Main news(2023/04/07)
U.S. Employment statistics for March Employed people increased by more than 230,000 from the previous month Labor shortage continues
2023-04-07 21:48:00
US employment figures for March have been released, with 236,000 more people employed outside the agricultural sector than in the previous month. In addition, the unemployment rate improved by 0.1 points from the previous month to 3.5%, remaining at a low level. Attention will be paid to what kind of policy decisions the Federal Reserve Board, the central bank of the United States, will make at the meeting to decide monetary policy in May.
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President Tsai returns to Taiwan from the United States "Bipartisan lawmakers support Taiwan"
2023-04-07 21:27:00
After visiting two Central American countries, Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen, who met with Speaker of the House of Representatives McCarthy and bipartisan lawmakers in the United States, returned to Taiwan on the evening of the 7th after completing a series of schedules. President Tsai read a statement at the airport, saying, "American bipartisan lawmakers have expressed their support for Taiwan in action. Taiwan's determination to defend democracy and freedom has won support from democratic partners." said.
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The prosecutor's interrogation was found to be 'malicious', but the trial did not open. Appeal to the Osaka High Court
2023-04-07 21:01:00
The Osaka District Court criticized the interrogation of the people involved in the case investigated by the Osaka District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department as ``one-sidedly accusing and yelling is vicious,'' and recognized it as an act of abuse by a public official. . However, the prosecutor's trial was not allowed, so the man who was found not guilty in this case filed an appeal to the Osaka High Court, demanding that the prosecutor be held criminally responsible.
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Ippei Watanabe won the Japan Championship in the men's 200m breaststroke.
2023-04-07 20:52:00
Former world record holder Ippei Watanabe won the men's 200-meter breaststroke on the 7th, the 4th day of the swimming competition, which also served as the representative selection for the world championship, and was appointed as the representative for the first time in four years.
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If nuclear weapons were actually used in Northeast Asia, how many people would die?
2023-04-07 19:51:00
Nagasaki University and others conducted a simulation based on the international situation to see how many people would die if nuclear weapons were actually used in Northeast Asia, and announced the results. Even in cases where the damage was limited, 25% of the population of the attacked area died within a few months after the use of nuclear weapons. We need to reconsider the security framework we rely on."
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"Children's Future Strategy Conference" held for the first time Discussions on specific measures and financial resources start
2023-04-07 19:22:00
The government's "Children's Future Strategy Conference" was held for the first time to strengthen measures against the declining birthrate. Prime Minister Kishida, who serves as the chairman, reiterated his idea of doubling the budget for children and child-rearing in the future by June, and started discussions on specific measures and financial resources.
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GSDF helicopter disappears 8 out of 10 people on board are executives Division commanders arrived last month
2023-04-07 18:49:00
A helicopter carrying 10 Ground Self-Defense Force commanders, including a division commander, disappeared in the vicinity of Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture. I found out by interviewing people. Several executives, including the division commander, arrived just last month, and the Ground Self-Defense Force is proceeding with the investigation and continuing the search, assuming that they were flying around the island to check the topography of the island.
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Guardian deity "General Meikakura" Return to the temple Contact us through online auction listings
2023-04-07 18:39:00
The chief priest of a temple in Oita city that was founded in the Muromachi period has revealed that a guardian deity statue that was enshrined 474 years ago and may have been taken outside has since been returned to the temple.
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Delegation led by US House Foreign Relations Committee visits Taiwan's Legislative Yuan
2023-04-07 17:52:00
Amid China's strong opposition to the meeting between President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan and Speaker of the House of Representatives McCarthy of the United States, a delegation led by the chairman of the foreign affairs committee of the United States House of Representatives visited the Legislative Yuan, which is the legislature of Taiwan, on the 7th.
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Taiwan President Ma ``pulling Taiwan into danger'' criticizes President Tsai
2023-04-07 17:51:00
Former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou, who was visiting China, returned to Taiwan on the 7th and said, "Our administration is pulling Taiwan into a dangerous situation." He criticized the English president.
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Tokyo Shibuya "Bunkamura" to be closed for a long time Voices of regret from users
2023-04-07 17:18:00
"Bunkamura", which is adjacent to the main store of Tokyu Department Store in Shibuya, Tokyo, which closed in January this year, will be closed for a long time from the 10th of this month due to the redevelopment of the former site of the department store. On the 7th, the last business day on weekdays before the facility was closed, a mini concert was held on the terrace on the first basement floor, and users expressed regret about the closure.
