Accurate and Fully Supportive”

2023-07-07 18:34:00
IAEA = International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Grossi responded to an exclusive interview with NHK in Tokyo on the 7th, saying that Japan's plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and release it into the sea "conforms to international safety standards. He emphasized that the IAEA report, which was evaluated as "scientifically correct and fully supported".

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Kento Nagayama released on bail "I'm sorry" prosecuted for cannabis possession

2023-07-07 17:52:00
Actor Kento Nagayama, who was indicted for possessing cannabis at his home in Tokyo, was released on bail on the afternoon of the 7th.

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Mathematics "ABC Conjecture" Established an award for a paper that develops research on new proof theory

2023-07-07 17:33:00
A prize of one million dollars was established by the founder of a domestic IT company for a paper that develops research on a new theory by a Japanese mathematician who claims to have proved the difficult mathematical problem "ABC Conjecture". It was decided to be

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GPIF's public pension reserve fund management surplus of over 2.95 trillion yen last fiscal year

2023-07-07 17:29:00
The Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), which manages public pension reserves, has announced that it turned a profit of more than 2.95 trillion yen last fiscal year against the backdrop of rising stock prices in Japan. .

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“Association Kenpo” financial results surplus of over 430 billion yen due to wage growth

2023-07-07 17:10:00
The medical insurance "Kyokai Kenpo", which is subscribed by employees of small and medium-sized enterprises, posted a surplus of more than 430 billion yen for the last fiscal year and fiscal 2022 due to the increase in insurance premium income due to the increase in the wages of the insured. I was. However, the financial situation is not optimistic because the contribution of support funds to the medical care system for the elderly is expected to increase in the future.

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Okayama District Court Audio in court relayed on SNS “I want to try to prevent recurrence”

2023-07-07 16:23:00
At the criminal trial held at Okayama District Court on the 5th, it was found that the audio of the courtroom exchange was relayed on SNS. Recording or broadcasting without permission in court is prohibited by the Rules of Criminal Procedure, and the court wants to prevent a recurrence.

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Subsidy to Softbank about 5.3 billion yen for support of generation AI development Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

2023-07-07 16:17:00
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has announced that it will provide subsidies of approximately 5.3 billion yen to SoftBank in order to support its own domestic development of generation AI that automatically creates sentences and images.

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Symptoms that appear to be heatstroke in various places Children in poor health in Osaka Chiba one after another

2023-07-07 15:53:00
On the 7th, children who participated in physical education and pool classes at elementary schools in Osaka and Chiba complained of poor physical condition that appeared to be heat stroke. According to the fire department, some children were transported to the hospital, but all have mild symptoms.

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Masanao Yoshida increased his batting average to .312 with multiple hits in five consecutive games, and the team also won

2023-07-07 15:52:00
Masanao Yoshida of the Major League Red Sox hit two hits against the Rangers on the 6th and marked the longest multiple hits in five consecutive games this season.

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25-year-old police officer stole more than 8 million yen in cash from a house and was dismissed from work Metropolitan Police Department

2023-07-07 15:39:00
In May, the Metropolitan Police Department dismissed a 25-year-old police officer who was arrested and indicted for stealing more than 8 million yen in cash from a house he visited to confirm his safety.

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South Korea “Military exercises in waters surrounding Takeshima” Japanese government strongly protests

2023-07-07 15:17:00
South Korea's defense ministry said in June that its military conducted regular drills in the waters surrounding Takeshima in Shimane Prefecture. The Japanese government has repeatedly protested the drills and called for them to be cancelled.

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South Korean government publishes report on treated water from nuclear power plant “No impact on surrounding waters”

2023-07-07 15:09:00
The South Korean government has conducted its own investigations and analyzes regarding the plan to release the treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station into the sea. published the report. A senior government official explained at a press conference that there would be little impact on the waters around South Korea.

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Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Treated water discharge facility passes inspection Ready for release

2023-07-07 15:01:00
The Nuclear Regulation Authority issued a certificate of completion to TEPCO on the 7th, indicating that the equipment that dilutes the treated water that accumulates at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and releases it into the sea has passed the final stage inspection. All the equipment is now ready for release.

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[Explanation] “One month” from the reversal offensive What is the result of the Ukrainian army?

2023-07-07 14:21:00
A month has passed since the Ukrainian army's counterattack, which is said to have started in early June. The current situation of being forced to struggle against the strong defense line of Russia has emerged. What is blocking the advance of the Ukrainian army? This is a commentary by the Beppu newscaster of "Catch! World's top news", who has been reporting on Russia's military invasion. *Information as of July 5, 2023. (The video is 4 minutes and 48 seconds. Not available on data broadcasting.)

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My Number Comprehensive Inspection Next week, checklists will be distributed to each municipality

2023-07-07 13:51:00
Regarding the comprehensive inspection following a series of troubles related to My Number cards, the Digital Agency has clarified its policy to create a check sheet necessary for inspection work performed by local governments and distribute it to each local government as early as next week.

