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Main news(2023/04/11)


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Man in electric wheelchair dies at railroad crossing Transport Safety Commission conducts field survey Kyoto Maizuru

2023-04-11 21:52:00
On the 10th, a man in his 80s riding an electric wheelchair with a handle was hit by a train at a railroad crossing of the Kyoto Tango Railway in Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture, and died. Investigators were dispatched to and began investigating the cause of the accident.

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Tochigi ``Troublesome act of returning used toothpicks'' video posted or two arrested

2023-04-11 20:31:00
At a restaurant in Nasushiobara, Tochigi Prefecture, two 30-year-old suspects were arrested for obstructing the restaurant's business by filming the nuisance of putting a used toothpick back into the toothpick holder and posting it on SNS. I was.

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Special fraud involvement or 19 Japanese arrested on board Transfer from Cambodia

2023-04-11 19:58:00
The Metropolitan Police Department arrested 19 Japanese people for whom the Metropolitan Police Department issued an arrest warrant on suspicion of being involved in a special fraud on a charter plane being transferred from Cambodia to Japan on suspicion of fraud at 7:30 pm on the 11th. The charter plane is scheduled to arrive at Haneda Airport around 10:00 pm on the 11th, and the Metropolitan Police Department will investigate after arriving in Japan and proceed to clarify the actual situation of the group based in Cambodia.

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[Election Commentary] Four by-elections for the House of Representatives and the Upper House by-elections: Ruling and opposition parties

2023-04-11 19:50:00
Four by-elections for the House of Representatives due to the resignation and death of members of the Diet were announced on the 11th. Together with the result of the by-election for the Oita constituency of the House of Councilors, which was announced earlier, the election results are expected to affect Prime Minister Kishida's management of the government and future election strategies of each party. A fierce election campaign by each party is expected to unfold. How do the ruling and opposition parties position the by-election? A political reporter explains.

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Shogi "Eio Battle" 1st round Sota Fujii 6th crown wins against Tatsuya Sugai 8th dan

2023-04-11 19:08:00
One of the eight major shogi titles, the ``Eio-sen'' first round was held in Tokyo. We got off to a good start.

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Large-scale yellow dust in China Will fly to Japan on the 12th to 13th Attention to impact

2023-04-11 18:34:00
Large-scale yellow sand has occurred in a wide area of ​​China, and the city of Beijing, the capital, is yellowish and hazy due to flying sand, and it is affecting the lives of citizens. On the other hand, in Japan, yellow sand is expected to fly over a wide area from northern Japan to western Japan from the 12th to the 13th, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling attention to the impact on traffic.

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Manga "spoiler site" company executive fined 500,000 yen

2023-04-11 18:32:00
The Kanazawa Summary Court fined a company executive who was sent documents for opening a so-called "spoiler site" for manga and making it possible to view the lines of manga posted on the app of a major publisher on the Internet without permission. I issued a summary order for 500,000 yen.

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U.S.-Philippines largest joint military exercise in history

2023-04-11 17:37:00
Joint military exercises between the United States and the Philippines began on the 11th in the Philippines. More than 17,000 military personnel from both countries participated in the exercise, the largest number ever, and it is believed that the aim is to check China, which is strengthening its maritime advances in the South China Sea.

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After the new employee training, I was told to take out the caterpillar...

2023-04-11 17:30:00
The first job I was given when I became a member of society was to catch caterpillars. The job he had imagined was different. He never thought it would last more than 30 years. But now, every year, I do it all for just one week. Such guardians of spring are in Osaka. (Osaka Broadcasting Station News Reporter: Mayu Ogawa)

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Taiwan President Tsai ``Not a responsible attitude'' such as Chinese military exercises

2023-04-11 16:54:00
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has criticized China for its patrols and military drills conducted by the Chinese military until the 10th, saying, "It is not a responsible attitude as a major power."

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Kamchatka eruption Volcanic ash Highest volume since 1964 eruption Call for attention

2023-04-11 16:51:00
The Russian Academy of Sciences, which monitors the state of the eruption of a large volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia on the night of the 10th, said the amount of volcanic ash was the highest since the 1964 eruption. The authorities are calling on residents to refrain from going out unnecessarily.

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Nippori-Toneri Liner suspension of operation on all lines Impact of power outages

2023-04-11 16:24:00
According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation, the Nippori-Toneri Liner has suspended operation on the entire line between Nippori Station and Minumadai Shinsui Koen Station from around 1:55 pm due to the power outage. Inspections are being carried out between Kohoku Station and Nishiarai Daishi Nishi Station, and operation is expected to resume around 9:00 pm. The Nippori-Toneri Liner suspended operation due to the power outage on the 10th, but the Tokyo Metropolitan Transportation Bureau said that the power outage occurred in a different place than the 10th, and the cause of the power outage is unknown.

