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Nihon University Board of Governors “Recommends resignation to President and Vice President; 50% pay cut to President Mariko Hayashi”

2023-11-22 23:49:00
Regarding the handling of the drug incident at Nihon University's American football club, on the 22nd, the university's board of directors recommended President Takeo Sakai and Vice President Yasuhiro Sawada to resign, and also decided to give President Mariko Hayashi a 50% pay cut. I found out that

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My number card that does not require setting a PIN number to be introduced in December

2023-11-22 23:41:00
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is making adjustments to expand the My Number Card, which does not require setting a PIN, to include people with dementia and the elderly, as well as anyone who wishes to use it, with the aim of introducing it within the next month. .

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Yamanashi Prefecture holds first briefing session for residents on “Mt. Fuji Climbing Railway Concept” Yamanakako Village

2023-11-22 22:48:00
On the 21st, the first briefing session for residents was held in the local village of Yamanakako regarding the ``Mt. Fuji Climbing Railway'' project that Yamanashi Prefecture is currently considering.

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Director-General of the Imperial Household Agency explains the background to the large-scale renovation of Prince Akishino's residence, "It ended up being expensive"

2023-11-22 21:43:00
At a regular press conference on the 22nd, Yasuhiko Nishimura, Director-General of the Imperial Household Agency, once again explained the background to the large-scale renovation work at Prince Akishino's residence, and said, ``The construction costs for the parts that were improved at the discretion of the Imperial Household Agency ended up being high.'' ``We are extremely saddened that we were unable to fully respond to the wishes of Prince and Princess Akishino to keep costs down as much as possible.''

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"Is mega solar power behind the increase in bear damage?" Beware of unfounded information

2023-11-22 21:12:00
``This may be related to the construction of large-scale solar power generation facilities and mega solar power plants.'' As damage caused by bears continues to occur in various places, posts such as this are spreading on social media. However, experts say that the information is not well-founded. I interviewed him to find out what it was all about.

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto “10-15 major league teams are interested in acquiring him” agent

2023-11-22 21:05:00
Regarding pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who is aiming to transfer to the Major Leagues, his agent revealed in an interview that ``10 to 15 teams have expressed interest in acquiring him.''

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Meiji Restoration Policy to support this year's supplementary budget bill

2023-11-22 21:00:00
The Japan Restoration Party held a general meeting of members of both houses of Congress on the evening of the 22nd regarding this year's supplementary budget bill, which will support new economic measures, and stated that this is the last chance to overcome deflation, and that there is a certain degree of consensus that economic measures are necessary. We have decided to agree to this, saying that it is possible.

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Atmospheric instability centered in northern Japan from tomorrow; blizzard likely from tomorrow

2023-11-22 20:32:00
Due to the effects of the low pressure and front, atmospheric conditions are expected to be extremely unstable mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side of northern Japan from the 23rd to the 24th, and people will need to be careful about lightning strikes and gusts of wind. After that, there will be a strong winter-like atmospheric pressure pattern, so there is a risk of a blizzard mainly in northern Japan from the 24th to the 25th, so prepare early.

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House of Representatives Budget Committee Prime Minister Political funding issue “It is important to explain each faction according to the actual situation”

2023-11-22 19:22:00
In the Diet, the House of Representatives Budget Committee deliberated on a supplementary budget bill to support economic measures. Regarding the issue surrounding the political funding of factions within the Liberal Democratic Party, Prime Minister Kishida expressed the recognition that it is important for each faction to explain its situation according to its own circumstances.

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South Korean military “Military reconnaissance satellite launched by North Korea enters orbit and evaluates”

2023-11-22 19:02:00
The Joint Chiefs of Staff of the South Korean military has clarified its view regarding the military reconnaissance satellite launched by North Korea on the night of the 21st, saying, ``As a result of comprehensive analysis of its trajectory and various circumstances, it is assessed that the satellite has entered orbit.'' I made it. However, the Joint Chiefs of Staff says it will take time to determine whether the satellite is functioning properly because further analysis is required with related agencies and the U.S. military. Defense Minister Shin Won-sik said on a radio program this evening, ``We are placing emphasis on the view that the satellite entered orbit based on information such as speed and altitude.''

