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Main news(2023/09/27)


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Chunichi training player Revilla's whereabouts unknown from Cuba

2023-09-27 22:28:00
Revilla, a professional baseball player from Chunichi who is from Cuba, has been missing since the 26th, and the team is busy dealing with the matter, including contacting the Cuban government.

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Azerbaijani government “192 soldiers killed in Nagorno-Karabakh”

2023-09-27 22:08:00
The Azerbaijani government announced that 192 soldiers were killed in military operations in Nagorno-Karabakh, a disputed territory with neighboring Armenia. The Armenian side also claimed that more than 200 people were killed, making it clear that it was a large-scale military conflict.

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Sota Fujii wins seven crowns, becomes the first in history to win eight crowns, wins in the third game of the Championship

2023-09-27 21:27:00
The third game of the ``Oza Tournament'', one of the eight major shogi titles, was held in Nagoya, where challenger Sota Fujii (21) won his second victory by defeating Takuya Nagase (31). , for the first time in history to monopolize the eight major titles.

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North Korea decides to “expel” US soldiers who crossed the Military Demarcation Line into North Korea

2023-09-27 20:54:00
North Korea announced on the 27th that it had decided to expel American soldiers who crossed the military demarcation line between South and North Korea in July.

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First trial of Iwao Hakamada's retrial to be held on October 27th at Shizuoka District Court

2023-09-27 20:28:00
The first trial of Iwao Hakamada, who was sentenced to death for the murder of four members of his family in Shizuoka Prefecture 57 years ago, will be held on the 27th of next month.

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2nd trial of top Kudo-kai president denies involvement in incident, saying he did not instruct the attack

2023-09-27 19:27:00
The defendants were questioned in the second trial of four cases in which the Kudo-kai, a designated dangerous organized crime group in Kitakyushu City, attacked citizens.The head of the organization was charged with murder and other crimes and sentenced to death in the first trial. once again denied any involvement in the incident, saying, ``I never ordered the attack.''

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Japan's tallest building with a height of 385m to be built near Tokyo Station - Compare the latest rankings

2023-09-27 19:08:00
A groundbreaking ceremony for a skyscraper was held on the 27th near Tokyo Station. Height: 385 meters. It is the tallest building in Japan and is scheduled for completion in March 2028. Construction of skyscrapers continues in Tokyo.

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NHK Chairman: “We will not be requesting new appearances from Johnny’s talent for the time being”

2023-09-27 19:03:00
Regarding the issue of Johnny Kitagawa's sexual assault, NHK Chairman Inaba stated at a press conference that requests for new appearances by talents affiliated with Johnny's Agency will be limited to compensation to victims and measures to prevent recurrence. We have made it clear that we will not be doing this for the time being until it is confirmed.

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Russian Ministry of Defense media releases video of Black Sea Fleet commander “alive”

2023-09-27 18:57:00
On the 27th, Russian Ministry of Defense media reported that the commander was interviewed on the 27th regarding the commander who the Ukrainian side claims was killed in an attack on the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Crimea, southern Ukraine, which Russia unilaterally annexed. I have released a video that shows the answer. There is an information war going on with the Ukrainian side over the commander's life and death.

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Minister of Okinawa and Northern Territory Jimi visits Okinawa Prefecture for the first time after taking office “Supporting restoration of Shuri Castle”

2023-09-27 18:54:00
Minister for Okinawa and the Northern Territories Minister Jimi visited Okinawa Prefecture for the first time since taking office, and inspected Shuri Castle, which was destroyed in a fire four years ago and is currently undergoing reconstruction work, and emphasized his intention to support its restoration.

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Russian health authorities consider suspending imports of Japanese seafood over treated water release

2023-09-27 18:26:00
Russian health authorities said on the 26th that they are considering suspending imports of Japanese seafood following China's response over the release of treated water from Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the ocean. Announced.

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“Economic measures, priority issues such as tax cuts” Council for the Realization of New Capitalism

2023-09-27 17:45:00
On the 27th, the government's ``Council for the Realization of New Capitalism'' discussed new economic measures in response to rising prices, placing priority on corporate wage increases and tax breaks to encourage domestic investment, and related ministries and agencies to develop specific measures. We decided to proceed with the design.