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The key word for the pavilion is “jellyfish”

2023-04-11 16:24:00
Sachiko Nakajima, one of the producers who will make a pavilion at the Osaka Kansai Expo, which will be held in two years. She is also a mathematics educator and jazz pianist who was the first Japanese woman to win a gold medal at the Mathematical Olympiad. What kind of pavilion will it be? The keyword is "jellyfish". (Osaka Broadcasting Station Reporter Sachiko Inoue)

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Cleverin “no evidence of efficacy” fined over 600 million yen for “Taiko Pharmaceutical”

2023-04-11 16:21:00
The Consumer Affairs Agency said that it violated the Act on Premiums and Misleading Representations by selling disinfecting products "Kreberin" with the label "remove viruses and bacteria floating in the air", etc. ” was ordered to pay a surcharge of more than 600 million yen. It is said to be the highest amount ever as a surcharge under the Act on Premiums and Misleading Representations.

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Stock price rise Bank of Japan new governor Ueda advances yen depreciation due to “continuation of monetary easing”

2023-04-11 15:55:00
In the Tokyo stock market on the 11th, the new governor of the Bank of Japan, Ueda, announced at his inaugural press conference on the 10th that he would continue with the current large-scale monetary easing. Stock prices rose, centering on

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Regular communication disruption between North Korea and South Korea South Korean Unification Minister "unilateral and irresponsible"

2023-04-11 15:26:00
South Korea's unification minister said, ``We express our strong regret for the unilateral and irresponsible attitude of the North,'' regarding the lack of regular communication through the communication routes established by the South Korean government and the South Korean military with North Korea. condemned.

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Minister Takaichi, Nara Prefectural Gubernatorial Election “I am keenly aware of the responsibility for the result”

2023-04-11 15:08:00
Regarding the results of the Nara gubernatorial election, Minister of State for Economic and Security Affairs Takaichi, who is chairman of the LDP Nara Prefectural Federation, said he was keenly aware of his responsibility for the defeat of the candidate recommended by the prefectural federation. He indicated that he wanted to fulfill his duties by preparing for battle.

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Shohei Otani Participated as a designated hitter No hits in 3 at bats Team loses from behind

2023-04-11 14:58:00
Major League Baseball Angels Shohei Otani made a full appearance in the match against the Nationals as a designated hitter, but had no hits in three at bats.

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Japan Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter accident "no connection with Chinese navy confirmed" Ministry of Defense

2023-04-11 14:39:00
Regarding the accident in which the Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter disappeared, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan asked that the activity of the Self-Defense Force aircraft at that time was "reconnaissance related to the movement of the Chinese navy," but the Ministry of Defense responded. He explained that the time zone was far away from the activities of the Chinese navy, and that there is no connection with the accident at this time.

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"Fuji Subaru Line" Opens the entire line earliest in the past 10 years due to snow melting Yamanashi

2023-04-11 13:44:00
The toll road "Fuji Subaru Line", which connects the 5th station of Mt.

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Suspicion of having female high school students work at the store Arrested owner of a sex shop Partially denied charges

2023-04-11 13:35:00
The manager of the shop was arrested on suspicion of violating the Child Welfare Law for letting a high school girl work at a sex shop. The student said that he wanted money to support the so-called "men's underground idol", so the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details. The management has partially denied the allegations against the investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department.

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His Majesty the Emperor sows rice seeds at the Imperial Palace

2023-04-11 13:33:00
On the 11th, His Majesty the Emperor sowed rice seeds at the Imperial Palace.

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GSDF helicopter accident 5 days after the occurrence, the search continues, no strong clues found

2023-04-11 12:50:00
Five days have passed since the accident in which a Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter disappeared near Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture, but no strong clues leading to the crew members have been found. On the 11th, the Self-Defense Forces, the Japan Coast Guard, and local fishermen continue to search.

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"Official gazette" bidding for printing paper or four companies on-site inspection JFTC

2023-04-11 12:17:00
The Japan Fair Trade Commission conducted an on-site inspection by the Japan Fair Trade Commission on suspicion of repeated bid-rigging over bidding for printing paper for the Official Gazette, which is ordered by the National Printing Bureau to publicize revisions to laws. I found out through interviews with people involved.

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Shogi "Eio Battle" opens Fujii six crowns three consecutive victories Sugai 8th dan's first challenge

2023-04-11 12:15:00
One of the eight major shogi titles, the ``Eio-sen'' fifth match has begun in Tokyo, with Sota Fujii's 6th crown (20) aiming for the 3rd consecutive victory and the challenger Tatsuya Sugai 8th dan (30). .

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Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant Unit 5 Fire near washing machine in building already extinguished Niigata

2023-04-11 11:57:00
According to Tokyo Electric Power Company, around 11:05 am on the 11th, it was confirmed that a fire was coming out from near the motor of the washing machine on the first floor of the building of Unit 5 of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Station. As a result of the fire extinguishing work, the fire has already been extinguished and there are no injuries. It is said that the fire broke out in the washing machine in the building where the workers' clothes are washed. The site is in a radiation controlled area, and according to the Niigata Prefectural Nuclear Safety Division, there is no abnormality in the values ​​of the monitoring posts that measure the radiation dose, and there is no influence such as leakage of radioactive materials to the outside.

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"ChatGPT" "Consideration of utilization such as replying to the Diet to relieve concerns" Nishimura, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry

2023-04-11 11:55:00
Regarding the use of the interactive AI "ChatGPT", Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura indicated that he would consider using it for answering questions in the Diet, etc., if concerns about the handling of confidential information were resolved.

