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Main news(2022/08/23)


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US public support for Biden administration's response to Ukraine also declines

2022-08-23 21:51:00
While the American public's assessment of the Biden administration's response to Ukraine has not changed significantly since the start of the military invasion, interest has declined significantly.

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Submarine volcanoes in the Ogasawara Islands Possibility of submarine eruption Eruption warning issued by Japan Meteorological Agency

2022-08-23 20:59:00
On the 23rd, it was confirmed that the color of the seawater changed at Kaitoku Seamount, a submarine volcano in the Ogasawara Islands. warns vessels sailing in the vicinity to be cautious.

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[Domestic infection] Record high 343 deaths 208,551 infected (19:30 on 23rd)

2022-08-23 20:09:00
On the 23rd, 208,551 infections have been announced nationwide so far. In addition, 42 in Osaka, 25 in Tokyo, 25 in Kanagawa, 19 in Saitama, 19 in Fukuoka, 18 in Chiba, 16 in Aichi, 13 in Hyogo, 13 in Shizuoka, 11 in Okayama, 10 in Yamaguchi, 10 in Kumamoto, 10 in Nagano, 9 in Hokkaido, 8 in Kyoto, 8 in Hiroshima, and Oita 6 in Nagasaki, 5 in Miyazaki, 5 in Gifu, 5 in Ehime, 5 in Ibaraki, 5 in Aomori, 4 in Mie, 4 in Wakayama , 4 in Miyagi, 4 in Shiga, 4 in Kagawa, 3 in Nara, 3 in Yamanashi, 3 in Tokushima, 3 in Niigata, 3 in Gunma, Kagoshima 3 in Shimane, 2 in Fukui, 2 in Kochi, 1 in Saga, 1 in Toyama, 1 in Yamagata, 1 in Tochigi, and 1 in Ishikawa A total of 343 deaths were announced, one in Tottori Prefecture. As a one-day announcement, it surpassed the 322 people on February 22nd, the highest ever. The number of people confirmed to be infected in Japan is 17,554,675, including airport quarantines, and 712 cruise ship passengers and crew, for a total of 17,555,387. A total of 37,664 people died, including 37,651 confirmed cases in Japan and 13 cruise ship passengers.

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Sendai Ikuei Words of gratitude linked by a coin laundry notebook

2022-08-23 19:56:00
On the 22nd, the players of Sendai Ikuei High School, who won the national high school baseball championship in the summer for the first time, continued to exchange messages with local people through notebooks at a coin laundry in Osaka city during the tournament. One night after the first victory, the words of gratitude from the players and the local people were written in the notebook. (Osaka Broadcasting Station Reporter Rinko Suzu Yuhei Harano)

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Six months in 24 days from military invasion Put pressure on Russia at Ukraine international conference

2022-08-23 19:23:00
In 24 days, it will be six months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Prior to this, the Ukrainian government aims to recapture the unilaterally annexed southern Crimea, and plans to hold an international conference in which about 60 countries and international organizations will participate, aiming to further increase pressure on Russia.

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Agency for Cultural Affairs Hearing 9 times before accepting the name change of the Unification Church Request for proper management

2022-08-23 19:13:00
Regarding the issue of changing the name of the former Unification Church, the Agency for Cultural Affairs conducted interviews at least nine times with officials of the Unification Church at the time until six years before the name change was approved, and it turned out that they were asking for proper management and operation. rice field.

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picture of the moment

2022-08-23 19:11:00
The players from Sendai Ikuei High School, who became the first Tohoku team to win the national high school baseball championship in the summer, were on their way back to Miyagi Prefecture on the 23rd, when they passed by Shirakawa no Seki in Shirakawa, Fukushima Prefecture. , and expressed the joy of bringing the crimson grand victory flag back to Tohoku for the first time.

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Passengers who escaped

2022-08-23 18:51:00
On the 22nd, a bus overturned and burst into flames on the Nagoya Expressway in Nagoya City. I came to understand. I will summarize in detail.

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Former CIA director “Let Putin realize that he will be defeated if he does not stop”

2022-08-23 18:30:00
In an interview with NHK, David Petraeus, who was involved in two wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as a field commander of the U.S. military and served as CIA director in the Obama administration, said that the key to ending the war in Ukraine was "Stop the war. It is to make President Putin realize that he will lose if he does not," he said, emphasizing the idea that Western countries should further strengthen their military and economic support for Ukraine.

