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Main news(2023/09/13)


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Ah, happy dragonfly, where did Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi go at the Rugby World Cup... why?

2023-09-13 23:41:00
Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi's hit songs ``Tonbo'' and ``Kanpai'' were played at the Rugby World Cup France match between Japan and Chile on the 10th of this month. Now I can see why this song was played in Toulouse, France.

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What are the conditions for Hanshin magic number 1 to win?

2023-09-13 23:15:00
Central League leader Hanshin won on the 13th and 2nd place Hiroshima lost, making the magic number for winning the championship ``1.'' Let's take a look at the conditions that will determine Hanshin's victory on the 14th.

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Fire in 10-story apartment building in Hanoi, Vietnam kills over 50 people

2023-09-13 23:00:00
More than 50 bodies have been found so far after a fire broke out in a 10-story apartment building in Vietnam's capital Hanoi late on the night of the 12th, and police are working to confirm their identities.

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French authorities order suspension of sales of iPhone 12 due to “electromagnetic waves exceeding standard values”

2023-09-13 22:46:00
French authorities have ordered Apple to immediately stop selling the iPhone 12, saying it emits electromagnetic waves that exceed European standards. On the other hand, Apple commented that it is "standard compliant."

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Myna insurance card: Misdisplay of medical cost burden ratio confirmed at 978 medical institutions

2023-09-13 22:30:00
A survey by an organization made up of doctors and others revealed that a problem in which the system incorrectly displayed the co-payment percentage of medical expenses when patients visited the hospital was confirmed at 978 medical institutions nationwide, and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has investigated the cause. Our policy is to investigate the incident and take steps to prevent it from happening again.

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US consumer price index in August increased by 3.7% compared to the same month last year

2023-09-13 21:58:00
Last month's consumer price index in the United States was released, and it increased by 3.7% compared to the same month last year. The rate of increase was 0.5 points higher than the previous month, expanding for the second consecutive month. There is a growing view in the market that the Federal Reserve, the central bank, will hold off on raising interest rates at the two-day meeting to decide on monetary policy starting from the 19th of this month, but the impact of these statistics on the Fed's policy decisions is attracting attention. will be done.

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Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries TOKIO Shigeru Jojima's ambassador activities are postponed for the time being

2023-09-13 20:55:00
In response to the issue of Johnny Kitagawa's sexual assault, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has decided to suspend the activities of TOKIO's Shigeru Jojima, who has been appointed as an ambassador, for the time being.

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[Breaking news] Prime Minister Kishida press conference on cabinet reshuffle “To formulate supplementary budget bill”

2023-09-13 20:18:00
Prime Minister Kishida held a press conference following the inauguration of the reshuffled cabinet, and announced that he would compile economic measures to deal with rising prices and other issues by the end of next month, and that he would direct the preparation of a supplementary budget bill to support this. Did. He also expressed his intention to achieve continuous wage increases that are ``a few percentage points above the inflation rate'' through public-private collaboration.

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Johnny's Office announces compensation for damage and measures to prevent recurrence, also includes support for performance fees

2023-09-13 20:00:00
Regarding the issue of Johnny Kitagawa's sexual assault, on the 13th, Johnny's Office set up a committee consisting of three lawyers who are former judges in order to provide relief to the victims. We have announced damage compensation and measures to prevent recurrence, including not refusing compensation based on timing or other reasons. Additionally, for the next year, all performance fees will be paid to the talent and the agency will not receive any compensation.

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KyoAni Trial: Defendant Aoba “Indiscriminate Murder Plan in Omiya to Report Plagiarism”

2023-09-13 18:47:00
In the Kyoto Animation arson trial, defendant Shinji Aoba was questioned on the 13th when he said that he had planned an indiscriminate murder in front of Omiya Station in Saitama Prefecture about a month before the incident, saying, "I wanted to tell KyoAni that copying their idea led to this outcome."

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Cabinet reshuffle: Ritmin Secretary-General Okada's "Shoulder-cut Cabinet" What are the reactions of opposition parties?

2023-09-13 18:22:00
Regarding the lineup of the second Kishida reshuffled cabinet, Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan Secretary-General Okada said at a press conference, ``The framework of the cabinet remains unchanged, and it gives the impression that it is a ``shouldered cabinet''.'' This is the reaction of the opposition parties.

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Big Motor detects herbicide components in soil from roadside trees at 9 stores along national highways

2023-09-13 17:43:00
Due to the problem of trees in front of used car sales company Big Motor's stores dying in various places, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced on the 13th that they had investigated the soil composition of 11 cases where trees in front of stores had died, and found that 9. It was announced that herbicide components were detected in some locations.

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"Nozomi" "All seats are reserved" during peak congestion periods such as year-end and New Year holidays and Obon holidays

2023-09-13 17:37:00
JR Tokai and JR West have announced that all seats on the Tokaido Shinkansen and Sanyo Shinkansen Nozomi trains will be reserved seats during peak congestion periods such as the year-end and New Year holidays and Obon. The company explains that this will help alleviate congestion on platforms and ensure that trains run on time.