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China's ambassador to Japan "Detained man suspected of being a spy"
2023-04-07 17:04:00
China's Ambassador to Japan, Wu Jianghao, asked for the immediate release of a Japanese man working for a major pharmaceutical company who was detained by Chinese authorities. We will deal with it," he said.
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China announces ``Taiwan President Tsai's visit, sanctions on US think tanks, etc.''
2023-04-07 16:21:00
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China has requested a think tank that invited President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan to an event during her stay in the United States, a memorial library of former President Reagan where a meeting with Speaker of the House McCarthy was held, and their executives. It announced that it imposed sanctions such as restricting
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[Details] Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter disappearance Flight route and situation at that time Any clues?
2023-04-07 16:17:00
On the afternoon of the 6th, a Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter disappeared around Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture. So far, parts such as window frames and rotors that are considered to be part of the aircraft have been found, but the helicopter has 10 people, including the division commander, and the Self-Defense Forces and the Japan Coast Guard continue to search. Why did the helicopter disappear? The flight route, the situation at the time, clues, etc. are summarized in detail.
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Tenshin Nasukawa Weigh-in limit for first match after switching to boxing Just cleared
2023-04-07 16:14:00
Tenshin Nasukawa, who was called a kickboxing prodigy, weighed in the day before his first match after switching to professional boxing, and cleared the weight limit.
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[Breaking news] What will Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda say at a press conference before he retires?
2023-04-07 16:10:00
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda, who has been at the helm of monetary policy for 10 years, will end his term on the 8th. At a cabinet meeting on the 7th, the government decided to appoint economist Kazuo Ueda, a former deliberative committee member of the Bank of Japan, as the new governor of the Bank of Japan on the 9th. Governor Kuroda's retirement press conference is being held at 3:30pm. How will he look back on his 10 years as Governor of the Bank of Japan, and what will he entrust to the new administration led by the new Governor Ueda? I will report on his remarks in a flash report.
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[Economic column from NY]
2023-04-07 16:00:00
A month has passed since the bankruptcy in the United States, which triggered the turmoil in the world's financial markets. It looks like the stock market is regaining its composure, but how is it? A new banking crisis accompanied by a cooling of the housing market is whispering among New York market players that it is secretly progressing. (Daisuke Ezaki, American General Bureau Reporter)
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Toy poodle "temporary police dog" cooperates with Ishikawa Prefectural Police's first case investigation
2023-04-07 15:28:00
A ceremony was held at the Ishikawa Prefectural Police Headquarters to commission a "temporary police dog," which is usually raised in the private sector and cooperates with police investigations and searches in the event of an incident or accident. This year, for the first time, a small dog "Toy Poodle" will join the activity.
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Opened "# Oshimen Yamagata" Local revitalization with the best ramen in Japan Yamagata
2023-04-07 15:12:00
Yamagata City has returned to Japan for the first time in two years in spending on eating out for ramen in a year, and the city has established a portal site that allows you to search for shops based on the characteristics of the soup and noodles, etc., in an attempt to connect ramen to regional revitalization. .
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Bullying of ``serious situation'' at Ibaraki University attached elementary school Not reported to the country for more than a year
2023-04-07 14:53:00
A year ago, Ibaraki University's affiliated elementary school found that there was bullying that was a "serious situation", but it had not been reported to the country for more than a year, as required by law. It means that the school gave a different explanation to the guardian that it had reported to the country.
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Government bonds held by the Bank of Japan exceed 581 trillion yen, the largest ever with unlimited purchases
2023-04-07 14:52:00
The Bank of Japan held more than 581 trillion yen in government bonds as of the end of last month, the highest ever at the end of the fiscal year. The main reason is that the Bank has continued to purchase government bonds as part of its large-scale monetary easing to curb the rise in long-term interest rates.
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Corpse of baby with umbilical cord at sewage treatment plant Suminoe Ward, Osaka
2023-04-07 14:50:00
On the 6th, a baby's body was found shortly after birth at a sewage treatment plant in Suminoe Ward, Osaka, and police are investigating the possibility that it may have been abandoned and washed away elsewhere.
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Toyota launches 10 EV models by 2026, annual sales target of 1.5 million units
2023-04-07 14:33:00
At a press conference held on the 7th, Toyota Motor Corp. announced its goal of introducing 10 new models by 2026 and selling 1.5 million units annually regarding its EV (electric vehicle) strategy. In addition, we will newly establish a dedicated organization for the development and production of next-generation EVs, and plan to launch a new model in 2026. Toyota has already announced plans to launch 30 EV models worldwide in 2030 and increase sales of new EVs to 3.5 million units, and will accelerate development, including hybrid and fuel cell vehicles. Policy.
