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Main news(2023/03/22)


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Residents' briefing on the opening of a new Ground Self-Defense Force garrison Okinawa Ishigaki Island

2023-03-22 22:54:00
沖縄県の石垣島に今月、開設された陸上自衛隊の駐屯地について、住民を対象にした説明会が22日夜開かれました。

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WBC “Shohei Ohtani, the best player in the world” praised by American media

2023-03-22 22:22:00
Baseball's WBC = World Baseball Classic was held in Florida, USA on the 21st, where the final between Japan and the United States was held, and Japan won 3-2 to win the championship for the third time in three tournaments. Regarding Japan's victory, the local and American media also reported on the success of Shohei Otani, who was selected as the MVP (best player).

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A large tree falls down on the main street in the city center, and no one is injured, even if one car is damaged Hiroshima

2023-03-22 22:16:00
On the night of the 22nd, a large tree that had been planted in the green zone along Peace Boulevard in the center of Hiroshima City fell. The tree fell down as if blocking the sidewalk and roadway, and one car was caught in it, causing damage such as broken glass, but according to the police, no one was injured.

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Live-fire training released at US-South Korea exercises Resolute attitude toward North Korea

2023-03-22 22:09:00
The U.S. and South Korean forces have unveiled live-fire drills as part of their regular joint military exercises, emphasizing their resolute stance against North Korea's continuing military provocations.

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President Zelensky ``no specific information'' possibility of meeting with Xi

2023-03-22 22:00:00
President Xi Jinping of China and President Vladimir Putin of Russia flaunted their close ties at a meeting in Moscow and strongly discouraged the US, which is in conflict. It has been reported that President Xi and Ukrainian President Zelensky may meet online in the future, but President Zelensky said, "There is no specific information."

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WBC Japan Champion Sadaharu Oh Coach Tatsunori Hara Successive coaches congratulate

2023-03-22 21:55:00
In the final of the WBC = World Baseball Classic, Japan beat the United States 3-2 and won the championship for the first time in three tournaments. Sadaharu Oh, the manager of the winning team in the first tournament and the chairman of SoftBank's baseball team, congratulated him, saying, "It was wonderful. They were strong. I was surprised when pitchers Darvish and Ohtani came out." In addition, Tatsunori Hara, the coach of the Giants who won the 2nd tournament, thanked the Japanese national team, saying, "It's a mad dance.

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``National travel support'' continues and ``Tokyo Resident Discount'' will be extended Tokyo Metropolitan Government

2023-03-22 20:55:00
In response to the fact that the "National Travel Assistance", a measure to stimulate tourism demand, will continue from next month onwards, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has announced that it will extend the period of the so-called "Tokyo Resident Discount", which offers discounts on travel expenses within Tokyo. bottom.

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Mr. Iwao Hakamada It's been more than 40 years since the retrial decision. Why is it taking so long?

2023-03-22 19:45:00
Iwao Hakamada (87), who was sentenced to death in the murder of a family of four in Shizuoka Prefecture 57 years ago, will be retrialed. It is the fifth case in which the death penalty has been finalized to undergo a retrial, and the previous four cases have all resulted in acquittals. More than 40 years have passed since Hakamada pleaded innocent and asked for a redo of the trial. The reason why it takes so long is the issue of the retrial law.

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Unified local elections Announcement of gubernatorial elections in nine prefectures tomorrow Election campaign starts

2023-03-22 19:39:00
In the unified local elections held once every four years, gubernatorial elections will be announced in nine prefectures on the 23rd, and election campaigns will begin. Of these, in Hokkaido, the ruling and opposition parties will face each other across the board, and in Nara, the election is likely to be a "conservative division" in which support within the Liberal Democratic Party is split. It is expected to be a battle.

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Played as a knocker in pre-game practice as the first female manager at Spring/Summer Koshien

2023-03-22 19:21:00
At the Senbatsu High School Baseball Championship held at Koshien Stadium, the female manager of Joto High School in Tokushima acted as a knocker in pre-match practice. It is the first time for a girl to act as a knocker at Koshien in the spring and summer.

