Main news(2023/10/13)
British BBC raises controversy over Hamas's use of 'terrorist' name
2023-10-13 22:48:00
There is a controversy in the UK over what to call Hamas, the Islamic organization that attacked Israel. While the government has condemned them by calling them ``terrorists,'' the public broadcaster BBC has taken a position that it does not use the term ``terrorists,'' as it undermines fairness, and government officials and others have stepped up their criticism.
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Accident involving 8 cars on Chuo Expressway, 6 people taken to hospital, partial road closure Yamanashi
2023-10-13 22:14:00
According to the Higashiyamanashi Fire Department in Yamanashi Prefecture, there was an accident involving eight cars on the outbound line between the Sasago Tunnel and Katsunuma Interchange on the Chuo Expressway on the night of the 13th, and some people were injured. Six people have been taken to the hospital so far, but details such as the extent of their injuries are not known. According to the Japan Road Traffic Information Center, as a result of this accident, the Chuo Expressway has been closed from 9 p.m. between Otsuki Junction and Katsunuma Interchange in Yamanashi Prefecture.
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Japan national soccer team wins against Canada in warm-up match, Aoi Tanaka scores 2 points
2023-10-13 21:57:00
The Japan national soccer team played a warm-up match against Canada in Niigata City on the night of the 13th, winning 4-1 with Ao Tanaka scoring two goals.
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Yamato Transport part-time employees form labor union and begin negotiations to withdraw contract termination, etc.
2023-10-13 21:04:00
The 18 part-time employees working at Yamato Transport's office in Tsuchiura City, Ibaraki Prefecture have been told that their employment contracts will end at the end of January next year, and they want to form a labor union and negotiate for the termination of their contracts. That's what I mean.
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A former SDF woman who complained of sexual assault was insulted online, and the SDF officer was summarily indicted.
2023-10-13 20:54:00
A 41-year-old male Self-Defense Force officer has been indicted on the internet for insulting a female former Ground Self-Defense Force officer who complained of sexual harassment by multiple members.
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President attends ceremony honoring Japanese women's achievements as ``mothers of orphans'' in South Korea
2023-10-13 20:48:00
A ceremony to honor the achievements of Japanese women who raised more than 3,000 orphans in South Korea from prewar to postwar was held at a local child welfare facility run by women, with President Yoon Seong-yeol in attendance. ``I hope that the facility will further develop as a symbol of friendship between our two countries.''
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Defense Minister orders Self-Defense Forces to be dispatched to Djibouti in preparation for departure of Japanese nationals from Israel
2023-10-13 19:47:00
Minister of Defense Kihara ordered the Self-Defense Forces to dispatch a Self-Defense Force aircraft to the neighboring country of Djibouti and stand by in preparation for any unforeseen circumstances when Japanese residents leave Israel.
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Typhoon No. 15 moves away from the Ogasawara Islands, but high wave warning continues until dawn tomorrow
2023-10-13 19:00:00
Although Typhoon No. 15, a large and very strong typhoon, is moving away from the Ogasawara Islands, vigilance will continue to be required against high waves until dawn on the 14th.
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The Israeli and Palestinian young people I met in Japanese families are now...
2023-10-13 18:49:00
The Israeli-Palestinian situation is becoming more and more intense, but there is a family in Ayabe City, Kyoto Prefecture who is involved with the local people. The family was hosting young people from both sides, Israel and Palestine, on a homestay as part of the ``Middle East Peace Project,'' which invites young people from both sides who have lost relatives in the conflict to Japan and exchanges with them. Will the young people living under one roof be safe? The family responded to the interview and spoke about their current state of mind.
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Liberal Democratic Party House of Councilors Secretary-General Seko and others “50,000 yen per child for tax-exempt households”
2023-10-13 18:45:00
Regarding the government's new economic measures, a study group led by the Liberal Democratic Party's House of Councilors Secretary-General Seko Seko recommended that households with children who are exempt from resident tax receive 50,000 yen per child.
