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Main news(2023/01/04)


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Three ships of the Chinese navy confirm navigation in the contiguous zone between Yonaguni Island and Iriomote Island

2023-01-04 21:49:00
Three Chinese naval vessels were confirmed to have navigated Japan's contiguous zone between Yonaguni and Iriomote islands in Okinawa Prefecture. It is the first time a Chinese naval vessel has sailed in this area since 2016, seven years ago.

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Osaka, the city of water transport, why on earth?

2023-01-04 21:24:00
When it comes to Osaka, the city of water, during the era of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, many boats crossed the Yodo River and the economy and culture developed. Boat transportation on the Yodo River is rarely seen today. A large-scale project to revive it has begun. The cost is over 10 billion yen! 10 billion yen for boats in Reiwa, where there are roads and railroads? Why? I looked it up. (NHK Osaka Broadcasting Station Reporter Gennori Munakata)

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Former Sekiwake Master Izutsu of Toyonoshima Retires from Japan Sumo Association

2023-01-04 20:26:00
Former sumo wrestler Toyonoshima master Izutsu retired from the Japan Sumo Association on the 4th.

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'89 killed in attack' Russia says soldiers' mobile phone use is to blame

2023-01-04 20:13:00
The Russian Defense Ministry has announced that the death toll has risen to 89 after Ukrainian forces attacked military barracks in controlled territory in eastern Ukraine. It has been concluded that the cause was that a soldier at the scene used a mobile phone against the rules and was located by the Ukrainian side, and it seems that he wants to avoid criticism of the military leadership.

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[Details] How to dispel the anxiety of high school students, etc. to be a lay judge from the age of 18?

2023-01-04 19:53:00
A lay judge system in which ordinary citizens participate in criminal trials as lay judges. Young people aged 18 and 19 may also be selected as lay judges from this year. More than 3,700 people have already become candidates nationwide, and high school students are also eligible. On the other hand, the percentage of people who declined to be selected as candidates continues to be higher than when the system started. Efforts have begun to dispel the anxiety of high school students and create an environment where it is easy to participate.

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Cyber ​​attack on Shibuya Ward official website or `` Anonymous '' is involved

2023-01-04 19:52:00
The website in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo has been under a cyber attack that seems to be from the international hacker group "Anonymous" since the 3rd, and it is still difficult to connect even on the night of the 4th. The ward will notify the police and proceed with restoration on a 24-hour basis. On the other hand, an account that seems to be 'anonymous' tweeted that 'the website will be closed because the ward is closing the homeless shelter.'

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Two former secretaries of former House of Representatives member Sonoura Summary order such as fine of 1 million yen Tokyo Simple Court

2023-01-04 19:13:00
Mr. Sonoura and two former public secretaries who were summarily indicted along with Mr. Sonoura for failing to include income and expenditure exceeding 40 million yen, including income from multiple political fund parties, in the income and expenditure report of the political group represented by Kentaro Sonoura, a former member of the House of Representatives. , The Tokyo Summary Court issued a fine of 1 million yen and a summary order to suspend civil rights for 3 years by the 4th.

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Former Prime Minister Abe's shooting suspects policy for follow-up prosecution on suspicion of violating the Firearms and Swords Act

2023-01-04 18:51:00
Former Prime Minister Abe was shot in Nara City, Tetsuya Yamagami, who is suspected of murder, has decided to follow up on suspicion of violating the Firearms and Swords Law by firing a homemade gun. This is what I learned from interviews with investigators.

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A big launch at the Tokyo Stock Exchange Stock prices temporarily drop by more than 400 yen

2023-01-04 18:24:00
The first trading of the year began on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and attendees prayed for active trading at the annual grand opening party. However, the stock price fell, and it got off to a tough start.

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Truck collision with light passenger car 1-year-old boy dies 2-year-old girl seriously injured Hyogo Kakogawa

2023-01-04 18:20:00
In the early hours of the 4th, a truck collided with a mini passenger car carrying a family on the way back from their hometown on a national highway in Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture, killing a 1-year-old boy and leaving a 2-year-old girl unconscious and in critical condition. Police have arrested the truck driver and are investigating the circumstances of the accident.

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Ritsumin Izumi emphasizes the idea of ​​pursuing the policy of increasing defense spending in cooperation with the opposition parties

2023-01-04 18:14:00
Izumi, the representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, held a press conference at the beginning of the year in Ise City, Mie Prefecture. , He emphasized the idea of ​​pursuing it in the regular Diet session while cooperating with other opposition parties.

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Tokyo Governor Koike announces "Consideration of benefits of about 5000 yen per month for children up to the age of 18"

2023-01-04 18:07:00
Governor Koike of Tokyo said in his New Year's address to staff that he would consider providing about 5,000 yen a month for children up to the age of 18 in the new fiscal year's budget in order to enhance measures to combat the declining birthrate. clarified.

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"Nagoya Castle Station" changed to municipal subway station name at 4 stations Nagoya City

2023-01-04 17:59:00
From the 4th, station names have changed at four stations on the Nagoya Municipal Subway. At "Nagoya Castle Station", which was changed from "City Hall Station", a commemorative ceremony was held with the participation of Mayor Kawamura of Nagoya City.

