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Rugby World Cup Japan national team begins practice for match against Samoa, Ryohei Yamanaka also joins in

2023-09-20 22:32:00
The Japanese national team, who have one win and one loss in the first round of the Rugby World Cup in France, began practice on the 20th in preparation for their third match against Samoa.

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High school girl from Omachi City, Nagano missing since August Call for information

2023-09-20 22:10:00
A 16-year-old high school girl from Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture has been missing since late last month, and police are appealing for information by releasing her photo and other information.

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Orix and Hanshin win in the same season for the first time in Kansai showdown

2023-09-20 22:08:00
This is the first time that Orix and Hanshin have won the championship in the same season in professional baseball, even including their predecessor Hankyu. If both teams win next month's Climax Series, it will be the first "Kansai showdown" in the Japan Series in 59 years.

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Hokkaido University releases investigation results of “over 800 fabrications and falsifications in 5 papers”

2023-09-20 21:30:00
The university has announced the results of an investigation that found over 800 fabrications and falsifications in the experimental data regarding five papers published by a research group at Hokkaido University in the world-famous scientific journal Science. .

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``The rice is sticky...'' A woman hospitalized after eating Yoshidaya's bento testimonies

2023-09-20 21:16:00
A woman who ate the bento from Yoshidaya, an ekiben manufacturer in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, has been complaining of feeling unwell.In an interview with NHK, a woman said, ``I never thought I would suffer this much.'' "Now that I think about it, the rice was sticky," he testified.

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Armenia “accepts ceasefire” with Azerbaijan state news agency

2023-09-20 19:18:00
The Azerbaijani army had announced that it had launched an anti-terrorism operation in Nagorno-Karabakh, a disputed area with neighboring Armenia, but Armenia said it had accepted a ceasefire from 6pm Japan time on the 20th.

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Also discontinued items...

2023-09-20 18:53:00
Starting in October, a number of local governments have increased the amount of hometown tax donations or abolished some return gifts. This is due to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications tightening standards to prevent excessive competition for return gifts, and there is also a growing movement to make last-minute donations.

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Atmospheric instability; very heavy rain possible over a wide area tomorrow night

2023-09-20 18:20:00
Due to cold air in the upper atmosphere and warm, humid air flowing toward the front, the atmospheric conditions are extremely unstable, especially in eastern Japan, and a tornado occurred off the coast of Niigata City around 3:30 p.m. Did. There is a risk of locally extremely heavy rain accompanied by lightning falling over a wide area from northern Japan to western Japan into the night of the 21st, and the Japan Meteorological Agency urges people to be careful about lightning, tornadoes, violent gusts, and hail. I am.

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[Breaking News] Orix Magic “2” Will win 3rd consecutive Pacific League title?

2023-09-20 18:13:00
Orix of the Pacific League, a professional baseball team, has set the magic number for winning the championship as ``2.'' On the 20th, they will play against 2nd place Lotte, and if they win, they will become the first team to win the league for the third consecutive time in 46 years since their predecessor, Hankyu.

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KyoAni case trial: family members directly ask defendant questions for the first time

2023-09-20 18:09:00
In the Kyoto Animation arson case trial, the bereaved family used the victim participation system to question the defendant directly for the first time. When the husband of the deceased animation director asked if he was aware that the victim had a family and children with her, the defendant replied, ``I'm sorry. I didn't think that much about it.''

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Influenza epidemic "advisory" announced for the first time in Saitama and Chiba prefectures in September

2023-09-20 17:52:00
Saitama Prefecture and Chiba Prefecture have each issued influenza pandemic advisories, citing the risk of a major outbreak in the future. This is the first time that the statistics have been published in September since they began collecting the statistics in their current form, and calls for thorough ventilation, hand washing, etc.

