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Main news(2023/09/29)


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DeNA Central League's top 3 place confirmed; advance to CS for second consecutive year

2023-09-29 22:40:00
On the night of the 29th, DeNA, a professional baseball team, was confirmed to finish in the top three of the Central League and advance to the Climax Series for the second consecutive year.

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Aomori Prefectural Fisheries Federation to completely refrain from sea cucumber fishing next month due to suspension of Chinese seafood imports

2023-09-29 20:41:00
Since China has suspended imports of Japanese marine products after the release of treated water from the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, the Aomori Prefecture Fisheries Association has stated that it is difficult to foresee finding buyers for the sea cucumbers landed within the prefecture. We have decided to completely refrain from fishing next month.

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2023-09-29 19:59:00
Johnny's office will hold a press conference in Tokyo on the 2nd of next month, the first Monday of the week, regarding the issue of sexual assault by Johnny Kitagawa. All eyes will be on the future direction of the office's operations and the extent to which it will provide specific measures to prevent recurrence. As complaints of damage continue to rise, and people around them are paying more and more scrutiny, what kind of policy will the agency take?

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Expo venue construction costs Expo Association “We want to keep the upside as low as possible”

2023-09-29 19:42:00
The construction costs for the Osaka/Kansai Expo venue to be held next year are expected to be higher than before, and Keidanren Chairman Tokura, who is the head of the Expo Association, which is the organizer, said the amount is still being scrutinized. He stated that the market was in the mid range, and expressed his intention to limit the upside as much as possible.

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The effects of the intense heat are also felt on rice: Niigata's ``first-class rice'' ratio is significantly lower than last year.

2023-09-29 19:15:00
Record-breaking heat waves are also affecting the quality of rice. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the ratio of ``first-class rice'', which is said to have the highest appearance rating, remained at 41% in rice-producing Niigata Prefecture as of the end of August, down more than 20 points from the same period last year. I understand this in summary.

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Johnny's problem: new accusations of solicitation, saying, "I want to make a solo debut"

2023-09-29 18:33:00
Johnny's office will hold a press conference in Tokyo on the 2nd of next month, the first Monday of the week, regarding the issue of sexual assault by Johnny Kitagawa. Before the press conference, a former talent from the agency who spoke out again responded to NHK's interview. He says, ``We must create a society where such damage will never happen again.''

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China's national holidays and other long holidays begin; what will be the impact on Japan?

2023-09-29 18:31:00
In China, long holidays such as National Day, which marks the founding of the country, began on the 29th. A total of more than 2 billion people are expected to travel, and airports and stations around the country are crowded with people heading to their destinations.

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What to do about the repeated sightings in urban areas?

2023-09-29 18:19:00
Have you been seeing a lot of green bugs lately? Yes, it's a stink bug. I think some people don't like it because it emits a strong smell. There have been a number of reports of sightings in urban areas, and interest is increasing on the Internet. Why are they occurring in large numbers? We interviewed them to find out what solutions are available. (Osaka Broadcasting Station reporter Hiroto Matsuura)

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Prime Minister Kishida intends to submit supplementary budget bill to extraordinary Diet session expected to be convened on October 20th

2023-09-29 18:11:00
Prime Minister Kishida has announced his intention to submit the supplementary budget bill, which supports new economic measures, to the extraordinary Diet session that is expected to be convened on October 20th. He also said that he is not thinking about dissolving the House of Representatives at the moment, other than to focus exclusively on issues that cannot be postponed.

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Agency for Cultural Affairs investigates usage of new words

2023-09-29 17:58:00
As a result of a study by the Agency for Cultural Affairs regarding new expressions in Japanese, the use of the word ``Oshi'' to refer to ``the person or thing you support'' and ``Moruru'' to refer to ``trying to look good'' was revealed. , 80% of people answered, "I don't mind," indicating that it is becoming widely accepted.

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Today is a full moon and is called the Harvest Moon.The next time it will be on the same day will be in 7 years.

