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Main news(2023/04/27)


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Hiroshima Kure Evacuation order reduced to 6 people in 4 households Abnormal noise in the hill behind a residential area

2023-04-27 20:41:00
Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture issued an evacuation order on the 26th, saying that there was a risk of a landslide disaster in the hill behind a residential area. On the night of the 27th, we narrowed down the scope to 6 people from 4 households.

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Image generation AI "Creator's rights are threatened" Proposals such as legal development

2023-04-27 20:24:00
A group made up of illustrators and manga artists held a press conference, saying that the creative activities and rights of creators were threatened by the inappropriate use of `` image generation AI '' that automatically generates images just by instructing them in sentences. , announced proposals calling for appropriate use of image generation AI and legislation.

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Beware of Accidents at Waterside Leisure and Amusement Facilities

2023-04-27 19:59:00
The Consumer Affairs Agency is calling attention to accidents at waterside leisure and amusement facilities on its website, as it is expected that more people will go to recreational areas than last year and the year before this year's long holidays.

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Sudanese military shows intention to extend ceasefire, but paramilitary groups oppose

2023-04-27 19:57:00
The armed clashes between the military and paramilitary groups that continue in Sudan in Africa are approaching the deadline for the ceasefire period agreed by both sides, and the military has indicated that it will accept the extension of the ceasefire in response to the proposal of neighboring countries. , Paramilitary groups are rebelling and there is no prospect of the chaos being settled.

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The reason why Mario grows a beard Directly hits Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator

2023-04-27 19:30:00
The popular game "Super Mario Bros." released in 1985. A distinctive beard, a red hat with an "M" mark, and a dynamic jump. "Mario" is now loved all over the world. Nintendo's game creator Shigeru Miyamoto, who is the 'creator' of the character design, responded to NHK's interview. We asked Mr. Miyamoto about the future of Mario, which has expanded its playing field over time. (Kyoto Broadcasting Station Reporter Mami Yamazaki)

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Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Treated Water Decrease in amount generated, but no change in start time of release

2023-04-27 19:17:00
TEPCO has revised the timing when the storage tanks, which were expected to be full from summer to autumn this year, will be full after February next year, assuming that the amount of treated water generated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station is decreasing. rice field. On the other hand, there is no change in the plan to start diluting and releasing it into the sea by this summer.

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Did the Russian military establish a position on the site of the southern Zaporizhia nuclear power plant?

2023-04-27 18:47:00
The British Ministry of Defense said that Russian forces had set up a fighting position on the grounds of a nuclear power plant in the southern Zaporizhzhya Oblast over the situation in Ukraine. It seems that the Ukrainian military is increasing its vigilance in preparation for a large-scale reversal offensive.

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Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant Unit 5 Large amount of water leakage trouble Radioactive material not included

2023-04-27 18:17:00
On the night of the 26th, at Unit 5 of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Station in Niigata Prefecture, there was a problem in which a large amount of water leaked indoors due to the opening of a seawater pipe valve to cool the emergency generator. According to Tokyo Electric Power Company, the leaked water does not contain radioactive substances and has no impact on the outside.

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Osaka clinic arson victim's bereaved families request enhanced support

2023-04-27 18:11:00
The bereaved families of the victims of the Osaka clinic arson incident that occurred two years ago have requested the government to provide enhanced economic support, such as establishing a system in which the government will compensate for the death of the assailant. .

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"H3" failed to launch, part of the equipment shorted in the second stage engine

2023-04-27 18:01:00
Regarding the cause of the failure of the first launch of Japan's new flagship rocket "H3" JAXA = The possibility that part of the equipment was short-circuited in the second stage engine that did not fire I explained that it was high quality. The design of these devices is almost the same as the rocket "H2A" in operation, and we plan to investigate in detail, including the records at the time of manufacture.

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Investigation committee publishes report on two cases of child death involving child consultation

2023-04-27 17:51:00
On the 27th, Kanagawa Prefecture released a report summarizing the results of an investigation by an investigative committee regarding two cases in which a child guidance center was involved in suspected abuse by a mother but could not prevent the death of a child.

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how are you going

2023-04-27 17:42:00
With the long holidays starting soon, the sky is also a concern. I asked that familiar meteorologist about the weather. We also asked our travel experts to provide useful information for those planning to make their own trips.

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Decided to be NHK Taiga drama "Berabo ~ Tsutashige Eika no Yume Banashi ~" next year

2023-04-27 17:13:00
NHK's taiga drama, which will be broadcast the year after next, has been decided to be "Berabo," which depicts the life of Tsutaya Juzaburo, who was one of the most popular ukiyo-e artists and writers of the Edo period. The main character is Ryusei Yokohama.