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Rising commercial land prices in central Tokyo What is the background? Intensifying competition between offices

2023-03-22 18:58:00
As of January this year, the price of commercial land nationwide increased by 1.8% for the second consecutive year. Some wards in Tokyo, which had fallen last year, are now rising. While the supply of large offices is increasing, some experts say that competition between office buildings in central Tokyo will intensify in the future.

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Nationwide land prices rise for the second consecutive year Residential land prices in rural areas also rise for the first time in 28 years

2023-03-22 18:06:00
As of January this year, the average price of land nationwide increased by 1.6% compared to last year, rising for the second consecutive year. Residential land prices in areas other than the "three major metropolitan areas" and "four regional cities" also turned upward for the first time in 28 years.

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“North Korea fires several cruise missiles into Sea of ​​Japan” South Korean military

2023-03-22 17:37:00
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff announced that North Korea fired several cruise missiles into the Sea of ​​Japan at around 10:15 a.m. on the 22nd from near Hamgyeong, South Province in the eastern part of the country. . The US and South Korean forces are conducting regular joint military exercises from the 13th to the 23rd of this month, assuming an emergency on the Korean Peninsula. On the other hand, North Korea has strengthened its opposition to military exercises, such as launching an ICBM = intercontinental ballistic missile class "Hwasong-17" on the 16th of this month, and the launch of a cruise missile on the 22nd has also caused a backlash. seen as part of it.

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Prime Minister Kishida's Visit to Ukraine “Notification to Russia” Government Officials

2023-03-22 17:17:00
According to interviews with government officials, the Japanese government had notified the Russian side of Prime Minister Kishida's visit to Ukraine in advance.

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``Sakura in full bloom in Tokyo'' announced 9 days earlier than normal 5 days earlier than last year Japan Meteorological Agency

2023-03-22 17:03:00
The Kanto region has become warmer than 20 degrees in various places, and the Japan Meteorological Agency announced that ``the cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Tokyo.'' Cherry blossoms in full bloom in Tokyo are 9 days earlier than normal and 5 days earlier than last year.

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Administrative document Minister Takaichi ``Documents related to himself are inaccurate'' Denial of resignation

2023-03-22 16:38:00
Regarding the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' administrative document regarding the interpretation of "political fairness" stipulated by the Broadcasting Act, Minister of State for Economic Security Takaichi reiterated his recognition that the document concerning him was inaccurate. denied resignation.

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Disaster areas connected by New Year's cards ~Next time it's my turn to encourage~

2023-03-22 16:20:00
There are New Year's cards that continue to encourage the victims of disasters that occur in various parts of Japan. A New Year's card with colorful illustrations and a message of support for the disaster victims. The letters were written by people from all over the country, and they were addressed to "someone" who was affected by the disaster, without any address. It started when an NPO in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture collected and handed out to encourage victims of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. This initiative also leads to exchanges among disaster victims who live far away from each other. (Kobe Broadcasting Station Reporter Isshu Uehara)

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Sexual minorities launch new group at G7 summit

2023-03-22 15:15:00
For the "G7 Hiroshima Summit" in May this year, the parties of sexual minorities have launched a new group, and in the future, they will make policy proposals in cooperation with the parties' groups in each country.

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Osaka 4 casualties hit-and-run incident Taxi entering intersection with red light?

2023-03-22 13:50:00
On the 20th, in Ikuno Ward, Osaka, a pedestrian who was crossing a pedestrian crossing was hit by a taxi and four people were killed and injured. It turned out that it seems that the three people who were there were jumped.

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WBC Shohei Ohtani “Muddy Stopper” trending on SNS

2023-03-22 13:12:00
WBC of baseball = World Baseball Classic. Japan defeated the United States to win the tournament for the third time and the first time in three tournaments. Regarding Shohei Otani, who pitched as a suppressor in the 9th inning, his uniform, which was soiled with soil on the ground, was described as a "muddy stopper" on SNS, and it became a trend.

