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Main news(2023/11/04)


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Prime Minister Kishida arrives in Malaysia for tomorrow's summit meeting to strengthen cooperation in security field

2023-11-04 21:10:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who had been visiting the Philippines, arrived at his next destination, Malaysia, on the evening of the 4th. He will meet with Prime Minister Anwar on the 5th, and hopes to strengthen cooperation in the security field with China's maritime expansion in mind.

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Foreign Minister Kamikawa visits Jordan, agrees to cooperate towards humanitarian cessation of fighting

2023-11-04 20:35:00
Regarding the Israeli-Palestinian situation, Foreign Minister Kamikawa visited Jordan and met with Foreign Minister Safadi, and they agreed to cooperate toward ensuring the safety of civilians and bringing a humanitarian halt to the fighting.

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[Latest] Japan Series Game 6: Will Hanshin be the best in Japan? Movements around the country

2023-11-04 20:06:00
Game 6 of the Japan Series, which was the first "Kansai showdown" in 59 years, began with Hanshin trying to take the lead in Japan. We will tell you about the support activities in various parts of Kansai.

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Strengthening the capture of the wealthy Japan National Tourism Organization Targets oil-producing countries in the Middle East

2023-11-04 19:44:00
As inbound demand recovers worldwide, the Japan National Tourism Organization is stepping up its efforts to attract wealthy people and has begun initiatives targeting oil-producing countries in the Middle East.

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Japanese staff of Médecins Sans Frontières evacuates to Gaza Strip and talks about tense days

2023-11-04 19:38:00
Maiko Shirane, a Japanese staff member who works in the Gaza Strip as a member of the international NGO Médecins Sans Frontières and evacuated to Egypt on the 1st of this month due to clashes between Israel and Hamas, held an online press conference.

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Explosion at UN-run school in Gaza Strip kills 12, health authorities say

2023-11-04 19:18:00
Gaza health authorities say an explosion at a UN-run school in the Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip has killed 12 people and injured 54 others. Arab media reported that the explosion occurred at the school, the largest in the north, which had served as a shelter for many residents.

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Israeli army destroys Hamas base, damages medical facilities in Gaza Strip

2023-11-04 19:00:00
The Israeli military, which is carrying out ground operations in the Gaza Strip in Palestine, is intensifying its offensive in the area's largest refugee camp, searching for and destroying strongholds of the Islamic organization Hamas. Meanwhile, in the Gaza Strip, an explosion occurred in front of a pediatric hospital on the 4th, reportedly killing four people, and medical facilities are being damaged one after another.

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Japan Series Game 6 [18:30] Hanshin No. 1 in Japan? Will the opening go back to 5 minutes?

2023-11-04 18:11:00
Game 6 of the Japan Series of professional baseball will be held at Kyocera Dome Osaka on the evening of the 4th. If Hanshin defeats Orix, they will win the Kansai Showdown and become number one in Japan for the first time in 38 years. The starting pitchers for Game 6 are Yoshinobu Yamamoto for Orix and Toki Murakami for Hanshin. The starting lineups for both teams were also announced. We will provide you with the latest information on the game scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m.

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Ekiben maker Yoshidaya's business ban lifted after health center confirmed improvements

2023-11-04 18:10:00
Yoshidaya, an ekiben maker in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, had been banned from business due to food poisoning cases in people across the country who ate their bento boxes.The Hachinohe City Health Center has decided to improve its hygiene management system. The suspension was lifted on the 4th after confirming that.

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New island formed off the coast of Iwo Jima “If the eruption continues, the island will expand” Expert

2023-11-04 18:06:00
Observations by the Earthquake Research Institute of the University of Tokyo have revealed that an eruption occurred off the coast of Iwo Jima in the Ogasawara Islands in October, and a large amount of rock was piled up, forming a new island. Experts point out that ``a phreatomagmatic explosion,'' in which seawater comes into direct contact with high-temperature magma, is occurring, and as long as the eruption continues, the island is likely to expand.

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Nippon Television warns of spreading fake video of Prime Minister Kishida that resembles the program

2023-11-04 17:55:00
A fake video that appears to use generative AI to reproduce Prime Minister Kishida's voice is spreading on social media. Subtitles were added that resembled commercial news programs, and Nippon Television warned that the video was a ``fake video.''

