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Main news(2023/05/30)


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Soccer Premier League Mitoma returns home Looking back on a fulfilling season

2023-05-30 21:27:00
Kaoru Mitoma, who scored the most seven goals in the history of a Japanese player in the English Premier League this season as a member of the Japan national soccer team, returned to Japan and said, "The biggest thing is that I was able to feel the world's best soccer firsthand." I looked back on the fulfilling season.

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Kumamoto Woman found wrapped in cloth Was involved in incident after part-time job

2023-05-30 21:02:00
On the night of the 29th, a 29-year-old woman was found dead in a multi-tenant building in the center of Kumamoto City with her whole body wrapped in cloth. We are investigating in detail assuming that he was involved in the incident after leaving his part-time job.

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Risks and precautions of “generative AI” At least be careful of this

2023-05-30 20:26:00
Interactive AI "ChatGPT" and image generation AI, whose use is rapidly expanding. The Japan Deep Learning Association has published a guideline describing points to note when using it. While generation AI can be used easily by anyone, it has been pointed out that there are risks of information leakage and rights infringement such as copyrights. Generative AI, what to watch out for. At a minimum, we will look at the points to be aware of with reference to the guidelines. (Guidelines will be updated from time to time, so please check the latest information.)

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Kyoto trolley train stops at tunnel 300 passengers walk to station

2023-05-30 19:50:00
On the afternoon of the 30th, Kyoto's sightseeing train, the "Sagano Torokko Train," got stuck in a tunnel, and about 300 passengers walked to the nearest station about 700 meters away. Firefighters say no one has been injured so far.

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Typhoon No. 2 will approach Okinawa tomorrow, and be careful of heavy rain due to the stagnation of the front in western and eastern Japan

2023-05-30 19:20:00
A large and strong typhoon No. 2 is expected to approach the Okinawa region with strong force from the 31st. East Japan and western Japan may experience heavy rain in the second half of the week due to seasonal rain fronts and typhoons, so please pay attention to the latest information.

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Shigeru Yokota's wife Sakie (87) holds a press conference three years next month

2023-05-30 19:17:00
Next month, it will be three years since Shigeru Yokota, the father of Megumi Yokota, who was abducted by North Korea when she was in the first year of junior high school, passed away and served as the first representative of the family association of the abductees. Her wife, Sakie, held a press conference on the 30th, mentioning that she was hospitalized for the first time this year due to her falling ill, and the government's efforts to reunite with her daughter while she is still in good health. urged.

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Electricity charges for billing in July 7 out of 10 major electric power companies decreased from the previous month

2023-05-30 18:56:00
The 10 major electric power companies will announce the electricity charges for July billing this year, and 7 out of 10 companies will drop in price due to the recent drop in fuel prices.

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Last year's production of marine products fell below 4 million tons, a record low

2023-05-30 18:29:00
Last year, the production of marine products fell below 4 million tons for the first time due to poor catches of mackerel, bonito, and saury, and was the lowest ever.

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Ishikawa Suzu city earthquake with seismic intensity 4 No worries about tsunami

2023-05-30 18:12:00
At around 5:49 pm on the 30th, 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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“Eight drones attacked Moscow, damaged two high-rise buildings” Russian side announced

2023-05-30 17:39:00
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on the 30th that eight drones had launched an attack aimed at the capital Moscow. Both are said to have been shot down, but Mayor Sobyanin of Moscow said on SNS that two buildings were damaged, and although there were no serious injuries, two people were treated at the scene. Russian media reports that the damage occurred in a high-rise residential building in the southwest of Moscow, and residents were temporarily evacuated. The Russian Defense Ministry has claimed that it was a terrorist attack by Ukraine, but has not provided any concrete evidence.

