Main news(2023/08/21)
Official documents such as the staff list of the former Japanese army "Unit 731" can be found
2023-08-21 22:36:00
It turned out that official documents such as the "staff list" of "Unit 731", which was said to be conducting research on germ warfare in the former Japanese army, were left behind. Documents related to Unit 731 were ordered to be disposed of by the military at the end of the war, and the expert who discovered them said, "It will be important basic material in clarifying the actual situation of the unit."
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Taiwan next year's defense budget hits record high President Tsai shows determination to defend itself
2023-08-21 22:24:00
The Taiwanese authorities have compiled a draft budget for next year, and the total defense budget has reached a record high of more than NT$600 billion, equivalent to 2.5% of GDP = 2.5% of the region's gross domestic product. President Tsai Ing-wen has emphasized that Taiwan is determined to defend itself as the pressure from the Chinese military increases.
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Nihon University American football team coach Indefinite suspension of instruction due to power harassment
2023-08-21 22:00:00
Nihon University has revealed that it is investigating the coach of the American football club for engaging in power harassment against members. The university has suspended the coach indefinitely.
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DJ SODA's sexual assault problem Two spectators appear at the police station to investigate voluntarily
2023-08-21 21:45:00
A famous Korean DJ "DJ SODA" has complained on SNS that he was touched by some spectators at a music event in Osaka in August. It was learned from interviews with investigators that he appeared at the police station in Osaka on the day. The police are arbitrarily listening to the circumstances and proceeding with the investigation.
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Former Thai prime minister Thaksin faction announces a coalition government plan with a conservative party close to the military
2023-08-21 21:09:00
In Thailand, where the political vacuum continues after the general election in May, the second party of former Prime Minister Thaksin has announced the concept of a coalition government with a conservative party close to the military, which has been in conflict. The possibility that a new prime minister will be born in the vote for the prime minister's appointment on the 22nd is increasing, but there are also voices of opposition in Thailand to the grand coalition that eliminated the first democratic party.
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LDP Rui Matsukawa to resign as female director
2023-08-21 20:32:00
Rui Matsukawa, head of the women's bureau of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), has been criticized for posting photos taken during training in France on SNS, and has decided to resign as head of the women's bureau.
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Summer retreat in Nasu for the first time in four years for the Emperor's family [Details in Q&A]
2023-08-21 19:39:00
The imperial family entered the Nasu Imperial Villa in Tochigi Prefecture for the first time in four years and enjoyed a stroll. (*In the second half of the article, the Imperial family's "rest" is summarized in Q&A format.)
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Ghibli graduates' animation studio to release new work in December
2023-08-21 19:26:00
A new movie from the animation studio "Studio Ponoc", which is centered on producers and animators from "Studio Ghibli", which has produced numerous hits, will be released in December this year. held a press conference in Tokyo.
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Final adjustment to start releasing treated water as soon as possible after 24th Prime Minister Kishida
2023-08-21 19:16:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water that accumulates at the Tokyo Electric Power Company Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and release it into the sea, Prime Minister Kishida said that the fishermen's understanding is progressing to a certain extent, and will start releasing it as soon as possible after the 24th of this week. entered the final adjustment. The government will hold a meeting of related ministers on the morning of the 22nd and decide on a specific schedule.
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Alzheimer's disease new drug Deliberations at the expert committee begin Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare
2023-08-21 18:53:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare is deliberating whether to approve the use of a new drug for Alzheimer's disease jointly developed by Japanese and American pharmaceutical companies. If approved, it will be the first time that a drug that acts directly on and removes the causative agent of Alzheimer's disease can be manufactured and sold in Japan.
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Dangerous heat exceeding 38 degrees such as Niigata and Hyogo Thorough measures against heat stroke
2023-08-21 18:13:00
Temperatures have risen nationwide on the 21st, and in Niigata and Hyogo prefectures, it has become a dangerous heat exceeding 38 degrees. In addition to drinking water frequently, please take thorough measures such as stopping exercise.
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A worker is caught in an elementary school elevator and is unconscious in critical condition Tokyo
2023-08-21 18:08:00
According to the contact with the Metropolitan Police Department and the Tokyo Fire Department, after 4:00 pm on the 21st, at Shikabone Elementary School in Edogawa-ku, Tokyo, there was a report that a person was caught between the elevator and the wall. Sandwiched was a worker who was inspecting the elevator, and it means that he is unconscious. The fire department is carrying out rescue operations, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the detailed situation.
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Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura to decide when to start releasing treated water
2023-08-21 17:27:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and release it into the sea, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura held a press conference after meeting with the president of the Zengyoren = National Federation of Fisheries Cooperative Associations, and on the 22nd, the relevant ministerial meeting opened up to reveal the idea of determining when to start releasing.
