Main news(2023/10/20)
Humanitarian aid delayed in Gaza Strip; fears of escalating clashes in West Bank
2023-10-20 22:09:00
The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is deteriorating day by day as the Israeli military continues its airstrikes, but the delivery of humanitarian aid supplies, which was scheduled to begin on the 20th from the Egyptian side, has been delayed. Meanwhile, the Islamic organization Hamas is calling for protests in the West Bank and other areas in conjunction with mass Islamic prayers on Friday, raising concerns that the clashes will escalate.
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Professional baseball: Hanshin advances to Japan Series for first time in 9 years, defeats Hiroshima in CS final
2023-10-20 22:04:00
In the third game of the final stage of the Climax Series of the Central League of Professional Baseball, Hanshin won against Hiroshima 4-2, bringing their head-to-head record to 4-0, including the advantage given to the winning team in the league, and 4-0. We decided to advance to the Japan Series for the first time.
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Foreign Minister Kamikawa departs for Egypt for international conference to improve humanitarian situation in Gaza
2023-10-20 22:02:00
As the Israeli-Palestinian situation becomes increasingly tense, Foreign Minister Kamikawa departed for Egypt on the night of the 20th to attend an international conference to discuss improving the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
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British BBC “Hamas proposes releasing some hostages on the condition of an immediate cease-fire”
2023-10-20 21:22:00
British public broadcaster BBC reported on the 20th that the Islamic organization Hamas has proposed to Israel that it would release some of its hostages held in the Gaza Strip on condition of an immediate ceasefire. However, the Israeli side has so far not agreed to this. An Israeli military spokesperson announced on the 19th that 203 hostages were confirmed to be held in the Gaza Strip. The BBC said, ``The hostages are complicating Israeli military commanders' plans for a ground invasion,'' adding, ``It is clear that if the hostages' release can be negotiated, there is a greater chance that each individual will return home alive.'' ``It's true.''
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UN Secretary-General visits Rafah checkpoint on Gaza Strip-Egypt border
2023-10-20 20:40:00
As the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip worsens day by day, and the delivery of aid supplies, which was scheduled to start from the Egyptian side on the 20th, has been delayed, United Nations Secretary-General Guterres visited a checkpoint on the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt. Although he appealed for supplies to be brought in as soon as possible, he did not mention the specific timing of the delivery.
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Google Maps Okinawa Senkaku Islands will no longer be labeled with the Chinese name
2023-10-20 20:12:00
It was discovered that the names of China and Taiwan were also written in the description of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture in the map ``Google Maps'' published by American IT giant Google on the Internet, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs requested a correction. I did. As of the afternoon of the 20th, the concurrent listing had disappeared.
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Toyota car dealership overcharged for repair and painting over 1,400 cases in Hokkaido
2023-10-20 19:32:00
It has been revealed that there were more than 1,400 cases in which a company in Hokkaido that sells Toyota Motor Corporation charged more than the original price for car repair and painting. Similar incidents have come to light at Toyota car sales companies in Ibaraki, Shizuoka, and Okinawa prefectures.
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Osaka/Kansai Expo venue construction cost expected to be up to 235 billion yen
2023-10-20 19:10:00
Regarding the Osaka/Kansai Expo to be held next year, the Expo Association, which is the organizer, has told the national government, Osaka prefecture and city, etc. that the construction cost for the venue is expected to be up to 235 billion yen, 50 billion yen more than previously. I officially told you. If the current policy of bearing the burden between the national government, Osaka prefecture/city, and the business community continues, the burden on the people will increase even further.
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Prime Minister Kishida instructs ruling party to consider income tax reduction
2023-10-20 19:02:00
Regarding new economic measures, Prime Minister Kishida met with Liberal Democratic Party Political Affairs Research Chairman Hagiuda and others on the evening of the 20th, and the party will specifically consider reducing income taxes in order to return a portion of the increase in tax revenue to the people. I was instructed to do so.
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Tweezers stuck in child's eyelid at nursery school, causing serious injury in Yamagata Village, Nagano
2023-10-20 18:46:00
This month, it was discovered that a 6-year-old child at a nursery school in Yamagata Village, Nagano Prefecture, had been holding a pair of tweezers that stuck in his right eyelid, causing a serious injury that caused bleeding inside his brain.