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Government and Bank of Japan executives to hold extraordinary meeting Receiving yen depreciation

2023-05-30 17:14:00
As the yen depreciates to the 140 yen level against the dollar in the foreign exchange market, the Ministry of Finance, the Financial Services Agency, and the Bank of Japan will hold an extraordinary meeting from 5:30 pm on the 30th to analyze trends in the financial market and share information. I am going to proceed.

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FCNT for manufacture of “Raku-Raku Phone” etc. Applying for application of the Civil Rehabilitation Law

2023-05-30 16:55:00
The three companies in the group, including FCNT in Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture, which manufactures smartphones, faced civil rehabilitation in the Tokyo District Court due to the deterioration of their cash flow due to the intensification of smartphone sales competition and the rise in the purchase price of components due to the weak yen. I applied for the application of the law. The total debt is estimated to be around 130 billion yen. FCNT is based on Fujitsu's mobile phone business, and is involved in NTT DoCoMo's Raku-Raku Phone.

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President Zelensky "decided" near full-scale reversal offensive

2023-05-30 16:47:00
Ukrainian President Zelensky said in a video message released on the 29th that ``the decision has been made,'' and is believed to have indicated his intention to start a full-scale reversal offensive soon. The future trend of the Ukrainian military will be the focus.

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The House of Representatives approves the revision of the penal code, such as changing the crime of forced sexual intercourse to ``non-consensual sexual intercourse''

2023-05-30 16:15:00
Regarding the crime of "forced sexual intercourse," a bill to amend the Penal Code was passed by the House of Representatives, changing the name of the offense to "nonconsensual sexual intercourse," and specifically showing cases in which it is difficult for the victim to express his/her "will not to consent." It was passed unanimously at the plenary session and sent to the Senate.

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Hino Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Reach Basic Agreement on Business Integration

2023-05-30 16:05:00
Hino Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus have announced that they have reached a basic agreement to merge their businesses.

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Is there a gust of wind such as a tornado in the Tokachi region of Hokkaido Japan Meteorological Agency

2023-05-30 16:02:00
At 3:38 pm, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced ``Tornado warning information'', saying that gusts such as tornadoes were thought to have occurred in the Tokachi region of Hokkaido. In the Tokachi region of Hokkaido, further gusts such as tornadoes are likely to occur in the future. A gust of wind, such as a tornado, occurs when a developed cumulonimbus cloud approaches. The Japan Meteorological Agency urges people to pay close attention to gusts of wind and secure safety inside sturdy buildings when there are signs of approaching cumulonimbus clouds, such as thunder, sudden changes in wind, and hail.

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Prime Minister Kishida and Komeito hold talks with representatives of Yamaguchi.

2023-05-30 15:46:00
Amid difficulties in adjusting constituencies for the LDP and Komeito in preparation for the next House of Representatives election, Prime Minister Kishida and Komeito Representative Yamaguchi held talks and confirmed that the two parties would continue to maintain the framework of a coalition government. bottom.

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4 people killed in Nagano 1 police officer was fatally stabbed after being shot

2023-05-30 14:58:00
In a case in which four people were killed in Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture, one of the two police officers killed was fatally injured after being shot with a hunting rifle. I got it from the interview. The drive recorder of the patrol car recorded two police officers being shot, and the police are investigating that there was a strong murderous intent.

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Not recognizing same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, the second unconstitutional decision in Japan Nagoya District Court

2023-05-30 14:55:00
A couple of men living in Aichi Prefecture sued the government for banning same-sex marriage against the constitution, and the Nagoya District Court ruled that it violated the constitution, which stipulates equality under the law. showed.

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Domestic semiconductor industry to triple sales by 2030 METI decides on new strategy

2023-05-30 14:25:00
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has decided on a new strategy to strengthen the domestic semiconductor industry. The goal is to accelerate the development of cutting-edge semiconductor technology and increase the sales of domestic related industries to 15 trillion yen by 2030, which is about three times the current level.

