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Main news(2023/03/12)


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Sports climbing "Speed" Jun Yasukawa wins first victory with a new Japanese record

2023-03-12 19:11:00
The Japan Cup, which competes for the best speed in sports climbing in Japan, was held in Chiba City, and 19-year-old Jun Yasukawa won his first victory in the men's event, breaking the Japanese record. Karin Hayashi won the women's championship for the first time.

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Komei, Representative Yamaguchi, Interpretation of Broadcast Law “Political Fairness” “Government should explain”

2023-03-12 19:10:00
Regarding the interpretation of "political fairness" stipulated by the Broadcast Law, Komeito representative Yamaguchi pointed out that "explanations that clearly clear doubts are important," and called on the government to provide an exhaustive explanation.

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Former Japan national volleyball player Naonobu Fujii dies at the age of 31 Stomach cancer announced

2023-03-12 18:46:00
Naonobu Fujii, a former Japanese national volleyball player who also participated in the Tokyo Olympics and announced that he was diagnosed with stomach cancer last year, passed away. he was 31 years old.

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Ukrainian military commander appeals to the US for the need to strengthen air defense systems

2023-03-12 18:42:00
As the Russian military continues its missile strikes across Ukraine, Ukrainian military commander-in-chief Zarzhny held a telephone conversation with the US side, stressing the need to strengthen its air defense system.

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WBC Japan vs Australia [19:00-Scheduled for breaking news] Shohei Ohtani No. 3 DH

2023-03-12 18:17:00
野球のWBC=ワールド・ベースボール・クラシックの1次ラウンドで3連勝とした日本は12日夜、最終戦でオーストラリアと対戦します。日本戦の前に行われた韓国とチェコとの試合の結果、すでにグループ2位以上が確定し準々決勝進出を決めている日本は、この試合で勝てば、グループ首位通過が決まります。午後6時前に両チームの先発メンバーが発表され、大谷翔平選手は3番指名打者で先発するほか、先発のマウンドには、昨シーズン、2年連続の沢村賞に輝いたオリックスの山本由伸投手が上がります。このあと午後7時開始予定の試合を速報でお伝えします。

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Shogi "Oshosen" Fujii five crowns beat Hanyu 9th dan to defend the title

2023-03-12 16:03:00
One of the eight major shogi titles, the 6th station of the "Oshosen" was held in Saga Prefecture, where Sota Fujii five crowns (20) beat the challenger Yoshiharu Hanyu 9th dan (52) and won the "Oshosen". , has successfully defended all five titles it has held this year.

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Matsumoto Airport Runway closed due to small jet puncture No prospect of reopening

2023-03-12 15:51:00
In the early afternoon of the 12th, at Matsumoto Airport in Nagano Prefecture, there was a problem that the rear wheel of a small jet that was about to take off was punctured and could not take off. The small jet remained on the runway after that, and the runway at Matsumoto Airport was closed, with no prospect of reopening.

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Former president of Fukuoka's long-established inn "Daimaru Besso" dies

2023-03-12 15:50:00
The former president of the operating company of Daimaru Besso, a long-established inn in Chikushino City, Fukuoka Prefecture, was found dead in the city on the 12th. was found. Police are investigating the incident as a suicide.

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WBC Japan advances to quarter-finals, loses to Czech Republic, secures 2nd place in group

2023-03-12 15:07:00
In the first round of the WBC (World Baseball Classic) of baseball, Korea won the match between Korea and the Czech Republic in Group B, which is the same as Japan, 7 to 3. As a result, both teams finished with a record of 1 win and 2 losses, and Japan, who had 3 wins so far, secured 2nd place or higher in their group and advanced to the quarterfinals.

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``10 increase 10 decrease'' opposition from within the Liberal Democratic Party against Komei's policy of incumbent in the electoral district

2023-03-12 14:58:00
There is a backlash from within the Liberal Democratic Party to the Komeito's announcement of a policy to field four incumbents in the electoral districts subject to the ``10 increase and 10 decrease'' in the House of Representatives election. The Liberal Democratic Party executives will consider the response, taking into consideration the impact on election cooperation.

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China President Xi Jinping starts an unusual third term, solidifying important government posts with close people

2023-03-12 14:08:00
China's National People's Congress (National People's Congress) elected a new vice prime minister and ministers on the 12th. President Xi Jinping has decided to solidify important government posts with people who are closely related to him, and to start an unusual third term in earnest.

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Korean President Emphasizes Improvement of Japan-Korea Relations as a “Government Decision” to Solve “Recruitment”

2023-03-12 14:06:00
South Korean President Yoon Sung-ryeol said that the solution to the issue of "recruitment" during the Pacific War was "a decision made by the government in keeping with its presidential election promises." Prior to his visit to Japan, he reiterated his intention to promote the improvement of Japan-Korea relations.

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Miho Takagi "There were some hard times, but it was a good time" Looking back on this season

2023-03-12 12:17:00
Miho Takagi, who won the overall victory in two events at the speed skating World Cup and won two medals at the world championships, returned to Japan and said about this season, which she has been working independently after leaving the national team, saying, "It's been hard and painful. But I was able to spend a good time," he recalled.

