Main news(2023/10/06)
Johnny’s Office Press Conference Moderator “I had the NG list at hand”
2023-10-06 22:48:00
At a press conference held by Johnny's office on October 2nd regarding Johnny Kitagawa's sexual assault, the moderator of the press conference addressed the issue of a "no-no list" that had been compiled of reporters who would not be nominated at the venue. After admitting that they had a ``NG list'' in hand, they proceeded as if the list did not exist, and issued a comment stating that the nominations were not made in accordance with the list.
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Osaka/Kansai Expo venue construction costs increased by 50 billion yen to up to 235 billion yen due to review
2023-10-06 22:45:00
Regarding the Osaka/Kansai Expo to be held next year, the Expo Association, which is the organizer, has revised the construction costs for the venue and has announced that it is expected to cost up to 235 billion yen, an increase of 50 billion yen from the previous year. got it.
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Rugby World Cup: Basic “ki” before match against Argentina [October 6th edition]
2023-10-06 22:10:00
It's been about a month since the Rugby World Cup in France started. Japan, who have 2 wins and 1 loss in the first round so far, will face a match against higher-ranked Argentina on the night of the 8th, Japan time. Rikiya Matsuda, pictured above, has taken 16 kicks and succeeded in 15 of them so far this tournament. In fact, it has a high success rate of over 93%, and is a major source of points for the Japanese national team. In this basic information, we will once again explain the next match's opponent, Argentina, and the conditions for Japan to pass the first league.
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U.S. September employment statistics: Number of employed people in fields other than agriculture far exceeds market expectations
2023-10-06 21:55:00
The US employment statistics for September have been released, and the number of people employed in fields other than agriculture increased by 336,000 from the previous month, far exceeding market expectations. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate remained at 3.8%, the same as the previous month. The Federal Reserve Board, which is the central bank, will hold a meeting to decide on monetary policy for two days from October 31st, but the latest employment statistics show the strength of the American labor market and will have an impact on policy decisions. is attracting attention.
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Giants' new manager Shinnosuke Abe holds press conference and wears uniform number 83, the same as former manager Hara.
2023-10-06 19:52:00
Shinnosuke Abe (44), who served as the head and battery coach under former manager Tatsunori Hara (65) this season, was appointed as the new manager of the Professional Baseball Giants, and said at a press conference, ``A strong Giants team, a beloved Giants team. "We will definitely create this," he said with enthusiasm.
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Expo ``Mobile Suit Gundam'' pavilion overview announcement
2023-10-06 19:42:00
On the 6th, Bandai Namco Holdings, which will be exhibiting as a private pavilion at the Osaka/Kansai Expo, announced the outline of a pavilion centered around the popular anime Mobile Suit Gundam in Tokyo.
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Henoko Construction: State lawsuit clarified: “Trial by the 20th, Prompt Judgment”
2023-10-06 19:16:00
Regarding ground improvement work in Henoko, Nago City, where the U.S. military base Futenma in Okinawa is being relocated, the national government has revealed the details of a lawsuit filed against the prefecture to approve the work on behalf of the prefecture. did. It says that arguments should be held by October 20th, the hearing should be completed on the same day, and then a judgment should be issued immediately ordering approval of the construction work.
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Influenza infection is spreading, medical examinations and vaccine reservations are being made one after another, and drug shortages are occurring
2023-10-06 18:54:00
Influenza infections are spreading earlier than usual. While the medical field is busy dealing with the situation, pharmacies are also facing a serious shortage of cough medicine and other medicines. Why.
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Kyoto Legal Affairs Bureau recognized as unusual human rights violation in response to inconvenient caller
2023-10-06 18:51:00
It has been revealed that the Kyoto District Legal Affairs Bureau, an agency of the Ministry of Justice that deals with human rights violations, was found to have violated human rights by the Osaka Legal Affairs Bureau for leaving a disabled person standing when he came for counseling. It is unusual for the Legal Affairs Bureau, which is responsible for human rights protection, to be recognized as having violated human rights.
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President Putin confronts the US with the expression "new world order"
2023-10-06 18:43:00
In a speech on the 5th, Russian President Vladimir Putin justified the military invasion of Ukraine and fully expressed his stance against the United States using the expression "new world order." Furthermore, it has hinted at the possibility of withdrawing ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT), further strengthening its restraints on the West.
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Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi
2023-10-06 18:12:00
This year's Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Narges Mohammadi, a human rights activist who has advocated for women's rights and abolished the death penalty in Iran for many years, and is currently serving a sentence in prison.