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Strong cold air into the 22nd, snow expected at high altitudes in Kanto-Koshin
2023-10-20 18:28:00
From the afternoon of the 21st to the 22nd, due to the strong cold air flowing in for this time of year, snow is expected to accumulate even in flat areas in Hokkaido, and snow is expected to fall in high altitude areas of Tohoku and Kanto-Koshin. When going out to see autumn leaves or go mountain climbing, be sure to check the latest weather information and take measures to protect yourself from the cold and prepare for snow.
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Why was my food stolen by a kite in the Kamogawa River?
2023-10-20 18:27:00
About half a year ago. I was walking along the riverbed of the Kamogawa River while eating fried chicken. That moment when I thought it was my last bite... With a sharp sound, the fried chicken in my hand disappeared. It was Tobi who snatched away my fried chicken. With the regret and sadness of that time in my heart, I investigated the mystery of why the black kite kidnapped food. (Kyoto Broadcasting Station Cameraman Nakajima Michio; Osaka Broadcasting Station Director Fuyuki Yoshioka)
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11 members of Nihon University American football club suspected of using marijuana reported at campus meeting in August
2023-10-20 18:24:00
In the incident in which two male members of the Nihon University American Football Club were arrested for concealing marijuana, 11 people including the two members were found to be using marijuana at a campus meeting held in August this year. The minutes obtained by NHK show that there were reports of suspicion. The Metropolitan Police Department believes that illegal drugs were widespread within the department and will investigate the situation further.
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Foreign Minister Kamikawa to visit Egypt; international conference to improve humanitarian situation in Gaza
2023-10-20 17:48:00
As the Israeli-Palestinian situation becomes increasingly tense, Foreign Minister Kamikawa will visit Egypt to attend an international conference to discuss improving the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
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Suntory HD to negotiate about 7% wage increase for second consecutive year
2023-10-20 17:11:00
With continued wage increases and their levels becoming the focus of next year's spring labor union, major beverage company Suntory Holdings has decided to enter into negotiations with labor unions with a view to increasing wages by around 7% for the second consecutive year. Major companies are already beginning to move toward raising wages one after another.
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Bears appear in Akita and can be seen almost all day on cameras taken from fixed points in chestnut trees
2023-10-20 16:44:00
In Akita Prefecture, bears have been making their way into urban areas in search of food, causing damage to people one after another.However, on the 16th of this month, a camera set up by NHK toward a chestnut tree in Akita City showed bears showing up almost all day long on the 16th of this month. The bear was seen climbing trees and eating chestnuts. Akita Prefecture is calling on people to take measures to prevent damage, such as cutting down chestnut and persimmon trees that will not be harvested.
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Ministry of the Environment releases treated water “Tritium concentration falls below detection limit for 7th time”
2023-10-20 16:25:00
Regarding the results of the seventh seawater monitoring conducted by the Ministry of the Environment after the release of treated water from the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the sea, the Ministry of the Environment announced on the 20th that the results of the seventh round of seawater monitoring conducted by the Ministry of the Environment were as follows: It was announced that the concentration of tritium was below the lower limit of detection.
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NTT West president apologizes for illegally leaking approximately 9 million pieces of personal information from a subsidiary
2023-10-20 15:57:00
In response to an issue in which a former temporary employee who was in charge of operation and maintenance of a call center system at a subsidiary of NTT West illegally leaked about 9 million pieces of personal information from local governments and companies, the president of NTT West, the parent company, Masaaki Mori, said, I would like to express my deepest apologies to everyone who did this."
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If Hanshin decides to advance to the Japan Series, 700 Osaka Prefectural Police will be on alert
2023-10-20 15:12:00
If the Hanshin Tigers win or draw in the game on the night of the 20th, they will advance to the Japan Series for the first time in nine years. If a decision is made, Osaka Prefectural Police Headquarters has decided to deploy around 700 people on alert, as it is expected that there will be crowds of fans and others in Dotonbori, Minami, Osaka.
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U.S. man found not guilty for murdering wife in Tokyo family court Tokyo District Court
2023-10-20 14:49:00
Four years ago, the Tokyo District Court handed down a verdict of not guilty to an American national who was accused of killing his wife by slashing her with a knife while they were in the midst of divorce mediation at a family court in Kasumigaseki, Tokyo.
