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Main news(2022/12/09)


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Japan National Team Manager Moriyasu "I want to think positively" if there is a request to continue

2022-12-09 23:43:00
Hajime Moriyasu, who led the Japanese national team at the World Cup Qatar soccer tournament, appeared on NHK's "News Watch 9" on the night of the 9th and said, "Of course, I would like to think positively" if the Japan Football Association requested to continue. He expressed his willingness to continue to lead the team. (*In the second half of the article, there is a question and answer on the appearance of "News Watch 9")

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Mr. Koji Uehara and Mr. Kyuji Fujikawa entered the famous ball club as a special case Professional baseball

2022-12-09 22:36:00
Former Giant Koji Uehara and former Hanshin Tigers Kyuji Fujikawa joined the professional baseball club as a special case.

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Sightseeing boat sinking “seawater inflow from hatch” Japan Transport Safety Board to publish report

2022-12-09 22:02:00
Regarding the sinking accident of a tourist boat off the coast of Shiretoko Peninsula, the Japan Transport Safety Board has compiled an investigation report that it is highly likely that seawater entered through the hatch at the front of the boat, and will publish it soon. I understand. There is a suspicion that the hatch cover was not sufficiently tightened while the vessel was sailing.

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Review of J-Alert ``prefecture-based'' to speed up information dissemination

2022-12-09 21:22:00
Regarding J-Alert, which sends warning information when North Korea launches a ballistic missile, the government is considering a plan to change the current prefecture unit to a wider range including neighboring prefectures. I understand. The aim is to speed up information dissemination by saving the time required for analysis to narrow down the target area.

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Sendai “Pageant of Light” will begin, shortening the period by about a week from usual

2022-12-09 20:57:00
The “SENDAI Pageant of Light”, which colors Sendai in winter with light, started on the night of the 9th.

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Received 8 boxes of answers from the former Unification Church to the "Right to Question" to exercise again next week

2022-12-09 20:07:00
A response from the former Unification Church has reached the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in response to the "right to question" exercised for the first time based on the Religious Corporation Law. After scrutinizing the responses, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology will exercise the 'right to ask' again next week to determine whether to request a dissolution order.

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The first "active draft" Rakuten Okoe decided to transfer 12 people to the giants

2022-12-09 19:47:00
In order to activate the transfer of players who are not blessed with the opportunity to participate in professional baseball, the first "Active Draft" was introduced, and Rui Okoye, who joined Rakuten in the first place in the draft, transferred to the Giants in his seventh year. became.

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[Details] Next-generation fighter Japan, UK, Italy to jointly develop

2022-12-09 19:37:00
Japan, the United Kingdom, and Italy have announced that they will jointly develop a common aircraft for the Air Self-Defense Force's next-generation fighter. The Ministry of Defense hopes to begin deployment by around 2035.

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22 prison officers at Nagoya Prison repeatedly assaulted multiple prisoners Justice Minister Saito

2022-12-09 19:14:00
At a special press conference, Minister of Justice Saito revealed that 22 prison officers at Nagoya Prison repeatedly assaulted multiple inmates from November last year to August this year. Minister Saito expressed his sincere regret and apologized, and indicated that he would continue to conduct a thorough investigation and deal with it strictly.

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Increase in defense spending “increase tax on financial resources” Liberal Democratic Party political investigation committee

2022-12-09 18:23:00
In response to Prime Minister Kishida instructing the ruling party to consider raising taxes in order to cover the shortage of financial resources regarding the increase in defense spending, a plenary session of the Liberal Democratic Party's political research committee was held, and attendees expressed their support for tax increases. While there were voices of understanding, there were a series of opposing and cautious views on the discussion of a hasty tax increase.

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Triple Crown King Yakult Munetaka Murakami Estimated contract renewal for 3 years and 1.8 billion yen

2022-12-09 17:54:00
Yakult's Munetaka Murakami, who hit 56 home runs this season, the most for a Japanese player in professional baseball and Yakult, and became the youngest ever to win the triple crown, was at the team office in Tokyo on the 9th. After negotiating, I signed a three-year contract with an estimated annual salary of 600 million yen plus payment for performance.

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Nagano mayor ``painful decision'' to close park due to complaint of one house

2022-12-09 17:45:00
Regarding Nagano City's decision to close the park due to complaints from one house, Mayor Kenji Ogiwara told the city council on the 9th, "While focusing on childcare support, it is important for the government to listen to the voices of residents." It was a very difficult decision, ”he said, and indicated that there was no change in the policy of closing.