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Shizuoka Fujinomiya hospital: Man stabbed 2 inpatients and himself, 3 dead

2023-09-27 17:17:00
On the afternoon of the 27th, two female inpatients at a hospital in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture were stabbed by a man with what appeared to be a knife. The man appears to have stabbed himself immediately after this, and all three were confirmed dead. Police are investigating it as a murder.

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Opposition parties call on the ruling party to promptly convene the autumn extraordinary Diet session

2023-09-27 16:59:00
Opposition parties such as the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Japan Restoration Party called on the ruling party to promptly convene an extraordinary session of the Diet in the fall, stating that there are many issues that need to be discussed in the Diet, including responses to rising prices.

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Osaka District Court orders compensation to national government over Minamata disease relief standards

2023-09-27 16:12:00
More than 120 people from Kumamoto and Kagoshima living in Kansai and other areas, who were not recognized as having Minamata disease and were not eligible for relief measures, sought compensation from the national government, Kumamoto prefecture, and the companies responsible for the disease. The Osaka District Court ordered the national government to pay compensation. In the court case, the validity of the standards of the Special Measures Act, which separates the recipients of relief based on the ``region'' and ``age'' of the person they lived in, was disputed, and the judgment was handed down in a class action lawsuit filed in four locations across the country. It's my first time.

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Requirements for changing gender on family register: First argument at Supreme Court, with unusual ``hearing'' held the day before

2023-09-27 16:11:00
For the first time, the Supreme Court has heard arguments on whether the requirement for people with gender identity disorder to undergo surgery to eliminate their reproductive capacity is unconstitutional in order to change their registered gender. ``The requirement for surgery violates the right to respect gender identity and is unconstitutional,'' the lawyers for the parties involved argued. Prior to this, on the 26th, it was revealed that an unusual procedure was being held in the Grand Court in which the parties themselves presented their opinions.

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Former Japanese national soccer player Shinji Ono (44) announces retirement, participates in three consecutive World Cup tournaments

2023-09-27 15:54:00
Shinji Ono, a former Japan national soccer player who plays for Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo in the J1 team, has announced that he will retire at the end of this season.

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Writers Guild of America to end strike on 27th “tentative agreement reached”

2023-09-27 15:49:00
A union formed by screenwriters in the United States had been on strike demanding better treatment and that their work would not be infringed upon by AI (artificial intelligence), but they reached a tentative agreement in negotiations with the production company, and on 27 They announced that they would end the strike on the same day.

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Gasoline price: 180.5 yen per liter, falling for 3 consecutive weeks due to subsidy expansion

2023-09-27 14:52:00
The national average retail price of regular gasoline as of September 25 was 180.5 yen per liter, falling for the third consecutive week due to the expansion of government subsidies.

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Robbery injures Gunpla at toy store, Tochigi Utsunomiya

2023-09-27 14:51:00
In the early hours of the 26th, the manager of a toy store in Utsunomiya City was punched in the face and other items, including plastic models from the popular anime ``Mobile Suit Gundam,'' were stolen. The store's security camera footage showed a group of four people, and police are investigating the incident as a robbery.

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Fiscal System Council begins discussions on proposals for next year's budget formulation

2023-09-27 14:25:00
In preparation for the formulation of next year's budget, an advisory body to the Minister of Finance, made up of experts, began discussions, and opinions were exchanged regarding measures to secure financial resources to strengthen measures to combat the declining birthrate, which will be the focus of year-end budget formulation.

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Nine years after the eruption of Mt. Ontake, bereaved families pray in silence at a memorial service in Otaki Village, Nagano

2023-09-27 13:04:00
The 27th marks nine years since the eruption of Mt. Ontake, which left 63 people dead and missing. A memorial service was held in Otaki Village, Nagano Prefecture, at the base of the eruption, where the bereaved families and others offered a moment of silence at the time of the eruption.