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The golden age of wooden bat production. Craftsmen handcraft Nanto Toyama.
2023-04-07 14:11:00
The baseball season has begun in earnest, and in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture, where the production of wooden bats is thriving, craftsmen are busy making bats by hand.
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GSDF Helicopter Lost Track What is General Yuichi Sakamoto, commander of the 8th Division on board?
2023-04-07 13:55:00
An accident in which a Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter disappeared near Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture. There are 10 people in the helicopter, including the division commander, and the Self-Defense Forces and the Japan Coast Guard are continuing the search. Lieutenant General Yuichi Sakamoto, commander of the 8th Division on board, had just arrived on the 30th of last month.
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Hokkaido bird flu is expected to dispose of more than 20% of the number of breeding in Hokkaido
2023-04-07 13:44:00
At a poultry farm in Chitose City, Hokkaido, an avian influenza virus suspected of being "highly pathogenic" was detected in dead chickens, and the prefecture began culling about 310,000 chickens. Since last week, highly pathogenic viruses have been detected one after another at poultry farms in Chitose City, and the total number of chickens to be disposed of for egg production is expected to reach approximately 1.2 million, exceeding 20% of the number of breeding in Hokkaido.
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To prevent complicity in ``dark part-time job'' Calling attention to college freshmen Metropolitan Police Department
2023-04-07 13:23:00
In response to the increasing number of young people who apply for so-called "dark part-time jobs" on SNS and take part in special frauds and robberies, the Metropolitan Police Department held crime prevention courses at universities in Tokyo and called on new students to be careful. .
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Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto put "ChatGPT" and other AI topics on the agenda at the digital and technology minister's meeting
2023-04-07 12:40:00
Amid active debates over AI (chatGPT), a dialogue software with artificial intelligence, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto is considering how to respond to AI technology at the G7 Digital and Technology Ministers' Meeting at the end of this month. showed.
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High-ranking government officials of Japan, the United States, and South Korea confirm close cooperation in responding to North Korea's military provocations
2023-04-07 12:29:00
Senior government officials from Japan, the United States, and South Korea exchanged views on North Korea's nuclear and missile issues in Seoul on the 7th, and confirmed that they would cooperate closely in responding to a series of military provocations such as the launch of ballistic missiles. bottom.
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Video of a woman who died at an immigration facility ``edited by the plaintiff side'' Justice Minister Saito
2023-04-07 12:03:00
Minister of Justice Saito said that the lawyers of the bereaved family of a Sri Lankan woman who died at an immigration facility released a video showing the deteriorating condition of a woman in detention, saying, ``The video was made by the plaintiff without permission. It was edited and released to the media."
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China bans visits to China by the top of the US Taiwan representative agency Is it a countermeasure?
2023-04-07 11:56:00
The Chinese Communist Party has announced that it will take countermeasures such as banning Taiwan's representatives in the United States and their families from visiting China. It is seen as part of countermeasures against the meeting between President Tsai Ing-wen and Speaker of the US House of Representatives McCarthy.
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Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen “Hope China does not overreact”
2023-04-07 11:28:00
President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan, who met with Speaker of the House of Representatives McCarthy in the suburbs of Los Angeles in the United States, met with the accompanying reporters on the 7th, Japan time, and said, ``Be restrained and do not overreact to China, which is taking countermeasures. I hope," and restrained him.
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A couple in their 70s died at home, unable to contact their son living together Kanagawa Yokosuka
2023-04-07 11:05:00
On the night of the 6th, a couple in their 70s living in a house in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, was found dead. According to the police, they are investigating the detailed situation because they have not been able to contact their son who lived with the couple.
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Cabinet decision to appoint Kazuo Ueda as new Governor of the Bank of Japan on the 9th
2023-04-07 10:54:00
At a cabinet meeting on the 7th, the government decided to appoint economist Kazuo Ueda, a former deliberative committee member of the Bank of Japan, as the new governor of the Bank of Japan on the 9th.
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Respiratory syncytial virus infection Effective for children born by vaccination of pregnant women
2023-04-07 10:18:00
Regarding RS virus infection, which can cause severe pneumonia in young children, if a pregnant woman is vaccinated with a vaccine developed by the American pharmaceutical company Pfizer, the results of a clinical trial showing that the child born has a certain effect. was announced by a research group made up of doctors from around the world.
