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Yokohama City recommends improvement for inappropriate childcare facilities under administrative guidance

2023-05-22 23:12:00
Yokohama City gave administrative guidance in February this year for inappropriate childcare, such as forcing food into the child's mouth to force the childcare teacher to finish the meal. It was newly found in the survey of the city that I was doing. The city issued an improvement recommendation to this childcare facility, asking for recurrence prevention.

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Table tennis world championship mixed doubles Tomokazu Harimoto Hayata young bird pair advances to the third round

2023-05-22 23:09:00
On the third day of the World Table Tennis Championships held in South Africa, the pair of Tomokazu Harimoto and Hina Hayata, who are aiming to win the gold medal in the mixed doubles, defeated the Mexican pair in straight sets in the second round.

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TEPCO employee loses part of documents about Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant on car roof

2023-05-22 22:36:00
It turned out that an employee of Tokyo Electric Power Company took out documents related to the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Niigata Prefecture for telework, accidentally left them on the roof of the car and ran and lost some of them.

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``Sexual activity between junior high school students and adults is not uniformly acceptable''

2023-05-22 22:29:00
In the discussion between the four ruling and opposition parties on revisions to the revision of the penal code, the ruling parties, based on the opposition party's request, said that sexual activity between junior high school students and adults is not uniformly permitted. proposed to be included in the supplementary resolution.

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``Share buyback'' in May, the largest ever with a total of over 3.2 trillion yen

2023-05-22 20:50:00
It has been pointed out that one of the reasons for the recent rise in stock prices is that companies are actively conducting so-called "share buybacks" as a measure to return profits to shareholders. Regarding this, the survey results that the total amount of "share buybacks" announced by companies this month exceeded 3.2 trillion yen, the largest ever.

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His Majesty the Emperor visits Tokyo Arakawa's water gate "Arakawa Lock Gate"

2023-05-22 20:34:00
His Majesty the Emperor inspected the 'Arakawa Lock Gate', a water gate located downstream of the Arakawa River in Tokyo, from a boat.

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Izu Islands Toshima and Niijima earthquake with seismic intensity 4 No fear of tsunami M5.1

2023-05-22 20:09:00
At around 7:46 pm on the 22nd, there was an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 4 on the Izu Islands in Tokyo. There is no tsunami from this earthquake.

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Locally severe thunderstorms in Saitama Prefecture Meteorological Observatory Be careful of landslides

2023-05-22 20:07:00
Due to the cold air above, Saitama Prefecture is experiencing unstable atmospheric conditions, locally developed rain clouds, and heavy rain. In the south and north, there is a risk of severe thunderstorms of up to 40mm in the next few hours, and the meteorological observatory warns of flooding in low-lying areas and cautions against rising rivers and landslides.

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Shohei Ohtani [Q&A after the game] Winning and losing despite good pitching in 6 innings with 1 goal

2023-05-22 19:58:00
Major League Baseball Angels Shohei Otani pitched well against the Twins on the 21st, giving up one goal in six innings. He went undefeated and didn't have a sixth win, but he struck out nine, placing him second in the league with 80 strikeouts. He batted 1-for-3. This is a question and answer that Ohtani answered to media coverage in Japan and the United States after the match.

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[Video commentary] President Zelensky participates in G7, Kyiv expert analyzes

2023-05-22 19:31:00
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the G7 Hiroshima Summit. In response to his remarks, Mr. Shoichiro Beppu, anchor of "Catch! Top News of the World" interviewed Mr. Taras Joutenko, an expert on defense issues in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. He asked about the supply and training of F16 fighters, the situation of Bakhmut, which was also the focus of the summit, and the situation of the reversal offensive. (Broadcast on May 22, 5 minutes and 18 seconds, the video cannot be viewed on the data broadcasting)

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Self-driving "Level 4" Fukui starts operation for the first time in Japan Savior of depopulation?

2023-05-22 19:23:00
The operation of "Level 4" vehicles that perform fully automated driving under specific conditions has started on public roads in Eiheiji Town, Fukui Prefecture. It is the first time in Japan that the "Level 4" service, which was lifted in April, has started.

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Prime Minister Kishida “Continues to work on diplomatic issues based on summit results”

2023-05-22 18:30:00
Regarding the G7 Hiroshima Summit, which ended on the 21st, Prime Minister Kishida conveyed to the world the importance of an international order based on the rule of law, and emphasized that it was of great significance, including the conclusion of the first statement on nuclear disarmament. Based on this, he expressed his determination to continue to work on diplomatic issues in the future.

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Shogi "Meijin Battle" Fujii Rokukan wins 3rd win against Watanabe Master in the 4th game

2023-05-22 18:10:00
The 4th round of the "Meijin Battle", the oldest of the eight major shogi titles, was held in Fukuoka Prefecture. I put a lot of effort into acquiring a “master”.

