Main news(2023/10/08)
``Nemuro Sanma Festival'' is crowded, with people trying to catch it for the first time in 5 years, Hokkaido
2023-10-08 20:54:00
The Nemuro Sanma Festival, which enjoys the taste of autumn, was held in Nemuro City, Hokkaido, which has the largest catch of saury in Japan, and was crowded with many people.
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Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Nishimura meets with Australian ministers and confirms cooperation to strengthen energy security
2023-10-08 20:48:00
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura, who is visiting Australia, met with economic ministers and confirmed that the two countries will deepen cooperation to strengthen energy security.
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Ukraine rushes to strengthen power supply system ahead of full-scale winter
2023-10-08 20:38:00
While the Ukrainian army, aiming to regain territory, has advanced in multiple directions in the east and south, it is analyzed that the Russian side is also advancing in some areas, and it seems that the battle is continuing. Meanwhile, with winter in full swing, there is a growing sense of vigilance over attacks on power plants, etc., and the Ukrainian side is rushing to strengthen its power supply system.
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Meiji Restoration House of Councilors member Muneo Suzuki: “If we are to be punished based on the content of what we said, we will consider going to court.”
2023-10-08 20:27:00
Muneo Suzuki, a member of the House of Councilors of the Japan Restoration Party who visited Russia, said that he would accept the party's punishment, but that he would consider taking action, including filing a lawsuit, if he was punished harshly for his comments. was shown.
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Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Suzuki “Contributing to the creation of international rules for generative AI”
2023-10-08 20:24:00
An international conference to discuss issues surrounding the Internet has begun in Kyoto. Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Suzuki emphasized his intention to reflect this discussion and contribute to the creation of international rules for generative AI, which is being promoted by the G7 = seven major countries.
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Soccer Emperor's Cup Kashiwa Reysol and Kawasaki Frontale advance to final
2023-10-08 20:05:00
The Emperor's Cup/All-Japan Championship, which competes for Japan's best soccer competition, had two semi-final matches, with Kashiwa Reysol and Kawasaki Frontale winning and advancing to the final.
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Rugby World Cup Japan x Argentina [Breaking news schedule] If they win, they will advance to the 1st L
2023-10-08 19:04:00
At the Rugby World Cup in France, the Japanese national team will play against Argentina on the 8th at 8pm Japan time. We will provide you with the latest news on this game, which was a crucial match to advance to the first league.
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Golf Domestic Tour: Haruka Morita wins for women, Yuki Inamori wins for men
2023-10-08 18:36:00
The final round of the women's golf domestic tour tournament was held in Shizuoka Prefecture, and Haruka Morita won for the first time in six years with a total of 13 under.
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Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress watch the national fencing competition in Kagoshima
2023-10-08 18:15:00
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress watched the fencing competition at the National Athletic Meet held in Kagoshima Prefecture.
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Hitomi Soga signs a petition “Let the abduction victims return home as soon as possible”
2023-10-08 16:09:00
Ahead of the 21st anniversary of her return to Japan on October 15th, Hitomi Soga, a victim abducted by North Korea, held a signature campaign in her hometown of Sado City, Niigata Prefecture, to collect signatures from all abductees, including her mother Miyoshi. He appealed for the return of the deceased as soon as possible.
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Homemade rocket “Ryusei” launched to give thanks for the autumn harvest Saitama Chichibu
2023-10-08 16:02:00
``Chichibu Yoshida Ryusei'', a traditional event to give thanks for the autumn harvest by launching handmade rockets called ``Ryusei'' one after another, was held in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture.
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Inappropriate childcare at private nursery school, management corporation given improvement guidance Aichi Komaki
2023-10-08 15:13:00
At a private nursery school in Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture, multiple nursery teachers were found to be providing inappropriate childcare, including making hurtful comments and harassing the children, and the city has decided to reform the corporation that operates the nursery school. I understand that you have been given guidance.
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“God’s Carpet” Best time to see autumn leaves at Mt. Kurikoma
2023-10-08 15:08:00
At Mt. Kurikoma, which straddles the three prefectures of Miyagi, Iwate, and Akita, the autumn leaves are at their peak, and visitors are entertained. Mt. Kurikoma, which has an altitude of 1,626 meters, is known as a famous spot for autumn leaves in the Tohoku region and is visited by climbers from all over the country.
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``Steam Locomotive No. 4'' manufactured in the Taisho era and other items are exhibited to the public in Obihiro, Hokkaido
2023-10-08 14:17:00
The inside of a steam locomotive that was built approximately 100 years ago and was used to transport beets, the raw material for sugar, was opened to the public in Obihiro, Hokkaido, and many people were able to experience the atmosphere of the time.
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Foreign Minister Kamikawa to visit four countries in Southeast Asia Strengthening cooperation for ASEAN Special Summit
2023-10-08 13:24:00
Foreign Minister Kamikawa departed for his first country of visit, Brunei, on the 8th to visit four countries in Southeast Asia. We would like to strengthen cooperation with other countries in preparation for the special summit meeting between Japan and ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) to be held in Tokyo in December.
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European Soccer Celtic Reo Hatate scores second goal of the season
2023-10-08 13:15:00
On the 7th, Celtic's Reo Hatate of the Scottish Premier League scored his second goal of the season at home against Kilmarnock, contributing to the team's victory. Hatate scored the opening goal in the 22nd minute of the first half, his second goal of the season, and was also involved in an additional goal in the 33rd minute, making him a full participant. Daizen Maeda and Kogo Furuhashi, who assisted the team's third goal in the 37th minute of the second half, were substituted in the final stages, and Celtic won 3-1.