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22 prison officers at Nagoya Prison repeatedly assaulted multiple prisoners Justice Minister Saito

2022-12-09 17:33:00
At a special press conference, Minister of Justice Saito revealed that 22 prison officers at Nagoya Prison repeatedly assaulted multiple inmates from November last year to August this year. Minister Saito expressed his sincere apologies and indicated that he would continue to conduct a thorough investigation and deal strictly with the parties concerned.

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Kumamoto Abandoned stillborn baby Supreme Court Argument next year Reconsideration of conviction

2022-12-09 17:26:00
In a trial in which a Vietnamese technical intern trainee was accused of abandoning a stillborn baby in Ashikita, Kumamoto Prefecture two years ago, the Supreme Court held arguments to hear arguments from both the defendant and the prosecution. decided to open. Oral arguments are a necessary procedure to change the judgment, and there is a possibility that the guilty verdict of the second trial will be reviewed.

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Empress Celebrates 59th Birthday at Imperial Palace

2022-12-09 17:25:00
The Empress celebrated her 59th birthday on the 9th, and a celebration event was held at the Imperial Palace.

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Three Tomei Expressway buses and trucks collided, one died Kanagawa Yamakita-cho

2022-12-09 17:16:00
Before noon on the 9th, on the Tomei Expressway in Yamakita Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, there was an accident involving a total of three vehicles, a bus and two trucks, and one truck driver died.

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Review meeting necessary for restarting Tsuruga Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 Resumed for the first time in two years

2022-12-09 17:08:00
The review meeting necessary for the restart of Unit 2 of the Tsuruga Nuclear Power Station in Fukui Prefecture, which had been suspended due to the problem that the Japan Atomic Power Company rewrote the fault data, was resumed on the 9th for the first time in two years.

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“Will La Niña continue?” Temperatures will be lower than normal in winter, and there is a risk of heavy snowfall

2022-12-09 16:52:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced on the 9th that the La Niña phenomenon is likely to continue. If the La Niña phenomenon continues, the temperature in winter will be lower than normal, and snow will increase mainly on the Sea of ​​Japan side, so the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for attention to future weather information.

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Kumamoto Abandoned stillborn baby Supreme Court Argument next year Reconsideration of conviction

2022-12-09 16:43:00
In a trial in which a Vietnamese technical intern trainee was accused of abandoning a stillborn baby in Ashikita, Kumamoto Prefecture two years ago, the Supreme Court held arguments to hear arguments from both the defendant and the prosecution. decided to open. Oral arguments are a necessary procedure to change the judgment, and there is a possibility that the guilty verdict of the second trial will be reviewed.

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“Consideration of tax increase” Finance Minister Suzuki “Needs to explain so that people can understand”

2022-12-09 16:22:00
Finance Minister Suzuki expressed his recognition that it is necessary to carefully explain that the government and ruling parties are considering raising taxes in order to make up for the shortage of financial resources due to the increase in defense spending. .

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Announcement of 9 candidate schools for the Senbatsu 21st Century frame 3 schools to be selected by the selection committee next month

2022-12-09 15:54:00
Nine schools have been announced as candidate schools for the 21st century frame for Senbatsu High School Baseball, which will be held at Koshien Stadium next spring. Three of these schools will be selected as participating schools in the 21st century frame at the selection committee held next month.

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Review meeting necessary for restarting Tsuruga Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 Resumed for the first time in two years

2022-12-09 15:49:00
The review meeting necessary for the restart of Unit 2 of the Tsuruga Nuclear Power Station in Fukui Prefecture, which had been suspended due to the problem that the Japan Atomic Power Company rewrote the fault data, was resumed on the 9th for the first time in two years. Tsuruga Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 may be decommissioned because it has been pointed out that the fault running directly under the reactor building is ``possible to move in the future'', and Japan Atomic Power Co. has submitted a new survey result. Among them, it was found that some past data had been deleted, and the review was suspended.

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“Consideration of tax increase” Finance Minister Suzuki “Needs to explain so that people can understand”

2022-12-09 15:06:00
Finance Minister Suzuki expressed his recognition that it is necessary to carefully explain that the government and ruling parties are considering raising taxes in order to make up for the shortage of financial resources due to the increase in defense spending. .

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Japan, UK, Italy to jointly develop next-generation fighter

2022-12-09 15:01:00
Japan, the United Kingdom, and Italy have announced that they will jointly develop a common aircraft for the Air Self-Defense Force's next-generation fighter. The Ministry of Defense hopes to begin deployment by around 2035.

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Singer Celine Dion confesses illness, tour canceled or postponed

2022-12-09 14:31:00
Singer Celine Dion (54), known for the theme song of the movie "Titanic", revealed on her SNS that she suffers from a rare disease that causes symptoms such as muscle stiffness. Due to her battling illness, she has postponed or canceled her tour next year.