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Deletion of related description from police white paper in illegal export case “cancellation of prosecution”

2023-07-07 13:23:00
The president of a company in Yokohama was arrested and prosecuted for illegally exporting precision equipment that could be diverted to military use, and the charges were canceled just before the first trial. The related description has been deleted from the police white paper issued. The National Police Agency said, "This is the result of consideration after receiving a request for deletion from the party."

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Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Treated Water Release Tour METI Minister Nishimura to visit the site on the 10th

2023-07-07 13:15:00
Regarding the policy of diluting the treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant to a concentration below the standard and releasing it into the sea, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura announced that he would visit the site on the 10th of this month and inspect the discharge facility. , he indicated his intention to instruct TEPCO to take all possible measures to ensure safety.

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Prigozhin's 'luxury mansion' video aired in Russia

2023-07-07 13:07:00
Russian state media broadcast footage on Monday of authorities searching the office of Mr. Prigozhin, the head of the private military company Wagner, which sparked an armed rebellion in Russia, as well as what is believed to be a mansion. . In the TV program, the moderator describes Mr. Prigogine as a 'traitor', and it seems that there is also an aim to discredit Mr. Prigogine.

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Former employee of Square Enix convicted of `` insider trading over game development ''

2023-07-07 12:54:00
The Tokyo District Court ruled against a game creator accused of violating the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act in an insider trading case involving game development by major game company Square Enix, saying, It's vicious," and handed down a guilty verdict with a suspended sentence.

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Japan Meteorological Agency

2023-07-07 12:16:00
Due to the influence of the front, it is raining heavily in Kyushu, and there is a risk of heavy rain mainly in western Japan and Hokuriku, such as Kyushu, which had a record heavy rain until Monday, the 10th. Stay safe in advance. In addition, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the Japan Meteorological Agency jointly responded to media interviews regarding heavy rain associated with the stagnant seasonal rain front around the 10th. He called for strict vigilance, saying that the amount of rain will increase significantly, especially in the Hokuriku region, and that the risk of disasters may increase sharply.

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More than 300 Fuefuki peaches in Yamanashi were stolen.

2023-07-07 12:13:00
While there is no end to the damage caused by the theft of fruits just before harvesting, on the 1st of this month, more than 300 peaches were stolen from a field in Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture, and a car with a Tokyo license plate was left nearby. I learned from interviews with investigators that The peaches that were torn off were left in a basket, and the police are investigating that they left the car and the peaches behind for fear of being discovered.

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Temperature rises over a wide area Kanto and Hokuriku exceed 35 degrees Severe caution against heat stroke

2023-07-07 12:00:00
The temperature has risen over a wide area from western Japan to northern Japan, and there are places in the Kanto and Hokuriku areas where it is extremely hot. The temperature will rise further in the afternoon, and in Kyoto Prefecture, the highest temperature is expected to reach 38 degrees Celsius, which is dangerously hot.

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“Twitter condemns meta new SNS “Threads”” US media

2023-07-07 11:57:00
American IT giant Meta, the former Facebook, has sent a letter accusing Meta, saying that the company that operates Twitter has illegally misappropriated trade secrets, etc. reported. It is reported that there is a possibility that it will develop into a lawsuit in the future.

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U.S. FDA Completely Approves New Drug "Lecanemab" for Alzheimer's Disease

2023-07-07 11:50:00
Regarding the new drug for Alzheimer's disease jointly developed by Japanese and American pharmaceutical companies, the US FDA = Food and Drug Administration has announced that it has been approved as a therapeutic drug, saying that ``the efficacy for patients has been confirmed''.

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Sota Fujii Seven Crowns "Throne Battle" Starts A Fight That Can't Be Lose to Achieve the Eight Crowns

2023-07-07 11:47:00
On the morning of the 7th, one of the eight major shogi titles, “Ouisen,” began in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture. Sota Fujii Seven Crowns (20) will be an unbeatable battle to achieve the first ever "Eight Crowns".

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11 deaths in disaster "mutual aid" activities over 20 years "should be considered carefully"

2023-07-07 11:10:00
Experts have found that at least 11 people have died over the past 20 years as a result of being caught in landslides and floods during activities called ``mutual assistance'' to help each other in the community during a disaster. I was. The expert who analyzed it pointed out, ``The activity of mutual assistance itself is important, and I can understand the feeling of going to help. increase.

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NBA Rui Hachimura Renews Contract with Lakers "Looking forward to next season"

2023-07-07 11:01:00
The NBA = American professional basketball Lakers announced on the 6th that it had renewed the contract with Rui Hachimura, who had become a free agent.

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Digital Agency on-site inspection Personal Information Protection Commission due to mistake in public account

2023-07-07 09:44:00
The Personal Information Protection Commission, a third-party organization of the government, said that the Digital Agency had not taken any risk management or measures against the problem that another person's account was registered as a public money receipt account for My Number. However, in order to grasp the facts in detail, we plan to conduct an on-site inspection soon.