2023-09-29 17:41:00
The 29th, which corresponds to August 15th in the lunar calendar, is the Harvest Moon, which is said to be a particularly beautiful moon. On the 29th, the full moon and the Harvest Moon coincide, making it a perfect opportunity for moon viewing, and the next time it will be on the same day will be 7 years later.

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2nd professional baseball team: 14 teams from 2024 What kind of teams will there be?

2023-09-29 17:15:00
It has been announced that two new teams, Shizuoka and Niigata, will participate in official second-team professional baseball games starting next year. "Hayate 223 (Fujisan)" and "Niigata Albirex Baseball Club". Why Shizuoka? Niigata? What team? I will answer the questions that interest me.

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US and Chinese officials meet, Foreign Minister Wang Yi may visit Washington next month

2023-09-29 15:42:00
High-level diplomatic officials from the United States and China met in Washington, and it appears that discussions were held regarding the ongoing U.S.-China foreign ministers' meeting.

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The use of a nursing room made of cardboard has been postponed due to concerns about safety. Kawamoto Town, Shimane

2023-09-29 15:16:00
In response to concerns raised by parents about the safety of the cardboard nursing rooms that are being donated to roadside stations across the country in order to provide childcare support. Kawamoto Town, Shimane Prefecture, received the donation in October but decided not to use it for the time being.

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Influenza infections spread, some medical institutions start vaccination earlier

2023-09-29 15:14:00
Starting in October, many medical institutions will begin administering influenza vaccines. As influenza infections are spreading rapidly this year, some clinics are starting to start vaccinations earlier, and doctors are urging people who are at high risk of becoming seriously ill to consider getting vaccinated as soon as possible.

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Ministry of the Environment releases treated water “Tritium concentration falls below detection limit for 6th time”

2023-09-29 14:57:00
The Ministry of the Environment has been monitoring seawater once a week since the release of treated water from the TEPCO Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the sea. Tritium concentrations have been detected at all locations for the sixth time. The results have been published showing that it is below the lower limit of what is possible.

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House of Representatives Speaker Hosoda announces intention to resign due to poor health

2023-09-29 14:53:00
House of Representatives Speaker Hosoda has announced his intention to resign, stating that he is unable to carry out his duties due to poor health, and has communicated this to related parties.

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Henoko ground construction Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito: “Instructions for approval are appropriate”

2023-09-29 14:06:00
Governor Tamaki of Okinawa Prefecture responded that it would be difficult to obtain approval by the "recommendation" deadline regarding the ground improvement work in Henoko, Nago City, where the U.S. military base Futenma in Okinawa is being relocated. Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito said, ``Although it is difficult to get approval by the deadline, I would like to say that there is a background that has been going on since April last year.The instructions are appropriate.''

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Former trading company employee arrested on suspicion of fraud; fraudulent transactions estimated at approximately 3.7 billion yen

2023-09-29 14:06:00
A former employee in his 30s has been arrested for defrauding a trading company in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, of approximately 24 million yen through a ``circular transaction'' technique in which fictitious transactions are repeated on the books, according to an interview with investigators. got it. The fraudulent transactions amounted to approximately 3.7 billion yen, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department believes that several hundred million yen of this amount was defrauded and is working to uncover the actual situation.

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Hometown Tax: Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications “Comply with local government rules for proper operation”

2023-09-29 13:50:00
In order to prevent excessive competition for hometown tax return gifts, the standard for local governments to collect donations to be no more than 50% of the donation amount will be tightened from October, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Suzuki explained that the original purpose of the system is He emphasized that local governments should comply with the rules in order to operate the system appropriately.

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Approximately 400 bunches of Shine Muscat were taken away from the Yamanashi Minami Alps

2023-09-29 13:49:00
Approximately 400 bunches of high-grade Shine Muscat grapes were found to have been taken from a field in Minami Alps City, Yamanashi Prefecture, and police are investigating the matter as a theft.

