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Main news(2023/08/31)


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Men's Basketball World Cup: Japan wins come-from-behind victory over Venezuela in deciding match

2023-08-31 22:50:00
At the Men's Basketball World Cup, Japan played against Venezuela in the first game of the deciding match to determine 17th to 32nd place, and they came back in the fourth quarter to win 86-77. This was Japan's second win in this tournament, and they took a big step towards qualifying for next year's Paris Olympics, which is given to the number one place in Asia.

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Sota Fujii aims for eight crowns in Shogi "Oza Tournament" and loses first match

2023-08-31 22:38:00
One of the eight major shogi titles, the 5th match of the "Oza Match" was held in Kanagawa Prefecture, and Sota Fujii, 21, who aims to monopolize the eight crowns for the first time in history, will win the permanent title by defending the title. He lost to his target, Takuya Nagase (30), and lost his first match.

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More than 10 countries are interested in the proposed overseas pavilion “Type X” at the Osaka/Kansai Expo

2023-08-31 20:43:00
In light of delays in preparations for the pavilions that foreign countries will independently construct for the Osaka/Kansai Expo to be held next year, the Exposition Association, which is the organizer, has decided that the association will build a box-shaped building and give each country the design of the exterior. We are proposing a method called “Type X” that entrusts So far, more than 10 countries have expressed interest in this matter, and interviews with relevant parties have revealed that several countries are proceeding with concrete considerations.

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18 Urawa Reds supporters banned from entering Emperor's Cup for violent behavior

2023-08-31 20:25:00
The Japan Football Association banned a total of 18 Urawa Red Diamonds supporters from entering the stadium indefinitely in the 4th round of the Emperor's Cup held in August.

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First "super blue moon" observed in 13 years

2023-08-31 19:27:00
On the 31st, the moon will be the closest to the earth in a year, and there will be a so-called "super moon," which will appear brighter than usual, and a so-called "blue moon," which will be the second full moon in a month. Observable.

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Japan national soccer team's European tour warm-up match lineup announced: Mitoma and 26 players

2023-08-31 19:10:00
In September, the 26 members of the Japanese national soccer team who will travel to Europe to play warm-up games against Germany and Turkey were announced, including Kaoru Mitoma, who plays in the English Premier League.

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Financial Services Agency to conduct focused investigation into Sompo Japan's response to fraudulent insurance claims issue

2023-08-31 19:07:00
Regarding the issue of fraudulent insurance claims by Big Motor, non-life insurance companies compiled the actual status of their transactions with Big Motor and reported it to the Financial Services Agency by the 31st. The Financial Services Agency plans to focus its investigation into whether there were any problems with Sompo Japan Insurance's response to restarting business with Big Motor without conducting any additional investigation despite being aware of the possibility of fraud.

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Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry requests extension and expansion of “wage increase tax system” Tax reform for next fiscal year

2023-08-31 19:02:00
With all ministries and agencies requesting the revision of the tax system in fiscal 2021, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has requested an extension of the deadline and expansion of the content of the so-called "wage increase tax system," which reduces corporate taxes for companies that are aggressive in raising wages. Did.

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Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Nomura retracts and apologizes for “contaminated water” comment Prime Minister Kishida

2023-08-31 18:55:00
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nomura has said that the treated water that accumulates at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant is "contaminated water" used by China. Prime Minister Kishida issued a full apology and ordered him to retract his remarks.

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“Dark Part-time Job” Defendant in the Kyoto incident “I don’t know who “Luffy” is”

2023-08-31 17:45:00
A 30-year-old man accused of stealing a luxury wristwatch from a watch shop in Kyoto City by directly giving instructions to the executives gathered by the so-called "dark part-time job" is detained at the detention center. In an interview with an NHK reporter, he said, "I didn't know what he was doing, so I didn't think it was a crime."

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Major banks continue to raise fixed interest rates on mortgages

2023-08-31 17:32:00
In response to the rise in long-term interest rates, major banks are moving one after another to raise the fixed interest rates on mortgages that will apply next month.

