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Main news(2023/05/09)


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A missing Aichi woman found dead in a forest in Akita

2023-05-09 22:32:00
A year ago, a 48-year-old woman from Aichi Prefecture went missing after staying at a hotel in Tokyo. This is what I learned from interviews with investigators. The Metropolitan Police Department is confirming that the body is a missing woman, and is investigating the suspicion that several men, including former gang members, were involved in the abandonment of the body.

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Hanshin Murakami tied the league record with no goals in a row, but failed to break the record due to a goal

2023-05-09 21:58:00
Pitcher Shoki Murakami of the professional baseball team, Hanshin, kept a scoreless record until the 6th inning against Yakult on the night of the 9th, and tied the Central League record with 31 consecutive innings scoreless since the opening, but conceded a goal in the 7th inning. However, the record was not updated.

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President Putin's speech on Victory Day How experts saw it [details]

2023-05-09 21:33:00
On the 9th, Russia celebrated "Victory Day", celebrating its victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. Putin justified the military invasion of Ukraine and emphasized that it will continue in the future, in a speech at a commemoration ceremony held in the capital Moscow. What do experts think of this year's Victory Day ceremony and the content of President Putin's speech? We asked Shinji Hyodo, research secretary at the National Institute for Defense Studies, Ministry of Defense.

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Osaka charnel lawsuit Supreme Court ``Eligibility to fight the trial for residents'' to redo the first trial

2023-05-09 19:23:00
In a lawsuit demanding that a building-type charnel house built in a residential area of ​​Yodogawa Ward in Osaka be revoked by the city of Osaka, arguing that it could "remarkably damage the living environment" by local residents. , The Supreme Court found the residents eligible to fight in the trial and ordered the trial to be redone in the first instance.

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Three juvenile penguins make their debut at an aquarium in Kyoto

2023-05-09 18:53:00
Three baby penguins born about half a year ago debuted at an aquarium in Kyoto City, and are showing their adorable appearance in the exhibition space.

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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism notices due to labor shortage

2023-05-09 18:48:00
In order to deal with airport congestion due to a shortage of security inspectors, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has issued a notice that part of the inspection of jackets and shoes can be partially relaxed only during long holidays. I was. It is said that the maintenance of the security level is also required, and many airports have been inspected as before. .

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Tokyo Ginza robbery case Seizure of a bag containing about 30 watches Is it a damaged item?

2023-05-09 18:44:00
On the 8th, several men broke into a luxury watch store in Ginza, Tokyo, and took away the goods. I understand that. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the suspicion that more than 100 wristwatches were stolen from the store.

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Ms. Setsuko Thurlow Visits Japan “Leaders from Each Country Have Serious Discussions on Nuclear Issues in Hiroshima”

2023-05-09 18:25:00
Ms. Setsuko Thurlow, a Hiroshima atomic bomb survivor living in Canada who has long advocated the abolition of nuclear weapons, came to Japan on the 9th and spoke about the G7 Hiroshima Summit, where nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation is expected to be a major topic of discussion. I want you to seriously discuss the nuclear issue and make a good decision."

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Man detained for dissemination of fabricated information on China's "ChatGPT"

2023-05-09 17:31:00
Chinese police authorities have announced that they have detained a man for using the interactive AI ``ChatGPT'' to fabricate a false railway accident and spread it on the Internet.

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Building cleaning worker falls to the ground and dies Passerby injured Tokyo Setagaya Ward

2023-05-09 16:54:00
On the afternoon of the 9th, at a four-story building in Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, a worker man who tried to clean the window glass fell from the roof to the ground and died. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the detailed situation that part of the eaves that were broken by the impact of the fall hit a woman who was passing nearby and injured her.

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Stock price hits new high for the first time in about 1 year and 4 months

2023-05-09 16:25:00
On the Tokyo stock market on the 9th, buy orders spread to high-tech related stocks, and stock prices rose. The highest price of this year was renewed, and it rose to the level for the first time in about 1 year and 4 months.

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Yamanashi Fujiyoshida where "Pokemon cards" worth 2 million yen are stolen

2023-05-09 16:00:00
On the 8th, at a trading card store in Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture, it was found that more than 1,500 product cards, worth 2 million yen, had been stolen. Police are investigating the theft as a robbery targeting only high-value cards.

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Canada seeks deportation of Chinese diplomat as 'undesirable person'

2023-05-09 15:55:00
The Canadian government announced on the 8th that it had designated Chinese diplomats as "undesirable persons" and asked them to leave the country. A local Canadian newspaper reported that the diplomat tried to pressure Canadian lawmakers and others critical of the human rights situation in China's Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region.