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Russian and Chinese foreign ministers to meet in Moscow on the 18th

2023-09-13 17:14:00
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zakharova announced at a press conference in Vladivostok on the 13th that Foreign Minister Lavrov and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will meet in the Russian capital, Moscow, on the 18th of this month.

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Baton passing ceremony from morning drama “Ranman” to “Boogie Woogie”

2023-09-13 17:02:00
A baton passing ceremony was held in Osaka on September 13th, ahead of the start of ``Boogie Woogie'' on October 2nd, replacing the currently airing NHK TV drama series ``Ranman''.

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Ryu Tokusho, who is retiring from sumo, gives a press conference: ``I worked hard so I have no regrets.''

2023-09-13 16:11:00
Ryu Tokusho, who won the sumo tournament for the first time in 20 years as the lowest-ranked makujiri wrestler in the sumo tournament three years ago, retired on the 12th, and said at a press conference, ``I worked hard, so I have no regrets.'' I talked about my feelings.

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Gasoline price falls for the first time in 18 weeks due to subsidy expansion at 184.8 yen per liter

2023-09-13 15:06:00
The national average retail price of regular gasoline as of the 11th was 184.8 yen per liter, the first decrease in 18 weeks.

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“Be careful of allergic reactions to Jimami tofu” Emergency transports continue one after another

2023-09-13 14:37:00
Okinawa Prefecture is calling for caution as there have been a number of cases in which tourists and others who ate Jimami tofu, a traditional Okinawan food whose main ingredient is peanuts, had allergic reactions and were rushed to the hospital.

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More than 5,000 people killed in Libya floods caused by heavy rains; rescue efforts stall

2023-09-13 14:11:00
Floods caused by heavy rains have caused major damage in the eastern part of Libya in North Africa, with local media reporting that more than 5,000 people have died and thousands are still missing. Roads and communications have been cut off in the area, making rescue efforts difficult and raising concerns that the damage will spread.

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In preparation for the Hanshin championship, seats approximately 2m high will be installed on Dotonbori Bridge next to Ebisu Bridge

2023-09-13 14:08:00
If the Hanshin professional baseball team wins the league championship, it is expected that many people will gather around Dotonbori in Minami, Osaka, so the city of Osaka has decided to work with the police to implement measures to prevent crowd accidents. I am.

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Awa Odori ``Premium Box Seat'' Police investigate after criminal complaint

2023-09-13 13:25:00
The police will begin an investigation after a citizen group filed a criminal complaint regarding the 200,000 yen per person "premium box seats" offered at Awa Odori in Tokushima City that violated the Building Standards Act. .

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2nd trial of top Kudo-kai president claims innocence, number 2 admits involvement

2023-09-13 13:11:00
The second trial of two people, including the organization's top president, who was charged with murder and other crimes in the four incidents in which the Kudo-kai, a designated dangerous organized crime group in Kitakyushu City, attacked citizens, was sentenced to death in the first trial. began, and while the president continued to maintain his innocence in all cases, Number 2 completely changed his mind and admitted his involvement in two cases, claiming that he had ``instructed them on his own.''

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Russia-North Korea summit to be held at space base in Far East

2023-09-13 13:05:00
Multiple Russian media reported that a summit meeting between President Putin and North Korean General Secretary Kim Jong Un is expected to be held on the 13th at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in the Amur Oblast in Russia's far east.

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Residents' cars can now pass through isolated area due to record heavy rains Ibaraki Hitachi

2023-09-13 13:02:00
Earth and sand have been removed from the city roads leading to the isolated mountainous area of ​​Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture due to record heavy rains, and access is now limited to residents' cars and emergency vehicles. I did.

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[Breaking News] Possible North Korean ballistic missile may have fallen outside the EEZ

2023-09-13 12:13:00
The Ministry of Defense announced that another possible ballistic missile was launched from North Korea. The Japan Coast Guard announced at 11:55 a.m., based on information from the Ministry of Defense, that ``a possible ballistic missile was launched from North Korea.'' Vessels currently underway are urged to pay close attention to future information. According to government officials, all possible ballistic missiles launched from North Korea appear to have fallen outside Japan's EEZ (exclusive economic zone).

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Fukushima Iwaki, Fukushima Iwaki, elementary school resumes classes due to flooding due to record heavy rains

2023-09-13 11:21:00
Classes resumed on the 13th at an elementary school in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, which suffered damage from record heavy rain on the 8th of this month, with the first floor of the school building submerged in water up to the floor level.

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Wide-area robbery Komae incident Image of victim taken from suspect's smartphone

2023-09-13 11:14:00
Among a series of wide-area robberies, an image of the victim was found on the smartphone of a suspect who was arrested for a robbery-murder case that occurred in Komae City, Tokyo, and was said to have given instructions to the perpetrator from an immigration facility in the Philippines. This was revealed through interviews with investigators.

