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Main news(2023/04/04)


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“1 in 6 people in the world experience infertility,” WHO releases report

2023-04-04 22:39:00
WHO = The World Health Organization released a report on the 4th that one in six people in the world is experiencing infertility, urging the need to urgently create an environment that makes it easier to use infertility treatment. WHO defines infertility as the inability to conceive after regular sexual intercourse for at least one year.

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Finland officially joins NATO after Russia invades Ukraine

2023-04-04 21:50:00
Northern Europe's Finland officially joined the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) on the 4th. It becomes the 31st member country. Finland, along with Sweden, applied for NATO membership in May last year following Russia's military invasion of Ukraine.

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Akira Watanabe and Sota Fujii are enthusiastic before the opening of the Shogi "Meijin Battle"

2023-04-04 21:43:00
Akira Watanabe (38), who holds the title, and Sota Fujii (20), the challenger, talked about their enthusiasm before the opening of the "Meijin Battle", which is the oldest of the eight major titles in Shogi.

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Meeting with a detained man in China Japanese Embassy staff No health problems

2023-04-04 21:13:00
According to Japanese government officials, on the afternoon of the 4th, a staff member of the Japanese embassy met with a Japanese expatriate of a major pharmaceutical company who was detained in Beijing in March on suspicion of being involved in espionage activities. . The visit lasted for about 30 minutes, and the man's health was fine. On the other hand, it is said that the reason for being detained has not been clarified.

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Nankai Trough megathrust earthquake damage estimate review based on latest research and countermeasures

2023-04-04 20:16:00
最悪の場合、死者が32万人を超えるなどと想定されている南海トラフ巨大地震。公表から10年余りがたった被害想定を見直すことになり、国のワーキンググループの初会合が開かれました。見直しの背景には各地で防災対策が大きく進んだ一方、人口減少や高齢化が進み都市部で超高層ビルが相次いで建設されるなど、新たな課題も出てきていることがあります。

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'Unexplained' acute hepatitis symptoms in children: latest analysis

2023-04-04 19:28:00
Acute hepatitis in young children of unknown cause has been reported one after another mainly in Europe and the United States. One child has also died in the country. What are the symptoms? What are the latest analysis results? Let's summarize what we know so far. (As of April 4)

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Ukraine Accelerating military support from Western countries toward a large-scale reversal offensive

2023-04-04 19:25:00
Military assistance from Western countries is accelerating, such as the announcement that neighboring Poland has provided new fighter planes to Ukraine, which is being invaded by Russia. In response, Ukraine is poised to embark on a large-scale reversal offensive in the near future.

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Finland to officially join NATO expected to be announced tonight at 10:00 Japan time

2023-04-04 19:23:00
Northern Europe's Finland officially joins NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization on the 4th. Finland has become the 31st member of the world's largest military alliance, NATO, after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to obligate installation of "bulkhead" for small passenger ships

2023-04-04 18:52:00
In response to the sinking accident of a sightseeing boat off the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has decided to oblige small passenger ships to install a "bulk wall" to divide the inside of the ship so that the flooding does not spread to the whole.

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JR East Haneda Airport Access Line to start construction in June, aiming to open in 2031

2023-04-04 18:46:00
JR East announced that it will start full-scale construction from June on the new line "Haneda Airport Access Line" connecting Haneda Airport and Tokyo Station, aiming to open in 2031.

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Some of the vacant stores collapsed in Itoshima, Fukuoka, and there were reports of calls for help

2023-04-04 18:05:00
According to the fire department, around 5:18 pm on the 4th, part of the empty store near the Maebaru post office in Maebaru Central, Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture collapsed. When a voice calling for help was heard from inside, a neighbor reported that the fire department is currently conducting rescue operations. The site is located in the center of Itoshima City, where banks and restaurants are lined up, and is about 400 meters from Chikuzen-Maebaru Station on the JR Chikuhi Line.

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First release of video directly below Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station Unit 1 Concerns about earthquake resistance due to foundation damage

2023-04-04 17:53:00
TEPCO released a video on the 4th that took the first time since the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station Unit 1 that caused the meltdown. In the video, in addition to a large amount of deposits believed to be melted down nuclear fuel debris, it was confirmed that the cylindrical base that supports the reactor was broken more than halfway around, revealing concerns about the impact on earthquake resistance. became.

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Arrested on suspicion of eating shared red ginger directly at a beef bowl store Photographer

2023-04-04 17:34:00
Two people in their 30s were arrested by the police at a store in Osaka city of the major beef bowl chain "Yoshinoya" for eating shared red ginger directly with their own chopsticks. It is said that he took a picture of the nuisance and posted it on SNS.