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Nagoya Women's Marathon A Suzuki is the top 2 Japanese runner Maeda 3rd

2023-03-12 12:08:00
At the Nagoya Women's Marathon, where the right to participate in the representative selection race for the Paris Olympics was staked, Ayuko Suzuki, a representative of the Tokyo Olympic marathon, came in 2nd place, the top Japanese runner, with a preliminary time of 2 hours 21 minutes 51 seconds. In addition, Honami Maeda, who also represents the Tokyo Olympics, finished 3rd and won the right to participate in the representative selection race for the Paris Olympics to be held in October.

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12 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake “Meticulously respond to new issues” Reconstruction Minister Watanabe

2023-03-12 11:57:00
On the 11th, it will be 12 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake and the accident at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, and Reconstruction Minister Watanabe said in NHK's "Sunday Discussion" that new challenges for reconstruction are emerging and diversifying. I emphasized the idea of ​​responding in detail.

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First "Lake Biwa Marathon" 6,300 runners run in Shiga

2023-03-12 11:56:00
The "Lake Biwa Marathon," which runs 42.195 kilometers along Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture, was held for the first time, with more than 6,300 runners aiming for the finish line.

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North Korea announces ``use of war deterrence''

2023-03-12 11:16:00
North Korea held a military policy conference and announced that it had "determined serious measures to offensively utilize the country's war deterrence" to deal with the United States and South Korea. It may have decided to take countermeasures against the United States and South Korea, which will hold regular joint military exercises from the 13th, and there are concerns about further military provocations.

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Astronaut Koichi Wakata returned to Earth from the ISS, the longest Japanese stay

2023-03-12 11:15:00
A spacecraft carrying four astronauts, including Koichi Wakata, who stayed on the International Space Station for a long period of time, landed on the water off the coast of Florida in the United States after 11:00 am on the 12th Japan time, about five months later. I returned to Earth for the first time.

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Japan Fair Trade Commission strengthens investigation system for giant IT companies, to increase lawyers with practical experience

2023-03-12 11:10:00
In order to strengthen the system to investigate whether giant IT companies are hindering fair competition by using their dominant position in smartphone apps and mail-order services, the Japan Fair Trade Commission hired a lawyer with practical experience. to nearly three times the current level.

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WBC Japan wins 4 straight games against Australia tonight, Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts

2023-03-12 10:23:00
Japan, which has won three consecutive victories in the first round of the WBC (World Baseball Classic) of baseball, will face Australia in the final match on the night of the 12th. If Japan wins, they will advance to the quarterfinals by passing the top spot. Orix's Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who won the Sawamura Award for the second consecutive year in professional baseball last season, will be on the starting mound.

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Commemorating the victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake in Paris Introducing the reconstruction of Fukushima Prefecture

2023-03-12 09:56:00
On the 11th, the 12th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, an event was held in Paris, France, to commemorate the victims of the earthquake and to introduce the state of reconstruction in Fukushima Prefecture, where the nuclear accident occurred.

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Shohei Otani After WBC "Hope to pitch in the opening game on the 24th" Angels manager

2023-03-12 08:39:00
Manager Nevin of the Major League Angels has shown the prospect that Shohei Otani will pitch in the quarterfinals of the WBC = World Baseball Classic, and Otani will pitch in the open game on the 24th of this month after the tournament. I made it clear that I hope that

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Supporting the Restoration of Damaged Cultural Assets Nationwide Fund Established for the First Time

2023-03-12 08:10:00
12年前に発生した東日本大震災では多くの文化財も被害を受けました。こうした中、地震や豪雨などで被災した文化財の復旧作業を支援するための基金が設立され、運営する法人が協力を呼びかけています。

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A gathering to read out the names of the victims, remembering the Tokyo air raids for future generations

2023-03-12 08:07:00
A rally was held in Asakusa, Tokyo on the 11th to release the names of each victim of the Tokyo air raid 78 years ago and to leave the memory of the air raid to future generations.

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Memories of tsunami victims with hand-held fireworks 16 people killed in the great earthquake Asahi Chiba

2023-03-12 07:59:00
Twelve years after the Great East Japan Earthquake, in Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture, a group of residents set off fireworks and held an event to commemorate the victims of the tsunami and other disasters.

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Japan's first ordinance to support children who do not attend school Passed and enacted in Chiba Prefecture

2023-03-12 07:27:00
Chiba Prefecture's ordinance, which specializes in supporting children who do not attend school, was passed and enacted as the first prefecture in Japan, and we are promoting the strengthening of cooperation between schools and free schools in order to secure educational opportunities. .

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WBC Aki Sasaki Good throw on the day of the 12th anniversary of the earthquake "If you feel something"

2023-03-12 06:41:00
“I am grateful to be able to stand on this mound today.” March 11, 12 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake. WBC = World Baseball Classic Japan representative pitcher Aki Sasaki, who was born in Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture and lost his father and grandparents, went up to the mound in Japan on March 11th.

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Eastern Fierce Battlefield Ukrainian Army Commander ``Buying Time for Reverse Offensive''

2023-03-12 06:33:00
The Ukrainian military commander emphasized the stance of stopping the Russian invasion, saying, ``We need to buy time until the reversal offensive begins soon.''

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Turkey earthquake Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs visits disaster area Announcement of continued support from the Japanese government

2023-03-12 06:22:00
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Yamada, who visited the area affected by the major earthquake in southern Turkey on the 11th, said, "I would like to provide seamless support for future recovery and reconstruction." He indicated that the Japanese government would continue to provide support, such as the team providing technical advice.

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[Updated as needed] Russia invades Ukraine (Movement on the 12th)

2023-03-12 04:32:00
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 12th (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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