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Prime Minister Kishida's New Year's Press Conference "Achieving Wage Raises that Exceed the Price Increase Rate"

2023-01-04 17:27:00
At a press conference at the beginning of the year, Prime Minister Kishida announced his policy of aiming to achieve wage increases that exceed the inflation rate in order to create a foundation for strong economic growth. In addition, he held the "Hiroshima Summit" as the chair country of the G7 = seven major countries this year, and emphasized the idea of ​​​​exercising leadership in responding to global issues such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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The number of traffic accident fatalities last year was 2,610, the lowest for the sixth consecutive year National Police Agency

2023-01-04 17:11:00
A total of 2,610 people died in traffic accidents nationwide last year, the lowest number since the start of taking statistics, according to the National Police Agency's summary.

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Cyber ​​attack on Shibuya Ward official website or `` Anonymous '' is involved

2023-01-04 16:51:00
The website of Shibuya Ward, Tokyo has been intermittently difficult to connect since the 3rd, and the ward is proceeding with restoration assuming that it was attacked by an international hacker group called "Anonymous". On the other hand, an account that seems to be 'anonymous' tweets suggesting a cyber attack, such as 'the ward will close the homeless shelter, so the website will be closed.'

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Okinawa Yonaguni Town Council Requests Evacuation Shelter to Government in Preparation for Taiwan Emergency

2023-01-04 16:28:00
As China intensifies pressure on Taiwan, the town council of Yonaguni Island, Okinawa Prefecture, which is closest to Taiwan, will come to Tokyo next month to ask the government to set up an evacuation shelter.

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Prime Minister Kishida's New Year's Press Conference "Achieving Wage Raises that Exceed the Price Increase Rate"

2023-01-04 16:26:00
At a press conference at the beginning of the year, Prime Minister Kishida announced his policy of aiming to achieve wage increases that exceed the inflation rate in order to create a foundation for strong economic growth. In addition, he held the "Hiroshima Summit" as the chair country of the G7 = seven major countries this year, and emphasized the idea of ​​​​exercising leadership in responding to global issues such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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A big launch at the Tokyo Stock Exchange Stock prices temporarily drop by more than 400 yen

2023-01-04 15:39:00
The first trading of the year began on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and attendees prayed for active trading at the annual grand opening party. However, concerns about the global economic slowdown were once again conscious, and the Nikkei Stock Average fell by more than 400 yen at one point.

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Four people who died in the collision accident of two Fukushima cars are families in Koriyama city

2023-01-04 15:15:00
On the 2nd, at an intersection in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, two cars collided and overturned and caught fire in a light passenger car that killed four people, police said. I'm checking it out with my family of 4.

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Tokyo Governor Koike announces "Consideration of benefits of about 5000 yen per month for children up to the age of 18"

2023-01-04 14:58:00
Governor Koike of Tokyo said in his New Year's address to staff that he would consider providing about 5,000 yen a month for children up to the age of 18 in the new fiscal year's budget in order to enhance measures to combat the declining birthrate. clarified.

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Big launch at the Tokyo Stock Exchange, stock prices drop, tough start

2023-01-04 14:54:00
The first trading of the year began on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and attendees prayed for active trading at the annual grand opening party. However, the stock price has fallen, and it is off to a tough start.

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Cyber ​​attack on Shibuya Ward official website or `` Anonymous '' is involved

2023-01-04 14:45:00
The website of Shibuya Ward, Tokyo has been intermittently difficult to connect since the 3rd, and the ward is proceeding with restoration assuming that it was attacked by an international hacker group called "Anonymous". On the other hand, an account that seems to be 'anonymous' tweets suggesting a cyber attack, such as 'The ward will close the homeless shelter, so the website will be closed.'

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Tuna shipping from Oma port for the first auction Over 260 kg of tuna in Aomori

2023-01-04 14:12:00
Tuna landed at the end of the year in Oma Town, Aomori Prefecture, known for its brand of "Oma Maguro", has been shipped for the first auction to be held on the 5th at Toyosu Market in Tokyo.

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Japan-U.S. leaders to meet on 13th of this month White House announcement

2023-01-04 13:17:00
The White House in the United States announced that President Biden will hold a summit meeting with Prime Minister Kishida in Washington, D.C. on the 13th of this month.

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19,700 public assistance applications in October last year Increased year-on-year for 6 consecutive months

2023-01-04 12:57:00
The number of applications for public assistance in October last year was 19,700 nationwide, an increase of more than 5% compared to October the year before, and surpassed the same month of the previous year for six consecutive months.

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Nikkei stock average price temporarily drops by more than 400 yen Concerns about global economic slowdown

2023-01-04 12:35:00
The Tokyo stock market on the 4th, which will be the first trading this year, is once again aware of concerns about the global economic slowdown, and in the morning trading, the Nikkei average stock price temporarily dropped by more than 400 yen, making it a tough start.