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Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, etc. in the Guinness World Record for the “deepest” fish at a depth of 8336m

2023-04-04 17:32:00
In 2022, an international research group from Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, the University of Western Australia, and others photographed a fish in the Izu-Ogasawara Trench at a depth of 8,336 meters. , certificates were awarded to researchers in Japan and overseas.

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Kanazawa is in short supply at stores due to mandatory efforts to wear bicycle helmets

2023-04-04 16:31:00
Since April 1, all people who ride bicycles have been obligated to wear helmets, and bicycle shops in Kanazawa are running out of helmets, with many people buying them.

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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism “Confirmation of remarks that may lead to suspicion of former vice-ministerial personnel intervention”

2023-04-04 16:03:00
A former vice-minister of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism asked an airport facility operating company to appoint an alumnus of the ministry as the next president. It was revealed that the possible remarks were confirmed.

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Maritime Self-Defense Force announces Japan-U.S.-ROK joint exercise in East China Sea;

2023-04-04 15:37:00
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has announced that it has conducted a joint exercise in the East China Sea by Japan, the United States, and South Korea, with the participation of an American nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. "We strengthened the deterrence of the Japan-U.S. alliance and promoted security cooperation between Japan, the U.S. and South Korea."

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Dutch train derailed, 1 killed, about 30 injured Collision with construction machinery

2023-04-04 14:36:00
According to Reuters and others, at around 3:30 am on the 4th, a train carrying about 50 passengers derailed near The Hague in the south of the Netherlands, killing at least one person and injuring about 30 people. is. The train also reportedly collided with construction machinery. In the image that seems to have been taken locally, you can see that the yellow vehicle has gone off the track and is lying on its side. Dutch authorities are investigating the situation.

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Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announces products and examples that companies should be aware of in "human rights issues"

2023-04-04 14:15:00
As companies are also required to respond to human rights issues such as the elimination of forced labor, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has announced products and examples that companies should be aware of, and has decided to encourage inspections of business partners. rice field.

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Residential fire in Ibaraki Joso No information on escape delays or injuries so far

2023-04-04 14:13:00
After noon on the 4th, a house in Joso City, Ibaraki Prefecture caught fire, and firefighting activities are still ongoing.

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A truck collides with a truck in the oncoming lane over the separation strip 1 person died Tochigi

2023-04-04 14:09:00
On the morning of the 4th, on a national highway in Shimotsuke City, Tochigi Prefecture, a medium-sized truck crossed the median strip and collided with another truck running in the opposite lane, killing a man who was driving a medium-sized truck.

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"TikTok" Australia also announces ban on use on government business terminals

2023-04-04 13:39:00
Regarding the video posting app "TikTok" operated by a Chinese company, the government of Europe and the United States is moving to ban the use of business terminals due to security concerns. announced a ban on the use of

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Japan Swimming Championships Men's 50m Butterfly Preliminaries Takeshi Kawamoto sets a new Japanese record

2023-04-04 12:47:00
The Japanese swimming championships opened at the Tokyo Aquatics Center on the 4th, and in the qualifying for the men's 50m butterfly, Takeshi Kawamoto set a new Japanese record of 23.13 seconds, breaking his own Japanese record of 0.04 seconds. bottom.

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Seven dolphins are washed up again on the coast of Chiba Boso Peninsula

2023-04-04 12:45:00
On the morning of the 4th, seven dolphins were washed up again on the coast of the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture, where more than 30 dolphins were found washed up on the 3rd. Four of these were dead.

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Shohei Ohtani 2nd home run in 2 consecutive games against Mariners

2023-04-04 12:30:00
Major League Baseball Angels Shohei Otani started the game against the Mariners on the 3rd as No. 3 and designated hitter, and hit the second two-run home run of the season, winning the third at-bat in the 5th inning of 2-2. . Ohtani's home runs are two games in a row, following the previous two days.

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Electricity charges 6 out of 7 major electric power companies reduced initial price increases

2023-04-04 11:54:00
According to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, six of the seven major electric power companies have reduced the amount of price increases they had originally applied for, taking into account the recent decline in energy prices. clarified.

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ANA's system malfunction "Cancelled and delayed more than 200 flights, affecting more than 20,000 people"

2023-04-04 11:52:00
All Nippon Airways announced on the 3rd that more than 20,000 people were affected, with more than 200 flights canceled and delayed due to system problems that temporarily prevented reservations and boarding procedures on domestic flights.

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Former President Trump arraigned on the 5th, attention is focused on the specific indictment

2023-04-04 11:44:00
Former President Trump, who was indicted by a grand jury in New York, USA, will arrive in New York and face arraignment in court on the 5th of Japan time. The indictment is expected to be published at the time of arraignment, and there is growing interest in the specific content of the indictment.