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Toyama: ``Bear in my garden'' reported - scratch marks on a tree in the garden
2023-10-20 13:16:00
On the morning of the 20th, a resident in Toyama City reported to the police that there was a bear in his garden. When police and local hunting associations rushed to the scene, they found traces of a bear scratching a persimmon tree in the garden of a residence, so police are patrolling the area and warning residents.
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Brown bear sightings in Hokkaido 3.5 times more than last year due to acorn crop failure
2023-10-20 12:56:00
A Hokkaido survey has revealed that acorns, which are food for brown bears, are in short supply throughout Hokkaido this year. The number of brown bear sightings in September has increased by 3.5 times compared to the same period last year, and Hokkaido is warning people to be careful as there is a growing risk of brown bears coming into human living areas in search of food.
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Tochigi woman's body found in car; investigation into possible connections between two high school girls living in Chiba Prefecture
2023-10-20 12:43:00
On the 19th, a woman was found dead inside a rental car in Kamimikawa-cho, Tochigi Prefecture. According to interviews with investigators, the victim is believed to be a 15-year-old female high school student living in Chiba Prefecture. The rental car that the arrested suspect was driving had been rented a few days earlier, and police are working to identify the suspect and investigating the contact between the two.
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Over 1,000 people line up for defendant Ennosuke Ichikawa's first trial at 1:30 p.m. Tokyo District Court
2023-10-20 12:04:00
The first trial of Kabuki actor Ennosuke Ichikawa, who is accused of helping his parents commit suicide by giving them sleeping pills, will be held at the Tokyo District Court on the afternoon of the 20th. Many people attended the hearing ticket lottery held in the morning, and what was said in the courtroom was the focus of attention. We will keep you updated on the trial starting at 1:30 p.m.
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Policy to abolish insurance cards next fall; citizens submit bill to postpone the period
2023-10-20 11:41:00
Concerning the government's policy to abolish the current health insurance card next fall and integrate it with the My Number card, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has submitted a bill to the Diet to postpone the abolition date, arguing that it is too hasty and will cause public anxiety. did.
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Extraordinary Diet session convened, expected to be debated over responses to rising prices, etc.
2023-10-20 11:38:00
An extraordinary Diet session was convened on the 20th, the stage for the first full-scale debate since the recent cabinet reshuffle. While Prime Minister Kishida expressed his intention to provide a detailed explanation of the government's efforts to address rising prices, Constitutional Democratic Party Representative Izumi criticized the government's delay in implementing economic measures and proposed countermeasures. He emphasized that he would appeal.
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Manga artist Takashi Yanase model for next spring's morning drama "Anpan"
2023-10-20 11:28:00
The NHK TV drama series, which will be aired from the spring of next year, is based on Takashi Yanase, a manga artist known as the author of "Anpanman," and the protagonist is timid and lacks self-confidence, and his wife, who continues to encourage him with her innate energy for action. The story was decided to be ``Anpan,'' which depicts the story of how the characters arrive at ``Anpanman.''
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Long-term interest rates rise to 0.845%, the highest level in about 10 years
2023-10-20 09:21:00
In the bond market on the 20th, selling of Japanese government bonds intensified, and long-term interest rates reached 0.845% at around 8:50 a.m., the highest level in about 10 years since July 2013. In the US market on the 19th, the yield on 10-year government bonds, an indicator of long-term interest rates, exceeded 4.99% and approached 5%, the highest level in approximately 16 years and 3 months, due to the view that monetary tightening will be prolonged. As a result of this update, upward pressure on long-term interest rates is increasing in Japan as well.
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[Breaking news] US President Biden gives speech from the White House
2023-10-20 09:15:00
Addressing the nation from the White House, President Biden said, ``America is at a turning point in its history. The decisions we make now will determine our future.''
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Consumer price index in September increased by 2.8% compared to the same month last year
2023-10-20 08:55:00
The Consumer Price Index for September, which measures the price movements of goods and services consumed at home, increased by 2.8% compared to the same month last year, excluding fresh food, which is subject to large fluctuations due to weather. This was a decrease of 0.3 points from the 3.1% increase in August. This is the first time in 13 months since last August that the rate of increase has been in the 2% range. The main reason for this is that electricity and city gas prices have fallen due to government burden reduction measures. On the other hand, the price of "food excluding fresh food" has increased by 8.8% compared to the same month last year, and continues to remain at a high level.
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Tochigi: Woman's body found inside a car. Possibly a 15-year-old female high school student living in Chiba Prefecture.
