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Main news(2023/10/19)


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Central League CS: Hanshin wins walk-off over Hiroshima, advances to Japan Series

2023-10-19 22:32:00
In the second game of the final stage of the Climax Series of the Central League of Professional Baseball, Hanshin won a walk-off 2-1 over Hiroshima. Hanshin had a record of 3 wins and 0 losses, including the one win given to the winning team, putting them in position to advance to the Japan Series.

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Six people suffered eye pain after spray-like substance was sprayed near the station, Hyogo Amagasaki

2023-10-19 21:55:00
According to the police, around 8 p.m. on the 19th, a male passenger in his 30s sprayed something that looked like spray on a Hankyu Kobe Line train near Hankyu Tsukaguchi Station in Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture. This means that he is complaining of pain. Both injuries appear to be minor. Police have taken custody of the male passenger and are investigating the details of the incident.

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Akita A junior high school student walking home in Kitaakita City was attacked and injured by a bear.

2023-10-19 21:40:00
On the night of the 19th, a female junior high school student was attacked by a bear on her way home from school in Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture, and was taken to the hospital with injuries to her head and neck. According to police, he is conscious and able to speak, and police are asking nearby residents to be careful.

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Kumamoto Amakusa Massive death of sardines Oxygen concentration in the surrounding sea area is about 60% of normal level

2023-10-19 19:37:00
On the 18th, a large number of dead sardines were found near the port in Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture, and fisheries personnel continued to work on collecting them on the 19th. According to Kumamoto Prefecture, the oxygen concentration in the surrounding sea area had dropped to about 60% of normal levels, and a detailed investigation is underway to determine the cause.

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Sales of anti-bear goods have increased significantly in various regions

2023-10-19 19:26:00
Due to a series of reports of damage and encounters caused by bears, anti-bear goods are selling like never before in various regions.

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Iwate: Two men and women attacked by bears; man injured; body found in mountain; possibly woman

2023-10-19 18:54:00
On the afternoon of the 19th, two men and women who appeared to be elderly were attacked by a bear while they were collecting mushrooms in the mountains of Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture, and the man suffered head injuries. Later, a body was found in the mountain, and police are working to confirm the identity of the woman, who they believe was the woman who was attacked by the bear along with the man.

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China arrests Japanese employee of major pharmaceutical company for involvement in espionage

2023-10-19 17:55:00
It has been revealed that a Japanese male employee of a major pharmaceutical company who was arrested in March this year in Beijing, the capital of China, for being involved in espionage was officially arrested by Chinese national security authorities in the middle of this month.

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Prime Minister Kishida instructs Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito Party to consider time-limited income tax cut

2023-10-19 17:44:00
Regarding new economic measures, Prime Minister Kishida is likely to instruct the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito Party on the 20th to consider a time-limited income tax reduction in order to return a portion of the increase in tax revenue to the people. I've started making adjustments.

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Number of people affected by bears rises to 150 in 17 prefectures; 41 in October, more than last month

2023-10-19 17:03:00
According to NHK's research conducted by regional stations, the number of people who have been attacked by bears since April has reached 150 in at least 17 prefectures.

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Ichiro Zaitsu dies at age 89, popular for his unique gags

2023-10-19 15:35:00
Ichiro Zaitsu, an actor and comedian who became popular for his unique gags, such as his high-pitched voice shouting ``Kibishissssssssssssssss!'' and was active in TV and movies, has passed away. He was 89 years old.

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"Don't cut trees" graffiti used as objects for businesses in Jingu Gaien redevelopment project

2023-10-19 15:10:00
Graffiti such as ``Don't cut trees'' were found on objects on the premises of a business that is redeveloping Meiji Jingu Gaien in Tokyo, and the business filed a complaint with the Metropolitan Police Department.

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Found a record of “Shoe Shine Boy’s Boogie Woogie” composed by Ryoichi Hattori

2023-10-19 14:43:00
A boogie-woogie record was discovered in which Ryoichi Hattori, the composer of the huge hit "Tokyo Boogie-Woogie" and a representative musician of the Showa era, set music to the lyrics about a boy who lives by shining shoes after the end of the war. Experts point out that this shows that Hattori was involved in boogie-woogie with a variety of themes.

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Shiga Higashi-Omi Mayor's comments regarding free schools - signature campaign demanding retraction

2023-10-19 14:04:00
Masakiyo Ogura, the mayor of Higashiomi City, Shiga Prefecture, said at a meeting held on the 17th to discuss countermeasures against school refusal, saying, ``I am disappointed that the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology approved free schools.It could destroy the very foundations of the nation.'' However, an organization that operates free schools in Shiga Prefecture has started a signature campaign calling for the retraction of the statement, saying it is unacceptable.