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Trouble in control system at Tokyo Air Traffic Control Department, temporary flight restrictions imposed

2023-09-29 13:07:00
On the morning of the 29th, a problem occurred in the control system at the Tokyo Air Traffic Control Department in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, and flights were temporarily restricted in the airspace of eastern Japan. The outage was resolved shortly after noon, but flights connecting various regions and airports in eastern Japan were affected, including delays.

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Suspect arrested after ``pretending to be fooled'' in phone call claiming to be nephew

2023-09-29 12:50:00
On the 28th, a suspect in his 20s was arrested for trying to defraud a man in his 70s living in Kita Ward, Tokyo, out of 3 million yen in cash using a false phone call claiming to be his nephew. A police officer was consulted by a family who thought the phone call was suspicious, and the police officer instructed the man to pretend to have been tricked and arrested the suspect who came to collect the money. In response to the investigation, he has denied the charges.

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Middle school principal to be re-arrested for sexual assault against students Nerima Ward, Tokyo

2023-09-29 12:41:00
The principal of a municipal junior high school in Nerima Ward, Tokyo, was arrested for possessing an obscene image of a young girl, and is accused of sexually assaulting a student who was unable to resist at the junior high school where the principal previously worked. According to interviews with investigators, the Metropolitan Police Department has decided to re-arrest him.

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Fukushima lion attack keeper dies; Labor Standards Inspection Office investigates

2023-09-29 12:20:00
On the 28th, a male zookeeper in his 50s was attacked and killed by a lion in a cage at Tohoku Safari Park in Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture.The Labor Standards Inspection Office began an investigation at the facility on the 29th. We are investigating whether there were any problems with safety management.

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Kobe Airport: Departure meeting flight also affected by system trouble

2023-09-29 12:17:00
According to Kansai Airports, some flights at Kobe Airport have been postponed from around 11:50 a.m. due to a system problem.

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Prime Minister orders “invoice system: support measures with new economic measures”

2023-09-29 12:04:00
Ahead of the launch of the "invoice system" aimed at accurately understanding the amount of consumption tax paid, Prime Minister Kishida will work to alleviate business operators' concerns in order to smoothly introduce and establish the system, and will also introduce new measures. I once again instructed relevant ministers to include necessary support measures in their economic measures.

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Ginza robbery case: 18-year-old part-time employee arrested; perpetrators given instructions?

2023-09-29 11:43:00
In May of this year, a group of masked men broke into a high-end watch store in Tokyo's Ginza district and stole approximately 300 million yen worth of money. The employee was arrested.

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Princess Kako to make official visit to Peru in South America, marking the 150th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations

2023-09-29 11:42:00
It has been officially decided that Princess Kako, the second daughter of Prince Akishino and his wife, will make an official visit to Peru in South America, which marks the 150th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with Japan, for 10 days from November 1st. .

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Announcement of establishment of "baby post" at hospital in Sumida Ward, Tokyo

2023-09-29 11:39:00
It has been learned that a hospital in Tokyo's Sumida Ward is preparing to set up a so-called "baby post" next year (2024), where children whose parents are unable to raise them will be kept anonymously. In the future, we plan to proceed with specific discussions with the Tokyo metropolitan government and wards.

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Rugby: Two first-time starters are dynamic as Naoto Saito pulls victory

2023-09-29 11:29:00
Japan defeated Samoa 28-22 in the third match of the first round of the Rugby World Cup in France. In this match, the two players who managed to win the game were fullback Remekilomano and Rava, and scrum half Naoto Saito, who started on short notice for the first time.

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Twins Kenta Maeda loses 8th game in his first relief pitching of the season

2023-09-29 10:35:00
Major League Baseball's Twins pitcher Kenta Maeda pitched as a reliever for the first time this season against the Athletics, but was the losing pitcher and suffered his 8th loss.

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Long-term interest rates temporarily rose to 0.76%, the highest level in 10 years

2023-09-29 10:12:00
In the bond market on the 29th, the selling of Japanese government bonds intensified, and long-term interest rates rose to 0.76% at one point in the morning, the highest level in 10 years since September 2013.