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Request for power saving within TEPCO service area ends today. Power saving progresses and tightness in power supply and demand is avoided.

2023-08-31 16:31:00
The government's request to save electricity this summer in areas covered by TEPCO will end on the 31st. Thanks in part to efforts by households and businesses to conserve electricity, the power supply and demand situation has not been tight over the past two months.

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“Biden administration provides $80 million in foreign military loans to Taiwan” US media

2023-08-31 15:53:00
American media reported that as part of its military aid to Taiwan, the Biden administration will use a system called ``foreign military financing,'' which has so far mainly targeted sovereign nations, to provide Taiwan with an $80 million loan for the first time. It was reported that it was approved.

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Ministry of Defense decides to request rough estimate for next year's budget bill, record-high 7,738.5 billion yen

2023-08-31 15:17:00
The Ministry of Defense has decided to request a budget request for the next fiscal year's budget bill of approximately 7.74 trillion yen, the largest ever, and includes the cost of building two Aegis-equipped ships.

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Prime Minister Kishida considers raising the minimum wage to 1,500 yen by the mid-2030s

2023-08-31 14:38:00
In order to achieve wage increases that exceed the rise in prices, Prime Minister Kishida has set a new goal of raising the national minimum wage, which exceeded 1,000 yen per hour on average this year, to 1,500 yen by the mid-2030s. We are considering it.

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Two major online securities companies waive transaction fees for domestic stocks

2023-08-31 14:36:00
Two of the largest internet securities companies have announced that they will waive commissions on domestic stock transactions. In anticipation of the expansion of the preferential tax system "NISA" in January next year, there is growing interest in future asset building, and the competition to acquire customers is intensifying among securities companies.

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A week after the release of treated water Unchanging trades in the wholesale market Some successful bids at high prices

2023-08-31 14:18:00
On the 31st, one week after TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station began releasing treated water into the sea, fish caught off the coast of Fukushima had changed from before the release to the central wholesale market in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture. Some of them were sold at higher prices than usual.

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Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito: Tokyo's response to the next House of Representatives election: Agreement on mutual nomination of candidates

2023-08-31 14:16:00
Prime Minister Kishida and Komeito representative Yamaguchi said that regarding the next House of Representatives election in Tokyo, the Liberal Democratic Party will recommend candidates backed by Komeito in "Tokyo 29 wards," and Komeito will in principle vote for the LDP in other single-seat constituencies. By recommending a candidate for the election, it was agreed that election cooperation would be revived.

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Johnny's office to press conference on September 7 Received investigation report of former president's assault

2023-08-31 14:06:00
In response to the release of an investigation report admitting that the former president of Johnny & Associates had repeatedly sexually assaulted numerous minors over a long period of time, the agency held a press conference on September 7th. announced that it would open. At the press conference, it is expected that future efforts will be made to explain the measures to prevent recurrence outlined in the investigation report, and the focus will be on the progress and resignation of President Julie Fujishima, as well as the extent to which specific measures will be taken to help victims. The focus will be on whether it will be possible.

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Estimated budget request exceeds 110 trillion yen, highest forecast ever Defense costs and social security costs will increase

2023-08-31 13:34:00
The 31st is the deadline for submission of budget requests for the national budget for the next fiscal year (FY2021) from each ministry to the Ministry of Finance. Reflecting the increase in defense and social security costs, the total amount requested in the general account is expected to exceed 110 trillion yen for the third consecutive year, a record high.

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Intense heat in Hokuriku, Tohoku and other areas from mid-morning; strict warning against heatstroke

2023-08-31 12:19:00
On the 31st, it was sunny and the temperature was rising mainly in eastern Japan and northern Japan, and in Hokuriku and Tohoku, it was a fierce heat of 35 degrees or more from the morning. Please be extremely careful about heat stroke and take measures such as drinking plenty of water.