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Fukuoka JR Hakata Station “Suspicious items in the toilet” Removal is proceeding No risk of explosion

2023-05-09 15:37:00
Shortly after noon on the 9th, a station employee at JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka City reported that there was a suspicious object in the toilet on the premises. . According to JR Kyushu, the police have explained that there is no risk of explosion, so there is no impact on the operation of Shinkansen and conventional lines.

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[Updated from time to time] President Putin to make a speech on Victory Day

2023-05-09 15:36:00
May 9th is Victory Day in Russia, celebrating the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. At the Red Square in the center of Moscow, a commemorative ceremony will be held from 4:00 pm Japan time, and President Putin will give a speech. Victory Day has been emphasized by the Putin administration as a place to promote national prestige and unite the people. However, this year, as the military invasion of Ukraine has been prolonged, it has become an unusual situation, with military parades being canceled in more than 20 local cities due to safety concerns. On the 3rd of this month, a drone exploded over the Kremlin, the center of politics, and the Russian president's office claimed that it was set up by the Ukrainian side and will take retaliatory measures. On the other hand, against Russia, which continues to invade, Ukraine is poised to embark on a reversal offensive while receiving military support from Europe and the United States. What kind of speech will President Putin make regarding the military aggression and relations with the United States, which is deepening conflict? I will report on his remarks in a flash report.

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"To protect precious children" Seismic intensity 6 upper Confirm evacuation procedures at nursery school

2023-05-09 15:06:00
In Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where an earthquake with a maximum seismic intensity of upper 6 was observed on May 5, a nursery school teacher in the city confirmed evacuation guidance procedures.

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"Zero applications" The future of traditional performing arts Bunraku is...

2023-05-09 14:58:00
"In principle, under 23 years old, inexperienced. There is also guidance from a living national treasure." This is a condition for recruiting trainees of "Ningyo Joruri Bunraku", a traditional performing art that was born in Osaka during the Edo period. Many Bunraku performers are trained through a training system, but there were no applications this year. This was the first time since the system began, and the people involved were puzzled. (Osaka Broadcasting Station Reporter Sachiko Inoue)

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Amendment to the Immigration Control Law to review the way foreigners are detained passes the House of Representatives plenary session

2023-05-09 14:13:00
A bill to revise the immigration control law to review the way foreigners are detained was passed at the plenary session of the House of Representatives with a majority of support from both the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito Party, the Japan Restoration Party, and the Democratic Party for the People, and was sent to the House of Councillors.

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Sheep shearing Workshop for experienced craftsmen Hokkaido Shibetsu

2023-05-09 14:08:00
In Shibetsu City, Hokkaido, where sheep are thriving, a veteran shearer held a workshop to teach people working on the farm how to shear sheep.

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Prince Akishino and his wife express their impressions in writing after visiting the UK

2023-05-09 13:35:00
Prince Akishino and his wife, who attended the coronation of King Charles of the United Kingdom, said in a statement regarding their visit to the United Kingdom, "It would be my greatest pleasure if I could play a role in promoting friendly relations between Japan and the United Kingdom." was stated.

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Request for temporary suspension of my number card system Kono Digital Minister

2023-05-09 11:58:00
Digital Minister Kono said that when using a convenience store to obtain a copy of a resident's card using a My Number card, there were a series of problems in which the documents of a different person were issued. has requested to suspend the system. The system managed by this company is used by about 200 local governments nationwide, and the Digital Agency says that the timing and duration of the suspension will differ for each local government. Digital Minister Kono said at a press conference after the cabinet meeting on the 9th, "I am deeply sorry for the serious accident that damaged the trust of the people. I would like to proceed with the government's solid confirmation of the management system." said.

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Tokyo Ginza 4 people arrested on suspicion of building intrusion involved in robbery case are 16 to 19 years old

2023-05-09 11:56:00
On the 8th, several men broke into a luxury watch store in Ginza, Tokyo, threatened the store clerk with a knife, took the product and fled, and immediately after that, he was arrested on suspicion of breaking into an apartment in Tokyo without permission 4 Interviews with the Metropolitan Police Department revealed that the people were between the ages of 16 and 19. The wagon used for the escape was a rental car, and it was suspected that the license plate had been changed. We are looking into the possibility that there is.

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Can rupture at Nishiarai Station Possibility of strong alkaline detergent Explosion due to chemical reaction

2023-05-09 11:52:00
On the 8th, a can exploded at Nishiarai Station in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, injuring a woman. When the Metropolitan Police Department conducted a simple appraisal of the liquid inside the can, it was highly likely that it was a strong alkaline detergent. I understand Since the ruptured can was made of aluminum, the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the possibility that gas was generated by a chemical reaction and the can ruptured.

