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Main news(2023/03/23)


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Japan national soccer team will face Uruguay in first warm-up match after World Cup tomorrow

2023-03-23 22:57:00
The Japan national team held official training at the National Stadium ahead of their first warm-up match on the 24th after the World Cup, and Wataru Endo, who will serve as the team's captain in the match, said enthusiastically, "I want to show the new Japan national team a lively image." I talked about

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On the day of the murder of a female college student in Kyoto, the thallium search history on the suspect's smartphone

2023-03-23 22:52:00
In a case in which a 37-year-old man was arrested for murdering a female university student in Kyoto by ingesting thallium, the police analyzed the suspect's smartphone and found a history of thallium poisoning on the day of the incident. It turns out that there was Police are investigating further details, including where the thallium was obtained.

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The verdict is finally out, to my wife in heaven

2023-03-23 22:12:00
Five people from Hyogo Prefecture sought compensation from the national government for being forced to undergo sterilization under the former Eugenic Protection Law. Contrary to the judgment of the Kobe District Court in the first trial, which was dismissed, a judgment was handed down that ordered the government to compensate. Four and a half years after the lawsuit was filed and more than 50 years after the operation, one of the plaintiffs, Moji Kobayashi (91), filed the lawsuit with his wife Kimiko, but Kimiko passed away last year. After the ruling, Mr. Hoji said, ``I want to tell his wife, ``It was good, thank you.'' (Osaka Broadcasting Station Reporter Muneaki Takeuchi Kobe Broadcasting Station Reporter Shun Ohata)

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Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs “Mr. Kishida’s Visit to Ukraine, China-Russia Talks Are Focusing Aside?”

2023-03-23 21:51:00
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zakharova said at a press conference on the 23rd that Prime Minister Kishida's visit to Ukraine "may have been an attempt to shift the focus by changing the assessment of the Chinese president's visit to Russia and the summit meeting." He said that the meeting may have coincided with Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Russia. He then said, "It's just the people who act on American logic and pressure that decide the schedule."

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President Zelensky “Visits Southern Kherson Province” Inspects power facilities, etc.

2023-03-23 21:34:00
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on his social media account that he visited the southern province of Kherson on the 23rd. In the video released on SNS, you can see how President Zelensky is inspecting the restoration status of the power facilities that were attacked by the Russian side. After holding a summit meeting with Prime Minister Kishida in Kyiv, the capital, on the 21st, President Zelensky announced that he visited Bakhmut, a fierce battlefield in the eastern Donetsk province, on the 22nd. It emphasizes the attitude of thoroughly resisting the invasion.

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“TikTok sale requires government review” China Ministry of Commerce

2023-03-23 20:59:00
Regarding the US government's request for the Chinese parent company to sell the video posting app "TikTok", a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said that the Chinese government's review is necessary if it is sold.

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Japan Airlines “Discount Airline Ticket Sales” Campaign Aiming to resume next month

2023-03-23 20:43:00
Japan Airlines has announced that it will aim to resume sales next month about the campaign to sell cheap airline tickets, which was canceled due to the concentration of access to the website for booking and purchasing airline tickets.

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Presented by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Expert Meeting

2023-03-23 20:27:00
At the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's expert meeting on the 23rd, member experts summarized the effects and limitations of partitions such as acrylic plates that have been installed in restaurants to prevent infection from flying. .

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Former eugenics protection law lawsuit 1st trial decision, contrary to ruling ordering the government to compensate Osaka High Court

2023-03-23 19:21:00
Five people from Hyogo Prefecture sought compensation from the government for being forced to undergo sterilization under the former Eugenic Protection Law. ordered reparations to the state. This is the seventh case in a series of trials that recognizes the state's responsibility for compensation.

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Nara Kitora Tumulus Confirmed "Zodiac" murals such as snakes on the wall of the stone chamber

2023-03-23 19:08:00
X-ray analysis of the walls of the mud-covered stone chamber of the Kitora Tumulus in Asuka Village, Nara Prefecture revealed that three mural paintings were drawn, including a statue in the shape of a snake, believed to be the "snake" of the Chinese zodiac. newly confirmed. The statue of the snake can be confirmed almost the whole body, such as the figure wearing the costume and the tip of the tongue split in two.