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Rice crop national average is ``on par with normal years'' but Niigata and Akita are ``slightly poor''
2023-10-13 18:07:00
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has predicted that this year's rice crop will be ``on par with normal years'' on average nationally. However, rice production in Niigata and Akita prefectures is expected to be ``slightly poor'', with some areas affected by the intense heat.
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Ueno Kan'eiji Temple will celebrate its 400th anniversary next year, with one of Japan's largest ceiling paintings to be dedicated to the main hall
2023-10-13 17:56:00
As Kan'eiji Temple in Ueno, Tokyo, known as the family temple of the Tokugawa family, celebrates its 400th anniversary next year, one of the largest paintings in Japan will be dedicated to the ceiling of the main hall.
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Aomori mushroom picker attacked by bear, sustains serious head and hand injuries
2023-10-13 17:41:00
On the 12th, a man in his 70s who was picking mushrooms in Aomori City's Gakizawa area was attacked by a bear and suffered serious injuries, including a broken head and hand bones. In Aomori Prefecture, the number of bear sightings this year has increased by more than 400 compared to the same period last year, and police are calling for caution.
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House of Representatives Speaker Hosoda announces intention to resign “has no special relationship with the former Unification Church”
2023-10-13 17:24:00
House of Representatives Speaker Hosoda held a press conference and announced his intention to resign as speaker due to poor health. On the other hand, regarding his relationship with the former Unification Church, he explained, ``We don't have a special relationship, other than attending a meeting if we are invited.''
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Kura Sushi “Soy Sauce Sash Ni Mouth” Defendant found guilty of nuisance video, etc.
2023-10-13 17:17:00
A 21-year-old man was charged with forcible obstruction of business for filming a video in which he appeared to put his mouth directly onto a soy sauce sashimi inside a major conveyor belt sushi chain, Kura Sushi, and posting it on social media. The Nagoya District Court sentenced the defendant to a suspended sentence, saying, ``This was an extremely senseless crime that could have jeopardized the company's efforts to provide customers with peace of mind.''
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More than 3.2 million foreigners living in Japan, the highest number ever
2023-10-13 17:04:00
The number of foreigners residing in Japan exceeded 3.2 million as of the end of June this year, the highest number ever.
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Second Kishida Second Reshuffled Cabinet Asset disclosure of 13 new ministers
2023-10-13 17:02:00
The assets of the 13 newly appointed ministers in the second Kishida reshuffled cabinet, which was inaugurated in September, were made public on the 13th.
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Professional Baseball CS Lotte Aki Sasaki x Softbank Stewart starting pitcher
2023-10-13 16:46:00
A press conference was held before the first stage of the professional baseball Pacific League's climax series begins on the 14th, and the preview starters for the first game are pitcher Aki Sasaki, who will be pitching for the first time in about a month for Lotte, and Softbank. was announced as pitcher Stewart.
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Changed style and persistent attitude for the team Hanshin Yusuke Oyama
2023-10-13 15:58:00
The stadium is filled with loud cheers when a home run decides the game. A contrasting play is a four-ball. Although it may seem simple at first glance, it puts a runner on first base just like a hit. Hanshin's player Yusuke Oyama made a major contribution to winning the league for the first time in 18 years with his home runs and four balls. Tiger No. 4, who is expected to play an active role in the Climax Series, has a style that he has changed for the team and a persistent attitude.
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China forcibly deports North Korean defectors: South Korean government says it appears to be true
2023-10-13 15:47:00
On the 13th, the South Korean government expressed regret that a South Korean human rights organization announced that many North Korean defectors detained in China had been forcibly returned to North Korea, saying, ``It appears that the repatriation of North Korean residents is a fact.'' I expressed my intention.
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Linear Chuo Shinkansen first tunnel penetration in Yamanashi Prefecture
2023-10-13 15:42:00
One of the tunnels in Yamanashi Prefecture was penetrated on the 13th by the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, which is currently under construction with the aim of opening in 2027. This is the first tunnel penetration on the main line section from Shinagawa to Nagoya.