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Athletes from Sendai Ikuei hold victory report at school "13th Honesty as Tohoku"

2022-08-23 18:17:00
The players of Sendai Ikuei High School, who won the national high school baseball championship in the spring and summer for the first time in the Tohoku region, reported their victory at school.

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Severe late summer heat in September Prepare for autumn rains and typhoons in October Japan Meteorological Agency 3-month forecast

2022-08-23 18:14:00
On the 23rd, it was a hot day with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius in various places from Kyushu to Tohoku. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the Pacific anticyclone will likely cover the area around Japan for the next three months until November, and temperatures will tend to rise nationwide.

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Shibuya mother and daughter attempted murder Middle school student arrested "I decided to kill people on that day"

2022-08-23 18:03:00
A female junior high school student arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in a case in which two parents and a child were attacked with a knife on the street in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo and were seriously injured. was learned from interviews with investigators. It seems that he prepared the knife himself, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating that he planned the incident and decided to carry it out on the day.

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After summer vacation, how to deal with children who are prone to instability

2022-08-23 17:49:00
When the summer vacation ends and schools resume, the number of children's suicides and consultations for worries tends to increase. When a child tells us, it's important to accept their feelings first, rather than asking them why."

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Oronamin C announces the first price increase in 25 years, the increase is 14%

2022-08-23 17:30:00
The price of the carbonated nutritional drink "Oronamin C Drink" will be raised for the first time in 25 years since 1997, starting on November 1st. According to Otsuka Pharmaceutical, the range of increase in suggested retail price is 14% due to soaring raw material prices.

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Nagoya bus rollover accident No brake marks at the scene Investigate the physical condition of the driver

2022-08-23 17:11:00
On the 22nd, a bus overturned and caught fire on the Nagoya Expressway in Nagoya City, killing 2 people and injuring 7 people. I searched. There were no brake marks at the scene of the accident, and the bus had caused the accident without any signs of sudden steering wheel operation, so the police are also investigating whether there was any abnormality in the physical condition of the driver at the time. increase.

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Half a year after military invasion, neighbor Poland has limits to support activities relying on enthusiasm

2022-08-23 16:53:00
The largest number of evacuees from Ukraine has been received by neighboring Poland, with more than 5 million people displaced in total, and more than 1.2 million people are still believed to be staying in Poland. However, when NHK covered the state of the border between Poland and Ukraine on the 15th of this month, there were still Ukrainian citizens evacuating, but it was not seen that the border area was crowded with evacuees as in the beginning. Many of the tents that had served as bases for support activities were also removed.

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Sendai Ikuei players arrive at JR Sendai Station First national victory for Tohoku team

2022-08-23 16:39:00
The players of Sendai Ikuei High School, who won the first national high school baseball championship in the Tohoku region in the summer, returned to Miyagi Prefecture on the afternoon of the 23rd.

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Acquaintance investment story about 60 million yen fraud damage Saga

2022-08-23 15:56:00
A woman in her 40s was deceived out of about 60 million yen by someone she met on a matching app who approached her about investing on social media. Police are investigating it as a fraud case.

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Five people arrested on suspicion of defrauding 500,000 yen for false story about Korean brand clothes

2022-08-23 15:31:00
Five people, including a suspect in his 40s, were arrested for defrauding a company employee in his 20s out of 500,000 yen in cash under the pretext of loan money by lying to him, saying, "I have the right to sell famous Korean brand clothes." The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating that they deceived more than 20 million yen by the same trick. Some of the five have denied the allegations.

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Six months after the invasion of Ukraine, Kyiv citizens complain about the current situation

2022-08-23 14:59:00
On the 24th, half a year has passed since the start of Russia's military invasion of Ukraine. NHK interviewed citizens in the center of Kyiv, the capital.

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Visiting the Former Unification Church Representative Komei Yamaguchi “The Kishida Administration Makes Its Response Clear”

2022-08-23 14:53:00
Regarding the former Unification Church, Komeito representative Yamaguchi expressed the recognition that the Kishida administration needs to clarify its future response so as not to invite public distrust and suspicion.