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Russian military attacks Kyiv and southern cities with missiles, killing 10

2023-03-23 19:06:00
The Russian army, which continues to invade Ukraine, has attacked the capital Kyiv and major cities in the south by missiles and drones by the 22nd, causing damage in various places, including the death of 10 people so far. .

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Tokushima Prefecture gubernatorial election Four candidates, including incumbents and newcomers

2023-03-23 18:23:00
In the Tokushima gubernatorial election, four candidates, including the incumbent and a newcomer, ran.

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Oita Prefecture Gubernatorial Election Two Newcomers Candidates

2023-03-23 18:19:00
Two newcomers ran for the Oita gubernatorial election.

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Unified local elections Announcement of gubernatorial elections in 9 prefectures Appeals of each party

2023-03-23 18:09:00
Unified local elections are held once every four years. On the 23rd, gubernatorial elections were announced in nine prefectures. Summarize the complaints of each party.

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WBC U.S. representative Trout vs. Otani “What the fans wanted to see”

2023-03-23 17:26:00
America's Mike Trout, who faced Shohei Otani as the last batter in the final of the WBC (World Baseball Classic) in baseball, said, "I think it was what all baseball fans wanted to see." .

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Former Foreign Minister Taro Nakayama dies at 98

2023-03-23 17:04:00
Taro Nakayama, who served as Foreign Minister during the Gulf War, negotiated with the United States and others, and played a central role in constitutional debates in the Diet, passed away on the 15th of this month. he was 98 years old.

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WBC Japan National Team returns to Japan [After this] Director Kuriyama and others to press conference

2023-03-23 16:53:00
The Japanese national team, who won the baseball WBC = World Baseball Classic for the first time in three tournaments, returned to Narita Airport on the 23rd and was welcomed by more than 1,000 fans. The Japanese national team is scheduled to attend a press conference after this. We will give you a quick report of the press conference.

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Resolution to accept investment fund proposals for Toshiba to go private

2023-03-23 16:52:00
Toshiba has decided to hold a board meeting on the 23rd to accept the proposal for an investment fund that aims to delist stocks and eliminate management confusion. In this proposal, the investment fund Japan Industrial Partners will purchase Toshiba's shares and delist them, and in addition to the investment of several companies as the funds to purchase the shares, the main banks will also participate in the financing. Toshiba's goal of delisting is to effectively eliminate overseas shareholders called activists, and Toshiba's management problems will enter a new stage.

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Shohei Ohtani's hat from the WBC finals, etc. to the Baseball Hall of Fame Museum

2023-03-23 16:44:00
The hat worn by Japanese player Shohei Otani in the finals of the WBC = World Baseball Classic will be donated to the American Baseball Hall of Fame Museum.

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WBC Japan National Team coach Kuriyama and players return to Narita Airport on charter plane

2023-03-23 16:11:00
Japan's coach Hideki Kuriyama and his players, who won the WBC = World Baseball Classic for the first time in three tournaments, returned to Narita Airport from the United States after 3:00 pm on the 23rd.

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Taiki Nakamura, ``Amateur Yokozuna'' for 2 years in a row, enters the Nishonoseki stable

2023-03-23 16:07:00
Taiki Nakamura, a 4th-year student at Nippon Sport Science University who won the sumo "amateur yokozuna" for the second year in a row, will join the Nishonoseki stable of sumo wrestling.

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Mount Asama volcanic alert level raised from ``1'' to ``2'' Japan Meteorological Agency

2023-03-23 15:48:00
At 3:30 pm on the 23rd, the Meteorological Agency announced a warning around the crater of Mt. Asama on the border of Nagano and Gunma, raising the volcanic alert level from "1" to "2." According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, tilt changes that indicate rising magma have been confirmed at Mount Asama since around the 15th of this month, and volcanic earthquakes are increasing. The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be cautious of large volcanic blocks and pyroclastic flows associated with the eruption within a range of roughly 2 kilometers from the crater.