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Prime Minister Meets with Fishermen's Representative "Responsibly Responsible" Treated Water Release Plan
2023-08-21 17:08:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and release it into the sea, Prime Minister Kishida met with representatives of fishermen and asked the government to ensure safety even if the release continued for several decades. He emphasized that he would take full responsibility for the situation and asked for his understanding. Although the fishermen's side has not changed their opposition, they indicated that the understanding of the parties concerned is progressing.
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National highway collapsed and car fell 3 people injured Heavy rain at site Aichi Shitaracho
2023-08-21 16:36:00
In the early hours of the 21st, a national highway collapsed about 2 meters in a mountainous area in Shitara Town, Aichi Prefecture, and a passing car fell, injuring three people on board. People who were on board said, "Suddenly, the road caved in and the whole car fell into a hole." It is believed that nearly 50 mm of heavy rain fell in an hour at the site, and the prefecture is investigating the cause.
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Record heavy rain near Kitami city, Hokkaido Danger of disaster approaches
2023-08-21 16:34:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, near Rubeshibe, Kitami City, Hokkaido, radar analysis indicates that about 90 mm of torrential rain fell in one hour until 4:00 p.m. Due to the imminent danger of a disaster occurring, the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to announce "record-breaking short-term heavy rain information" to ensure safety.
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Discharge of treated water from nuclear power plant All fisheries federation chairman “Deepening understanding of safety, but opposes”
2023-08-21 16:08:00
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura met with the chairman of the Zenryoren (National Federation of Fisheries Cooperative Associations) regarding a plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and release it into the sea. In this, the All-Gyoren side reaffirmed their position against the release of treated water, although they have deepened their understanding of the safety of treated water.
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Tested in Yamanashi, the nation's first electrically power-assisted bicycle using hydrogen fuel cells
2023-08-21 15:45:00
For the first time in Japan, a demonstration experiment of an electrically assisted bicycle equipped with a fuel cell using hydrogen will be conducted in Yamanashi Prefecture, and a ceremony was held on the 21st to celebrate the start of the experiment.
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Record heavy rain near Shimizu-cho and Memuro-cho, Hokkaido Danger of disaster approaches
2023-08-21 15:21:00
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, around Shimizu Town and Memuro Town in Hokkaido, according to radar analysis, it seems that about 90 mm of heavy rain fell in one hour until 2:50 pm. Due to the imminent danger of a disaster occurring, the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to announce "record-breaking short-term heavy rain information" to ensure safety.
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Executioner of “dark part-time job” such as robbery “Followed the instructions of “Luffy””
2023-08-21 15:19:00
The first trial of a 30-year-old defendant who was accused of robbery and other crimes last year for stealing a luxury wristwatch from a watch shop in Kyoto City last year, giving instructions to the executives gathered by the so-called "dark part-time job" at the scene. was held at the Osaka District Court, and the defendant said, "I followed the instructions of a person called" Luffy "" in two cases, including a robbery in Kyoto City, and admitted the contents of the indictment.
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"Bokusui Tanka Koshien" Metropolitan Musashi High School wins first place in first appearance
2023-08-21 14:59:00
The “Tank Koshien”, where high school students from all over the country compete for tanka performance, was held in Hyuga City, Miyazaki Prefecture on the 20th.
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Fire at Taiheiyo Cement factory No information on injuries Iwate during fire extinguishing work
2023-08-21 14:57:00
According to the fire department, before 1:00 pm on the 21st, an employee reported that the belt conveyor was burning at the Taiheiyo Cement Ofunato Plant in Akasaki-cho, Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture. Firefighters are currently working to extinguish the fire, but according to the fire department, there are currently no injuries.
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[Breaking News] High School Baseball Summer Koshien Keio x Tsuchiura Nihon University Semifinals
2023-08-21 12:14:00
The summer national high school baseball will be held on the 21st, the semi-final two games. In the second match, Kanagawa's Keio High School, who advanced to the quarterfinals for the first time in 103 years, and Ibaraki's Tsuchiura Nihon University High School, who are aiming for the quarterfinals for the first time, will face off. Tsuchiura Nihon University will attack first, and Keio will attack second. We'll give you a quick update on the match that started just after noon. ーーーー 123 456 789 Total HE Tsuchiura Nihon University 0 010 Keio 000.
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Intense heat in western Japan to Tohoku Dangerous heat of 38 degrees forecast in Kyoto city
2023-08-21 11:55:00
On the 21st, the temperature rose nationwide from the morning, and from western Japan to the Tohoku region, it was a ferocious heat. In Kyoto City, the highest temperature is expected to reach 38 degrees Celsius, which is dangerously hot, so please check the "Heat Index," which shows the risk of heat stroke, and take thorough measures such as stopping exercise.
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Former President Trump ``will not participate in the Republican debate''
2023-08-21 11:27:00
Former President Trump, who is aiming to win the US presidential election next fall, has officially announced his intention not to participate in the first televised debate of the opposition and Republicans to be held this week.
