Main news(2023/07/28)
Seibu Ikebukuro Line Limited Express Koma-Seibu Chichibu Suspension of operation all day
2023-07-28 23:15:00
According to Seibu Railway, the Seibu Ikebukuro Line has been operating on the inbound and outbound lines between Hanno Station and Seibu Chichibu Station in Saitama Prefecture since 8:20 pm due to the impact of a limited express train coming into contact with a fallen tree that was caught in an overhead wire. We had suspended the service, but at 10:30 pm, we resumed operation between Hanno Station and Koma Station. However, trains will be suspended for the rest of the day between Koma Station and Seibu Chichibu Station.
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Nadeshiko Japan adjusts for Spain match Kumagai "Preparing how to fight"
2023-07-28 22:43:00
Japan's women's national soccer team, "Nadeshiko Japan", practiced for their final match against Spain in the Women's World Cup first round, and the players adjusted their condition by playing mini-games. KUMAGAI Saki, the captain and defender, enthusiastically said, “We will prepare our fighting style so that we will not let our opponents show their strengths, and we will show our strengths.”
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Unknown man in his 40s found dead after being swept away by flooded river Oita
2023-07-28 22:37:00
On the 25th of this month, a man in his 40s who had been swept away by a river in Yufu City, Oita Prefecture, which had swollen due to heavy rain, was found dead on the afternoon of the 28th, about 3 kilometers downstream.
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Expo 2005 Osaka-Kansai Expo 2005 Examination of trade insurance for overseas pavilion construction Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
2023-07-28 22:32:00
Due to delays in preparations for the construction of overseas pavilions at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has introduced new trade insurance to reduce risks such as non-payment of payments, in an attempt to encourage domestic construction companies to receive orders. I understand that you are looking into setting it up.
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Asahi Group Japan Considers Selling Nadaman and Beer Gardens
2023-07-28 22:15:00
Asahi Group Japan, which operates Asahi Breweries, has decided to withdraw from the restaurant business. We are considering selling our Japanese restaurant Nadaman and the company that operates beer gardens nationwide.
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75-year-old suspect arrested after claiming to be an official of the Imperial Household Agency
2023-07-28 21:53:00
A 75-year-old man in Tokyo was arrested on the 28th after claiming to be an official of the Imperial Household Agency and lying to a farmer in Fukushima City, saying, "I want you to offer it as a gift to the Imperial Family." suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted fraud.
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Factory fire in Nishio, Aichi Continues fire extinguishing efforts Calls for evacuation to nearby residents
2023-07-28 21:35:00
On the afternoon of the 28th, a fire broke out in a warehouse that also served as a factory in Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture, and fire fighting continues even after more than 6 hours have passed. There are no injuries, but there is a gas station right next door, and the police are confirming the detailed situation.
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London Market Surprised by Bank of Japan Announcement
2023-07-28 21:12:00
The Bank of Japan's announcement that it would manage interest rates more flexibly was received with surprise in the London foreign exchange market, but the yen exchange rate has been stable, trading in the lower 139 yen range to the dollar. I'm here.
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Big Motor apologizes for roadside tree problem “Procedures for restoration to original state”
2023-07-28 20:30:00
On the 28th, the company apologized on its website for the problem of withering trees in front of the store of the used car sales company "Big Motor" and announced that it would take steps to restore the original state, such as planting trees. It is explained that it is highly likely that this is due to the effects of the herbicides used in the cleanup activities.
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Big Motor FSA to order to report to three major non-life insurance companies
2023-07-28 19:09:00
Regarding the problem of fraudulent claims for insurance money at the used car dealer "Big Motor", the Financial Services Agency announced the actual situation of transactions based on the Insurance Business Law at the beginning of the week against the three major non-life insurance companies that had seconded employees to the company. We have decided to issue an order to request detailed reports.
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Goodbye Blue Bird How will it change from Twitter to X?
2023-07-28 17:41:00
"Gradually say goodbye to all birds," posted by American entrepreneur and former Twitter buyer Elon Musk. "Bird" is the blue bird logo that was a symbol of Twitter. Mr. Musk abolished this logo and changed the brand to "X". We asked an American expert who is familiar with media strategies such as SNS what the purpose of the sudden brand change was. (Los Angeles bureau reporter Nana Yamada)
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Car crashes into street tree Infant dies Child seat not seated Mie
2023-07-28 17:06:00
Late at night on the 27th, in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture, a car carrying three parents and a child collided with a roadside tree, killing a 7-month-old baby. At that time, I was not sitting in the child seat installed in the car.