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Order to return passport to former legislator Gersey by 13th of next month Ministry of Foreign Affairs

2023-03-23 15:14:00
The Metropolitan Police Department obtained an arrest warrant for former member of the House of Councilors Gersey on suspicion of violating the Act on Punishment of Violence, etc. for repeatedly threatening celebrities on a video posting site. issued an order to return the

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Hokkaido gubernatorial election Four candidates run for the ruling and opposition parties

2023-03-23 14:44:00
In the morning, four candidates ran for the Hokkaido gubernatorial election. It is the only one in the country where the ruling and opposition parties will face each other all the way.

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Nara prefectural gubernatorial election 5 candidates, incumbent and newcomer

2023-03-23 14:43:00
In the Nara prefectural gubernatorial election, five candidates, including the incumbent and newcomers, ran in the morning.

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Committee on the Constitution of the House of Representatives Discussing How the National Referendum Law Should Be

2023-03-23 14:34:00
The Commission on the Constitution of the House of Representatives held a debate on the modalities of the referendum law that stipulates the procedure for constitutional revision.

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House of Councilors budget committee ruling and opposition parties agree on intensive deliberation tomorrow Prime Minister Kishida also attends

2023-03-23 13:56:00
The House of Councilors Budget Committee, which is deliberating the budget for the new fiscal year, held a board meeting, and on the morning of the 24th, Prime Minister Kishida also attended. bottom.

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The Taiwanese Army “repels the enemy who landed from the northern coast” training

2023-03-23 13:35:00
Amid increasing military pressure from China, the Taiwanese military conducted a drill on the 23rd to repel an enemy landing from the northern coast.

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U.S. Treasury secretary says banks are not considering raising deposit protection limits

2023-03-23 12:37:00
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she was not considering raising the limit for deposit insurance, which protects bank deposits up to $250,000.

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Stock price drop US Fed interest rate hike decision Sell order issued

2023-03-23 12:31:00
The Tokyo stock market on the 23rd and the Nikkei stock average are falling. Selling orders have been issued due to concerns about a slowdown in the American economy after the Federal Reserve Board, the central bank of the United States, decided to raise interest rates by 0.25%.

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Foreign Minister Hayashi meets with South Korean Unification Minister Confirms close cooperation in dealing with North Korea

2023-03-23 12:21:00
Foreign Minister Hayashi met with South Korean Unification Minister Kwon Yong-se, who is visiting Japan, and confirmed that they would cooperate closely in responding to North Korea, which has repeatedly launched ballistic missiles. At the Japan-South Korea Summit Meeting last week, we agreed to improve the relationship between the two countries, and exchanges at the political level have quickly become active.

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Fed Continues to Raise Interest Rates by 0.25%

2023-03-23 11:56:00
The Federal Reserve Board, the central bank of the United States, has decided to continue raising interest rates by 0.25%. On the other hand, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell emphasized the need to strengthen supervision and regulation of banks in light of a series of bank failures.

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Unified local elections 9 prefecture gubernatorial elections 32 candidates running Election campaign starts

2023-03-23 11:53:00
On the 23rd, gubernatorial elections were announced in nine prefectures, leading the unified local elections held once every four years, and a total of 32 candidates submitted their candidacy by 11:30 am. With the population declining, the 17-day election campaign began with issues such as child and child-rearing policies and the revitalization of the local economy.

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Sayonara bus, the continuation of the relay with small hands...

2023-03-23 11:35:00
Elementary school students quietly support a blind man's bus commute. Small acts of kindness have been passed down to younger generations and have been called "small hands relay". But last year, the relay suddenly cut off. A man fell ill and was hospitalized. "I want to ride the bus with my children again" Whereabouts of the "small hand relay" that has continued for more than 10 years... (Wakayama Broadcasting Station reporter Daisuke Ueda)

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A man broke into a sushi restaurant in Shinagawa, Tokyo, slashed the manager and fled

2023-03-23 11:16:00
A man broke into a sushi restaurant in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, and escaped by slashing the manager's face with a knife. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the whereabouts of the man who escaped as a robbery injury case.