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295 people in Tokyo and 23 prefectures feel unwell after eating boxed lunches made by Ekiben manufacturer in Aomori Public health center

2023-09-20 17:34:00
A number of people who ate bento boxes from Yoshidaya, an ekiben manufacturer in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, are complaining of feeling unwell, and the Hachinohe City Public Health Center has reported that as of 9 a.m. on the 20th, the number of people complaining of feeling unwell. It was revealed that 295 people have been infected in Tokyo and 23 prefectures, including the Tohoku and Kanto regions. The public health center is continuing to investigate the detailed symptoms and causes.

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Yen market price falls to 148 yen level, renewing the lowest yen level since November last year

2023-09-20 17:00:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 20th, there was a strong trend of buying dollars and selling yen, and the yen exchange rate fell to the 148 yen level to the dollar in evening trading for the first time in 10 months since last November.

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Yaesu, Tokyo Steel frame falling accident: Was the wire removed because it was not secured sufficiently?

2023-09-20 16:34:00
On the 19th, at the construction site of a building near the Yaesu Exit of JR Tokyo Station, a steel frame that was being lifted by a crane fell, killing and injuring five workers.While working to secure the steel frame, a wire connected to the crane was disconnected. Interviews with investigators revealed that when the device was removed, it suddenly fell. The Metropolitan Police Department believes that for some reason the steel frame was not secured sufficiently, and is currently investigating the situation in detail.

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``Tornado-like gusts appear to have occurred in Kaetsu, Niigata Prefecture'' Japan Meteorological Agency

2023-09-20 16:15:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced a tornado warning at 3:49 p.m., saying that gusts such as a tornado were believed to have occurred in Kaetsu, Niigata Prefecture. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, gusts such as tornadoes are believed to have occurred in Kaetsu, Niigata Prefecture, and there is a risk that more will occur in the future. Wind gusts such as tornadoes occur when a well-developed cumulonimbus cloud approaches. The Japan Meteorological Agency advises that if there are signs that cumulonimbus clouds are approaching, such as thunder, sudden wind changes, or hail, be careful of gusty winds and seek safety inside a sturdy building.

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Administrative guidance to Digital Agency regarding My Number public money receiving account registration error issue

2023-09-20 15:46:00
On the 20th, the Personal Information Protection Commission, a government third-party organization, issued an order to the Digital Agency, which manages the entire system, due to a series of errors in which another person's account was registered as the My Number public money receiving account. We provided administrative guidance to ensure thorough measures to prevent recurrence.

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Murakami City, Niigata, with reports of sightings of vortices floating on the sea from black clouds

2023-09-20 15:38:00
On the morning of the 20th, a large whirlpool resembling a tornado occurred off the coast of Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture, and reports of sightings arose one after another.

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JR Yamanote Line train commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of the faithful dog Hachiko begins operation

2023-09-20 14:10:00
JR Yamanote Line trains bearing a headmark commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of the faithful dog Hachiko began operating on the 20th, and a ceremony was held at Shibuya Station in Tokyo.

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Battle for home run king: Robert Jr. is No. 37, 7 points behind leader Otani

2023-09-20 13:58:00
Robert Jr. of the White Sox, who competes with Shohei Ohtani of the Angels for the home run title in the American League, hit his 37th home run of the season in two consecutive games against the Nationals on the 19th. With this, the difference with Otani, who is at the top of the rankings with 44 runs, is now 7 runs.

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Aomori Ekiben Manufacturer's bento made people feel unwell after purchasing it at an event. Hundreds of people affected

2023-09-20 13:55:00
People who ate bento boxes from Yoshidaya, an ekiben manufacturer in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, are complaining of feeling unwell, and a number of complaints have been filed by people who bought the bento boxes at events held at supermarkets in the Tohoku and Kanto regions. The public health center is investigating the cause of the outbreak, estimating that at least several hundred people were affected.