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The US Defense Minister's meeting with China is "rejected by the Chinese side" US Department of Defense

2023-05-30 14:22:00
The Pentagon said in June that China had rejected a meeting between the US and Chinese defense ministers that was being sought in conjunction with an international conference in Singapore.

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Shintaro Fujinami's first hold in the major leagues 8th inning, 3rd pitcher, 1 run

2023-05-30 14:03:00
Pitcher Shintaro Fujinami of the Major League Athletics pitched in relief in the 8th inning when he led 3 points against the Braves in Oakland, home of the 29th, and threw 1 inning and lost 1 point with a home run. Marked a hold for the first time in the major leagues.

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Kumamoto Police investigate a body wrapped in a cloth-like building in a multi-tenant building

2023-05-30 13:42:00
On the night of the 29th, a body wrapped in cloth was found in a multi-tenant building in the center of Kumamoto City, and was confirmed to be a 29-year-old female temporary worker living in the city. The woman has been out of contact since she left her part-time job in the early hours of the previous day, and the police are investigating as if she was involved in the incident.

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Unauthorized sale of popular anime character toy banknotes?

2023-05-30 13:26:00
A 44-year-old office worker in Tottori Prefecture has been sent documents on suspicion of violating the Trademark Law for selling toy banknotes printed with popular anime characters without permission.

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To increase inbound consumption “Number of international conferences ranked within the top 5 in the world” Government

2023-05-30 12:58:00
In order to increase inbound consumption, the government is promoting the attraction of international conferences and has compiled an action plan that includes new goals such as holding the number of conferences in the top 5 in the world by 2030.

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China announces the successful launch of a manned spacecraft for the first time since the completion of the space station

2023-05-30 12:41:00
China announced last year that it had successfully launched its first spacecraft after completing its own space station. Three astronauts will be on board the spacecraft and will stay at the space station until November this year to conduct experiments.

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Detailed support for each disaster victim Revised national disaster prevention basic plan

2023-05-30 12:33:00
The government's Central Disaster Prevention Council was held, and a revision of the government's basic disaster prevention plan was decided, including the development of an initiative called "disaster case management" that provides support according to the circumstances of each disaster victim.

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Southern Kyushu Typhoon No. 2 will approach Okinawa with strong force after tomorrow

2023-05-30 12:16:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced the start of the rainy season in southern Kyushu on the morning of the 30th. In western Japan and eastern Japan, there is a possibility of heavy rain due to the influence of the seasonal rain front in the second half of the week, so please pay attention to the latest information. On the other hand, a large and strong typhoon No. 2 is expected to approach the Okinawa region with strong force after the 31st, so it is necessary to be vigilant against storms, high waves, and heavy rain.

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Inappropriate equipment procurement procedures related to NHK Internet utilization work

2023-05-30 12:08:00
NHK will procure equipment for the development of simultaneous distribution of satellite broadcast programs, which is currently not permitted, without fully explaining the clear relationship with this year's budget and business plan in relation to Internet utilization work. I made it clear that I was proceeding. Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto called on NHK to ensure thorough governance and continue to operate appropriately in accordance with the Broadcast Law.

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Misregistration of Mina Points System modification to stricter identity verification

2023-05-30 12:07:00
In response to a series of incidents in which points are mistakenly awarded to other people when acquiring My Number cards, the Digital Agency is working to prevent a recurrence by verifying identity using terminals used at local government counters. announced that it will renovate the system to make it more stringent.

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Prime Minister Kishida's eldest son Shotaro's secretary request to return retirement allowance, term-end allowance, etc.

2023-05-30 12:02:00
In connection with the dismissal of Secretary Shotaro, the eldest son of Prime Minister Kishida, as of the 1st of next month for inappropriate behavior at the Prime Minister's official residence, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno returned his retirement allowance and other benefits. I made it clear that I had an offer to do so.

