Main news(2023/03/30)
Russian security agency “detains US journalist on suspicion of spying”
2023-03-30 21:51:00
Since the invasion of Ukraine, the Russian security agency FSB (Federal Security Service), which has tightened its grip on the media, has been spying on American reporters of the leading American newspaper "Wall Street Journal". announced that he had been detained on suspicion.
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[Special Feature] “Megaphone is a Page of Youth” High School Baseball Senbatsu
2023-03-30 21:20:00
Senbatsu High School Baseball is in the final stage of the tournament. At the Alps seats of Koshien Stadium, cheering using various megaphones has been unfolding. The megaphone can be said to be a symbol of this tournament, which has returned with cheers for the first time in four years, adding color to the page of youth. (Senbatsu interview team: Yasuhiro Namimatsu, Seigo Matsuo, Mariko Takeda, Yukiho Tomoda)
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Obligation to make efforts for bicycle helmets Rapid increase in inquiries to bicycle shops
2023-03-30 20:09:00
From April 1st, all cyclists will be required to wear helmets. At bicycle shops in Tokyo, the number of helmet purchases and telephone inquiries is increasing rapidly. In addition, a company that develops a "share cycle" that uses bicycles jointly continues to explore ways to deal with the wearing of helmets.
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Chubu Electric Power to file lawsuit seeking cancellation of cartel surcharge
2023-03-30 19:04:00
Chubu Electric Power Co. filed a lawsuit demanding cancellation of the order for payment of a surcharge from the Japan Fair Trade Commission for forming a cartel over the sale of electric power to business operators, citing a "difference of opinion." made it clear.
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NHK new fiscal year budget approved by Diet
2023-03-30 19:00:00
NHK's budget for the new fiscal year, 2023, was approved at the plenary session of the House of Councilors on the 30th with a majority of support from the Liberal Democratic Party, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, the Komeito Party, the Japan Restoration Party, the Democratic Party for the People, and the Social Democratic Party. With this, the NHK budget has been approved by the Diet.
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Former Prime Minister Abe shooting incident Yamagami defendant is additionally indicted for crimes such as building damage
2023-03-30 18:33:00
Tetsuya Yamagami, who was indicted for murder in a case in which former Prime Minister Abe was shot during a speech, the Nara District Public Prosecutor's Office said that the building containing the facilities related to the former Unification Church was shot, and that the building was damaged and a gun was shot. He was indicted on charges of misconduct, etc.
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"Non-aggression pact" concluded Electric power cartel fine 100 billion [details]
2023-03-30 18:19:00
"Let's stop consuming each other" Kansai Electric Power, Chugoku Electric Power, Chubu Electric Power, Kyushu Electric Power. A meeting was held with each executive, and they decided not to enter each other's sales area. It has become clear that the power company that represents the region has "watered down" the purpose of "liberalization of the electricity retail market" aimed at lowering electricity prices. The fine imposed by the Fair Trade Commission is 100 billion yen. What's in the background?
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41 prefectural assembly elections announced tomorrow second fewest prospects for candidates
2023-03-30 18:05:00
In the unified local elections, elections for prefectural assembly members and municipal assembly elections for ordinance-designated cities will be announced on the 31st. According to NHK's summary, a total of 3,135 people are planning to run for the 41 prefectural assembly elections as of 5:00 pm on the 30th, which is expected to be the second lowest in the past.
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Electricity charges to drop in May with reduction in “renewable energy surcharge”
2023-03-30 18:01:00
Electricity charges for the 10 major electric power companies to be billed in May this year have been announced. Due to the reduction of the "renewable energy levy" added to the electricity bill for the spread of renewable energy, each company expects the price to decrease by 400 to 500 yen compared to the previous month.
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5 cases at a convenience store in Yokohama where someone else's resident card is issued with a Myna card
2023-03-30 17:29:00
There were 5 cases where another person's resident card was issued in the certificate issuing service using my number card at a convenience store in Yokohama City, and the city temporarily suspended this service. According to the city, the system has been reprogrammed and is now reopened.
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GX promotion bill passed at the plenary session of the House of Representatives
2023-03-30 16:52:00
The "GX = Green Transformation Promotion Bill", which includes the introduction of carbon pricing that requires companies that emit carbon dioxide to bear a financial burden, was passed by a majority in the plenary session of the House of Representatives.
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Selling orders from individual investors, etc. on stock price drop "ex-rights day"
2023-03-30 16:28:00
The right to receive dividends and shareholder benefits for this year's stock will be confirmed based on the transaction on the 29th, but on the Tokyo stock market on the 30th, individual investors who have been buying stocks with the aim of dividends have sold them. An order was placed and the stock price fell.