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Maritime Self-Defense Force officer arrested on suspicion of drunk driving after ``10 beers with friends''
2023-10-08 13:05:00
A 44-year-old Self-Defense Force officer assigned to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Atsugi Air Base was arrested on the night of the 7th in Ayase City, Kanagawa Prefecture, on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
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Digital Minister Kono: “Mechanisms to encourage dialogue between countries, such as countering disinformation, are important”
2023-10-08 12:55:00
Digital Minister Kono attended a United Nations conference on the Internet being held in Kyoto, and encouraged dialogue between countries on issues such as privacy protection and countering disinformation as cross-border data flows become more active. He expressed the idea that the framework is important.
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Meguro's Sanma Festival: Raw saury provided despite poor catch; 2,000 saury, less than half of the usual number
2023-10-08 12:46:00
Despite the continued poor catch of saury, the ``Meguro Sanma Festival'' was held this year, and 2,000 saury were served, less than half of the usual number.
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One month after the Morocco earthquake, people are living in tents and help with cold weather is an issue
2023-10-08 11:34:00
It has been one month since the earthquake that killed more than 2,900 people in Morocco, North Africa. Many people in the disaster-stricken areas in the mountains are still forced to live in rough tents, and how to distribute aid as winter approaches is a major issue.
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Six suspects in Ecuador's presidential candidate murder die in prison
2023-10-08 11:00:00
Six suspects arrested for murdering a presidential candidate in Ecuador, South America, were found dead in prison, with local media reporting that they may have been killed to silence the incident. There are growing concerns about security ahead of the presidential election runoff scheduled for the 15th of this month.
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Demonstration in front of London parliament to protest Iranian government after receiving Nobel Peace Prize
2023-10-08 10:04:00
Following the selection of Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi for this year's Nobel Peace Prize, protests began in the UK, home to one of the largest Iranian communities in Europe, demanding that the Iranian government protect women's rights. It was done.
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Two M6.3 earthquakes occur in Afghanistan, killing 30 and injuring over 500
2023-10-08 09:54:00
Two 6.3 magnitude earthquakes occurred in Afghanistan on the afternoon of the 7th (Japan time), killing at least 30 people so far, according to local authorities, which are affiliated with the Taliban, the Islamist group that controls the area.
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Twins Kenta Maeda pitches 2 innings, gives up 2 runs, team loses district series
2023-10-08 09:14:00
In the Major League Baseball playoffs, the American League District Series game was held on the 7th, and the Twins, to whom pitcher Kenta Maeda belongs, lost the first game against the Astros, 4-6. Pitcher Maeda pitched as a reliever, but he pitched two innings and allowed two runs.
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Orioles Shintaro Fujinami removed from District Series roster
2023-10-08 07:15:00
Major League Baseball's Orioles pitcher Shintaro Fujinami has been removed from the squad for the district series against the Rangers that began on the 7th.
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President Putin celebrates his 71st birthday by demonstrating close ties with countries in his “sphere of influence”
2023-10-08 07:13:00
On the 7th, which marked his 71st birthday, Russian President Vladimir Putin attended a ceremony to commemorate the start of gas supplies to Uzbekistan via Kazakhstan in Central Asia, and emphasized the strengthening of ties. Russia continues to invade Ukraine, and while there is a movement away from Russia among the former Soviet countries that it considers to be its sphere of influence, this is a form of creating a close relationship.
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One month after record-breaking heavy rains in Chiba and Ibaraki, housing and other buildings are still in the middle of recovery
2023-10-08 07:05:00
Eight days marks one month since the record heavy rains caused major damage mainly in Chiba and Ibaraki prefectures. In the severely damaged areas, such as Mobara City in Chiba Prefecture and northern Ibaraki Prefecture, the recovery of housing is still only halfway done, and the prefecture and local governments have decided to continue providing support to rebuild lives.
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Murder of head priest: Did charcoal and gasoline be planted in the charnel house and incinerator?
2023-10-08 06:16:00
Two people, including the president of a cemetery management company, were arrested for bringing charcoal briquettes into a temple in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, and setting it on fire, killing the chief priest.The two men burned the ossuary and incinerator in about 30 minutes. Interviews with investigators revealed that it appears they planted charcoal briquettes and gasoline and left.
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More than 200 people killed on both Israeli and Palestinian sides, “state of war”
2023-10-08 06:11:00
On the 7th in Israel in the Middle East, the Islamic organization Hamas, which effectively controls the Palestinian Gaza Strip, carried out a large-scale attack that involved firing rockets and infiltrating armed groups, killing more than 200 people so far. Meanwhile, approximately 230 people have been killed in the Israeli military's retaliatory operations in the Gaza Strip, and there are concerns that the situation will escalate further.
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Retirement age for Self-Defense Forces to be raised in 11 ranks in response to increasing sophistication of defense equipment
2023-10-08 05:56:00
As the shortage of personnel for the Self-Defense Forces becomes an issue, the Ministry of Defense has decided to raise the retirement age for 11 ranks so that personnel who can handle increasingly sophisticated defense equipment can work for longer.
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Tochigi Asahidake accident that killed 4 people, possibly due to sudden worsening weather, police said.
2023-10-08 04:55:00
On the 7th, a man who was with one of the four people killed in an accident on Mt. Asahidake in Tochigi Prefecture explained the situation at the time, saying, ``The weather suddenly changed and the person crawled on his hands and knees in strong winds.'' This was discovered through an interview with the police. Police are investigating the possibility that four people went missing due to the sudden deterioration of the weather.
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England narrowly defeats Samoa in Rugby World Cup; Japan qualifies for next edition
2023-10-08 04:46:00
England vs. Samoa in Pool D of the Rugby World Cup in France; England, who have already qualified for the finals as the 1st place in their pool, narrowly won 18-17, taking all four games out of the first round. I finished at 18.
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