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Company employee arrested for stealing a large number of Pokemon cards

2023-05-30 11:38:00
This month, police arrested a 25-year-old office worker in Tokyo for stealing the popular "Pokemon card" from a trading card store in Yamanashi Prefecture. The police are investigating in detail that a large number of Pokemon cards were seized from the house, including a card worth 180,000 yen per card.

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Southern Kyushu enters rainy season Same as normal year 11 days earlier than last year

2023-05-30 11:17:00
The Kagoshima Local Meteorological Observatory announced at 11:00 a.m. earlier that ``it seems that the southern part of Kyushu has entered the rainy season.'' The rainy season started 11 days earlier than last year, just like in an average year.

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“Aiming to halve the amount of pollen generated in 30 years” Government’s new hay fever countermeasures

2023-05-30 10:19:00
On May 30, the government held a ministerial meeting on pollinosis countermeasures, and after taking measures such as reducing the artificial forests of cedar by about 20% in 10 years (FY2015), 30 years later We have decided on a new measure that aims to halve the amount of pollen generated.

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Unemployment rate in April 2.6%, improved by 0.2 points from March

2023-05-30 08:47:00
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the nationwide unemployment rate was 2.6% in April, an improvement of 0.2 percentage points from March.

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Active job openings-to-applicants ratio in April 1.32, same level as in March

2023-05-30 08:36:00
The active job openings-to-applicants ratio in April was 1.32, the same level as the previous month.

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North Korea state media “Military reconnaissance satellite to be launched soon in June”

2023-05-30 06:44:00
North Korea's first military reconnaissance satellite will soon be launched in June, a senior official of the Workers' Party of Korea said on the 30th through state media. Regarding the purpose of military reconnaissance satellites, he said, "It is essential for real-time tracking and monitoring of dangerous military activities by the United States and its followers."

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There is a risk of heavy rain in the center of western Japan Typhoon No. 2 will approach Okinawa after tomorrow

2023-05-30 06:12:00
A large and very strong Typhoon No. 2 is expected to approach the Okinawa region with strong force after the 31st, so it is necessary to be vigilant against storms, high waves, and heavy rain. In addition, due to the effects of fronts and moist air, heavy rain is likely to fall mainly in western Japan on the 30th, so please be careful of landslides and other disasters.

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[Updated as needed] Russia invades Ukraine (movement on the 30th)

2023-05-30 05:22:00
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 surrounding the situation in Ukraine on the 30th (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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4 Nagano murders 2 police officers sent to the scene without pistols to investigate the situation

2023-05-30 05:03:00
In an incident in which four people were killed in Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture, according to the police, the two police officers who were killed were not equipped with pistols, so the police also investigated the situation in detail when they were sent to the scene. I'm here.

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North Korea 'satellite' launch notification strengthens government warning and surveillance, even passing over Okinawa

2023-05-30 04:58:00
Regarding the plan to launch a "satellite" reported by North Korea, the government has analyzed that there is a possibility that a ballistic missile called "satellite" will be launched in the near future and will pass over Okinawa Prefecture. We are taking all possible measures to issue evacuation information through J-Alert, and are strengthening information gathering and warning and surveillance.

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Liberal Democrats and Komeito secretary-general talks about "dissolution of election cooperation in Tokyo"

2023-05-30 04:53:00
The secretary-generals of the two parties will meet again on the 30th after the Komeito announced a policy to dissolve election cooperation with the Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo. The Liberal Democratic Party is expected to respect the Komeito's intention to field new candidates in Saitama and Aichi so that the influence will not spread outside of Tokyo, and will convey the idea of ​​hastening coordination with local organizations.

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Same-sex marriage lawsuit Nagoya District Court today's ruling Focus on divided judgments

2023-05-30 04:26:00
A same-sex couple in their 30s living in Aichi Prefecture, who are seeking compensation from the government, will be handed down at the Nagoya District Court on the 30th. In similar lawsuits, the judgment of the court is divided as to whether it is unconstitutional, and the judgment will be noted.

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