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First monitoring survey after release of treated water IAEA collects fish samples

2023-10-19 13:23:00
On the 19th, experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and China visited a fishing port in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, to carry out the first monitoring survey after the release of treated water from the TEPCO Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, and inspected fish samples that had been landed. was taken.

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Successful recovery of highly concentrated gold from the deep sea off the coast of Aogashima.Silver is also adsorbed.What's next?

2023-10-19 13:07:00
Research groups such as the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology have succeeded in recovering highly concentrated gold from deep-sea hydrothermal water off the coast of Aogashima, Tokyo, by adsorbing it onto a special sheet. Why Aogashima? How to collect? And what about commercialization potential? I will explain in detail.

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Suspect arrested for illegally withdrawing money from influencer for advertisement

2023-10-19 13:01:00
A 20-year-old man in Fukuoka City was accused of posting false campaign advertisements on the SNS of influential online influencers, forcing those who saw the advertisements to create consumer finance accounts, hijacking them, and withdrawing money without permission. Through interviews with investigators, we learned that the suspect was arrested by the Kyoto Prefectural Police Headquarters. Police and other organizations are warning people to be careful about these new methods, as reports of damage are occurring one after another in various places.

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Move to raise wages as early as next fiscal year Meiji Yasuda Life has a policy of raising wages by an average of 7%

2023-10-19 12:30:00
In order to achieve sustainable growth of the Japanese economy, the focus is on whether wages can continue to be raised at a high level in next year's spring labor union, and there are already moves to raise wages for next year. Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Co., a major life insurance company, has decided to raise employee wages by an average of 7% based on annual income from April next year.

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Clashes between Israeli army and Hamas damage 26 medical facilities in Gaza Strip

2023-10-19 11:59:00
As the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip worsens due to Israeli airstrikes, the World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that 26 medical institutions in the Gaza Strip have been damaged so far. The Israeli government has announced that it will conditionally allow humanitarian aid supplies to enter the Gaza Strip from neighboring Egypt, and the focus is on whether supplies can be delivered to residents without delay.

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Kabukicho “Men’s Concept Cafe” Managers Arrested for Unlicensed Business

2023-10-19 11:53:00
The owners of a restaurant called ``Men's Concept Cafe'' in Kabukicho, Tokyo, were arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department for operating without permission from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. He is said to have been talking to young women around an area commonly known as ``Toyoko'' and inviting them to his shop, and he has denied some of the charges against him.

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Nagasaki Isahaya withdraws non-local Shine Muscat as return gift

2023-10-19 11:42:00
Through an interview with the city of Isahaya, Nagasaki Prefecture, we learned that the Shine Muscat that was given as a return gift for hometown tax donations was not locally produced. In principle, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications requires that return gifts be locally produced products, but the city withdrew them from the list of return gifts, citing ``too many items to check properly.''

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Honda to launch self-driving taxi service in some parts of Tokyo in 2026

2023-10-19 11:21:00
Honda has announced plans to start a self-driving taxi service in 2026, three years from now, in collaboration with American GM (General Motors). The service will begin in some areas of Tokyo using vehicles without drivers.

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Particles containing metal found in the stratosphere Could be parts of artificial satellites, US research team says

2023-10-19 11:04:00
Fine particles containing metals such as aluminum, which are believed to have been used as parts for rockets and artificial satellites, were found in the stratosphere at an altitude of around 20,000 meters, and the research team pointed out that they may have an impact on the atmosphere and ozone layer. I am.

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Next year's staple rice production is expected to increase from this year's production estimate

2023-10-19 10:35:00
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has compiled a forecast that next year's production of rice, a staple food, will be 6.69 million tons, which is 70,000 tons more than this year's current production estimate.

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Heavy rain is predicted due to a typhoon, etc. What should I do if I evacuate with children?

2023-10-19 10:34:00
When a typhoon is about to come. When heavy rain is forecast. I feel anxious when I have small children. When should we evacuate? Where should I run away? As a mother of a 0-year-old child myself, I asked Naoko Kisaku, a disaster prevention expert and project associate professor at the Nagoya University Disaster Mitigation Collaborative Research Center, about the key points when evacuating with children. (Osaka Broadcasting Station reporter Fumi Nakamoto)

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Long-term interest rates rise to 0.820%, the highest level in about 10 years

2023-10-19 09:51:00
In the bond market on the 19th, selling of Japanese government bonds intensified, and long-term interest rates rose to 0.820% just after 9 a.m., the highest level in about 10 years since August 2013. On the 18th, in the US market, the yield on 10-year government bonds, an indicator of long-term interest rates, rose to the 4.9% level for the first time in approximately 16 years and three months since July 2007, due to expectations that monetary tightening will be prolonged. As a result, upward pressure on long-term interest rates is increasing in Japan as well.