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Agriculture Minister Miyashita “Immediately implement emergency support measures for fisheries businesses”

2023-09-27 12:50:00
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Miyashita visited Fukushima Prefecture for the first time since taking office, and exchanged opinions with executives of the prefectural fisheries federation regarding the impact of the release of treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, and encouraged fisheries businesses to incorporate countermeasures against harmful rumors. He emphasized that emergency support measures will be implemented promptly.

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Safety of the Black Sea Fleet Commander: Different information provided by Ukraine and Russia

2023-09-27 12:44:00
Regarding the attack by the Ukrainian military on the headquarters of the Black Sea Fleet in Crimea, southern Ukraine, which Russia unilaterally annexed, the Ukrainian and Russian sides have been disseminating different information regarding the safety of the commander leading the fleet, and the truth is unknown. We still don't know.

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Shogi “Oza Tournament” 3rd round Fujii Seven Crowns, Eight Major Titles Exclusive Champion Naruka

2023-09-27 12:19:00
The third round of the ``Ozasen'', one of the eight major shogi titles, has begun in Nagoya City. Takuya Nagase (31) and challenger Sota Fujii Shichikan (21) each have one win each, and whether Nagase will make a bid to defend his title or Fujii Shichikan will become the first in history to monopolize the eight major titles. All eyes will be on how the battle will turn out, to see if they are one step closer.

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The mayors of Nagasaki and Tsushima announce that they will not accept a survey of the “nuclear waste” disposal site.

2023-09-27 12:15:00
Regarding the selection of a disposal site for high-level radioactive waste produced by nuclear power plants, so-called "nuclear waste," Mayor Katsu Naoki Hita of Tsushima City, Nagasaki Prefecture, has announced that he will not accept the first step, a "documentary survey." Earlier this month, the Tsushima City Council adopted a petition requesting that the city proceed with accepting the investigation by a vote of 10 to 8, and the decision of the mayor, who is in the position of deciding whether to accept the investigation, was the focus of attention.

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Olympic corruption case: former organizing committee director refuses to appear as a witness in trial but refuses to testify

2023-09-27 12:14:00
Haruyuki Takahashi, a former director of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics who is accused of accepting bribes totaling nearly 200 million yen, will appear as a witness in the trial of the accused briber. However, he refused to testify at all, saying, ``It could affect my trial.''

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3 bears in residential area in Sapporo, warning after sightings in the area for 3 consecutive days

2023-09-27 12:10:00
Three bears, believed to be a parent and child, were spotted in a residential area in Sapporo. There have been reports of bear sightings in this area one after another on the 25th and 26th, and staff and parents at nearby elementary schools are taking precautions, including attending school with their children.

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Okinawa Governor Tamaki “Difficult to approve base relocation work by the 27th”

2023-09-27 12:05:00
Regarding the relocation of the U.S. military base Futenma in Okinawa Prefecture to Henoko, Nago City, Governor Tamaki said that the government is recommending that Okinawa Prefecture approve the construction by the 27th. The government announced that it would be difficult to approve the plan by the 27th, citing the need to analyze opinions from prefectural residents, academics, and others.

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Concerns about the closure of some U.S. government agencies as Congressional negotiations over the budget stall

2023-09-27 11:44:00
Negotiations over the government's budget bill are stalling in the U.S. Congress, and there are growing concerns that some government agencies will be shut down if an agreement is not reached this month.

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TOHO Cinemas pressure on distributor to submit measures to prevent recurrence due to suspected violation of antimonopoly law

2023-09-27 11:33:00
TOHO Cinemas, which operates movie theaters nationwide, is suspected of violating antitrust laws by unfairly restraining the business of movie distributors by putting pressure on companies other than their own company not to distribute their films. Interviews with people involved revealed that the company had submitted a plan to voluntarily commit to preventing recurrence following an investigation by the Trade Commission.

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Nagasaki Tsushima mayor announces intention not to accept investigation into “nuclear waste” disposal site

2023-09-27 11:14:00
Mayor Katsu Naoki Hita of Tsushima City, Nagasaki Prefecture, who is currently debating whether or not to accept the first stage of ``literature research'' regarding the selection of a disposal site for high-level radioactive waste produced by nuclear power generation, so-called ``nuclear waste'', has announced that he has decided to conduct an investigation. Interviews with people involved revealed that they have decided not to accept the move. Mayor Masaru Hita plans to express his thoughts at the city council meeting after this.