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[Updated from time to time] Official decision on personnel appointments of LDP executives (movements on the 13th)

2023-09-13 11:13:00
Prime Minister Kishida has decided to reshuffle his cabinet and reshuffle the Liberal Democratic Party's executives on the 13th. The lineup has been solidified so far, and in the cabinet reshuffle, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno and Finance Minister Suzuki were retained in order to maintain the structure of the government, while Yoko Kamikawa, former Minister of Justice, was appointed as Foreign Minister. A person enters the cabinet. *We will keep you updated on today's movements.

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[Updated from time to time] North Korea General Secretary Kim “Already in a state with a space base”

2023-09-13 11:07:00
Russian railway officials told NHK that the special train carrying North Korean General Secretary Kim Jong Un was in the Amur Oblast in the far east, where the Vostochny Cosmodrome is located, as of around 10:30 a.m. Japan time on the 13th. It was revealed that it was already there. Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that he will visit the cosmodrome after attending the International Economic Conference in Vladivostok in the Far East, and there is growing speculation that the summit will be held here.

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LDP executive appointments officially decided Prime Minister: ``The party and government will work together to overcome the crisis''

2023-09-13 10:58:00
Prior to the Cabinet reshuffle, Prime Minister Kishida reshuffled the Liberal Democratic Party's executives on the morning of the 13th. At an extraordinary meeting of the Board of Governors, Prime Minister Kishida said, ``I hope that the party and the government will work together to overcome this difficult situation and pave the way for the future.''

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Shohei Ohtani starts on the bench for 9 consecutive games due to right side injury

2023-09-13 10:14:00
Shohei Ohtani of the Major League Angels, who is suffering from a right side injury, was not included in the starting lineup against the Mariners on the 12th, and has now started on the bench for nine consecutive games.

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Business confidence among large companies +5.8 points from July to September, positive for second consecutive quarter

2023-09-13 09:06:00
According to the ``Corporate Business Economic Forecast Survey'' released by the Ministry of Finance and other organizations, the index showing business confidence of large companies from July to this month was 5.8 points, the second consecutive quarterly positive figure. The manufacturing industry scored 5.4 points, and the non-manufacturing industry scored 6.0 points.

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The job opening ratio for high school students is at a record high. Could this be due to an increase in companies with labor shortages?

2023-09-13 08:17:00
The recruitment exam for high school students who will graduate next spring begins on the 16th of this month, and the job opening ratio for high school students is 3.52 times, the highest since statistics began being kept. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare cited an increase in the number of job offers at companies due to labor shortages as a factor.

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Fukuoka High Court begins today's second trial of Kudo-kai top official on issue of finding of collusion

2023-09-13 06:54:00
The second trial of the organization's leader, who was charged with murder and other crimes in the case of the designated dangerous organized crime group "Kudokai" in Kitakyushu City that caused the deaths and injuries of a total of four citizens, was held in the first trial and was sentenced to death in the first trial. The trial will begin at the Fukuoka High Court on the following day. Perhaps there was an instruction from the top to the executor, etc., and the finding of collusion is expected to become an issue following the first trial.

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Apple unveils latest smartphone amid growing business concerns in China

2023-09-13 05:54:00
In China, it has been reported that government agencies and state-owned company employees have been banned from using iPhones for work, and amid concerns about the future of business, American IT giant Apple has announced its latest smartphone.

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A leader of a wide-area robbery group asked an acquaintance to arrange a car a few days before the Komae incident.

2023-09-13 05:39:00
A leader of a special fraud group who was arrested for giving instructions to the perpetrator in a series of wide-area robberies in which a 90-year-old woman was assaulted and died at a residence in Komae City, Tokyo, was arrested several days before the incident. Interviews with investigators revealed that he had asked an acquaintance who was in Japan to arrange a car and driver for him.

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Newly discovered Comet Nishimura will approach the sun in August - can it be observed?

2023-09-13 04:56:00
The comet "Comet Nishimura," which was newly discovered by an amateur astronomer in Shizuoka Prefecture last month, is expected to reach its closest approach to the sun by the 18th of this month (Japan time), and it is possible that the comet's "tail" will be visible when it is extended. is attracting attention as.

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Russia reaches agreement with North Korea to expand military cooperation, summit meeting to be held today

2023-09-13 04:52:00
Russian President Putin is expected to hold a summit meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who is visiting the Far East, on the 13th. Amid concerns about the lack of arms and weapons due to the invasion of Ukraine, Russian diplomatic sources have revealed that President Putin is expected to reach an agreement with Kim to expand military and technological cooperation.

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Japan national soccer team easily wins against Turkey in warm-up match, wins second straight on European tour

2023-09-13 04:40:00
On the 12th, the Japanese national soccer team played a warm-up match against Turkey in Belgium, where they were away, and won 4-2. With the victory following the match against Germany on the 9th, they ended this European tour with two consecutive wins. In the second half of the article, I will explain in detail the results of this two-game European tour.

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