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“President Zelenskyy feels betrayed by the West” US magazine

2023-11-04 17:23:00
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told the American magazine ``Time'' that ``the most frightening thing is getting used to war,'' and one of his aides said that the president is not receiving the necessary military support from the West. He made it clear that he felt betrayed.

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House that also served as a restaurant burnt down “The sound of thunder followed by a burning smell” Akita

2023-11-04 16:14:00
On the morning of the 4th, a fire destroyed a house that also served as a restaurant in Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture. A resident said, ``After the sound of lightning, I smelled a burning smell,'' and the police and fire department are investigating the cause.

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J League Cup Avispa Fukuoka first win First title in club history

2023-11-04 15:42:00
The final of the J.League Cup, one of Japan's three major soccer titles, was held at the National Stadium, where Avispa Fukuoka defeated Urawa Reds 2-1 to win the tournament for the first time. Avispa won the first title in the club's history.

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Woman dies after falling 40m from bridge while taking pictures with smartphone, Shizuoka Higashiizu Town

2023-11-04 15:31:00
On the morning of the 4th, a woman believed to be in her 20s from Chiba Prefecture fell from a bridge to the bottom of a valley about 40 meters below in Higashiizu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture, and died. Police believe that she fell by mistake while taking pictures of the scenery with her smartphone. Checking it up.

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Tennis All Japan Women's Singles Haruka Kaji wins for the first time in straight sets

2023-11-04 15:28:00
The women's singles final of the Japan Tennis Championships was held on the 4th, and 29-year-old Haruka Kaji won her first championship with a 2-0 set count.

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"Minako Honda Museum" Special opening before the anniversary of her death Saitama Asaka

2023-11-04 15:05:00
Ahead of the anniversary of the death of Minako Honda, who was active as a singer and musical actress and died of leukemia 18 years ago, a special exhibition was held at a facility in Asaka City, Saitama Prefecture, where costumes and other items are exhibited, and many fans and others attended. visited.

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As the autumn tourist season approaches, climbers are urged to be careful about getting lost.

2023-11-04 14:21:00
With the arrival of the autumn tourist season, an increasing number of people climb mountains to see the autumn leaves, so on the 4th, at the trailhead in Okutama-cho, Tokyo, mountain rescue workers from the Metropolitan Police Department asked climbers to submit their climbing plans and make sure they were properly equipped. called for caution.

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Prime Minister Kishida appeals for cooperation in maintaining international order with China in mind in Philippine Congress

2023-11-04 14:18:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting the Philippines, gave his first address to Congress, and with China's maritime expansion in mind, appealed for stronger cooperation to maintain a free and open international order based on the rule of law. The two countries announced their intention to come up with a joint vision at the special summit meeting with ASEAN to be held at 2020.

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“Kyoto Modern Architecture Festival” Special exhibition of modern and contemporary buildings for a limited time

2023-11-04 13:38:00
The ``Kyoto Modern Architecture Festival'' is being held in Kyoto City, where modern and contemporary buildings built after the Meiji period are specially exhibited for a limited time.

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Princess Yoshiko makes an official visit to Peru and attends a ceremony commemorating the 150th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations

2023-11-04 12:48:00
Princess Yoshiko, the second daughter of Prince and Princess Akishino, who is on an official visit to Peru in South America, attended a ceremony commemorating the 150th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in the capital, Lima.

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Unseasonably hot weather continues, with temperatures exceeding 25 degrees in the city for the first time in 14 years in November

2023-11-04 12:11:00
Temperatures rose for the fourth day in western and eastern Japan, turning into a summer day in the morning, and even in central Tokyo, the temperature exceeded 25 degrees Celsius for the first time in November in 14 years. Temperatures are expected to rise in the afternoon, and the unseasonably hot weather is expected to continue.

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“Gaza Strip Ambulance Hit by Missile Attack, 15 Killed” Palestinian Side

2023-11-04 11:57:00
As Israel's military operation in the Gaza Strip continues, the Palestinian side announced on the 3rd that 15 people were killed when two ambulances were hit by missiles near one of the largest medical institutions in the Gaza Strip. The number of citizens who become

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In preparation for Hanshin to become the best in Japan, Osaka Prefectural Police has about 1,300 people on alert.

2023-11-04 11:14:00
The Japan Series will be the first "Kansai showdown" in 59 years, and Hanshin will take the lead in Japan, heading into Game 6 on the 4th. If Japan becomes number one, many fans are expected to gather around Dotonbori in Minami, Osaka, so the Osaka Prefectural Police Headquarters has decided to have around 1,300 people on alert.