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It has been officially decided that two new teams, Shizuoka and Niigata, will join the second team of professional baseball.

2023-11-22 18:55:00
A professional baseball owners meeting was held in Tokyo, and the teams that will be participating in the second-team official games starting next season (2024) will be the Shizuoka City-based Hayate 223 (Fujisan), an independent league, and BC. Two teams from the league, Oisix Niigata Albirex Baseball Club, have decided to participate.

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Conductor of JR West's limited express ``Haruka'' arrested for secretly filming female passengers

2023-11-22 17:59:00
A JR West limited express train conductor was arrested for allegedly installing a pen-shaped camera in the train's toilet while on duty and secretly filming eight female passengers. The police are investigating the details of the incident, as he stated in response to the investigation that he had started secretly filming a year ago.

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North Korean launch, third separated object ascends to an altitude of 450 km and disappears

2023-11-22 16:55:00
The satellite launched by North Korea on the night of the 21st separated into at least three parts in stages, and the third one disappeared from radar after reaching an altitude of approximately 450 km near Okinawa. I understand, the government is continuing to analyze it.

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Johnny Kitagawa sexual assault issue: Compensation amount offered to 35 people who reported damage

2023-11-22 16:48:00
"SMILE-UP.", which changed its name from Johnny's Office due to the issue of sexual assault by Johnny Kitagawa, announced on the 22nd that the Victim Relief Committee will present the amount of compensation to 35 of the people who reported the damage. announced that they have begun concrete procedures for payment.

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Compilation of draft “Drinking Guidelines” Showing health risks in numbers

2023-11-22 16:42:00
In order to help determine the appropriate amount of alcohol to drink, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare compiled a draft of the ``Drinking Guidelines'' that indicate the health risks depending on the amount of alcohol contained in alcohol at an expert meeting held on the 22nd. Ta.

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Chiba Kominato Railway - The best time to see the yellow ginkgo trees at the unmanned station

2023-11-22 16:03:00
At the unmanned Kominato Railway station in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, ginkgo trees are in full bloom, turning yellow.

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“Cannabis gummy” ingredient “HHCH” added to designated drug list, sales prohibited from next month

2023-11-22 15:58:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare added the detected ingredient ``HHCH'' to the list of designated drugs on the 22nd due to the issue of people complaining of poor health after eating gummies with names of ingredients similar to cannabis. As a result, sales, possession, and use will be prohibited from December 2nd, 10 days later.

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Altman to return as CEO ChatGPT development “Open AI”

2023-11-22 15:23:00
Open AI, an American venture company that developed the generative AI ChatGPT, announced on SNS on the 22nd that Sam Altman, who was fired, has agreed to return as CEO. Mr. Altman was removed from OpenAI's board of directors on the 17th last week, leaving the company in turmoil. There was a growing movement among investors and employees to encourage their return.

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Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association Chairman Akio Toyoda will retire by the end of the year; his successor will be Masanori Katayama

2023-11-22 14:42:00
The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association announced that Akio Toyoda of Toyota Motor Corporation, who has served as chairman since 2018, will retire by the end of the year, and that Masanori Katayama, chairman of Isuzu Motors, will take his place.

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Liberal Democratic Party political funding issue “Explanation of corrections and prevention of recurrence” Secretary-General Mogi

2023-11-22 14:35:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the political funds of factions of the Liberal Democratic Party, Secretary-General Motegi received instructions from Prime Minister Kishida, and requested each faction to promptly explain the corrections to the political funds balance report and work to prevent recurrence. I did.

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M6.7 earthquake near Vanuatu Islands, no tsunami impact on Japan Japan Meteorological Agency

2023-11-22 14:19:00
According to the USGS (United States Geological Survey), at around 1:47 pm Japan time on the 22nd, there was an earthquake with its epicenter near the Vanuatu Islands, an island nation in the South Pacific. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, there is no tsunami impact on Japan due to this earthquake.

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Body of man found naked and tied at the wrists in apartment; investigation into corpse abandonment case

2023-11-22 14:00:00
On the 21st, the body of a 42-year-old man who lived in an apartment building in Nagoya was found in a room that was sealed off from the outside, and the body was found naked with his wrists bound, according to investigators. I found this out through interviews with people. Police believe the man was involved in some kind of trouble and are investigating the incident as a case of abandonment of a corpse.