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Luxury cars used as official vehicles are ruled illegal in the second trial; Supreme Court dismisses appeal
2023-10-06 18:01:00
The Supreme Court of Japan decided to dismiss the plaintiff's appeal by the 6th in a case where the question was whether it was appropriate for Yamaguchi Prefecture to spend over 20 million yen to purchase a luxury car, the Century, for official use. The second instance judgment upheld the prefecture's decision, stating that the purchase was not illegal.
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NHK “Today's Cooking” Guinness World Records 65 years since broadcasting began
2023-10-06 18:01:00
This year marks the 65th anniversary of NHK's ``Today's Cooking,'' which was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-running television cooking program, and today's certificate presentation ceremony was held.
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Approximately 165 million yen is over-submitted to local governments in the national contribution to welfare expenses
2023-10-06 17:34:00
When local governments paid welfare benefits, the overpaid amount was not properly returned to the national government, resulting in an excessive national contribution of 165 million yen in fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2020. This was discovered through an investigation by the Board of Audit.
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Kouhaku Uta Gassen hosts Hiroyuki Ariyoshi, Kanna Hashimoto, and Minami Hamabe
2023-10-06 17:00:00
The hosts for the annual NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen on New Year's Eve have been announced, and the hosts will be entertainer Hiroyuki Ariyoshi, actor Kanna Hashimoto, and Minami Hamabe.
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“Fortune-telling parakeet” Rugby World Cup match against Argentina “Japan will win”
2023-10-06 16:41:00
A large parakeet at a zoo in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, which has become popular for its ability to predict the outcome of sports tournaments, said about Japan's next match against Argentina at the Rugby World Cup in France, ``Japan will win, and two tournaments will be held.'' "We will advance to the final tournament for the second time in a row," he said.
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House of Councilors member Muneo Suzuki calls for harsh punishment at Meiji Restoration board meeting, decision to be made next week
2023-10-06 16:06:00
At the Nippon Ishin no Kai board of directors, there were calls for harsh punishment regarding House of Councilors member Muneo Suzuki who visited Russia, and a decision will be made on the 10th of next week.
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Chuo Expressway Accident involving 6 vehicles including large trucks, 9 injured Yamanashi Koshu
2023-10-06 15:51:00
On the afternoon of the 6th, there was an accident involving six vehicles, including a large truck, on the Chuo Expressway outbound line in Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture. According to the fire department, nine people were injured and transported to the hospital, one of whom was seriously injured. I did. Police are investigating the detailed circumstances of the accident.
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Liberal Democratic Party's extraordinary Diet session will be convened on the 20th of this month, and government policy will be communicated to the people.
2023-10-06 15:29:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party's National Assembly Committee Chairs met, and the Liberal Democratic Party conveyed the government's policy of convening an extraordinary Diet session on the 20th of this month.
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Akita man in his 80s injured after being attacked by bear, record high at 31 cases in the prefecture
2023-10-06 14:59:00
On the morning of the 6th, a man in his 80s riding his bicycle to a field in Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture, was attacked by a bear and suffered head injuries. In Akita Prefecture, there have been 31 cases of damage caused by bears to humans this year, a new record high, and the prefecture and police are calling for caution.
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Oita hit-and-run suspect wanted, 884 cases reported in just over two weeks
2023-10-06 14:34:00
Last year, a 27-year-old suspect in a hit-and-run incident in which a university student was hit and killed by a car at an intersection in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, has been designated as a "highly wanted" person and a reward will be paid to him, which is being investigated by police nationwide. It was revealed that 884 pieces of information had been received in the two weeks since the announcement. Oita Prefectural Police Headquarters continues to appeal for information in order to arrest the suspect as soon as possible.
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Export value of marine products to China in August was 65% lower than the same month last year
2023-10-06 14:29:00
The value of seafood exports to China in August was 65% lower than the same month last year, declining for the second consecutive month. This was caused by China's opposition to the release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, which led to stricter inspections of seafood and suspension of imports.
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“Did Mr. Trump share information about nuclear submarines with Australian businessmen?” US ABC
2023-10-06 13:56:00
American media reported that former President Trump may have passed on confidential information about American nuclear submarines to an Australian businessman after leaving office. Trump has already been indicted over his handling of classified documents, and multiple media outlets have widely reported that questions about his information management have resurfaced.