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Long-term interest rates temporarily rose to 0.725%, the highest level since January 2014

2023-09-20 13:53:00
In the bond market on the 20th, selling of Japanese government bonds intensified, and long-term interest rates temporarily reached 0.725%, the highest level since January 2014. Long-term interest rates continue to rise in the United States due to rising crude oil prices and concerns that monetary tightening to curb inflation will be prolonged. As a result, upward pressure on interest rates is increasing in Japan's bond market, with the view that even if long-term interest rates rise further, it will be difficult for the Bank of Japan to take measures to contain them.

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Azerbaijan's anti-terrorist operation sparks concern and condemnation from the international community, as well as voices of support

2023-09-20 13:16:00
Azerbaijan announced on the 19th that it had launched an anti-terrorism operation in Nagorno-Karabakh, a disputed territory with neighboring Armenia, and the Armenian human rights watchdog said 27 people had been killed so far. The international community has expressed not only concern and condemnation, but also support for military action.

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North Korean leader Kim Pyongyang cooperates with Russia, closely watched by related countries

2023-09-20 13:15:00
After completing his first visit to Russia in four years, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un returned to the capital, Pyongyang, on a private train on the 19th and was greeted by a large crowd of citizens. General Secretary Kim has emphasized that he will place the highest priority on relations with Russia in the future, and related countries are closely watching how the two countries will concretely advance their cooperation, mainly in the military field.

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Personal financial assets reach record high of 2,115 trillion yen due to increase in stock and investment trust balances

2023-09-20 13:11:00
Financial assets such as deposits and stocks held by individuals reached a record high of 2,115 trillion yen as of the end of June this year. The main reason for this was an increase in the balance of stocks and investment trusts due to factors such as rising stock prices.

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Terakoya where everyone meets

2023-09-20 13:10:00
A temple in Osaka's Sumiyoshi Ward is trying to open up a place where people can connect, sometimes as a ``children's cafeteria'' and sometimes as a ``town health room.'' This summer's event was held at a ``Terakoya where everyone meets'' Terakoya in the Reiwa era seems to have become a place not only for ``reading and writing,'' but also for creating important awareness. (Osaka Broadcasting Station News Reporter Mayu Ogawa)

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Rep. Mizuami Sugita's post about discrimination against Ainu people recognized as human rights violation Sapporo Legal Affairs Bureau

2023-09-20 12:28:00
Seven years ago, the Liberal Democratic Party's House of Representatives member Mizuami Sugita made posts discriminating against the Ainu people on his blog, which the Sapporo Legal Affairs Bureau recognized as a violation of human rights, and ordered the members to learn about Ainu culture and be careful about what they say. I found out that we had done some enlightening work.

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Blue Jays Yusei Kikuchi's first 10th win in his 5th year in the Major Leagues

2023-09-20 12:05:00
Pitcher Yusei Kikuchi of the Major League Blue Jays started against the Yankees on the 19th and became the winning pitcher, allowing one run in the middle of the 6th inning, giving him his first 10th win in his fifth season in the Major Leagues.

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Prime Minister Kishida speaks at the United Nations General Assembly, calling for international cooperation and UN reform

2023-09-20 11:59:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting New York, delivered a general debate speech at the United Nations General Assembly, stating that the world is facing complex challenges such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and emphasized the importance of international cooperation, as well as calling for UN reform. called for action.

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US Department of Defense: “China will fail even if it imposes a maritime and air blockade around Taiwan”

2023-09-20 11:07:00
A senior U.S. Department of Defense official said that even if the Chinese military, which is ramping up military pressure on Taiwan, were to blockade the seas and airspace around the island, Taiwan has ways to work with the international community to ensure the transportation of supplies. , expressed the view that it would fail.

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Prince Akishino and his wife depart for Vietnam

2023-09-20 11:00:00
Prince Akishino and his wife departed from Haneda Airport on a government plane on the 20th for an official visit to Vietnam, which marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.

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Prime Minister Kishida “Towards the realization of nuclear abolition, early start of negotiations for the entry into force of FMCT”

2023-09-20 10:53:00
During his visit to New York, Prime Minister Kishida appealed for the early start of negotiations for the Treaty on the Prohibition of the Production of Nuclear Weapons Materials (FMCT), stating that it is necessary to achieve the abolition of nuclear weapons.