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Tokyo Fire Department apologizes to bereaved families for inappropriate rescue measures not following AED instructions
2023-04-07 10:03:00
It was found that a firefighter at a fire station in Kiyose City, Tokyo, had to give more than three electric shocks when rescuing a woman with cardiopulmonary arrest, but only twice. The woman has since died, and the Tokyo Fire Department apologized to her family for the inappropriate action.
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February Family Income and Expenditure Survey: Consumption expenditure increased by 1.6% year-on-year, first increase in four months
2023-04-07 08:48:00
According to the household budget survey released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications in February, the amount of money spent on consumption by households with two or more people increased by 1.6% from the same month of the previous year in real terms, excluding price fluctuations. Consumption per household increased for the first time in four months to 272,214 yen. The breakdown shows a 13.2% increase in "utilities, heat and water" due to an increase in electricity and gas bills, and a 10.8% increase in "educational and recreational expenses," which includes accommodation and travel expenses.
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Real wages fell 2.6% year-on-year in February, down for 11 consecutive months
2023-04-07 08:38:00
As prices continue to rise, the real wage per worker in February this year decreased by 2.6% compared to the same month last year, marking the 11th consecutive month of negative growth.
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GSDF helicopter track disappearance What is the purpose of the flight and the cause of the accident seen by former GSDF executives?
2023-04-07 08:30:00
In an accident in which the Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter disappeared from the radar during flight and the whereabouts are unknown, parts such as window frames and rotors that are considered to be part of the aircraft have been found. We asked Mr. Koichi Isobe, who served as Chief of the Eastern Area of the Ground Self-Defense Force and is familiar with helicopter operations, about the purpose of boarding the helicopter and the cause of the accident. (This is the content that was broadcast on Good Morning Japan at 7:00)
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Up to 100,000 yen subsidy for influencer photography Yamanashi Minami Alps City
2023-04-07 07:56:00
山梨県南アルプス市は、地元の魅力を広く知ってもらおうと、発信力を持つ「インフルエンサー」と呼ばれる人たちが市内でコンテンツの撮影などを行う際に、最大10万円を補助する制度を今年度から始めました。
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Experiencing the WBC championship that Aki Sasaki found "my own form"
2023-04-07 07:07:00
Roki Sasaki, a professional baseball pitcher of Lotte, who pitched for the first time this season on the 6th, won his first victory with a good throw that held 1 hits in 6 innings with no runs and 11 strikeouts with a fork ball. After returning to Japan, pitcher Sasaki clearly expressed to the reporters the change in his mind that had occurred through his valuable experience of winning the WBC championship.
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``Expansion of symbolic voting'' only partially implemented in unified local elections
2023-04-07 06:56:00
In the unified local elections this time, instead of writing the candidate's name, the ``symbolic voting'', in which the printed candidate's name is circled, is used in some elections, such as the gubernatorial elections in Shimane and Oita prefectures. is done in Some people with disabilities say that it is difficult for them to write the name of the candidate when they vote, and that they want to expand symbolic voting. The issue is how to arrange the
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30% of people over 80 years old
2023-04-07 06:46:00
In a survey conducted by a private research institute, 90% of the respondents said that they would like to be prepared for when they die. On the other hand, it was found that more than 30% of those aged 80 and over answered that preparations were "a little further ahead". Research institutes point out that ``the older you get, the greater the burden, and it is important to prepare early.''
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In more than half of municipalities, the preparation period for the new semester of faculty and staff is "4 days or less"
2023-04-07 06:34:00
A survey by an NPO found that while many faculty and staff think they need at least five days to prepare for the new semester, more than half of the local governments have only four days or less to prepare. I was.
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France holds summit with China to prevent arms from being supplied to Russia
2023-04-07 06:17:00
Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Beijing on the 6th to exchange views on the situation in Ukraine, and agreed to oppose the use of nuclear weapons. On the other hand, President Macron urged China not to supply any weapons to Russia, which continues its military aggression.
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Special fraud at Cambodia base or arrest warrant for 19 Japanese Metropolitan Police Department
2023-04-07 05:02:00
A group of 19 Japanese people in Cambodia made a special fraudulent phone call to Japan based in Cambodia, and the Metropolitan Police Department obtained an arrest warrant on suspicion of fraud, according to an interview with investigative officials. . The Metropolitan Police Department plans to transfer 19 people to Japan and arrest them soon.
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