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Government to immediately resume distribution of babysitting discount coupons
2023-10-06 13:35:00
Regarding the distribution of discount coupons for babysitting, a government-sponsored project, which has reached the limit for this fiscal year and has been suspended, the government has announced that it will resume the distribution as soon as possible, citing concerns among families raising children. .
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Turkish Airlines deviates from the flight route and flies over the city center
2023-10-06 13:01:00
It has been revealed that a Turkish Airlines passenger plane that took off from Haneda Airport last month deviated from its original flight route and flew over Tokyo Tower and other areas of the city. The flight route was set to avoid noise damage in the city center, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is asking the company to investigate the cause and report on measures to prevent recurrence.
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Logistics “2024 Problem”: Doubling shipping and rail transportation volume, concrete economic measures
2023-10-06 12:51:00
The government held a meeting of ministers concerned with logistics issues and compiled measures to address the ``2024 problem,'' which is a concern about the shortage of truck drivers. We have set a goal of doubling the transport volume of ships and trains, which replace trucks for long-distance transport, over the next 10 years or so, and we plan to incorporate the necessary concrete measures into new economic measures.
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Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno “Reducing the consumption tax rate requires careful consideration”
2023-10-06 12:48:00
Regarding the government's new economic measures, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said that there is an opinion within the Liberal Democratic Party calling for a temporary reduction in the consumption tax rate, and that careful consideration is needed, stating that the consumption tax is an important source of revenue that supports social security. I recognized that it was necessary.
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Johnny's Office Removed all company name signboards
2023-10-06 12:21:00
After the signboard with the name of Johnny's Jimusho was removed, many fans visited the office in Tokyo from the morning of the 6th, with comments such as ``I feel lonely.''
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Chairman Tomoko Yoshino was reappointed at the RENGO regular meeting and decided to enter a second term.
2023-10-06 12:20:00
At the regular meeting of Rengo, the central organization of labor unions, President Tomoko Yoshino was reappointed and decided to begin her second term.
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Asahikawa, Hokkaido: Report details leaked due to bullying issue, bereaved family requests investigation
2023-10-06 12:05:00
A year ago, a female junior high school student was found dead in a park in Asahikawa City, Hokkaido, and a report compiled by a third-party committee of the city's Board of Education stated that the case was not resolved at the request of the bereaved family. It became clear that the details of the bullying that had been made public may have been leaked, and the bereaved family requested that the Board of Education investigate the facts.
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Ishikawa Nagashi Somen food poisoning hits 892 people, with the number of cases increasing as people return to their hometowns
2023-10-06 11:51:00
In August this year, a prefectural investigation revealed that 892 people were infected with food poisoning at a Nagashi Somen restaurant in Tsubata Town, Ishikawa Prefecture. Cases have been confirmed in 18 prefectures, and it is believed that the increase in cases is due to the fact that it coincides with the Obon season, when many people return home.
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M6.3 earthquake near Torishima, Izu Islands No worries about damage despite slight changes in tide level
2023-10-06 11:08:00
At around 10:31 a.m. on the 6th, there was an earthquake with its epicenter near Torishima in the Izu Islands. There may be slight changes in the tide level in the Izu and Ogasawara Islands over the next 2 to 3 hours, but there is no fear of tsunami damage. No shaking with a seismic intensity of 1 or higher was observed during this earthquake. According to observations by the Japan Meteorological Agency, the epicenter was estimated to be near Torishima, at a depth of 10 km, and with a magnitude of 6.3.
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Former Unification Church refutes fine procedure “Exercising the right to question itself is illegal”
2023-10-06 10:50:00
In a procedure in which the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology is seeking to impose an administrative fine on the former Unification Church for not responding appropriately to the exercise of the right to question, the church has been accused of not meeting the requirements for a dissolution order and not exercising the right to question. It was revealed that a document was sent to the court on the 6th arguing that the act itself is illegal.
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Sota Fujii's 7th title "Ryuo match" begins, will he defend his 4th title?
2023-10-06 10:46:00
The pinnacle of the eight major shogi titles, the seventh match of the Ryuo Tournament, has begun. In his first title match, Takumi Ito (20) will take on Sota Fujii (21), who will be defending his fourth title this year.
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European Soccer Brighton Kaoru Mitoma assists against Marseille
2023-10-06 10:15:00
Kaoru Mitoma of Brighton, who played in the English Premier League in the Europa League, recorded an assist in an away match against Marseille in the French First Division on the 5th.