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Tea room used for the G7 Hiroshima Summit event recreated in Hannover, Germany

2023-11-04 10:26:00
To coincide with the 40th anniversary of the sister city partnership between Hiroshima City and the German city of Hannover, the tea room of the local tea ceremony style, which was used at events related to the G7 Hiroshima Summit, will be recreated in Germany, and the two cities will exchange ties. deepened.

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“Escherichia coli detected: Not a river to swim in”

2023-11-04 09:43:00
The Japan Series was the first "Kansai showdown" in 59 years between Hanshin and Orix. When Hanshin won the league championship, some people jumped into the river from the Dotonbori bridge in Minami, Osaka, but an expert who investigates the river water quality said, ``E. coli has been detected and it is not a river where you can swim. It's like jumping in,'' he warns.

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[Updated from time to time] Russia military invasion of Ukraine (movements on the 4th)

2023-11-04 08:28:00
Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues. Russian and Ukrainian forces continue to fight in various parts of Ukraine, and many civilians have fled the country. We will keep you updated on the developments surrounding the situation in Ukraine on the 4th (Japan time), including the situation of the battle and the diplomacy of the countries involved. (There is a 7 hour time difference between Japan and Ukraine, and a 6 hour time difference with Moscow, Russia)

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[Updated from time to time] Temporary ceasefire not achieved; Israeli ground operations continue

2023-11-04 07:21:00
As civilian casualties continue to rise in Israel's military operations in the Palestinian Gaza Strip, US Secretary of State Blinken visited Israel and urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to suspend the fighting on humanitarian grounds. However, this was not achieved during the visit, and we will continue to hold discussions.

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M5.6 earthquake in western Nepal, local authorities ``17 dead, over 30 injured''

2023-11-04 07:06:00
According to the USGS, there was an earthquake with its epicenter in western Nepal around 3 a.m. Japan time on the 4th. The depth of the epicenter is approximately 18 km, and the magnitude, which indicates the scale of the earthquake, is estimated to be 5.6. According to Nepali authorities, the epicenter was about 500 kilometers west of the capital Kathmandu. Local authorities told NHK that 17 people have died and more than 30 have been injured, but rescue efforts are still underway and detailed damage details have not yet been released. I don't understand.

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U.S. Secretary of State visits Israel and urges them to do so, but no cessation of fighting results

2023-11-04 06:27:00
As civilian casualties continue to rise in Israel's military operations in the Palestinian Gaza Strip, US Secretary of State Blinken visited Israel and urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to suspend the fighting on humanitarian grounds. However, this was not achieved during the visit, and we will continue to hold discussions.

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President Putin announces intention to quickly turn occupied territories of Ukraine into a fait accompli

2023-11-04 05:25:00
Five months have passed since the Ukrainian military began its counteroffensive, but as the situation continues to stalemate, Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his intention to quickly turn the occupied territories into a fait accompli.

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Japan Series Game 6 today If Hanshin wins, it will become Japan's number one for the first time in 38 years

2023-11-04 04:02:00
Game 6 of the Japan Series of professional baseball will be held at Kyocera Dome Osaka on the evening of the 4th. If Hanshin defeats Orix, they will win the "Kansai showdown" and become number one in Japan for the first time in 38 years.

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Records of “Bacterial Warfare” units such as Unit 731 on the list of former Japanese Army executives

2023-11-04 04:01:00
In the list of military executives of the former Japanese Army compiled at the end of the Pacific War, personnel records from before the war to the early postwar period of military medical officers who belonged to units said to have conducted research on bacterial warfare, such as Unit 731, were preserved. I found out that In some units, records of senior officers are believed to have been confirmed for the first time, and a researcher who conducted the investigation said, ``This material is significant in clarifying the entire picture of bacterial warfare research conducted by the former Japanese military.''

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Shizuoka festival float overturning accident investigated with suspicion of professional negligence resulting in death or injury

2023-11-04 04:00:00
On the 3rd, a festival festival float overturned in Izunokuni City, Shizuoka Prefecture, killing a 72-year-old man and seriously injuring 18 other people. It appears that the vehicle overturned, and police are conducting a detailed investigation by interviewing people involved with the festival and looking into the possibility of death or injury due to professional negligence.

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