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres “The international framework for nuclear disarmament should be strengthened”

2023-09-27 10:58:00
On the occasion of the International Day for the Abolition of Nuclear Weapons, United Nations Secretary General Guterres gave a speech saying, ``The use of nuclear weapons under any circumstances would be a humanitarian catastrophe. This is the eternal message of the atomic bomb survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.'' He called for strengthening the international framework for nuclear disarmament.

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Irish Gymnastics Association apologizes for not awarding medals to black athletes

2023-09-27 10:07:00
The Irish Gymnastics Association apologized in a statement to the athletes and their families on the 25th, after facing growing criticism for not awarding medals to only black athletes at the awards ceremony at last year's gymnastics competition in Ireland.

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Online casino payment processor arrested; 18 customers sent to prosecutors

2023-09-27 10:03:00
Regarding ``online casinos,'' where money is bet online using smartphones, the Metropolitan Police Department has arrested two payment processors who remit bets to overseas operators on suspicion of assisting customers in gambling activities. Did. This is the first time in the country that a payment processor has been arrested for helping customers gamble at an online casino. The Metropolitan Police Department also referred documents to 18 customers on suspicion of gambling.

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Fire at wedding venue in Iraq kills 100 people

2023-09-27 10:02:00
Iraqi state media reported on the 27th that a fire broke out at a wedding hall in Ninawa province in northern Iraq, killing 100 people and injuring more than 150.

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Food poisoning caused by bento: Bacteria detected in both rice and side dishes; further investigation into cause

2023-09-27 06:36:00
Food poisoning has been confirmed in people across the country who ate bento boxes made by Yoshidaya, an ekiben maker in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, and food poisoning bacteria have been found in both the rice and side dishes collected from the bento boxes in previous investigations by public health centers. However, no food-poisoning bacteria have been detected in the manufacturer's equipment or leftover food. Public health centers are investigating the causes of food poisoning in more detail.

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Extraordinary Diet session to be convened as early as mid-October for adjustments Government/ruling party

2023-09-27 05:25:00
The government and ruling parties are making arrangements to convene an extraordinary Diet session in the fall as early as the middle of next month. On the other hand, the opposition parties are calling for an early convocation of the Diet, stating that there are many issues to be resolved, such as dealing with rising prices, and that these issues should be discussed in the Diet.

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New economic measures: Government to discuss wage increases and tax cuts to encourage domestic investment

2023-09-27 05:21:00
Regarding new economic measures in response to rising prices, the government will begin discussions on the 27th regarding priority items such as wage increases for companies and tax breaks to encourage domestic investment, and will consider specific system designs.

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US Federal Trade Commission sues Amazon for allegedly violating antitrust laws

2023-09-27 05:11:00
The US FTC (Federal Trade Commission) has found that IT giant Amazon is illegally maintaining a monopolistic position in its main online shopping business by charging large fees to small businesses that open stores on its website. The company filed a lawsuit in court on suspicion of violating Japan's antitrust law, which is equivalent to Japan's antimonopoly law.

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Nagasaki Tsushima Mayor says he will not accept investigation into selection of nuclear waste disposal site

2023-09-27 04:35:00
Mayor Katsu Naoki Hita of Tsushima City, Nagasaki Prefecture, who is currently debating whether or not to accept the first stage of ``literature research'' regarding the selection of a disposal site for high-level radioactive waste produced by nuclear power generation, so-called ``nuclear waste'', has announced that he has decided to conduct an investigation. Interviews with people involved revealed that they have decided not to accept the move.

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Russia emphasizes that he is alive and well in response to claims that Black Sea Fleet commander is dead

2023-09-27 03:55:00
The Ukrainian military claimed that the commander of Russia's Black Sea Fleet was killed in an attack on its headquarters in the southern Crimea, which Russia unilaterally annexed. In response, the Russian Ministry of Defense released footage of a meeting that the commander was said to have attended, and emphasized that the commander was alive and well.

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