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Founding festival in Kamikochi Nagano Matsumoto

2023-04-27 16:44:00
The "Foundation Festival" was held in Kamikochi, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, one of Japan's leading mountain resorts overlooking the Northern Alps, and the people concerned prayed for the safety of the mountain this season.

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Bill to 'extend' nuclear power plant operation passed at House of Representatives plenary session

2023-04-27 16:12:00
In order to maximize the use of nuclear power generation toward the realization of a decarbonized society, a bill was passed by a large majority at the plenary session of the House of Representatives on the 27th to effectively allow the operation of nuclear power plants beyond the upper limit of the operating period. rice field.

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Toyota Global production volume and sales volume both record high last year

2023-04-27 15:11:00
Toyota Motor Corporation's production volume and sales volume for the past year both reached record highs. Demand for automobiles is strong, mainly in Asia, and the increase in the operation of production lines at factories is said to be a factor.

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Disney sues Florida governor against presidential candidate

2023-04-27 14:09:00
Florida theme park operator Walt Disney is suing Governor DeSantis, accusing Florida of trying to threaten its business operations by removing long-standing tax incentives. Did. Governor DeSantis has been named as one of the leading opposition and Republican candidates in the US presidential election next year.

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Explosives at the Prime Minister's speech venue Wakayama Prefectural Police start checking the security situation at the time

2023-04-27 13:56:00
Regarding the incident in which an explosive was thrown near Prime Minister Kishida, who was visiting to support the election in Wakayama City, Tani, Chairman of the National Public Safety Commission, said at a press conference on the 27th that the Wakayama Prefectural Police had been operating since the 24th of this month after the election. It was revealed that confirmation of the security situation of Mainly, ▽ security posture, ▽ coordination status between the organizer of the speech and the police, and ▽ audience evacuation guidance will be confirmed as points. is to scrutinize the

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Cabinet Office Statistical Survey Leaks Personal Information of More than 140 People Names, Phone Numbers, etc.

2023-04-27 13:46:00
The Cabinet Office announced that the personal information of more than 140 people was leaked when the person in charge mistakenly attached a list with names, phone numbers, etc., when sending statistical survey data to external individuals by e-mail. bottom.

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Huge debris washed up on Okinoerabu Island, Kagoshima Is it the wreckage of a Chinese rocket?

2023-04-27 13:20:00
A huge piece of metal was found washed up on the coast of Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, and experts say that it is highly likely that it is the wreckage of a rocket launched by China based on its shape and other factors.

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No. 6 two-run home run against Shohei Otani Athletics

2023-04-27 13:11:00
Major League Baseball Angels Shohei Otani started the game against the Athletics as No. 3 and designated hitter, and hit the sixth two-run home run of the season in the fifth at-bat in the eighth inning, the first time in three games.

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U.S. January-March GDP announced tonight.

2023-04-27 12:59:00
The GDP = Gross Domestic Product of the United States from January to last month will be announced on the night of the 27th, Japan time. The market is expected to show a solid economic picture, albeit a slowdown compared to the previous three months.

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Olympic corruption Decision to approve bail for former chairman Kadokawa Tokyo District Court Prosecutors file a quasi-appeal

2023-04-27 12:36:00
On the 27th, the Tokyo District Court decided to grant bail to former chairman Tsuguhiko Kadokawa (79) of KADOKAWA, a major publishing company, who was indicted in a corruption case over the sponsorship contract for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. His bail was set at 200 million yen, and prosecutors filed a semi-appeal against the decision.

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Former Deputy Chief of Police Station Unauthorized Receipt of Overtime Work Asahi Chiba

2023-04-27 12:26:00
A former deputy chief of a police station in Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture, reportedly overtime work was overdone, and was suspected of receiving more than 500,000 yen illegally, according to an interview with investigative sources. The police plan to send documents to the public prosecutor on the 28th and take disciplinary action on suspicion of fraud.

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Tokyo Kabukicho host arrested Suspected of making customers wait for prostitution customers

2023-04-27 11:53:00
A host who works at a host club in Kabukicho, Tokyo, was arrested for making customers wait for prostitution customers under the pretext of repayment of delinquent fees. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details of what happened, assuming that he was made to wait for customers on the streets of Kabukicho and repeatedly made him prostitute.

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Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ to raise fees such as bank transfers at counters and ATMs

2023-04-27 11:51:00
MUFG Bank will raise fees for transfers at counters and ATMs from October this year. As the cost of system maintenance and crime prevention increases, we would like to encourage the use of Internet banking, which does not charge fees.