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Keidanren Chairman Tokura “It is important to continue raising wages next year and beyond”

2023-05-22 18:09:00
Keidanren Chairman Tokura said that the wage increase rate of major companies in this year's spring labor offensive was 3.91%, the highest level in 31 years. He also recognized that raising wages is important for the Japanese economy.

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[Breaking news] Earthquake with a seismic intensity of less than 5 in Toshima, Izu Islands No worries about tsunami

2023-05-22 17:18:00
At around 4:42 pm on the 22nd, there was an earthquake with a seismic intensity of lower 5 on the Izu Islands in Tokyo. There is no tsunami from this earthquake.

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Can the U.S. Debt Ceiling Problem Prevent a Financial “Catastrophe”?

2023-05-22 16:10:00
G7広島サミットが21日閉幕しました。開幕前に一時、アメリカのバイデン大統領が日本を訪問しない可能性もあると言われていたことを覚えているでしょうか?その理由は、「債務上限問題」。アメリカのイエレン財務長官が「経済面、金融面で大惨事を招くことになる」と述べるなど、行方次第では世界経済にも大きな影響を与えるおそれがあります。債務不履行に陥る期限が「6月1日」との見方もある中、サミット閉幕後の会見でこの問題についてバイデン大統領が言及しました。この先、どのような展開が繰り広げられるのでしょうか。

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Nagaoka Minister of Education consults with the Central Education Council to consider raising teachers' monthly salaries

2023-05-22 15:51:00
A general meeting of the Central Council for Education (Central Education Council) was held, and Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Nagaoka asked him to consider whether to increase the amount added to the monthly salary of teachers, which is paid in lieu of overtime pay, in order to solve the shortage of teachers. I consulted.

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Environmental activists protest Rome's 'Trevi Fountain' with black liquid

2023-05-22 15:32:00
At the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy, where many tourists from all over the world visit, on the 21st, environmental activists complained about climate change issues, and there was a commotion in which a large amount of black liquid was sprinkled in the fountain.

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Liberal Democratic Party Chairman Miyazawa Tax Commission "Dissolution due to submission of no-confidence motion against opposition party"

2023-05-22 14:29:00
Regarding the dissolution of the House of Representatives and the general election, Liberal Democratic Party chairman Miyazawa, who is close to Prime Minister Kishida, said that if the opposition party submits a no-confidence motion against the Cabinet, Prime Minister Kishida may decide to dissolve the House of Representatives. I was.

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Nikkei Stock Average temporarily rose to the 31,000 yen level since August 1990

2023-05-22 14:09:00
Since the beginning of the week on the Tokyo stock market on the 22nd, more buy orders have been placed, and the Nikkei Stock Average temporarily rose to the 31,000 yen level. It is the first time since August 1990 that the 31,000 yen level has been reached during trading hours. Against the backdrop of concerns about a slowdown in overseas economies due to interest rate hikes in Europe and the United States, there has been a continued movement of funds to be directed to the Tokyo market, mainly by overseas investors. is spreading.

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Last month, foreign investors "net bought" more than 1.9 trillion Japanese government bonds

2023-05-22 13:35:00
Last month, the amount of Japanese government bonds bought by overseas investors exceeded the amount sold by more than 1.9 trillion yen. It seems that the background is that speculation that the Bank of Japan will revise the current large-scale monetary easing measures has receded.

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Chiba Urayasu Suspicious fire in apartment bicycle parking lot Old bike burns violently

2023-05-22 13:14:00
On the night of the 21st, an interview with investigative officials revealed that an old motorcycle was burning violently in a suspicious fire that occurred in the bicycle parking lot of an apartment in Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture. The police are investigating the relationship, as it is believed that an old motorcycle was targeted in a series of arson incidents at another apartment building.

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Brazilian President “Working with China and India for ceasefire”

2023-05-22 12:17:00
President Lula of South America and Brazil held a press conference in Hiroshima this morning, and emphasized his stance of working with China, India, and other countries toward a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

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Court approves detention of explosives suspect in support of prime minister's election

2023-05-22 12:10:00
In an incident in which an explosive was thrown near Prime Minister Kishida, who was visiting to support the election in Wakayama City, the prosecutor's office requested "experimental detention" to investigate the criminal responsibility of the 24-year-old suspect. I know you made the decision to admit it. Prosecutors are expected to decide whether to indict based on the results of the psychiatric evaluation.

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Observation of yellow sand in northern Japan, Hokuriku, and Chugoku regions, caution late at night

2023-05-22 12:04:00
On the 22nd, yellow sand from the continent flew in and was observed in northern Japan, the Hokuriku region, and the Chugoku region. It is expected to spread to the Pacific Ocean side late at night on the 22nd.