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Biguiyuan, China's largest real estate company, may default on debt due to financial difficulties

2023-10-19 09:48:00
Concerning Biguiyuan, China's largest real estate company, which is in financial trouble, foreign media reported that the final deadline for interest payments on some foreign currency-denominated bonds has been reached, but the payment has not been confirmed. Ta. Default = You may be considered to have defaulted on your obligations.

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A 28-year-old passenger was arrested on suspicion of abandoning a woman's body found inside the car. Tochigi Kamimikawa-cho

2023-10-19 09:13:00
Early on the 19th, a police officer spotted a suspicious car on the road in Kamimikawa-cho, Tochigi Prefecture, and when they searched inside, they found the body of a woman. Police arrested the 28-year-old suspect who was in the car on suspicion of abandoning the woman's body, and are working to confirm the woman's identity and investigate the details of the situation.

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Akita: 4 people injured in bear attack in urban area of ​​Kitaakita, all conscious

2023-10-19 09:05:00
According to police, on the morning of the 19th, four people were attacked and injured by a bear one after another in the urban area of ​​Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture. The exact extent of their injuries is unknown, but both are said to be conscious. There is also an elementary school near the scene, and police are continuing to monitor it.

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Trade balance deficit in the first half decreased significantly to 2,718.4 billion yen deficit

2023-10-19 09:02:00
According to the trade statistics for the first half of this fiscal year, from April to September, announced by the Ministry of Finance, the trade balance (exports minus imports) was in the red at 2,718.4 billion yen. The first half of last year had a deficit of over 10.9 trillion yen, the largest deficit ever for the first half of a fiscal year, but compared to this, the deficit has shrunk significantly.

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Netflix Increases Revenue and Profits, Increases Number of Members by 8.76 Million in 3 Months

2023-10-19 07:11:00
Netflix, the American video distribution giant, announced its financial results for the three months ending in September on the 18th, showing an increase in the number of members worldwide by more than 8.7 million, and an increase in both revenue and profit.

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[Updated from time to time] Death toll in both Israel and Palestine exceeds 4,800

2023-10-19 07:02:00
Following a meeting between Prime Minister Netanyahu and US President Biden, the Israeli government announced that it would conditionally allow water and food to be brought into the Gaza Strip. As the humanitarian situation worsens due to continued airstrikes by the Israeli military, the focus is on whether relief supplies can be delivered to residents without delay. The situation surrounding the Gaza Strip in Palestine. *We will keep you updated on the developments on the 19th (Japan time).

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Ukraine's ATACMS may attack Russian military; Russia is trying to keep the West in check

2023-10-19 06:49:00
The Ukrainian military is believed to have used ATACMS, a long-range surface-to-surface missile newly provided by the United States, to attack Russian-occupied airfields. On the Russian side, President Vladimir Putin is keeping the Western side in check, insisting that there will be no impact on the invasion of Ukraine.

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"One Belt, One Road" forum closes China, Russia, united with America in mind

2023-10-19 06:02:00
The international forum for the "One Belt, One Road" mega economic zone initiative led by China has concluded. President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin gave speeches together, and the two leaders also held individual talks, demonstrating once again their unity in the face of the United States, which they share in conflict.

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“Autumn garden party” Invited including Hifumi Kato and Kiyoshi Nishikawa

2023-10-19 05:36:00
More than 1,300 people, including shogi player Hifumi Kato and comedian Kiyoshi Nishikawa, were invited to the autumn garden party to be held on the 2nd of next month.

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US President Biden announces “$100 million” in humanitarian aid to Gaza Strip, etc.

2023-10-19 04:08:00
During his visit to Israel, US President Biden expressed solidarity with Israel and announced that he would provide $100 million in aid to the Palestinians in response to the critical humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. On the other hand, regarding the explosion at a hospital in the Gaza Strip, he supported Israel's denial of any involvement, saying that a local armed group had failed to launch a rocket.

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Rep. Mizuami Sugita’s post about Korean residents in Japan recognized as a violation of human rights Osaka Legal Affairs Bureau

2023-10-19 03:15:00
Liberal Democratic Party member of the House of Representatives, Mizuami Sugita, posted on his blog seven years ago about three Korean women living in Osaka Prefecture, calling them "cosplaying ladies in ethnic costumes," which the Osaka Legal Affairs Bureau found to be a violation of human rights. I found out what I did.

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Mitsubishi Motors decides to withdraw from Chinese market as Japanese manufacturers struggle

2023-10-19 00:29:00
It has been learned that Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will soon decide to withdraw from the Chinese market. In China, the world's largest automobile market, the shift to EVs (EVs) is progressing rapidly, and struggling Japanese manufacturers are being forced to reconsider their strategies.

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