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A woman was stabbed in Nerima, Tokyo and was seriously injured. A man on the run was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

2023-07-07 09:31:00
On the night of the 6th, a woman in her 40s was stabbed with a knife in Nerima Ward, Tokyo, and the Metropolitan Police Department was investigating the whereabouts of a man who fled from the scene. A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. The two are believed to have known each other, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details.

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May household survey Real consumption down 4.0% year-on-year, down for 3 consecutive months

2023-07-07 09:24:00
According to a household survey released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications in May this year, the amount spent on consumption by households with two or more people decreased by 4.0% compared to the same month of the previous year in real terms, excluding price fluctuations. This was the third straight month of decline, and the consumption per household was 286,443 yen. Looking at the breakdown, "communications" including mobile phone charges decreased by 9.0%, and "supplementary education" such as preparatory school tuition decreased by 15.4%. On the other hand, "transportation" such as railroad and air fares increased by 17.7%, and "learning and recreational services" including travel expenses increased by 8.5%.

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Real wages in May down 1.2% year-on-year, down for 14 consecutive months

2023-07-07 08:46:00
As prices continued to rise, the real wage per worker in May decreased by 1.2% compared to the same month last year, marking the 14th consecutive month of negative growth.

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Octopuses have a two-stage sleep cycle similar to humans OIST and other researchers

2023-07-07 08:29:00
A research team at OIST = Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University announced that it was revealed that octopuses have a two-stage sleep cycle similar to humans. This is the first time that a two-stage sleep cycle has been revealed in a non-vertebrate animal, suggesting that octopuses may have a similar phenomenon to human dreaming.

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G7 City Ministers' Meeting Begins Today, Discussing Themes such as Securing Green Spaces and Decarbonization

2023-07-07 07:23:00
G7 = The city ministers meeting of seven major countries will open in Takamatsu City on the 7th. On the first day, the 7th, a welcome event will be held locally, and from the 8th to 2nd, full-scale discussions will be held on themes such as securing green spaces in cities and decarbonizing buildings.

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Liberal Democrats without chairman Abe faction exchanges opinions Battle for leadership over management

2023-07-07 07:06:00
After the death of former Prime Minister Abe, the Abe faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, which has no chairman, will continue to discuss how the faction should be managed from next week, the first anniversary of Mr. Abe's death. Disputes are also expected to surface.

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Russian tactical nuclear weapons ``most nuclear warheads delivered'' Belarusian president

2023-07-07 07:03:00
President Lukashenko of neighboring Belarus, which is allied with Russia, said on the 6th that Russia's tactical nuclear weapons, which are being deployed in the country, have been delivered, saying that "most of the nuclear warheads have been brought in." .

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Severe heat in western and northern Japan Strict warning against heat stroke Heavy rain warning in Kyushu etc.

2023-07-07 06:56:00
It is expected to be severe heat in a wide area from western Japan to northern Japan, and in Kyoto Prefecture, the maximum temperature is expected to be 38 degrees Celsius, which is dangerous. Strict vigilance is required for heat stroke. On the other hand, from now until Monday the 10th, the activity of the front will increase, so there is a risk of heavy rain mainly in western Japan and Hokuriku, such as Kyushu, which had a record heavy rain. Stay safe in advance.

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Five years after the heavy rains in western Japan, 70% still complain of physical and mental effects Ehime

2023-07-07 06:49:00
Five years ago, heavy rains in western Japan caused 33 deaths in Ehime Prefecture, including disaster-related deaths. When NHK conducted a survey of more than 100 victims in Ehime Prefecture, it was found that 70% of the people still complained about the effects on their minds and bodies. Even now, there is a need for continuous support that is close to the victims.

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Suspect who hit a child on elementary school grounds stated that he 'deliberately hit' Miyagi

2023-07-07 05:01:00
A 34-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder for driving a light truck in an incident in which four children were injured after being hit by an intruding light truck at an elementary school in Kurihara City, Miyagi Prefecture on the 6th. However, in an interview with the police, it was found that he made a statement such as "I hit him on purpose" in response to the investigation.

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Bridge falling accident Two people who died were caught between the road Shizuoka

2023-07-07 04:59:00
On the 6th, at the construction site of a national highway bypass in Shizuoka City, the bridge girder of the elevated road under construction fell, and eight people, including workers, died in the accident. It turned out that it seems to have been sandwiched between The police will conduct an on-site inspection on the 7th and will investigate in detail whether there were any problems with the work process.

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Steam eruption in Rankoshi town, Hokkaido Detects "extremely high concentration of arsenic"

2023-07-07 02:47:00
At a geothermal power generation research site in Rankoshi, Hokkaido, a company that was drilling at a geothermal power generation survey site said that a very high concentration of arsenic was detected in the water sampled from the site. , newly announced. The company has issued a warning to residents in the surrounding area and is discussing countermeasures with related organizations.

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