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DJ SODA “Sexually victimized by spectators at event” sponsoring company filed criminal charges
2023-08-21 11:09:00
At a music event in Osaka where the famous Korean DJ "DJ SODA" appeared in August, the company that hosted the event complained on SNS that some audience members touched his chest, etc. On the same day, he filed a criminal complaint with the police on suspicion of indecency without consent without identifying the suspect. The police are planning to proceed with the investigation by analyzing the video at the time.
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Takumi Minamino 2 goals 1 assist Daichi Kamata makes his debut at Shintenchi
2023-08-21 10:46:00
On the 20th, Monaco's Takumi Minamino of Monaco scored two goals, including his first goal of the season, and scored one assist.
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China announces interest rate cut "LPR" one-year interest rate 0.1% ↓ due to slowing economic recovery
2023-08-21 10:37:00
China's central bank, the People's Bank of China, announced on the 21st that it has lowered the one-year interest rate of `` LPR '', which is considered to be the de facto policy interest rate, by 0.1%. The People's Bank of China just lowered this interest rate in June this year, but due to the slowdown in the momentum of the economic recovery, additional monetary easing will be implemented in a short period of time to reduce corporate lending and funds for the real estate market. It seems that there is an aim to increase supply and support the economy.
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Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura visits Yasukuni Shrine
2023-08-21 09:44:00
On the morning of the 21st, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura visited Yasukuni Shrine in Kudan, Tokyo.
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Astronaut Satoshi Furukawa talks enthusiastically about launching in the United States on the 25th
2023-08-21 09:22:00
Astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, who is scheduled to make his second space flight this month, arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in the United States, where the launch will take place, and spoke enthusiastically, saying, "I want to carry on the baton that I have received as a Japanese astronaut." I was.
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[Breaking News] High School Baseball Summer Koshien Semifinals Sendai Ikuei x Kamimura Gakuen
2023-08-21 09:15:00
Summer national high school baseball will be held on the 21st, two semi-final games. In the first match, Miyagi's Sendai Ikuei High School, who are aiming for consecutive victories, will face Kagoshima's Kamimura Gakuen, who advanced to the quarterfinals for the first time. Kamimura Gakuen is the first to attack, and Sendai Ikuei is the second to attack. The match started just after 9:00 am. We will keep you up to date with the latest information about the game. ーーーー 123 456 789 Total HE Kamimura Gakuen 0 010 Sendai Ikuei 0 000.
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Netherlands and Denmark decide to provide F16 fighter jets to Ukraine
2023-08-21 07:48:00
The Ukrainian presidential office announced on the 20th that President Zelensky had a meeting with Prime Minister Rutte in the Netherlands, where he was visiting, and that the Netherlands had decided to provide American-made F-16 fighter jets.
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Delivering the taste of famous restaurants in frozen foods Entrusting the menu to you Expanding subscriptions
2023-08-21 07:17:00
Flat-rate subscription services are becoming more prevalent in the food space. There is a growing number of companies that offer frozen meals from the menus of famous restaurants all over the country and deliver them to customers so that they can easily enjoy gourmet foods that they do not usually eat.
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North Korean newspaper “Conducting strategic cruise missile launch training” US-South Korea check
2023-08-21 06:55:00
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un witnessed a strategic cruise missile launch exercise conducted by a naval fleet on duty in the Sea of Japan, according to the North Korean Workers' Party organ newspaper Rodong Sinmun on the 21st. . You did not mention the date the training took place. General Secretary Kim said that he has shown a policy of strengthening and developing the navy in order to discourage the enemy's fighting spirit in the event of an emergency and to prepare modern means of attack and defense. It seems that there is an aim to strongly check the regular joint military exercises.
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New drug for Alzheimer's disease ``Lecanemab'' approved today Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare
2023-08-21 06:09:00
On the 21st, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will hold an expert subcommittee on a new drug for Alzheimer's disease jointly developed by Japanese and American pharmaceutical companies to discuss whether to allow its use. If approved, it will be possible to manufacture and sell the first drug in Japan that works directly on and removes the causative agent of Alzheimer's disease.
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Prime Minister Kishida to meet with representatives of fishermen today to seek understanding on the release of treated water
2023-08-21 05:39:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water that accumulates at the Tokyo Electric Power Company Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and release it into the sea, Prime Minister Kishida will meet with representatives of fishermen on the 21st to ensure safety and thoroughly implement countermeasures against rumors. It is a policy to explain things and ask for understanding.
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New document shows Vatican's involvement in post-war detention overseas and withdrawal to Japan
2023-08-21 05:07:00
After the war, new materials have been found regarding the repatriation of internees abroad to Japan. Diplomatic documents show that the Vatican, the center of the Roman Catholic Church, was involved in the realization of the withdrawal. Experts say, "This is a new discovery about the repatriation of Japanese people."
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World Athletics Championships Men's 100m Sani Brown Wins 6th Place, Highest Place Ever
2023-08-21 03:32:00
At the World Championships in Athletics held in Hungary, Sani Braun Abdel Hakim advanced to the final of the men's 100 meters for the second time in a row. I was.
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