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August trade balance deficit for second consecutive month

2023-09-20 10:00:00
According to the August trade statistics released by the Ministry of Finance, the trade balance (exports minus imports) was in the red at 930.5 billion yen. This is the second consecutive month that the trade balance has been in the red, but it has decreased by 66.7% compared to the same month last year.

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Finance Minister “Weak yen, extremely close cooperation with overseas authorities”

2023-09-20 09:02:00
Regarding the depreciation of the yen to the low 147 yen level to the dollar in the foreign exchange market, Finance Minister Kanda told reporters on the morning of the 20th, ``We are coordinating extremely closely with overseas authorities and American authorities.'' We share the recognition that excessive fluctuations are undesirable. We must monitor the market with a high degree of nervousness and respond appropriately to excessive fluctuations without eliminating all means. ``I want to go ahead,'' he said, keeping the market in check.

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Chinese Foreign Minister meets with President Putin’s aides to “cooperate on security, etc.”

2023-09-20 08:31:00
On the 19th, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is visiting Russia, met with Secretary of the Security Council Patrushev, a close aide of President Putin, and discussed cooperation in the security field between the two countries as well as cooperation within a multilateral framework. We agreed to strengthen the

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My number issue: Adjusted by administrative guidance to Digital Agency of the Personal Information Protection Commission

2023-09-20 07:25:00
Due to a series of errors in which another person's account was registered as the My Number public money receiving account, the Personal Information Protection Commission has decided to take administrative action to the Digital Agency, which manages the entire system, on the grounds that the response was insufficient. We are making adjustments to provide guidance.

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Shohei Ohtani undergoes right elbow surgery, team announces return to pitching is expected the year after next

2023-09-20 07:18:00
The team announced on the 19th that Shohei Ohtani of the Major League Baseball Angels underwent surgery to repair a ligament in his right elbow in Los Angeles. According to the doctor who performed the surgery, he is not expected to return as a pitcher until the year after next, in the 2025 season, and as a batter, he is aiming to return at the start of next season.

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Prime Minister Kishida arrives in New York to give general debate speech at the United Nations General Assembly today

2023-09-20 06:22:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting New York, will deliver a general debate speech at the United Nations General Assembly on the morning of the 20th. Noting that the world is facing complex challenges such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine and climate change, he will emphasize the importance of international cooperation and the need for United Nations reform.

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President Zelenskiy speaks at the United Nations General Assembly: “Unite to act”

2023-09-20 06:19:00
President Zelenskiy of Ukraine, attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York, gave a speech in which he strongly condemned Russia's military invasion and said, ``We must mobilize all our forces and act in unity to defeat the aggressor.'' '', he once again appealed to the international community for support.

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Azerbaijan “Starts anti-terrorism operation in disputed area with Armenia”

2023-09-20 06:11:00
Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defense announced on the 19th that it has launched anti-terrorism operations against Nagorno-Karabakh, a disputed territory with neighboring Armenia. Armenian human rights observers say 27 people have been killed so far, and tensions are rising.

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Tokyo Yaesu steel frame falling at construction site investigated on suspicion of death or injury due to professional negligence

2023-09-20 05:22:00
On the 19th, a steel frame being lifted by a crane fell at a building construction site near the Yaesu exit of JR Tokyo Station, killing two workers and injuring three others.The Metropolitan Police Department has raised concerns about safety management. We are investigating the matter as a possible cause of death or injury due to professional negligence.

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“Visualize” land price surveys

2023-09-20 00:31:00
``Are land prices rising even in the mountains?'' ``Are land prices rising on remote islands?'' This year's prefectural land price survey was released, and residential land in ``local areas'' turned positive for the first time in 31 years. Data from over 20,000 locations across the country was put on a map and visualized so that changes in rise and fall could be seen at a glance. It has become clear that there are some areas where unprecedented changes are occurring.

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