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Mr. Musk announces that he will proceed to delete Twitter "dormant account"

2023-05-09 11:29:00
Entrepreneur Elon Musk, who runs Twitter, an American social media giant, has announced that he is in the process of deleting accounts that have not been used for several years.

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Sudan $1.7 billion worth of food looted in humanitarian warehouse raid

2023-05-09 10:50:00
Regarding the situation in Sudan in Africa, where armed clashes between the military and paramilitary organizations continue, the United Nations said that food warehouses for humanitarian assistance have been attacked, equivalent to at least 1.75 billion yen in Japanese yen so far. It was revealed that the food had been looted.

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Consumption expenditure of two-or-more-person households decreased by 1.9% year-on-year in March, first decrease in two months

2023-05-09 09:56:00
According to a household survey released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications in March this year, the amount spent on consumption by households with two or more people decreased by 1.9% compared to the same month of the previous year in real terms, excluding price fluctuations. The decrease was the first in two months, and the consumption per household was 312,758 yen. The breakdown shows that "educational entertainment", which includes accommodation and travel expenses, increased by 10.4% from the same month of the previous year, while "education" decreased by 16.7% and "food" decreased by 1.7%.

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Masanao Yoshida's first "Weekly MVP" .

2023-05-09 09:18:00
Major League Baseball Red Sox pitcher Masanao Yoshida has been named the American League Player of the Week, MVP of the Week. Yoshida, who is in his first year in the major leagues, is his first award.

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Is there a cyber attack on the HP of the Ministry of Justice and the Immigration Services Agency?

2023-05-09 09:05:00
Several websites operated by the Ministry of Justice have been difficult to connect since the morning of the 9th. The hacker group `` Anonymous '', known for launching cyber-attacks for the purpose of political claims, claims to have conducted a cyber-attack in protest against Japan's refugee policy, and the Ministry of Justice is investigating the relationship.

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Real wages in March decreased by 2.9% year-on-year, negative for 12 consecutive months Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

2023-05-09 08:46:00
As prices continued to rise, the real wage per worker in March decreased by 2.9% compared to the same month last year, marking the 12th consecutive month of negative growth.

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Chiba prefecture Supplementary budget proposal for child-rearing household support 10,000 yen per child

2023-05-09 07:58:00
As energy prices and commodity prices continue to soar, Chiba Prefecture will provide a subsidy of 10,000 yen per person from elementary school to first year high school in order to support households raising children. drafted a budget.

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Entertainment industry group submits a request to the government “Disclosure of original data of AI content”

2023-05-09 07:20:00
While content created using AI is being created one after another, an industry group made up of actors and musicians has demanded the protection of the activities and rights of entertainment workers, asking, "What kind of data is AI based on? I submitted a request to the country saying that it should be disclosed whether it was generated.

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Ishikawa Noto Region Active seismic activity continues Movement toward restoration and life reconstruction

2023-05-09 07:11:00
In the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, there have been more than 80 earthquakes with a seismic intensity of 1 or higher observed from the 5th to the 8th of this month, when the maximum seismic intensity of 6 upper was recorded in Suzu City, and active seismic activity continues. On the other hand, the city of Suzu has started accepting disaster waste such as broken furniture from the 9th, and movements toward recovery and rebuilding of life are progressing.

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Strengthen countermeasures against cross-selling such as mass purchases of duty-free goods by foreign tourists and resale

2023-05-09 06:48:00
Foreign tourists who visited Japan purchased a large amount of duty-free items, and then illegally sold them to traders for resale. We are also strengthening measures by requiring the payment of consumption tax on the side.

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[Updated from time to time] Russia invades Ukraine (movement on the 9th)

2023-05-09 06:40:00
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 developments in the situation in Ukraine on the 9th (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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Russia "Victory Day" ceremony to be held in Moscow on the evening of the 9th Japan time

2023-05-09 06:32:00
In Russia, on the 9th, President Putin will give a speech at a commemorative ceremony to be held in the capital Moscow, celebrating Victory Day celebrating the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. As the situation is tense, as Ukraine is expected to embark on a reversal offensive against Russia, which continues to invade Russia, interest is gathering in President Putin's speech.

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Earthquake with seismic intensity 4 in Noto region, Ishikawa Prefecture No worries about tsunami

2023-05-09 06:02:00
At around 5:14 am on the 9th, there was an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture. There is no tsunami from this earthquake.

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World Judo Championships Hifumi Abe and Poetry All Brothers Win Gold Medals

2023-05-09 05:57:00
At the World Judo Championships held in Qatar on the 8th, Hifumi Abe won the gold medal in the men's 66 kg class and his sister Abe Uta won the gold medal in the women's 52 kg class. won the world championship.

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