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4-day cessation of fighting; 50 hostages released; Israel and Hamas reach agreement

2023-11-22 13:03:00
Regarding negotiations for the release of those held hostage by the Islamic group Hamas in the Palestinian Gaza Strip and a cessation of fighting, the Qatari government announced on the 22nd that in exchange for Israel and Hamas to cease fighting for four days. The two countries announced an agreement to release 50 hostages held in the Gaza Strip. It will be interesting to see whether the hostages are released or the fighting is temporarily halted.

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Toshiba decided to delist on December 20th to stabilize management

2023-11-22 13:01:00
Toshiba held an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders on the 22nd, and it was decided that the company would be delisted on the 20th of next month in order to stabilize its management. The future challenge will be how to normalize management, which has been in turmoil for many years, and how to advance the growth of the group.

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3-year-old child dies, school bus left behind, then-school principal and homeroom teacher indicted at home in Shizuoka

2023-11-22 12:28:00
In September last year, a 3-year-old girl was left behind on a school bus at a certified kindergarten in Makinohara City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and died of severe heatstroke. According to interviews with investigators, two former homeroom teachers were indicted on the 22nd on charges of causing death due to professional negligence.

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North Korea releases photos of launch of “military reconnaissance satellite” to promote success

2023-11-22 12:13:00
On the 22nd, North Korea released photos on state television of the launch of a military reconnaissance satellite that took place on the night of the 21st. In addition to announcing plans to launch multiple additional reconnaissance satellites at an early stage, Japan is further clarifying its stance against Japan, the United States, and South Korea by widely promoting its successes.

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Four people arrested for selling over-the-counter drugs without permission near Toyoko Tokyo

2023-11-22 11:59:00
As ``overdose'' (over-consumption of over-the-counter drugs) becomes a problem among the younger generation, the Metropolitan Police Department has arrested four suspects, including a 21-year-old suspect, for selling over-the-counter drugs without a license near To-yoko in Kabukicho, Shinjuku. I was arrested. We suspect that the products were repeatedly sold illegally to high school students and others, and we are investigating the acquisition route.

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Man in his 80s injured after being bitten on the head by a bear on the Akita road

2023-11-22 11:51:00
A man in his 80s was attacked and injured by a bear in Akita City. The bear has gone missing after attacking a man, and police are on patrol and asking for caution.

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Illegal scout group executives arrested; threatened not to report damage?

2023-11-22 11:49:00
The executives of one of the largest groups in Japan that conducts illegal scouting mainly in Kabukicho, Tokyo, were arrested and charged with causing serious injuries to male members, and the men were told not to report the damage. Two other executives were also arrested for making threats.

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Israel approves four-day suspension of fighting in exchange for hostage release

2023-11-22 10:56:00
Regarding negotiations for the release of those held hostage by the Islamic group Hamas in the Gaza Strip and a cessation of fighting, Israeli and American media reported that on the 22nd, the Israeli cabinet agreed to hold hostages in exchange for the release of some hostages. We informed them that we had approved the suspension for about 4 days.

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Prime Minister Kishida orders Secretary-General Motegi to “promptly explain” political funding issue

2023-11-22 10:46:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the political funds of the factions of the Liberal Democratic Party, Prime Minister Kishida asked the House of Representatives Budget Committee to provide an appropriate explanation as soon as possible regarding the corrections made to the political funds balance reports made by the political groups of each faction. He made it clear that he had given instructions to the chief secretary.

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37-year-old babysitter arrested for molesting young sisters while visiting

2023-11-22 10:26:00
A 37-year-old male babysitter was arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department on suspicion of molesting two young sisters he was visiting. The Metropolitan Police Department is conducting a detailed investigation after multiple obscene images of girls were found on the babysitter's computer.

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“Argentine Trump” wins, leading stock index rises over 20%

2023-11-22 10:09:00
In Argentina, a South American country, the representative stock index fell by 20% after the right-wing candidate Milay, who campaigned for the promotion of a liberal economy, won the presidential election run-off held on the 19th of this month. This was a significant increase.