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5 dead, 8 injured in shooting at bank in southern US, suspect shot dead by police

2023-04-11 11:30:00
Five people were killed and eight injured when a man opened fire on a bank in Kentucky. Local media reported that the suspect had received a notice of dismissal from the bank before the incident, and the police are investigating the motive.

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs Diplomatic Bluebook “Serious Concern over Strengthening Military Cooperation between China and Russia”

2023-04-11 11:24:00
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Diplomatic Bluebook has been finalized, positioning last year as a "turning point in history." After strongly condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine, he emphasized that he would watch with serious concern that China and Russia are moving to strengthen military cooperation.

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Prince Akishino and his wife to visit England from 4th of next month to attend the coronation ceremony

2023-04-11 10:34:00
Prince Akishino and his wife will make an official visit to England from the 4th of next month to attend the coronation ceremony of King Charles of England. An official visit to England by Prince Akishino and his wife was approved at the cabinet meeting on the morning of the 11th.

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Chinese Army Ends Military Exercises Around Taiwan Will Continue to Maintain Military Pressure on Taiwan

2023-04-11 10:27:00
China's military announced on Wednesday that patrols and military drills around Taiwan had ended. In the announcement, "the unit is always ready to fight and will resolutely crush the 'Taiwan independence' and external interference schemes," and is expected to continue to exert military pressure on Taiwan.

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Joint military training by India US and Air Force to check China

2023-04-11 09:23:00
India has announced that it has begun joint military exercises with the United States at bases in eastern India and elsewhere. It seems that the purpose is to check China, which is in a state of tension over the border.

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U.S. Department of Defense rushes to investigate the scale and background of the leakage of confidential documents from the U.S. government

2023-04-11 09:14:00
The U.S. Department of Defense plans to investigate the scale and background of the outflow, citing the possibility that highly classified documents may have been leaked from the U.S. government regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine. showed.

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Welcia Holdings to end all tobacco sales within three years

2023-04-11 08:03:00
Welcia Holdings, the largest drug store, has decided to stop selling all cigarettes handled by about 2,000 stores nationwide by the end of the year. The reason for this is to show the company's stance on health.

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“Kim general secretary 'attack operation plan' confirmed” North Korea state media

2023-04-11 07:17:00
North Korea announced through state media on the morning of the 11th that an expanded meeting of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) was held on the 10th with the attendance of General Secretary Kim Jong-un. In this, Kim confirmed the "offensive operation plan" after emphasizing the need to expand the war deterrent in a more practical and offensive manner and operate it effectively.

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19 Japanese people involved in special fraud transferred from Cambodia to Japan arrested

2023-04-11 06:56:00
The Metropolitan Police Department plans to transfer 19 Japanese nationals in Cambodia who have obtained an arrest warrant on suspicion of being involved in a special fraud to Japan on the 11th and arrest them on suspicion of fraud. The 19 people are believed to be a special fraud group based in Cambodia, and the Metropolitan Police Department will proceed to clarify the actual situation.

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North Korea Kim General Secretary 11 years since the appointment of the top of the Korean Workers' Party

2023-04-11 06:39:00
On the 11th, it will be 11 years since North Korean leader Kim Jong-un took office as the head of the Workers' Party of Korea. Since the 7th of this month, North Korea has not responded to regular communication on the communication route with South Korea, and North Korea will soon violate the United Nations Security Council resolution prohibiting launches using ballistic missile technology for the first time. The possibility of launching a military reconnaissance satellite is also being talked about.

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5 days after the GSDF helicopter accident occurred, the SDF expanded the search area and rushed to find it

2023-04-11 06:30:00
Five days have passed since the accident in which a Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter disappeared near Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture. I'm in.

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Former MP Garthy stays or adjusts in the direction of dispatching investigators to UAE Metropolitan Police Department

2023-04-11 06:10:00
The Metropolitan Police Department will dispatch investigators to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where the former member of the House of Councilors is believed to be staying, for former member of the House of Councilors Garthy, who has been issued an arrest warrant on suspicion of repeatedly threatening celebrities on a video posting site. I have found that it is directionally adjusted. The Metropolitan Police Department believes that the former lawmaker is unlikely to return to Japan, and is requesting the local authorities to cooperate with the investigation.

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Four by-elections for the House of Representatives Announced today Heading to the election campaign for the election day on the 23rd

2023-04-11 05:50:00
Four by-elections for the House of Representatives due to the resignation and death of lawmakers will be announced on the 11th. Together with the result of the by-election for the House of Councilors Oita electoral district announced earlier, it is expected that the election results will affect Prime Minister Kishida's management of the government and future election strategies of each party. A fierce election campaign by each party is expected to unfold.

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Large eruption of Kamchatka Peninsula "No impact of tsunami on Japan" Japan Meteorological Agency

2023-04-11 05:34:00
On the night of the 10th, the Japan Meteorological Agency was investigating the presence or absence of a tsunami in Japan regarding the large-scale eruption of a volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia, but announced that ``there is no impact of the tsunami on Japan.''

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