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Maritime Self-Defense Force "International Fleet Review" Invites South Korea for the first time in seven years Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno

2022-08-23 14:43:00
As the South Korean side shows its willingness to improve Japan-South Korea relations, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno revealed that he is inviting the South Korean military to the "International Fleet Review" held by the Maritime Self-Defense Force in November this year. This is the first time in seven years that I have been invited to the "Fleet Review".

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Ticket sales for the Nishikyushu Shinkansen begin, the first train sold out in about 10 seconds

2022-08-23 14:05:00
The sale of tickets for reserved seats on the Nishikyushu Shinkansen, which will open on the 23rd of next month, began on the 23rd, and the first train was sold out in just 10 seconds from the start of acceptance.

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13 people complain of poor physical condition at Suzuki head office cafeteria Is it carbon monoxide poisoning?

2022-08-23 14:03:00
According to a report from the Hamamatsu City Fire Department in Shizuoka Prefecture, before 1:00 pm on the 23rd, at the cafeteria at the automobile manufacturer Suzuki's head office in Minami Ward, Hamamatsu City, "It seems that carbon monoxide poisoning has occurred. , 6 people have collapsed," an employee reported. According to the fire department, 13 people have complained of poor physical condition so far, and one of them has temporarily become unconscious. According to the Suzuki head office public relations, the people who collapsed were the people who were in charge of cooking in the dining room.

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Heavy rain damage in Tohoku, Hokuriku, etc. to be designated as a government ``very severe disaster'' this month

2022-08-23 13:54:00
The government has designated the damage to agriculture and roads caused by heavy rains in Tohoku and Hokuriku this month as ``very severe disasters'' and is expected to support local governments for the cost of restoration.

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About half a year after Russia's military invasion "Change in Ukraine's strategy"

2022-08-23 12:58:00
About half a year has passed since the Russian invasion. Ukrainian military casualties are over 10,000 (undisclosed since June) and civilian casualties are at least 5,514. The Crimean peninsula has been tense since last week following a series of large-scale explosions. In addition to the military implications, the Ukrainian government is swaying psychologically. In response to the successive explosions, the Russian side, which did not expect to attack Crimea, is also showing upset by evacuating residents and evacuating fighter planes. We asked Shinji Hyodo of the Ministry of Defense's National Institute for Defense Studies about changes in Ukraine's strategy and future moves by Russia. In addition, there is a recent movement that Mr. Hyodo is paying attention to. The large-scale military exercise "Vostok" will be held by Russia from August 30th. It is held once every four years, and China will participate again this time. I will also explain the impact of "Vostok" on Japan. (The video is 17 minutes and 53 seconds. Not available on data broadcasting.)

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Invasion half a year tomorrow "Collaborate with G7, Russia sanctions, support Ukraine" Prime Minister

2022-08-23 12:54:00
On the 24th, half a year after Russia's invasion of Ukraine began, the government held a meeting of related ministers, and Prime Minister Kishida will continue to closely cooperate with the G7 = seven major countries, etc., and sanctions against Russia. instructed to assist Ukraine.

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More than 5,500 civilians dead six months after Russian military invasion

2022-08-23 12:06:00
24 days marks half a year since the start of Russia's military offensive in Ukraine, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights said at least 5,500 civilians have been killed in Ukraine so far, marking the long-running of the offensive. It is feared that the number of victims will increase further.

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Former Trump petitions court to 'unjustified FBI raid'

2022-08-23 12:00:00
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has filed a petition with the court to appoint a third party to monitor the handling of seized documents, etc., saying that the FBI = Federal Bureau of Investigation searched his home this month was "unjustified." rice field.

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New species of jellyfish "Otohime jellyfish" exhibited 17 years ago Ibaraki

2022-08-23 10:57:00
It turns out that the jellyfish found 17 years ago by an aquarium keeper in Oarai Town, Ibaraki Prefecture, was a new species, and is now on display at the aquarium under the name "Otohime Jellyfish".

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NPT Review Conference: Russia Strongly Opposes ``Final Document'' Draft Concerning Nuclear Power Plants

2022-08-23 10:09:00
A "final document" calling for the return of Ukraine's Zaporizhia nuclear power plant from Russian military control to the control of the Ukrainian authorities, which is on the agenda of the NPT = Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference in New York. Russia has strongly opposed the draft, and there is no prospect of a unanimous agreement.