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House of Representatives Budget Committee meeting delayed, Rikmin says “we are not in an environment to ask questions”

2023-11-22 09:17:00
The House of Representatives Budget Committee, which is deliberating this year's supplementary budget bill to support new economic measures, was scheduled to begin questioning from 9 a.m. with Prime Minister Kishida and all cabinet ministers in attendance, but the session was delayed. I'm late. At a board meeting held prior to the committee, the Constitutional Democratic Party asked whether it was under investigation by the prosecutors regarding issues related to political funds held by factions of the Liberal Democratic Party, and whether party tickets were reportedly not included in the political funds balance report. He asked him to reveal the amount of his income, and argued that he was currently in no position to begin questioning him. For this reason, a discussion was held between the leading directors of the Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan starting after 9 a.m. The talks ended around 9:10 a.m., and each party is considering its response. One board member from the ruling party said, ``There are no plans for the committee to start.''

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Monthly economic report for November: Basic economic outlook revised downward for the first time in 10 months

2023-11-22 09:03:00
The government compiled this month's monthly economic report and revised its economic outlook downward for the first time in 10 months, due to factors such as a decline in corporate capital investment.

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Prime Minister Netanyahu asks ministers to agree to hostage release and cease-fire negotiations

2023-11-22 08:55:00
Regarding negotiations for the release of hostages held by the Islamic group Hamas in the Palestinian Gaza Strip and an end to fighting, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at an extraordinary cabinet meeting on the 21st, ``We are forced to make difficult decisions, but... "This is the right decision," he said, asking ministers to agree to the negotiations. Hamas has stated that ``the ball is on the other side,'' and it will be interesting to see what kind of decision the Israeli government makes.

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[Updated from time to time] Israel holds extraordinary cabinet meeting to negotiate hostage release and cessation of fighting

2023-11-22 07:14:00
The Israeli government will hold an extraordinary Cabinet meeting on the night of the 21st local time (early morning of the 22nd Japan time) regarding negotiations for the release of hostages held by the Islamic organization Hamas in the Palestinian Gaza Strip and an end to the fighting. It appears that final discussions are underway. Hamas has stated that ``the ball is on the other side,'' and it will be interesting to see what kind of decision the Israeli government makes. *We will keep you updated on developments related to Israel and Palestine on November 22nd.

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Four men and women arrested for selling over-the-counter drugs without a license near Toyoko

2023-11-22 06:24:00
Overdosing on over-the-counter drugs has become a problem among the younger generation, and four men and women, including a 21-year-old suspect, were arrested for selling over-the-counter drugs without a license near Toyoko in Kabukicho, Shinjuku. It was learned through interviews with investigators that he had been arrested. The Metropolitan Police Department suspects that the products were repeatedly sold illegally to minors and is investigating the acquisition route.

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Soccer World Cup Asian 2nd round qualifying: Kubo's goal leads to a comfortable victory over Syria

2023-11-22 06:08:00
The Japanese national soccer team faced Syria in the second match of the World Cup Asian 2nd qualifying round, and won 5-0 thanks to a goal from Takefusa Kubo, making it their second straight victory.

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North Korea announces “successful launch of military reconnaissance satellite”

2023-11-22 06:05:00
North Korea announced that it successfully launched a military reconnaissance satellite into orbit on the night of the 21st in the presence of General Secretary Kim Jong Un. He also emphasized that there are plans to launch several additional reconnaissance satellites in the near future.

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Victor Belenko dies during forced landing of Mig-25 at Hakodate Airport

2023-11-22 03:19:00
47 years ago, during the Cold War between East and West, pilot Victor Belenko, who forced a Soviet fighter jet "Mig-25" to land at Hakodate Airport in Hokkaido, passed away in September this year in the United States, where he had exiled himself. I found out that it was.

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Resident's body found in apartment closet; investigation into corpse abandonment case

2023-11-22 00:34:00
On the afternoon of the 21st, the body of a 42-year-old man who lived in an apartment in Nagoya's Naka Ward was found in the closet. Since the entrance to the room was barred from the outside, police began investigating the incident as a case of abandonment of a corpse.

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