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US State Department: Approximately 60,000 emails leaked by China-based hacker group

2023-09-29 10:02:00
The U.S. State Department has revealed that about 60,000 emails from employees were leaked due to unauthorized access regarding a cyber attack that was discovered in July and was allegedly carried out by a hacker group based in China.

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Tokyo Consumer Price Index in September increased by 2.5% from last year

2023-09-29 08:53:00
The consumer price index for September in Tokyo's 23 wards is preliminary, and the index excluding fresh food, which is subject to large fluctuations due to weather, rose 2.5% from the same month last year.

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Effective job openings-to-applicants ratio in August: National average 1.29 times Same level as July

2023-09-29 08:45:00
Last month's active job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.29 times the national average, the same level as the previous month. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare said, ``The overall number of new job openings has increased relatively significantly, so we will be monitoring the future impact closely.''

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US budget talks stall, President Biden criticizes Republican response

2023-09-29 07:50:00
As negotiations over the government's budget bill stall in the U.S. Congress, and there are growing concerns that some government agencies may be shut down, President Biden gives a speech and hard-line conservative Republicans oppose the budget bill. was strongly criticized.

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US Secretary of State to promote exchanges between countries through music, performs himself

2023-09-29 07:29:00
U.S. Secretary of State Blinken announced the launch of a program to promote exchanges between countries through music, and demonstrated the power of music with his professional guitar playing and singing voice.

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Hair removal beauty consultations are rapidly increasing, more than 60% are under 20s, call for attention

2023-09-29 07:26:00
The Consumer Affairs Center of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is calling on people to carefully check the contract details, as there has been a sharp increase in the number of inquiries from young people in their 20s or younger in Tokyo about troubles related to contracts regarding "hair removal beauty treatments" performed at beauty salons etc. I am.

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Rugby World Cup Japan National Team wins against Samoa and advances to advance to the first league

2023-09-29 07:15:00
In the third match of the first round of the Rugby World Cup in France, Japan defeated Samoa, who had tied for one win and one loss so far, 28-22, advancing to advance to the first round for the second consecutive tournament. Japan will face Argentina in the final match of the first league on the 8th of next month.

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Liberal Democratic Party discusses formulating economic measures, with budget size as one of the focuses

2023-09-29 07:02:00
The Liberal Democratic Party will begin discussions on the 29th to formulate economic measures. While there are voices calling for aggressive fiscal spending, there are also opinions that a supplementary budget bill should be drawn up with fiscal discipline in mind, and one focus will be on the size of the budget.

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Hometown Tax: Stricter expense standards to prevent excessive competition for return gifts

2023-09-29 06:37:00
In order to prevent excessive competition for hometown tax return gifts, starting next month, standards will be tightened to require local governments to spend no more than 50% of the donation amount when collecting donations. Local governments are busy taking measures such as reviewing return gifts.

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Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Headmaster, dies

2023-09-29 06:33:00
Actor Michael Gambon, known for playing ``Headmaster Dumbledore'' in the worldwide hit ``Harry Potter'' movie series, has passed away. He was 82 years old.

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More than 2 billion people will be on the move as China begins 8-day long holidays such as National Day

2023-09-29 06:08:00
In China, major holidays such as National Day, which marks the country's founding, begin on the 29th, and it is estimated that more than 2 billion people will be on the move.

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Fukushima lion keeper dies as multiple doors, including cage, were left open

2023-09-29 05:57:00
On the 28th, a male zookeeper in his 50s was found collapsed in a lion cage at Tohoku Safari Park, a tourist facility in Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, and later died. An interview with the facility revealed that multiple doors, including cages, were open. The facility is currently investigating the situation in detail, as it is highly likely that a lion entered and attacked the animal.

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Old Twitter

2023-09-29 05:55:00
Starting on the 29th, American social media giant X, formerly known as Twitter, will change some of its terms of use regarding personal information and collect information such as users' biometric information, work history, and educational background. It is believed that this is a step toward making X a versatile app that can be used for various purposes.

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