2023-10-20 08:44:00
On the 19th, a woman was found dead inside a car in Kamimikawa-cho, Tochigi Prefecture. Investigators believe that the victim was a 15-year-old female high school student living in Chiba Prefecture, based on the belongings left inside the car. I found this out through an interview with. Police are investigating the case because they believe the 28-year-old suspect, who was arrested on suspicion of abandoning the body, may have knowledge of the circumstances of the death.
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France receives bomb threats one after another at tourist spots and airports
2023-10-20 08:26:00
On the 19th, in France, where the threat of terrorism is on the rise, a bomb threat was made for the fourth time at the Versailles Palace, a tourist attraction, forcing tourists to evacuate, and multiple airports across the country were bombed. There have also been bomb threats, and some are starting to voice concerns about the impact on their daily lives.
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High concentration of PFAS detected in blood of Shizuoka chemical factory employee
2023-10-20 07:29:00
At the time, it was discovered that high concentrations of PFAS were detected in the blood of employees at a chemical factory in Shizuoka City that had previously used PFAS, an organic fluorine compound known to be harmful. This was revealed in an internal document prepared by the parent company. Some people have levels that are more than 400 times higher than those considered to pose a health risk in the United States.
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Cast members of the movie “Fly to Saitama” apologize to the governors of Saitama and Shiga
2023-10-20 06:53:00
Ahead of next month's release of the sequel to the movie ``Fly to Saitama,'' which became a hot topic for its self-deprecating jokes about Saitama Prefecture, the actors in the movie apologize to the governors of Saitama and Shiga prefectures who are made fun of in the movie. The event was held in Tokyo on the night of the 19th.
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US military shoots down missile in Red Sea “Possibility of attack on Israel”
2023-10-20 06:39:00
U.S. Department of Defense Spokesman Ryder said in a press conference on the 19th, ``A U.S. missile destroyer deployed in the northern Red Sea was carrying three cruise missiles and multiple drones fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels. was shot down.'' ``We cannot say for sure what the missiles and drones were targeting, but they may have headed north across the Red Sea toward Israel,'' he said, adding that the Iranian-backed Houthis were targeting Israel. It is believed that there may have been an attempt to attack.
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Kabuki actor Ennosuke Ichikawa's first trial today at Tokyo District Court
2023-10-20 05:54:00
The first trial of Kabuki actor Ennosuke Ichikawa, who is accused of helping his parents commit suicide by giving them sleeping pills, will be held at the Tokyo District Court on the 20th. Defendant Ennosuke is expected to admit to the charges, and attention will be focused on what he will say about his motives and circumstances.
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Tochigi: Woman's body found inside car, strangulation marks on neck
2023-10-20 05:50:00
On the 19th, a 28-year-old suspect was arrested after a woman's body was found inside a car in Kamimikawa-cho, Tochigi Prefecture. Investigators found that there were strangulation marks on the woman's neck. I learned this from the interview. Police are working to confirm the identity and determine the cause of death, as well as investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
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[Updated from time to time] Preparations for ground invasion progress; humanitarian situation in Gaza worsens day by day
2023-10-20 05:32:00
The death toll in the large-scale military conflict over the Palestinian Gaza Strip has exceeded 5,000 people on both sides. While Israel is steadily making preparations for a ground invasion, with Prime Minister Netanyahu and others visiting troops on the front lines to encourage them, the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is deteriorating day by day, and humanitarian aid supplies from the Egyptian side are declining. The delivery is awaited.
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83 people, including Japanese and Korean nationals staying in Israel, departed by Self-Defense Force plane
2023-10-20 05:27:00
A total of 83 people, including Japanese and Korean nationals staying in Israel, left Israel on a Self-Defense Force plane in the early hours of the 20th, Japan time. It is expected to arrive in Japan on the 21st.
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NTT West subsidiary information leakage Approximately 4 million pieces of customer information belong to companies in Okayama Prefecture
2023-10-20 05:17:00
A former temporary employee who was in charge of operation and maintenance of a call center system at a subsidiary of NTT West Japan illegally leaked about 9 million pieces of personal information from local governments and companies, of which about 4 million pieces belonged to companies in Okayama Prefecture. It turned out that it was customer information. This is believed to be the largest number of incidents, and the Okayama Prefectural Police Headquarters has begun an investigation on suspicion of violating the Unfair Competition Prevention Act.
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