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Ukrainian people and hibakusha

2023-05-22 12:00:00
The G7 Hiroshima Summit ended on the 21st. Prime Minister Kishida said that he was able to demonstrate his determination to uphold the international order and the solidarity of the G7 with the participation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. How did the A-bomb survivors and the people of Ukraine view this summit? And what did Summit leave behind? (We will update the movement on the 22nd as needed)

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Athletes' village condominium New limit due to resale problem Up to 2 units in 1 name Tokyo

2023-05-22 11:51:00
Due to the problem that the condominium "Harumi Flag" on the site of the athletes' village of the Tokyo Olympics is being resold, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government asked the seller to take measures, and as a result, the tower condominium that will start selling from next month will be sold under one name. It turns out that new restrictions have been put in place that will only allow you to apply up to your door.

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President Zelensky “Understood with the majority of the world” G7 summit

2023-05-22 11:39:00
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized a series of diplomatic achievements at the G7 Hiroshima Summit, which ended on the 21st.

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January-March machine orders increased by 2.6% from the previous three months, increasing for the first time in three quarters

2023-05-22 10:52:00
According to the "Machine Orders Statistics" released by the Cabinet Office, which shows the future of capital investment by companies, from January to March, the amount of orders received by major machinery manufacturers from domestic companies will fluctuate greatly. Excluding electricity, it was 2,670.5 billion yen. This is an increase of 2.6% over the previous three months, the first increase in three quarters.

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Red Sox Masanao Yoshida returns to the 30% range with two hits

2023-05-22 10:40:00
Masanao Yoshida of the Major League Red Sox started in the Padres match on the 21st as the second designated hitter and hit two hits to return the batting average to the 30% range.

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G7 Hiroshima Summit Ukrainian citizens welcome and expect future military assistance

2023-05-22 09:20:00
On the 21st, citizens of Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, welcomed Ukrainian President Zelensky's face-to-face participation in the G7 Hiroshima Summit, and voiced their expectations for future military assistance.

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[Updated from time to time] Russia invades Ukraine (Movement on the 22nd)

2023-05-22 09:01:00
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 22nd (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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Shohei Ohtani pitched 6 times with 1 run and 9 strikeouts, but no win or loss

2023-05-22 08:46:00
In the Major League, Angels Shohei Otani started the game against the Twins with a two-way pitcher and pitched well, giving up one goal in six innings, but the sixth win was carried over.

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China appeals to Japanese ambassador over G7 Hiroshima summit, ambassador refutes

2023-05-22 07:10:00
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on the 21st that Vice-Minister Sun Wei-dong summoned Japan's Ambassador to Beijing, Hideo Tare, and made a solemn request to the G7 Hiroshima Summit on issues related to China.

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Spreading Consideration among Companies for People of Sexual Minorities

2023-05-22 06:57:00
There is a series of moves among companies to review the rules for workers so that LGBTQ and other sexual minorities can work and shop in their own way.

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China Announces Procurement Prohibition of Major US Semiconductors Against Export Regulations

2023-05-22 06:52:00
The Chinese government has announced that it will ban the procurement of products from American semiconductor giant Micron Technology for use in information infrastructure in China, citing security issues and national security concerns. It seems that the US government is aiming to counteract the tightening of export controls on semiconductors to China.

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US debt ceiling issue President Biden 'unacceptable' to Republican proposal

2023-05-22 06:20:00
Negotiations over the US debt ceiling have stalled. President Biden held a press conference after the end of the G7 Hiroshima Summit, and said that the opposition and Republican proposals were ``frankly unacceptable,'' revealing that there is still a large disagreement.

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Wide area from Hokkaido to Chugoku region

2023-05-22 06:18:00
On the 22nd, yellow sand is expected to fly over a wide area from Hokkaido to the Chugoku region. The arrival of yellow sand is expected to continue through the night of the 22nd, and attention should be paid to the impact on traffic, especially if the visibility is poor.

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Prime Minister Kishida to Continue Diplomatic Efforts Based on G7 Hiroshima Summit Results

2023-05-22 06:17:00
Regarding the G7 Hiroshima Summit, which ended on the 21st, Prime Minister Kishida said that he was able to demonstrate his determination to uphold the international order and the solidarity of the G7 with the attendance of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Based on this message, I would like to urge the international community to take action and lead to concrete results such as stopping Russia's aggression.

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Russia-Ukraine disagreements in Bakhmut remain in focus

2023-05-22 06:15:00
While the Russian side announced that it had completely taken control of Bakhmut, a fierce battlefield in eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian President Zelensky denied this, saying that it was not occupied by Russia. Both sides are at odds with each other, and Bahumt's battle status continues to be the focus.

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Fourth suspicious fire in Urayasu, Chiba Police investigate suspicion of arson

2023-05-22 02:24:00
On the night of the 21st, there was a fire that burned motorcycles and bicycles in the bicycle parking lot of an apartment in Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture. In a nearby condominium, there were three suspicious fires that seemed to have aimed at the bicycle parking lot in May, and the police are investigating the relationship on suspicion of arson.

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