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1-year-old girl with severe heart disease leaves for US for transplant surgery, 16 hours to New York
2023-03-30 16:26:00
A 1-year-old girl with severe heart disease left for the United States on a chartered plane on the 30th to undergo heart transplant surgery. After she arrived, she was admitted to a local university hospital awaiting her transplant.
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Celebrating the completion of the restoration of “Suzuki Mansion” in Wakayama Kainan, the roots of the Suzuki surname
2023-03-30 16:10:00
"Suzuki Mansion" was restored in Kainan City, Wakayama Prefecture, which is considered to be the root of the surname "Suzuki", and on the 30th, officials held a ceremony to celebrate the completion.
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TEPCO Electricity rate increase range applied to the country will be reduced to an average of 17.6%
2023-03-30 15:59:00
Tokyo Electric Power Co. has announced that it has lowered the electricity rate increase it has applied to the government from the initial average of 29.3% to 17.6%, based on the recent decline in energy prices.
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100 billion yen surcharge for power company cartel over power sales Japan Fair Trade Commission
2023-03-30 15:49:00
Chugoku Electric Power Co., Chubu Electric Power Co., and Kyushu Electric Power Co. allege that they formed a cartel to avoid competing with Kansai Electric Power Co. over the sale of electric power to business operators. In total, I was ordered to pay a surcharge of more than 100 billion yen. Kansai Electric Power Co. was exempt because it was the first to voluntarily declare its violations.
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Signing activity to stop development of ``interactive AI'' started Mr. Mask also signed
2023-03-30 14:46:00
An online petition has begun to request that the development of ``interactive AI'', which can create answers in natural sentences in response to questions, be suspended for at least six months, citing that the development competition has become uncontrollable. . Entrepreneur Elon Musk and others have also signed, urging that the government should intervene if the suspension of development does not materialize.
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Revision bill to establish ``Cabinet Infectious Disease Crisis Management Agency'' passed by the House of Representatives
2023-03-30 14:45:00
The revision of the Cabinet Law, etc., which includes the establishment of the ``Cabinet Infectious Disease Crisis Management Agency'' as a central control tower for measures against infectious diseases, was approved by a majority at the plenary session of the House of Representatives on the 30th, and the House of Councilors. was sent to
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A series of opinions calling for retraction of Rep. Konishi's remarks over the constitutional debate
2023-03-30 14:42:00
Regarding the constitutional debate in the Diet, the House of Councilors member Hiroyuki Konishi of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan said, ``Holding examination committees every week is something that monkeys do, and is an act of barbarians.'' Opinions calling for retraction and apology continued one after another.
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Fukui Echizen Railway Sightseeing train with dinosaurs on it will start operating this summer
2023-03-30 14:11:00
Fukui Prefecture's "Echizen Railway" will introduce a sightseeing train with dinosaurs drawn on the vehicle in line with the renewal of the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum this summer, and it was released on the 30th.
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Three documents including "National Security Strategy" to report and question the prime minister at the House of Representatives next week
2023-03-30 14:01:00
Following the decision of three documents, including the "National Security Strategy," which clearly states the possession of "counterattack capability," the House of Representatives will hold a plenary session on April 4 next week, with a report by Prime Minister Kishida and questions from each party. It's decided.
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Residential fire 1 person died 2 people treated at hospital Toyama
2023-03-30 13:17:00
Early in the morning of the 30th, there was a fire at a house in Toyama City, and according to the police, one person living in this house died and two people were being treated at the hospital.
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``Hozu River Boat Ride'' Capsizing Accident Unidentified Boatman Found Downstream of Accident Site
2023-03-30 12:11:00
On the 28th, in Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture, a "Hozugawa Kudari" boat capsized, killing one boatman and missing another. A person was found on the river bank about 400 meters downstream, and we are proceeding to confirm the identity of the missing boatman.
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Former Vice-Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Requests ``For the Next President of a Private Company to be an OB of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism''
2023-03-30 12:01:00
It turns out that the former vice minister of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism met with executives of an airport facility operator last year and asked them to make an alumnus of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism the next president. The company said, "We will support the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism." I'm talking about.
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400 days after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, conflict deepens
2023-03-30 11:47:00
In 30 days, it will be 400 days since Russia launched its military invasion of Ukraine. A spokesman for the Russian presidential office expressed the recognition that the military invasion would be prolonged and called on the people to unite. Calling for more unity, the antagonism between the two sides is deepening.
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Announced the cancellation of the new bank that was aiming to be jointly established by “LINE” and “Mizuho”
2023-03-30 11:34:00
The communication app giant LINE and the financial giant Mizuho Financial Group officially announced on the 30th that they would cancel the opening of the new bank they were aiming to jointly establish.