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Biden administration changes policy and allows construction of “wall along Mexico border”
2023-10-06 09:27:00
As people from Central and South America seek to migrate to the U.S.-Mexico border, the Biden administration has announced that it will approve the construction of a wall along the border, which was promoted by former President Trump. This is a reversal of President Biden's policy, which had halted construction shortly after he took office.
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Consulted AI to assassinate Queen Elizabeth, invaded castle, found guilty of treason, etc.
2023-10-06 09:14:00
In England, in 2021, a local court sentenced a man to nine years in prison for treason to a man who broke into Windsor Castle, where the Queen lived, in an attempt to assassinate Queen Elizabeth. The crime was committed after consulting a program using AI (artificial intelligence).
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August Household Survey Consumption expenditure decreased by 2.5% compared to the same month last year, 6 consecutive months of decline
2023-10-06 08:55:00
According to the August household budget survey released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the amount spent on consumption by households of two or more people decreased by 2.5% in real terms, excluding price changes, compared to the same month of the previous year. This is the sixth consecutive month of decline, and the amount spent per household was 293,161 yen. Looking at the breakdown, ``Education,'' which includes tuition fees and supplementary education, decreased by 13.6%, and ``Communication,'' which includes mobile phone charges, decreased by 12.2%.
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Real wages in August decreased by 2.5% compared to the same month last year, the 17th consecutive month of decline
2023-10-06 08:33:00
As prices continue to remain high, the real wage per worker in August decreased by 2.5% compared to the same month last year, marking the 17th consecutive month of negative wages.
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Rugby World Cup: New Zealand advances to finals tournament
2023-10-06 08:09:00
New Zealand won the Rugby World Cup in France against Uruguay in Pool A with a score of 73-0, earning 5 points including a bonus point. With this, New Zealand has 15 points with 3 wins and 1 loss, securing a place in the top two of Pool A and advancing to the final tournament.
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Gymnastics World Championships: Daiki Hashimoto becomes the 4th person in history to win the individual all-around title for the second time in a row
2023-10-06 07:03:00
At the World Gymnastics Championships held in Belgium, the men's individual all-around final was held on the 5th, and Daiki Hashimoto won the gold medal, making him his second consecutive champion. He is the fourth player in history to win consecutive tournaments after Kohei Uchimura.
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Summit meeting with EU member states and Ukraine to emphasize unity over 'support fatigue'
2023-10-06 06:52:00
President Zelenskiy of Ukraine attended a summit meeting of EU member states and other countries in Spain and appealed for greater unity and support. The proportion of EU member states who support military aid to Ukraine is decreasing, and countries have once again emphasized the importance of solidarity.
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Typhoon-like winds also cause atmospheric instability in northern Japan, warning of high waves and landslides
2023-10-06 06:14:00
Due to the developing low pressure system, extremely strong winds are blowing in northern Japan, producing strong winds comparable to typhoons, and causing severe storms at sea. As cold air flows in from above, the atmospheric conditions are expected to become very unstable and heavy rain is expected, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be on guard against strong winds, high waves, and landslides.
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Putin's plane crashed with Prigozhin's body ``Grenade fired from body''
2023-10-06 05:46:00
Regarding the cause of the crash of a jet plane carrying Mr. Prigozhin, a representative of the Russian private military company Wagner, and others in August this year, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, ``Fragments of a grenade were found among the bodies.There was no external impact on the plane.'' There wasn't," he clarified. This appears to indicate that a grenade exploded on board the plane.
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Discount coupons for babysitters to be distributed again “nearly half are unused”
2023-10-06 05:40:00
Regarding babysitting discount coupons for company employees, the Children and Family Affairs Agency had stopped distributing them to companies this fiscal year because the planned limit had been reached, but in reality, nearly half of the coupons were distributed to companies. We have learned that they have decided to resume distribution because they are not being used.
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Johnny's Office Completes removal of company name signboard
2023-10-06 01:26:00
At Johnny's Office, which announced a change in company name in response to the issue of Johnny Kitagawa's sexual assault, all signs with the company name on the office building in Tokyo were removed in the early hours of the 6th.
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Sapporo city abandons bid for 2030 Winter Olympics, aiming for 2034 or later
2023-10-06 01:08:00
Sapporo City, which had been aiming to host the 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, has given up on bidding for the 2030 Olympic and Paralympic Games, citing the inability to carry out sufficient PR activities in the wake of scandals surrounding the Tokyo Games, making it difficult to spread understanding among citizens. We have solidified our policy to aim for 2034 and beyond.
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