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China Yangtze River Water level drops due to heat wave and Buddha statue appears about 600 years ago

2022-08-23 09:50:00
In China, where the heat is on record, three Buddha statues believed to have been made about 600 years ago have become a hot topic in a river where the water level has dropped due to heat and drought.

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Nagoya Expressway bus accident Search for operating company for suspicion of negligent driving resulting in injury

2022-08-23 09:08:00
On the 22nd, a bus overturned and caught fire on the Nagoya Expressway in Nagoya City, killing 2 people and injuring 7 people. In order to find out if there were any problems, an operation company in Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture, was searched on suspicion of negligent driving resulting in death or injury.

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Shohei Otani will be out of the starting lineup on the 22nd, but his condition will recover, and he will be the starting pitcher on the 27th.

2022-08-23 08:42:00
Major League Baseball Angels Shohei Otani was removed from the starting line-up in the Rays match on the 22nd. It was decided that he would start the game against the Blue Jays on the 27th (28th Japan time), as he has recovered from the previous day's game when he was substituted due to poor health.

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[Updated as needed] Russia invades Ukraine (Movement on the 23rd)

2022-08-23 07:53:00
Russia's military aggression against Ukraine continues. Fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces continues across Ukraine, forcing thousands of civilians to flee the country. We will keep you updated on the developments regarding the situation in Ukraine on the 23rd (Japan time), such as the situation of the fighting and the diplomacy of the countries concerned. (There is a time difference of 6 hours between Japan and Ukraine and Moscow, Russia)

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Human Rights Protection NGO Representative for Russian Soldiers Testifies to the Reality of Soldiers After the Invasion

2022-08-23 07:43:00
In an interview with NHK, Alexei Tabarov, head of the NGO Conscription School, which works to protect the human rights of soldiers in Russia, said that after Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, the number of inquiries from soldiers increased several times. A large number of inquiries were coming every day," he said, revealing that the number has increased rapidly.

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Eastern Ukraine Russian military attack reduced, satellite image heat source data analysis

2022-08-23 07:42:00
Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, an analysis of satellite imagery data suggests that attacks by Russian forces in the east appear to have declined significantly since mid-July. Experts say that it coincides with the time when Ukraine destroyed Russian ammunition depots with weapons provided by the United States, pointing out that the Ukrainian military is making effective use of military assistance and achieving military results. increase.

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NY Dow drops more than $ 600 due to the observation that the US will continue to raise interest rates aggressively

2022-08-23 06:07:00
In the New York stock market on the 22nd of the week, there was growing speculation that the United States would continue to aggressively raise interest rates, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell sharply above $600 due to concerns about monetary tightening.

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Kabuki actor Juen Ichikawa, 92 years old

2022-08-23 06:03:00
At the Kabuki performance held this month at the Kabukiza Theater in Tokyo, 92-year-old Juen Ichikawa, who is the oldest active Kabuki actor, performed a gondola ride and became a hot topic. calling.

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Six months in 24 days since Russia's military invasion The offense and defense over Crimea intensifies

2022-08-23 06:02:00
Ukraine is on high alert ahead of its Independence Day on the 24th, saying the Russian military could intensify the offensive. On the other hand, the Ukrainian government plans to hold an international conference on the 23rd with the aim of recapturing southern Crimea, and as half a year has passed since the start of the military invasion, the offense and defense over Crimea is intensifying.

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Hear what Ukrainians want in Kyiv

2022-08-23 05:30:00
Six months after Russia began its military invasion of Ukraine, what kind of situation are the Ukrainians in and what do they want? NHK interviewed 30 people in the center of the capital Kyiv.

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Nagoya bus accident Running to the exit Collision with the separation zone or no brake marks

2022-08-23 04:00:00
On the 22nd, the bus overturned and caught fire on the Nagoya Expressway in Nagoya City, killing two people and injuring seven others. Interviews with related parties revealed that it appears to have collided with the dividing strip between the main line and the next road. There were no brake marks at the scene, so the police are investigating the state of the driver and the steering wheel operation just before.

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