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President Zelensky emphasizes total resistance, Russia strengthens capital defense

2023-03-23 10:28:00
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stressed that he will continue to fight to the death in order to liberate all the eastern territories occupied by Russia. On the other hand, the Russian side revealed its policy to strengthen the defense of its capital Moscow by modernizing its missile defense.

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Curling World Championship Japan lost to Italy, fifth loss

2023-03-23 10:13:00
On the 22nd, Japan lost 3-7 to Italy in the 8th match of the qualifying league at the Women's Curling World Championships, ending their 3-game losing streak with a record of 3-5.

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

2023-03-23 10:04:00
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 7-hour time difference between Japan and Ukraine, and a 6-hour time difference with Moscow, Russia.)

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Prime Minister Kishida enters the official residence ``I felt the importance of supporting Ukraine again''

2023-03-23 09:11:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who returned to Japan on the morning of the 23rd after completing a series of diplomatic schedules, including a visit to Ukraine, told reporters when entering the Prime Minister's Office just before 9:00 a.m., "I received an invitation to visit Ukraine in January, and By visiting Ukraine, I was able to see the scene of the aggression with my own eyes and hear first-hand stories from people who experienced tragic experiences. I felt it was an outrage," he said. On top of that, he said, "After meeting with President Zelensky, I felt anew the importance of supporting Ukraine, and renewed my belief that we must firmly maintain the international order based on the rule of law. Based on these experiences, the G7 Hiroshima Summit I would like to proceed with preparations for

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Government adjusts to expand companies subject to mandatory public disclosure rate of childcare leave taken by men

2023-03-23 08:16:00
Starting next month, companies with more than 1,000 employees will be required to disclose the rate of childcare leave taken by men. I understand that adjustments are being made in the direction of expanding to

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Toward practical application of "flying cars" Compilation of draft basic concept of operation

2023-03-23 07:40:00
It turned out that a council of national governments and others has compiled a proposal for the basic concept of operation for the practical application of "flying cars", which are being developed as a next-generation means of transportation. From the latter half of the 2020s onwards, it is assumed that dedicated airspace like corridors in the sky will be established, and some of them will be operated at a higher density than conventional aircraft.

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WBC Japan National Team 4 major league players return to camp

2023-03-23 07:33:00
On the 22nd, four players who belong to the WBC Japan national team and belong to the major league team returned to the campsite by air and land.

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Prime Minister Kishida returns to Japan from Ukraine on a chartered plane

2023-03-23 06:44:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who visited Ukraine and held a summit meeting with President Zelensky, completed a series of schedules and returned to Japan on the morning of the 23rd. From now on, the focus will be on whether Japan can lead discussions on the situation in Ukraine at the G7 Hiroshima Summit in May and find clues that lead to an early halt to the invasion.

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High school baseball Senbatsu Today's 3 games are canceled and postponed for 24 days due to bad weather

2023-03-23 06:28:00
Senbatsu High School Baseball was canceled on the 23rd, the 6th day of the tournament, due to the expected bad weather, and the three scheduled games were postponed on the 24th.

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Unified local elections Nine prefecture gubernatorial elections announced today Election campaign start

2023-03-23 06:15:00
In the unified local elections, which are held once every four years, the gubernatorial elections will be announced in nine prefectures on the 23rd, and the election campaign will start. As the population declines, it is expected that there will be debates around the country over issues such as child and child-rearing policies and the revitalization of regional economies.

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Fed decides to raise interest rate by 0.25% Decides to suppress inflation

2023-03-23 05:52:00
Amid a series of bank failures in the United States, the Federal Reserve Board, the central bank, decided to raise interest rates by 0.25% at a meeting held for two days from the 21st. It is a form of determination to keep inflation under control amid concerns over the financial system.

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UK to supply depleted uranium ammunition to Ukraine Russia protests

2023-03-23 04:52:00
The British government has announced that it will provide depleted uranium ammunition, which has a high ability to penetrate the armor of enemy tanks, to Ukraine, which is under military invasion from Russia. Russia strongly opposes this.

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WBC Japan national team players head home on chartered plane

2023-03-23 01:35:00
The Japanese national team, who won the WBC (World Baseball Classic) baseball championship for the first time in three tournaments, left the airport in Florida, USA one night after the final and headed back to Japan.

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