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Administrative document Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications “Explainability and accuracy of content cannot be confirmed”

2023-03-22 13:10:00
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications stated that there was a high possibility that explanations related to broadcasting were given to Minister Takaichi at the time regarding the administrative document that Minister of State for Economic Security and Security Takaichi said was "fabricated." I summarized the findings that I could not confirm whether it was accurate.

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Katsushika Hokusai's masterpiece print sold for more than 360 million yen US auction

2023-03-22 12:38:00
A print known as one of the representative works of Hokusai Katsushika, an ukiyo-e artist from the Edo period, was sold at an auction held in the United States for more than 360 million yen. According to the auction company, the price has greatly exceeded the previous estimate, and it is the highest price ever for a Hokusai print.

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[Updated from time to time] WBC Japan wins for the first time in three tournaments Cheerful voices in various places

2023-03-22 12:31:00
Baseball's WBC = World Baseball Classic was held in Florida, USA, where the final between Japan and the United States was held, and Japan won 3 to 2 and won the championship for the third time in three tournaments. On the 22nd, cheering was seen all over the country to support the Japanese national team.

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WBC [Commentary] Japan recaptures world No. 1 “Kuriyama embodying baseball”

2023-03-22 12:13:00
“Recapture the best in the world” achieved in an away atmosphere dominated by American fans. Baseball's WBC = World Baseball Classic, Japan beat the United States in the final and won the championship for the third time in three tournaments. It was the result of realizing Japanese baseball, which has been a goal of Hideki Kuriyama since he took office. (Ryudai Kanazawa, Reporter, Sports News Department)

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Video posted before "TikTok" CEO public hearing

2023-03-22 11:35:00
The CEO of video-sharing app TikTok posted a video before testifying before a US congressional hearing this week, citing more than 150 million people using the app in the US. He argued that if it was banned, it would have a big impact on users.

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Government decides additional measures totaling more than 2 trillion yen due to soaring prices

2023-03-22 11:19:00
In response to the continuing rise in prices, the government's countermeasures headquarters has included measures to reduce the burden of electricity charges and LP gas, in addition to subsidies for low-income households, totaling more than 2 trillion yen. decided to take additional measures.

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Government officially decides to lift evacuation orders for Fukushima Namie Town and Tomioka Town

2023-03-22 11:18:00
The government will lift the evacuation order for the "difficult-to-return zone" due to the accident at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station on the 31st of this month for a part of Namie Town and on the 1st of next month for a part of Tomioka Town. has officially decided.

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Naha Airport Cutter knife in the restricted area Procedures are stopped at the security checkpoint

2023-03-22 11:08:00
According to the police, after 9:00 am on the 22nd, a cutter knife was found in the restricted area of ​​Naha Airport in Okinawa Prefecture. In response to this, on domestic flights at the airport, procedures have been suspended at the security checkpoint after 9:20 am, and there is a long line of people waiting for departure in front of the checkpoint.

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US Department of Defense to provide tanks to Ukraine by autumn this year in a shorter period

2023-03-22 10:38:00
A spokesman for the US Department of Defense said that the main battle tank "Abrams", which was decided to be provided as military aid to Ukraine, will be delivered by autumn this year. Did.

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Nikkei stock average rises by more than 500 yen

2023-03-22 09:25:00
On the 22nd, the Tokyo stock market and the Nikkei stock average rose by more than 500 yen at one point.

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His Majesty the Emperor Gives a Video Lecture at the United Nations International Conference on Water and Disasters

2023-03-22 08:48:00
His Majesty the Emperor gave a video keynote speech at the United Nations International Conference on Water and Disasters on topics such as water transportation in the Edo period.

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Residential fire in Kasaoka, Okayama Unable to contact two residents

2023-03-22 08:43:00
Before 5:00 am on the 22nd, there was a fire that burned a house in Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture, and according to the police, two people were found dead in the ruins. After the fire, the 91-year-old father and the 61-year-old eldest son living in this house have not been contacted, so the police are confirming the identity of this parent and child who died.