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About 700 million yen additional tax on Isetan Mitsukoshi Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau
2023-07-28 16:20:00
Over the sales of duty-free goods, there is also an additional tax on major department stores. Isetan Mitsukoshi, one of Japan's leading long-established department stores, was accused by the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau of repeatedly selling inappropriate duty-free goods, including failing to verify the identity of customers, and was subject to an additional tax of approximately 700 million yen. This is what I learned from interviews with stakeholders.
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[Updated from time to time] Bank of Japan press conference: fluctuation range of long-term interest rates
2023-07-28 16:10:00
The Bank of Japan reviewed its interest rate control operation at the monetary policy decision meeting held for two days until the 28th, and the upper limit of the fluctuation range of long-term interest rates, which has been about 0.5% so far, may exceed 0.5% depending on market trends. We accepted it and decided to operate interest rate manipulation more flexibly. Bank of Japan Governor Ueda will hold a press conference at 3:30 p.m. to explain the purpose of this decision. Here is a quick report on Governor Ueda's remarks at the press conference.
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Hyogo Ship burns near Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Three people on board rescued All safe
2023-07-28 16:08:00
Around 2:30 pm on the 28th, the fire department was notified that "black smoke is rising from a ship underway" near the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in Hyogo Prefecture.
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Minimum wage raised by 41 yen, final adjustment at an hourly wage of 1,002 yen
2023-07-28 15:38:00
The council of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare resumed discussions on raising the minimum wage this year from the morning of the 28th, and based on price increases, the final adjustment is continuing toward raising the national average hourly wage to the 1000 yen level for the first time. increase.
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Takahama Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1 restarted for the first time in 12 years Second case exceeding the 40-year operating period limit in principle
2023-07-28 15:09:00
Next year marks the 50th anniversary of its operation, and the oldest nuclear power plant in Japan, the Kansai Electric Power Co.'s Takahama Nuclear Power Station Unit 1 in Fukui Prefecture, started operating at around 3:00 pm on the 28th, restarting operations for the first time in 12 years. bottom. It is the second case in Japan to restart beyond the 40-year operating period in principle after the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.
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A male worker who is unwell at a construction site dies after being transported Heatstroke or Hyogo
2023-07-28 14:11:00
On the 27th, while the dangerous heat continued in various places, a man in his 50s who was working at a construction site in Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture became unwell and was taken to a hospital, but later died. Police and firefighters are investigating the possibility of heatstroke.
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High school baseball Five schools including Nara Chiben Gakuen and Ehime Kawanoe will participate in Koshien
2023-07-28 13:47:00
The final of the summer national high school baseball Nara tournament was held on the 28th, and Chiben Gakuen won 8 to 1 against Takada Commercial and decided to participate in the 21st summer Koshien for the first time in two years.
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Bank of Japan Monetary Policy Meeting Focus on whether to review the operation of the current monetary easing measures
2023-07-28 12:05:00
The Bank of Japan held its second monetary policy meeting on the 28th. With prices exceeding the Bank of Japan's expectations, the focus is on whether to review the current monetary easing policy of keeping long-term interest rates below 0.5%.
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Ennosuke Ichikawa accused of assisting suicide Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office
2023-07-28 12:03:00
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office has indicted Kabuki actor Ennosuke Ichikawa, who was arrested for aiding his parents' suicide, on the charge of assisting suicide on the 28th. Kabuki actor Ennosuke Ichikawa, whose real name is Takahiko Kinomoto, is suspected of helping his father Danshiro Ichikawa (76) and his 75-year-old mother commit suicide at his home in Meguro-ku, Tokyo in May. He was arrested by police on suspicion of assisted suicide.
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Fire in public bath Information on escape delays Itabashi-ku, Tokyo
2023-07-28 11:56:00
Around 10:30 on the 28th, there was a fire at a public bath in Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, and firefighters are working to extinguish the fire. There is information that there are people who are late to escape, so the fire department and others are confirming.
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Awakening from a sleep of 40,000 years Nematodes in Siberian permafrost begin to move again
2023-07-28 10:05:00
A type of nematode, an elongated creature unearthed from the permafrost of Siberia, Russia, thawed out of its frozen state and then reanimated, researchers say - the longest period of dormancy for an organism, over 40,000 years. , It is analyzed that it may have survived in a dormant state.
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Shohei Ohtani's first complete pitch and first shutout in the major leagues, ninth win [Q&A]
2023-07-28 09:26:00
Major League Baseball Angels Shohei Otani pitched in the first game of the doubleheader against the Tigers in Detroit, and scored no runs in the 9th inning, winning his first shutout victory in the major leagues. He pitched 111 pitches in nine innings, allowing just one hit and eight strikeouts for his ninth win of the season. In batting, it was 5 at bats no hits. After the game, he responded to the interview while wiping the large drops of sweat from his forehead.