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Launch of “SBI Shinsei Bank” Aiming to increase profitability and repay public funds

2023-01-04 12:13:00
Shinsei Bank, which became a subsidiary of a major Internet finance company, changed its name to "SBI Shinsei Bank" from the 4th. The Group will work together to increase profitability and aim to repay public funds.

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[Updated from time to time] Russia invades Ukraine (movement on the 4th)

2023-01-04 12:05:00
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 4th (Japan time), such as the situation of the fighting 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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Truck collision with light passenger car 1-year-old boy dies 2-year-old girl seriously injured Hyogo Kakogawa

2023-01-04 11:58:00
In the early hours of the 4th, a truck collided with a mini passenger car carrying a family on the way back from their hometown on a national highway in Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture, killing a 1-year-old boy and leaving a 2-year-old girl unconscious and in critical condition. Police have arrested the truck driver on suspicion of negligent driving and are investigating the circumstances of the accident.

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Big launch at the Tokyo Stock Exchange, stock prices drop, tough start

2023-01-04 11:57:00
The first trading of the year began on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and attendees prayed for active trading at the annual grand opening party. However, the stock price has fallen, and it is off to a tough start.

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Saitama 3 murder case DNA type of 3 victims from clothes seized at suspect's house

2023-01-04 11:46:00
In a case where three parents and children were murdered in Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture last Christmas, the DNA type of the three victims was detected from the blood-stained clothes seized at the home of the suspect who lived nearby. was found during an interview with the police. The suspect said, ``I didn't do it. He doesn't remember.''

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Two men fishing on the breakwater of a port that is off-limits died after falling into the sea Niigata

2023-01-04 11:09:00
On the night of the 3rd, two men who were fishing on a breakwater at a port in Niigata Prefecture fell into the sea and were rescued, but they were confirmed dead at the hospital where they were transported.

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House of Councilors disclosure of assets average 25.67 million yen, an increase of 7 million yen from 3 years ago

2023-01-04 10:09:00
The assets of members of the House of Councilors who were elected in the House of Councilors election in July last year were released on the 4th. It has increased by more than 7 million yen.

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Nikkei Stock Average temporarily drops by more than 400 yen Tokyo Stock Market

2023-01-04 09:15:00
On the 4th, the Tokyo stock market and the Nikkei Stock Average, which will be the first trading this year, temporarily fell by more than 400 yen. There are growing concerns about the future of the global economy and the uncertainty about the future direction of monetary policy by the central banks of Japan and the United States, and even in the Tokyo market, sell orders began immediately after the start of trading. inflated.

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This year's first NY stock market Dow average stock price temporarily drops by nearly 300 dollars

2023-01-04 08:09:00
In the New York stock market on the 3rd, which was the first transaction this year, interest rate hikes continued in the United States, and there was growing concern about the economic slowdown. , fell nearly $300, closing down $10.

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The U.S. Congress did not elect the Speaker of the House at the opening of the US Congress, an unusual situation for the first time in 100 years

2023-01-04 07:57:00
In the United States, following last year's midterm elections, a new legislative session was opened in which the opposition party, the Republican Party, holds a majority in the House of Representatives.

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10 major risks of this year The biggest risk is "rogue nation Russia"

2023-01-04 07:53:00
The Eurasia Group, an American research company that analyzes international affairs, has announced its annual list of the 10 major risks of the year. Among them, he cited "rogue Russia" as the biggest risk, pointing out that it would pose a serious security threat to Europe, the United States, and the world as a whole.

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Truck collides with light passenger car 1-year-old boy dies 2-year-old girl seriously injured

2023-01-04 07:51:00
A 1-year-old boy died and a 2-year-old girl was unconscious and in critical condition after a truck from behind collided with a light passenger car that had stopped on a national highway in Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture. Police have arrested the truck driver on suspicion of negligent driving injury and are investigating the circumstances of the accident.

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This year's first NY stock market Dow average stock price temporarily drops by nearly 300 dollars

2023-01-04 06:45:00
In the New York stock market on the 3rd, which was the first transaction this year, interest rate hikes continued in the United States, and there was growing concern about the economic slowdown. , fell nearly $300, closing down $10.

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Many Russian mobilized soldiers also died and criticism of the press army may spread

2023-01-04 06:21:00
Russia, which continues to invade Ukraine, attacked the eastern part and other areas on the 3rd. On the other hand, within Russia, there is a possibility that criticism of the military will spread as a large number of Russian soldiers died at once in eastern Ukraine, including mobilized soldiers.

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Japan becomes a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council Ambassador Ishikane to the UN

2023-01-04 05:48:00
Japan will serve as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for two years from this year, and will serve as the chair country this month. Ambassador Ishikane emphasized that Japan will work to maintain peace and security in the international community as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues.

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Food prices continue to rise this month Okonomiyaki powder, seasonings, etc.

2023-01-04 04:16:00
Due to the soaring prices of raw materials, it is likely that the prices of foodstuffs that are familiar to our lives will continue to rise this year. This month, there will be a series of price increases for products and seasonings that use wheat flour, which will further increase the burden on household budgets.

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