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Major League Baseball opens on tomorrow 31st Japan time Shohei Otani is the opening pitcher for the second consecutive year
2023-03-30 11:16:00
The major league will start on the 30th, Japan time on the 31st, and Shohei Otani of the Angels is expected to be active in both throwing and hitting from the opening game.
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Car collision with elderly people 10 people injured 1 person unconscious Aichi Inazawa
2023-03-30 10:57:00
Around 9:00 am on the 30th, there was an accident at the Koike intersection in Inazawa City, Aichi Prefecture, where a one-box car, which is believed to be a pick-up car for a nursing home carrying the elderly, collided with a car. According to the fire department, at least 10 people were injured, and one of them, a man in his 70s, was unconscious.
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[Updated as needed] Russia invades Ukraine (movement on the 30th)
2023-03-30 09:34:00
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 surrounding the situation in Ukraine on the 30th (Japan time), including the battle situation and the diplomacy of the countries concerned. (There is a time difference of 6 hours between Japan and Ukraine and Moscow, Russia)
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U.S. media to make decision on Trump's indictment after late April
2023-03-30 09:22:00
Regarding the issue of hush money paid to a woman who claimed to have had an affair with former US President Trump, several American media outlets said, ``A decision on whether to indict Trump will be made after late April at the earliest. It's a forecast," he said.
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Send a part of the library's collection by e-mail The usage fee is 10 times the page unit price
2023-03-30 09:15:00
A system that allows you to receive some of the collections of libraries nationwide by e-mail will start in June this year. It was decided that the user's burden will be 10 times the page unit price.
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Wrestling Sara Dosho announces retirement, wins gold medal at Rio Olympics
2023-03-30 08:19:00
Sara Dosho, who won the gold medal in women's wrestling at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, has announced her retirement.
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Political party led by Myanmar Suu Kyi strongly opposes “dissolution”
2023-03-30 08:15:00
In Myanmar, where the military holds the real power, the NLD announced that the National League for Democracy (NLD), led by democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi, would be dissolved by the electoral commission. We have no right to disband," he strongly protested.
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Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen arrives in New York
2023-03-30 07:37:00
President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan, who is visiting Central America, arrived in New York on the 29th. Regarding this, a senior White House official said, "The stopover is unofficial," and warned that China should not use it as an excuse to increase tensions in the Taiwan Strait, considering China's backlash.
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Risk of death from heart disease, etc. Decreased by more than 8% by walking more than 8,000 steps 1-2 days a week
2023-03-30 07:21:00
Kyoto University and others announced that an analysis of American data showed that walking more than 8,000 steps a day one or two days a week reduces the risk of dying from heart disease by more than 8%. There was no significant difference in the reduction in mortality risk compared to walking more than 3 days a week, so the researchers said, ``I want you to adopt the habit of walking, even if it's just one or two days a week.'' .
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Multiple discovery of gene mutations that increase the risk of developing "H. pylori" gastric cancer
2023-03-30 06:47:00
As a result of large-scale analysis of genetic information, research groups such as RIKEN have announced that they have discovered multiple gene mutations that greatly increase the risk of developing gastric cancer due to Helicobacter pylori infection. People with these gene mutations may benefit from eradication of Helicobacter pylori to reduce the risk of stomach cancer.
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About 250 million yen of Tokyo Women's Medical University "commissioned research expenses" pointed out as missing declaration
2023-03-30 06:42:00
Tokyo Women's Medical University has been taxed for the funds provided by multiple pharmaceutical companies and not declared as "commissioned research expenses" by the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau for the reason that the research results have not been made public. An interview with the person concerned revealed that about 250 million yen was undeclared, and about 55 million yen, including additional tax for underreporting, was collected.
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Russian spokesman deepens conflict with Europe and the United States “military invasion will be prolonged”
2023-03-30 06:34:00
Before the 400th day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a spokesman for the Russian presidential office said, "In a broad sense, the war will be prolonged," indicating the recognition that the military invasion will be prolonged. I was. After that, he said, "We need to unite around the president," and asked the people to unite.
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“LINE” and “Mizuho” to cancel the opening of the new bank that they aimed to jointly establish
2023-03-30 06:12:00
It turned out that the communication application major "LINE" and the financial giant "Mizuho Financial Group" decided to cancel the opening of the new bank that they were aiming to jointly establish.
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Government plans to set up a meeting of prime minister's top to accelerate consideration of declining birthrate
2023-03-30 06:11:00
The government plans to set up a new conference next month, headed by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and attended by experts on measures to deal with the declining birthrate. On the 31st, I would like to accelerate the examination in order to materialize the measures, including the financial resources, by June based on the draft I will put together.
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