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Stock price drops by more than 500 yen Widening view of Bank of Japan's monetary easing policy revision
2023-07-28 09:23:00
The Tokyo Stock Market Nikkei Stock Average on the 28th has fallen by more than 500 yen. Immediately after the start of trading in response to the spread of the view that the current monetary easing measures may be revised at the meeting to decide monetary policy held by the Bank of Japan from the 27th, and the yen appreciation against the dollar progressed in the foreign exchange market. Sell orders are spreading to export-related brands.
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Long-term interest rate rises to 0.505% Exceeds the upper limit of fluctuation range of the Bank of Japan
2023-07-28 09:16:00
In the bond market on the 28th, selling orders for government bonds swelled, and long-term interest rates rose to 0.505%, exceeding the 0.5% limit set by the Bank of Japan. It is the first time since March this year that the upper limit has been exceeded. There is widespread speculation that the Bank of Japan will revise the current monetary easing measures at its monetary policy meeting, which has been held since the 27th, and upward pressure on interest rates is increasing in the market.
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Big Motor Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism conducts simultaneous on-site inspections at 34 offices nationwide
2023-07-28 09:04:00
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has been conducting on-site inspections at 34 offices nationwide since 9:00 am on the 28th, regarding the problem of fraudulent insurance claims of the used car sales company "Big Motor". It is a policy to check the facts to see if there is any violation of the law.
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World Hepatitis Day Cirrhosis on the rise due to alcohol and lack of exercise
2023-07-28 07:29:00
July 28th is World Hepatitis Day by WHO to raise awareness about prevention and treatment of hepatitis. According to a survey by the Japan Society of Hepatology, looking at the causes of liver cirrhosis in the four years until 2021, while the proportion of viral cirrhosis will decrease, the proportion of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis due to the influence of alcohol, obesity and lack of exercise will increase. It turns out that it is increasing.
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Ukrainian athlete disqualified for refusing to shake hands with Russian fencing player
2023-07-28 07:03:00
A Ukrainian fencer at the world fencing championships has been disqualified for refusing to shake hands after a match against a fighter from Russia.
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Shohei Ohtani shut out for the first time in the first game.
2023-07-28 06:43:00
On the 27th, Shohei Otani of the Major League Angels played in the first game of a doubleheader against the Tigers with both pitching and batting, winning the first shutout victory in the major leagues. , and hit the 37th two-run home run this season for the first time in three games in the second at-bat twice. He also hit a No. 38 solo home run in four third at-bats, his second consecutive at-bat.
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Dangerous heat today 39 degrees forecast in Kyoto and Oita Strict vigilance against heat stroke
2023-07-28 06:36:00
On the 28th, it will be sunny nationwide and the temperature will rise, with the maximum temperature reaching 38 degrees in Kanto, Kinki and Kyushu, and a dangerous heat of 39 degrees in Kyoto and Oita prefectures. Please continue to use air conditioners appropriately, and be extremely vigilant against heatstroke, such as keeping hydrated frequently even if you are not thirsty.
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Fencing World Championship Women's Saber Individual Misaki Emura Wins 2nd Straight Victory
2023-07-28 06:29:00
In the women's saber individual at the world fencing championships held in Italy, Misaki Emura, who is ranked number one in the world, defeated a Greek player in the final to win the tournament for the second time in a row. It is the first time in history that a Japanese athlete has won two world championships in a row.
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Susukino dismembered body Seized blonde wig, etc. daughter used for disguise
2023-07-28 06:14:00
The body of a decapitated man was found at a hotel in Susukino, a downtown area of Sapporo. , and a blonde wig was seized from his home, according to an interview with investigative officials.
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Minimum wage Final adjustment for hourly wage of 1000 yen Today's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare council
2023-07-28 05:36:00
The council of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will hold final discussions on the target of the minimum wage for this fiscal year on the 28th. is expected to take place.
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Typhoon No. 6 is likely to approach Okinawa Prefecture Beware of future information
2023-07-28 05:23:00
At 3:00 am on the 28th, Typhoon No. 6 formed in the sea east of the Philippines. The typhoon may become stronger and approach Okinawa Prefecture in the future, so it is necessary to pay attention to future typhoon information.
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Confirmed in 14 prefectures nationwide withered trees in front of Big Motor stores
2023-07-28 05:00:00
It has been confirmed one after another that trees and shrubbery have died in front of the store of the used car sales company "Big Motor" where fraudulent insurance claims were discovered. By the 27th, at least, it has been confirmed in front of 24 stores in 14 prefectures nationwide, and the country and local governments are embarking on investigations.
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