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When Sompo Japan announced the resumption of transactions, Big Motor said it would strengthen its relationship with Sompo Japan

2023-08-31 12:16:00
New facts have come to light regarding the issue in which the president of Sompo Japan Insurance Co., Ltd. urged the company to resume business with Big Motor, which had been suspended, despite being aware of the possibility of fraud, at a board meeting last July. After this meeting, when the officer in charge informed Big Motor's president of the company's plan to resume business as soon as possible, Big Motor's president said that he would like to request insurance business from the newly opened store. I found out that The Financial Services Agency plans to investigate in detail the interactions between the two companies.

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Seven & i resolves to sell Sogo/Seibu to a US investment fund

2023-08-31 12:10:00
In negotiations for the sale of major department stores Sogo and Seibu, parent company Seven & i Holdings held a board meeting on the morning of the 31st and made a final resolution to sell the company to an American investment fund. The sale is expected to be completed on September 1st, while the Sogo and Seibu labor unions are on strike due to concerns about employment and other issues.

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Prime Minister Kishida to exchange opinions with intermediate wholesalers at Toyosu Market to compile support measures

2023-08-31 11:43:00
As China completely suspends imports of Japanese marine products, Prime Minister Kishida visited Toyosu Market in Tokyo on the 31st, exchanged opinions with intermediary wholesalers, and plans to change export destinations and expand sales channels. , showed the idea of ​​compiling support measures based on requests.

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North Korea Kim General Secretary inspects military command post Clearly confrontational attitude to US and South Korea

2023-08-31 11:33:00
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspected the command post where the entire military is participating. He has confirmed that he has confirmed documents including an operational plan aimed at occupying South Korea, further clarifying his stance toward confrontation with the United States and South Korea, which continue to conduct joint military exercises.

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Shogi "Oza Tournament" begins, challenger Fujii's seven crowns, will become the first in history to win eight crowns

2023-08-31 11:18:00
One of the eight major Shogi titles, the 5th match of the "Oza Tournament" will begin on the 31st, with Sota Fujii (21) aiming to become the first player in history to monopolize eight titles, and Takuya Nagase aiming to defend his title and earn the eternal title. The eye-catching match between Oza (30) has begun.

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Cubs Seiya Suzuki wins three games in a row with no hits

2023-08-31 11:02:00
On the 30th, Seiya Suzuki of the Major League Cubs had three consecutive no-hit games against the Brewers, who are competing for the championship in the same division, but his team won and narrowed the gap to three games.

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[Video] 100th Anniversary of the Great Kanto Earthquake: Tokyo Immediately After the Disaster Damage Situation Seen in Photos

2023-08-31 10:45:00
September 1st marks 100 years since the Great Kanto Earthquake. NHK's archives contain a large number of photographs and videos taken in central Tokyo immediately after the Great Kanto Earthquake. Each photo is an extremely valuable record of a huge disaster. This time, I visited almost the same place where the photo was taken. In this video, we will show you what the place that we know so well was like right after the disaster 100 years ago.

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Symptoms of food poisoning for 32 people who ate lunch A man in his 80s died Wakayama Shirahama-cho

2023-08-31 10:35:00
Thirty-two people who ate bento boxes made by a restaurant in Shirahama Town, Wakayama Prefecture complained of food poisoning symptoms, and one of them, a man in his 80s, later died. We have been suspended from business for a day.

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Evacuation order given to 3,275 people from 1,404 households throughout Hinokage-cho, Miyazaki

2023-08-31 10:01:00
Hinokage Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, issued an evacuation order to 3,275 people in 1,404 households across the town at 9:30 a.m. due to an increased risk of landslides. This information is at alert level 4 of the five alert levels, and the town is asking everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.

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Industrial production index for July was 2.0% lower than the previous month, the first decline in two months

2023-08-31 09:09:00
The industrial production index in July, which indicates corporate production activity, was 103.6 with 2020 as 100, 2.0% lower than the previous month, and the first decline in two months.