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Conducting flight experiments to the destination by avoiding people by AI

2022-12-09 14:11:00
While the ban on "Level 4" flight, which allows drones to fly in areas where people cannot be seen, such as in urban areas, has been lifted, experiments are being conducted on a new technology that allows drones to avoid places where people are by AI analysis. I was.

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Highlights of the 2 games on the 10th starting the quarterfinals of the Soccer World Cup

2022-12-09 14:06:00
soccer world cup qatar tournament. The quarterfinals will begin on December 10th, Japan time. Two matches will be played on the 10th, Croatia vs Brazil and the Netherlands vs Argentina.

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“Consideration of tax increase” Finance Minister Suzuki “Needs to explain so that people can understand”

2022-12-09 13:45:00
Finance Minister Suzuki expressed his recognition that it is necessary to carefully explain that the government and ruling parties are considering raising taxes in order to make up for the shortage of financial resources due to the increase in defense spending. .

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Accident involving 3 Tomei Expressway sightseeing buses, etc. 1 person in heavy condition Kanagawa Yamakita-cho

2022-12-09 13:35:00
Before noon on the 9th, there was an accident on the Tomei Expressway in Yamakita-cho, Kanagawa Prefecture involving a total of three vehicles, a sightseeing bus and two trucks. According to police, one of the truck drivers is unconscious.

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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Hears Opinions from ``Second Generations of Religion'' over the Former Unification Church Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

2022-12-09 13:13:00
Regarding the issue of the former Unification Church, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Nagaoka revealed that he is listening to the opinions of so-called second-generation religious people. The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology will decide whether to request a dissolution order against the church based on the information obtained by exercising the right to ask questions to the church, as well as the opinions of the second generation of religion and lawyers.

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Japan, UK, Italy to jointly develop next-generation fighter

2022-12-09 13:02:00
Japan, the United Kingdom, and Italy have announced that they will jointly develop a common aircraft for the Air Self-Defense Force's next-generation fighter. The Ministry of Defense hopes to begin deployment by around 2035.

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Nagoya university student death case Sleeping ingredients in drugs left in hotel room

2022-12-09 12:50:00
A 20-year-old university student died in a hotel room in Nagoya, and the police found that the drugs left in the room contained sleeping ingredients. Police are investigating the relationship between the three men and women arrested on suspicion of murder and the woman, and the relationship between drugs and death.

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Tomei Expressway Kanagawa Yamakita-cho Accident Outbound line Closed near the site

2022-12-09 12:37:00
According to the Kanagawa Prefectural Police Headquarters, around 11:20 am on the 9th, there was an accident involving three buses and two trucks on the Tomei Expressway in Yamakita Town, Kanagawa Prefecture. According to police, the truck driver is injured. There are no reports of injuries to passengers on the bus. The outbound line of the Tomei Expressway is closed to traffic near the site due to this accident and construction work.

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Adoption between believers ``Re-question'' to the answer of the former Unification Church Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare

2022-12-09 12:24:00
Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare, Mr. Kato, after carefully examining the responses to the questionnaire sent from the cult regarding the adoption of believers among the members of the former Unification Church, asked the question again, stating that further confirmation was necessary. announced that it will send a letter requesting compliance with the law to

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US NY Times strikes for the first time in about 40 years More than 1,000 people including reporters participate

2022-12-09 12:21:00
The labor union, which includes employees such as reporters from the New York Times, a leading American newspaper, has gone on strike for the first time in about 40 years. In the midst of record inflation, it is said that negotiations such as wage increases could not come to an agreement with the management side.

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Former Unification Church Victim Relief Bill Discussed by Upper House Special Committee Bill to be enacted on 10th

2022-12-09 11:57:00
A special committee of the House of Councilors has been deliberating on a new bill to help victims of the former Unification Church since the 9th. Consumer Affairs Minister Kono has indicated that he plans to conduct online training for counselors in order to strengthen the consultation system regarding malicious donations.

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[Updated from time to time] Russia invades Ukraine (movement on the 9th)

2022-12-09 11:57:00
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 developments in the situation in Ukraine on the 9th (Japan time), including the battle situation and the diplomacy of the countries concerned. (There is a 7-hour time difference between Japan and Ukraine, and a 6-hour time difference with Moscow, Russia.)

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“Consideration of tax increase” Finance Minister Suzuki “Needs to explain so that people can understand”

2022-12-09 11:47:00
Finance Minister Suzuki expressed his recognition that it is necessary to carefully explain that the government and ruling parties are considering raising taxes in order to make up for the shortage of financial resources due to the increase in defense spending. .