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Shogi "Meijin Battle" The second game between Master Watanabe and Six Crowns of Fujii begins in Shizuoka City.

2023-04-27 10:57:00
The second station of the ``Meijin Battle'', which is the oldest of the eight major shogi titles, will start in Shizuoka City. Attention will be paid to whether Akira Watanabe (39), who is aiming for the fourth consecutive victory, will return the victory to five minutes.

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US IT major Meta 3 months financial results 23% profit decline due to staff reduction implementation costs

2023-04-27 10:43:00
US IT giant Meta, the former Facebook, reported a 23% drop in profit for the three months to last month due to the cost of implementing large-scale staff reductions.

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Prime Minister Kishida considers specific measures to aim for 30% or more female executives by 2030

2023-04-27 10:29:00
In order to promote women's active participation, Prime Minister Kishida announced at the government's Gender Equality Council the goal of increasing the ratio of women among the board members of the top listed companies to 30% or more by 2030. instructed to consider.

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Hokkaido Monbetsu 3 dead fishing boat collision "due to heavy fog" Japan Transport Safety Board

2023-04-27 10:18:00
In 2021, off the coast of Monbetsu, Hokkaido, a horsehair crab fishing boat collided with a Russian-flagged carrier, killing three people. I have put together a research report.

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JR Nambu Line resumes operation Up and down lines between Tachikawa Station and Kawasaki Station

2023-04-27 09:55:00
The JR Nambu Line had suspended operation on the inbound and outbound lines between Tachikawa Station and Kawasaki Station due to the accident, but resumed operation at 9:21 am.

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President Biden aiming for re-election ``voters will decide'' over age concerns

2023-04-27 09:18:00
President Biden, who is aiming for re-election in the presidential election to be held in the fall of next year in the United States, said that there are voices who are concerned about the age of 80, saying, "It is up to voters to decide," and he himself does not think it is a problem. emphasized.

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JR Nambu Line Tachikawa-Kawasaki Up and Down Line Operation Suspended Impact of Accidents resulting in injury or death

2023-04-27 08:37:00
The JR Nambu Line has suspended operation on the up and down lines between Tachikawa Station in Tachikawa City, Tokyo and Kawasaki Station in Kawasaki Ward, Kawasaki City from 8:13 am due to the accident resulting in injury or death.

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Red Sox Masanao Yoshida No. 4 solo HR defense is also a highlight

2023-04-27 07:48:00
Masanao Yoshida of the Major League Baseball Red Sox started the game against the Orioles as No. 4 left fielder and hit No. 4 solo, his first home run in three games. Also, in defense, we created a highlight, such as diving and catching a hit liner.

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Kenji Nagai's camera returned to bereaved family after being shot dead in Myanmar

2023-04-27 07:24:00
In 2007, a video camera believed to belong to Japanese journalist Kenji Nagai, who was shot and killed while covering a protest demonstration against the then military government in Myanmar, was returned to the bereaved family along with the footage left behind. I was. (The video is the image left on the video camera)

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Succeeded in shooting the world's first black hole "Jet"

2023-04-27 06:38:00
This is a new research result on a black hole that attracted worldwide attention for the first time four years ago when its outline was successfully photographed. International research, including Japan, has succeeded in capturing the world's first image of a high-temperature gas ring drawn by a giant black hole at the center of a galaxy and a "jet" that spews out gas at high speed. announced by the group. It is attracting attention as a clue to clarify the mechanism of the formation of giant black holes.

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[Updated from time to time] Russia invades Ukraine (Movement on the 27th)

2023-04-27 06:31:00
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 27th (Japan time), such as the situation of the fighting 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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37th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear accident

2023-04-27 06:14:00
On the 26th, 37 years have passed since the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in northern Ukraine. At a memorial ceremony held locally, Environmental Protection Minister Striletz said, ``Many deaths will result if the nuclear weapons of peace fall into the hands of those who do not know how to handle them.'' blamed Russia.

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Sudan “May increase deaths due to inability to provide necessary medical care” WHO press conference

2023-04-27 06:04:00
Over the situation in Sudan, where fighting continues between the military and paramilitary groups, the WHO = World Health Organization is raising concerns that more people may die in the future due to the inability to provide necessary medical services. .

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US-South Korea Summit ``Overwhelming and Decisive Response to North Korea's Use of Nuclear Weapons''

2023-04-27 05:43:00
U.S. President Biden and South Korean President Yoon Sung-yeol hold a summit meeting, vowing to take an overwhelming and decisive response if North Korea uses nuclear weapons against South Korea, including U.S. nuclear forces. We confirmed that we will strengthen "extended deterrence," which protects our allies with deterrence.

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