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The opening of the Venice Film Festival, directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, nominated for the Grand Prize

2023-08-31 09:08:00
The Venice International Film Festival in Italy, one of the world's three major film festivals, has opened, and director Ryusuke Hamaguchi's work ``Evil Doesn't Exist'' has been nominated in the category competing for the grand prize, and there is interest in the outcome of the award. are gathering.

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North Korean military General Staff announces launch of two tactical ballistic missiles

2023-08-31 08:39:00
The North Korean military announced that it conducted a "tactical nuclear strike training" near the capital Pyongyang on the night of the 30th, and fired two tactical ballistic missiles that exploded in the air. The move is said to be a response to a joint air force exercise conducted by the U.S. and South Korean militaries on the 30th, with the participation of B1 bombers as part of a joint military exercise.

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Shohei Otani's 2nd consecutive game timely hit 95th RBI in total this season

2023-08-31 07:41:00
On the 30th, Shohei Ohtani of the Major League Baseball Angels hit a timely hit for the second consecutive game against the Phillies, scoring his 95th RBI of the season and ending his team's losing streak.

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Typhoon No. 11 is likely to approach Okinawa with strong force until the 2nd of next month

2023-08-31 07:27:00
Typhoon No. 11 is moving westward near Okinotorishima, and there is a risk that it will approach Okinawa Prefecture with strong force until the 2nd of next month. The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to be careful of high waves in the Amami region of Okinawa and Kagoshima prefectures.

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Russian Army Concentrated Attack on Kyiv Kills 2 "Largest Since Spring"

2023-08-31 06:49:00
On the 30th, the Russian military, continuing its invasion of Ukraine, carried out an intensive attack on the capital, Kiiv, resulting in the deaths of two people. Kyiv authorities said it was the largest attack since spring this year.

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One week after the treated water was discharged, the tritium concentration was below the lower limit of detectable concentration.

2023-08-31 06:07:00
31 days marks one week since the discharge of treated water from TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean began. So far, there have been no problems with the release equipment, and the tritium concentration in the surrounding seawater is below the lower limit of detection.

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Gabon, central Africa, military officers declare seize power; chaos spreads

2023-08-31 04:40:00
Military officers have declared they have seized power in Gabon, a central African country where a father-son president has maintained power for more than 50 years. Confusion is spreading as officers say they are also nullifying the results of an election in which the incumbent president was elected for the third time.

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North Korea launches two ballistic missiles, falls outside the EEZ or announces Ministry of Defense

2023-08-31 04:38:00
Late on the 30th, the Ministry of Defense announced that two ballistic missiles were launched from North Korea, and both appeared to have landed outside Japan's EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone). The Ministry of Defense continues to analyze information and monitor the situation.

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Germany to implement approximately 5 trillion yen in tax cuts over the next few years due to economic downturn

2023-08-31 04:36:00
On the 30th, the Scholz administration in Germany, Europe's largest economy, decided to cut taxes by approximately 5 trillion yen over the next few years as an economic measure. In Germany, as concerns about the future of the economy are growing, I would like to use it to boost the economy.

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Sogo/Seibu labor union strikes today Seibu Ikebukuro main store operation canceled

2023-08-31 04:12:00
The labor union, which is opposed to the sale of major department stores Sogo and Seibu due to concerns about employment, will go on strike on the 31st and cancel sales at the Seibu Ikebukuro main store. On the other hand, the parent company, Seven & i Holdings, plans to hold a board meeting on the 31st and make a final decision on the sale while the discussion remains parallel.

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China's largest real estate company 980 billion yen deficit Settlement for half a year until June

2023-08-31 02:13:00
China's largest real estate company, Hekkeien, has revealed that its final profit and loss for the six months until June this year fell to a deficit of approximately 980 billion yen in Japanese yen. The slump in the real estate market is protracted, and the performance deterioration of related companies is becoming serious.

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