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Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant “Russian Army Brings in Weapons Again”

2022-12-09 11:41:00
Zaporizhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine where there were reportedly signs that Russian troops were withdrawing. Ukraine's nuclear power company posted on social media that the Russian army had brought in weapons again, raising concerns that the war situation would intensify.

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Winter bonus payments to national civil servants increase for the first time in 5 years

2022-12-09 11:02:00
Winter bonuses were paid to most national civil servants nationwide on the 9th, and the average payment amount, excluding managers, was about 652,000 yen, an increase of about 500 yen from last year, the first increase in five years.

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Administrative guidance to Rakuten Mobile due to communication failure in September Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications

2022-12-09 10:06:00
Due to Rakuten Mobile's communication failure that occurred in September this year, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications issued administrative guidance on the 9th to instruct the company to prevent recurrence, saying that it would have a serious impact on society and economic activities.

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German Chancellor ``The country is strong'' 25 arrests including ``aristocrats'' and judges

2022-12-09 08:41:00
German Chancellor Scholz said after 25 people were arrested on suspicion of being involved in terrorist organizations plotting to overthrow the state, "I think these arrests show that our country is strong." , stressed that the incident had been prevented and that German democracy would not be shaken.

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JR Utsunomiya Line and Shonan-Shinjuku Line resume operation on all lines

2022-12-09 08:31:00
The JR Utsunomiya Line had been suspended from 6:54 am on the inbound and outbound lines of Tokyo Station and Utsunomiya Station due to the accident, but resumed operation on the entire line around 8:11 am. In addition, due to this accident, we had suspended operation on the up and down lines of the section directly connected to the Utsunomiya Line north of Shinjuku Station on the JR Shonan Shinjuku Line, but we have resumed operation.

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US regulator sues over Microsoft's plan to buy gaming giant

2022-12-09 08:30:00
The US regulator, the FTC = Federal Trade Commission, has filed a lawsuit to block the acquisition of a major game company by IT giant Microsoft, saying that it may hinder market competition.

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JR Utsunomiya Line and Shonan-Shinjuku Line suspend operation in some sections

2022-12-09 07:47:00
The JR Utsunomiya Line has been suspended from 6:54 am on the upper and lower lines of Tokyo Station and Utsunomiya Station due to the accident resulting in injury or death. Also, due to this influence, the JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line is also suspending operations on the up and down lines in the section directly connected to the Utsunomiya Line north of Shinjuku Station. It is scheduled to resume operation around 8:20 am.

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Professional baseball "active draft" held for the first time today

2022-12-09 07:29:00
In order to activate the transfer of players who do not have the opportunity to participate in professional baseball, the ``active draft'' will be held for the first time on the 9th, allowing other teams to nominate and transfer active players listed by each team. .

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Increase in defense spending Shortage of financial resources expected to be considered centering on corporate tax

2022-12-09 06:32:00
Regarding the increase in defense spending, Prime Minister Kishida has instructed the ruling parties to consider raising taxes in order to cover the deficit of more than 1 trillion yen in fiscal 2027 and beyond. It is expected that the deliberations will focus on the corporate tax, but some within the Liberal Democratic Party are cautious, and the focus is on whether the tax items and the timing of the increase can be concretely announced by the end of the year.

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Putin 'retaliation' for attack on energy facilities in Ukraine

2022-12-09 05:47:00
Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed that repeated attacks targeting energy-related facilities in Ukraine, which continues its military invasion, are in retaliation for the destruction of Russian power plants.

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Iran executes one participant in 'how to wear a scarf' protest

2022-12-09 05:04:00
The Iranian government has announced that it has executed one protester, amid protests against the death of a woman arrested for wearing a scarf. In Iran, demonstrators have been sentenced to death since last month, but according to local media, this is the first time they have been executed.

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Nagoya female college student died 2 out of 3 arrested were taking drugs at the time of discovery

2022-12-09 04:21:00
Two of the three men and women arrested on suspicion of murder in the death of a 20-year-old university student in a hotel room in Nagoya were drugged when police found them, making it difficult to answer questions. I understand. The police are investigating the detailed circumstances that drugs were left in the room where the woman died.

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Announcing 168 new discoveries of the World Heritage "Nazca Geoglyphs" Yamagata University

2022-12-09 01:21:00
A research group at Yamagata University, which is conducting a field survey of the Nazca Lines, a world heritage site in Peru, South America, has announced that it has discovered 168 new lines that are thought to depict humans and animals.

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The Empress celebrates her 59th birthday today

2022-12-09 00:01:00
The Empress celebrated her 59th birthday on the 9th.

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