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WBC Final Japan vs. USA [Breaking news] Shohei Ohtani No. 3 DH Japan goes second

2023-03-22 08:07:00
Japan, who advanced to the final of the WBC (World Baseball Classic), will face the United States on the 21st, Japan time on the 22nd. The final will be held at 8:00 am Japan time at "Lone Depot Park" in Florida, USA, the same as the semi-finals. The starting line-ups for both teams have been announced. Japan has not changed the fielder members or the batting order from the previous day. The starting pitcher is Shota Imanaga. *The time difference between Japan and the local area is 13 hours. The match is scheduled to start at 7pm local time. It is written in Japan time.

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[Commentary video] Prime Minister Kishida President Zelensky What was the result of the summit meeting?

2023-03-22 08:01:00
Prime Minister Kishida visited Ukraine and held a summit meeting with President Zelensky. At the joint press conference, it was revealed that Japan would provide non-lethal equipment to Ukraine. President Zelensky also announced his intention to attend the G7 Hiroshima Summit online. Reporter Takeshi Kobayashi and reporter Junpei Yoshioka of the Political Affairs Department, who were in charge of reporting on the ground, commented on how the G7 presidency will respond in the future to the results of this summit meeting. (The video is 4 minutes and 40 seconds. It cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.)

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Sino-Russian Summit Demonstrates Close Relations Between the Two Countries Joint Statement to Contain the U.S.

2023-03-22 07:14:00
President Xi Jinping of China and President Vladimir Putin of Russia held a summit meeting on the 21st, showing off the close relationship between the two countries. While the joint statement issued after the meeting did not indicate a concrete solution to the situation in Ukraine, it strongly restrains the United States, which is deepening its conflict with the two countries.

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“Gender-free” clothing stores spread to department stores

2023-03-22 07:00:00
The movement to incorporate “gender-free” into clothing sales floors is beginning to spread even among long-established department stores.

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An event to celebrate the retrial decision of Mr. Iwao Hakamada by lawyers and supporters Shizuoka

2023-03-22 06:58:00
Iwao Hakamada, who was sentenced to death for the murder of a family of four in Shizuoka Prefecture 57 years ago, received a retrial from the Tokyo High Court. Supporters gathered to celebrate the start of Hakamada's retrial.

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[Uncut video] Prime Minister Kishida ``A clear message in Hiroshima''

2023-03-22 06:57:00
Prime Minister Kishida visited Ukraine on the 21st, Japan time. After the meeting with President Zelensky, he responded to an interview with reporters at a hotel in Kyiv, saying, "President Zelensky said that he would like the G7 Hiroshima Summit to cover matters such as Russia's threat to use nuclear weapons. As the chair country, I have renewed my determination to demonstrate leadership in upholding the international order based on the rule of law. In addition, regarding this visit to Ukraine, he said, "Based on the request from President Zelensky, we carefully coordinated with the Ukrainian side to ensure confidentiality, crisis management, and security measures. From the point of view of countermeasures, we conducted strict information management in advance, but I would like to explain the details and results as carefully as possible." On the other hand, as to whether the Russian side had been notified in advance, he simply said, "Since it is a diplomatic exchange, I will refrain from answering." (The video is 6 minutes and 54 seconds. Not available on data broadcasting.)

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International conference on saury resource management Focus on whether cooperation can be achieved to reduce catches

2023-03-22 05:33:00
An international conference will be held in Sapporo for three days from the 22nd to discuss the resource management of saury, which continues to suffer from serious poor catches.

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Prime Minister Kishida to coordinate ruling and opposition parties to report return from Ukraine

2023-03-22 05:19:00
In response to Prime Minister Kishida's shocking visit to Ukraine, it is expected that the ruling and opposition parties will coordinate in the Diet to report on Prime Minister Kishida's return to Ukraine.

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