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Matsumoto, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications “High possibility of NTT communication failure “serious accident””

2023-04-04 11:06:00
Regarding the communication failure that occurred in NTT East and West Japan on the 3rd, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto said that there was a high possibility that it would fall under a "serious accident" stipulated by the Telecommunications Business Act, and after receiving a detailed report from the company, He expressed his intention to take appropriate measures.

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Prime Minister ``To revise the basic strategy to convert hydrogen into energy'' Accelerate decarbonization

2023-04-04 10:49:00
In order to accelerate decarbonization, Prime Minister Kishida announced his intention to revise the basic strategy for converting hydrogen into energy by the end of next month. With the goal of increasing the amount of hydrogen used by 2040 to six times the current level, the plan is to call for about 15 trillion yen in investment.

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NASA announces 4 astronauts for lunar orbit test flight in "Artemis program"

2023-04-04 09:31:00
NASA = National Aeronautics and Space Administration has announced four astronauts who will participate in the test flight around the moon in the international lunar exploration project `` Artemis plan '', which is being led by the United States.

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``Chinese balloon intercepts US military communications and transmits in real time'' US media

2023-04-04 09:15:00
Regarding the Chinese balloon that flew over the mainland of the United States from January to February this year, NBC television in the United States intercepted communications from military facilities and sent them to China in real time, citing multiple government officials. I told you.

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Masanao Yoshida First HR batted ball "Green Monster" after moving to the major leagues

2023-04-04 09:13:00
Masanao Yoshida of the Major League Red Sox started in the 4th left field game against the Pirates on the 3rd, caught the second fastball in the first at-bat, and tied for the first time after moving to the major leagues. I hit a home run. Yoshida's batted ball entered the left stand over the 11-meter high left fence "Green Monster", which was built to prevent mass production of home runs.

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A fact-finding survey on the use of bicycle helmets shows that only 4% are wearing bicycle helmets.

2023-04-04 08:13:00
Regarding bicycle helmets, which have been made obligatory to wear from this month, when we examined the wearing rate in 13 prefectures nationwide, we found that it was only 4% of the total, according to a summary of the National Police Agency.

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Bank of Japan's Tankan Focuses on Continued Labor Shortages and Wage Raises at Companies

2023-04-04 07:00:00
The Bank of Japan's Tankan (Short-Term Economic Survey of Enterprises) shows that companies are feeling a labor shortage. While there is a growing trend toward wage increases among large companies, the focus is on whether wage increases will continue amid heightened uncertainty about the future of the economy, including the slowdown of the global economy.

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Russia's Cafe Explosion Russia Claims "Ukrainian Terrorism"

2023-04-04 06:40:00
Russian security officials have accused Ukrainian special services of terrorism after an explosion at a café in Russia's second-largest city, St. Did. A senior Ukrainian presidential official has denied any involvement in the incident.

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Children and Family Agency "Countermeasures against declining birthrate in different dimensions" focus on stable financial resources

2023-04-04 06:19:00
The Children and Family Agency, which is the command center for child policy, has started operations. The immediate task is to materialize the government's "countermeasures against the declining birthrate," and the focus will be on how much stable financial resources can be shown along with the details of the measures.

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Former President Trump to be arraigned in New York state court on May 5

2023-04-04 06:08:00
Former President Trump, who was indicted by a grand jury in New York, USA, left his home in southern Florida on the 3rd and arrived in New York. The American media reports that he will face arraignment in a New York state court on the 5th of Japan time.

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Shogi Fujii's annual winning rate exceeds 80% for 6 consecutive years Winning rate exceeds 94% in the first move

2023-04-04 06:00:00
Shogi player Sota Fujii's six crowns (20) have confirmed their last year's results, with 53 wins and 11 losses, and a win rate of 80%, 2 minutes, and 8 rins. I was.

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Ryuichi Sakamoto's last appearance The editor who has been friends for many years talks

2023-04-04 05:29:00
Ryuichi Sakamoto, who has been battling cancer, serialized his autobiography in a monthly magazine titled "How many more times will I see the full moon?" from the July issue of last year to the February issue of this year. rice field. We asked Masafumi Suzuki, the editor of this series and with whom we have been friends for more than 20 years, about Mr. Sakamoto's last moments.

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Scallop spats start landing Kodaira Town, Hokkaido

2023-04-04 04:59:00
In Obira-cho, Hokkaido, the unloading of young scallops raised in the sea for aquaculture has begun.

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Japan Swimming Championships Open on the 4th Rikako Ikee Will she return to the World Championships?

2023-04-04 04:12:00
The 99th Japan Swimming Championships will open on the 4th at the Tokyo Aquatics Center in Koto Ward, Tokyo.

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