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A bear continues to stay on a tree in the center of town, warning for caution in Akita Semboku
2023-10-13 15:21:00
On the morning of the 13th, two bears were found climbing a tree in the center of Kakunodate-cho, Semboku City, Akita Prefecture, and one of them was still in the tree as of 2 p.m., police said. We are calling for caution.
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Big Motor 34 offices subject to administrative sanctions Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
2023-10-13 15:16:00
Regarding Big Motor's fraudulent insurance claim issue, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has announced that it will take administrative action against all 34 business establishments that were inspected on-site, including revoking their vehicle inspection designation. We plan to hold a hearing next week to hear the company's opinions, and then formally dispose of the matter.
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Police officer has his gun drawn and 4 high school students arrested in Adachi Ward, Tokyo
2023-10-13 14:11:00
In October, about 10 people, including high school students, stormed a police station in Tokyo's Adachi Ward, and the responding police officer was found to have his handgun drawn at one point. The Metropolitan Police Department has arrested four people on suspicion of trespassing into a building, and is currently investigating the details of the incident.
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Research begins at Kansai International Airport for predicting and countering infectious diseases introduced from overseas through sewage
2023-10-13 14:00:00
Research has begun at Kansai Airport to predict the spread of infectious diseases coming in from overseas by analyzing sewage discharged from international airport terminals and passenger planes, and to use this to help take countermeasures.
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10-month-old baby girl dies after climbing from bed to window sill and falling from window Toyama
2023-10-13 13:58:00
On the 12th, a 10-month-old girl was found collapsed on the premises of a house in Namekawa City, Toyama Prefecture, and was taken to a hospital, where she died. According to investigators, the girl was sleeping in an adult bed on the second floor of the residence, and police are investigating the incident in detail, believing that the girl climbed from the bed onto the window sill and fell out of the window.
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Rakuten requests first-team batting coach Toshiaki Imae to become new manager
2023-10-13 13:05:00
It has been revealed that Rakuten, a professional baseball team, has requested that first-team batting coach Toshiaki Imae be appointed as the new manager by the 13th. Rakuten, which finished in 4th place this season, was in the process of selecting a successor to replace former coach Kazuhisa Ishii, who took responsibility for missing out on advancing to the Climax Series for the second consecutive year. Mr. Imae was transferred from the second team's batting coach to the first team midway through this season, and has been rebuilding his batting record to be the worst in the league.
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Four people arrested for illegally collecting approximately 450 million yen in money after offering to invest in a mining project
2023-10-13 13:04:00
Four people, including the president of an investment consulting company, are suspected of violating investment laws after they were accused of illegally collecting approximately 450 million yen by offering to invest in a rare metal mining project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Africa and promising to guarantee the principal. was arrested.
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Saitama Prefectural Assembly approves withdrawal of ordinance amendment bill prohibiting child neglect
2023-10-13 12:57:00
A partial amendment bill to the ordinance prohibiting child neglect related to child neglect submitted by Saitama Prefecture's Liberal Democratic Party prefectural assembly was subject to a series of criticisms, so it was withdrawn and approved at the Saitama prefectural assembly held on the 13th. Ta.
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The Prime Minister's Commendation will be awarded to Fujii Hakkan, who holds a monopoly on the eight major titles.Government
2023-10-13 12:15:00
The government has announced that it will award the Prime Minister's Commendation to Sota Fujii (21), who became the first shogi player to win the eight major titles in history, for ``achieving a great accomplishment and giving dreams and hopes to many people.'' I decided.
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The government informs both houses of the Diet that it will convene the first extraordinary Diet session on the 20th after the cabinet reshuffle.
2023-10-13 12:12:00
The government has announced that it will convene an extraordinary Diet session on the 20th of this month at a meeting of the parliamentary management committees of both houses of the House of Representatives, which will be the first forum for serious debate since last month's cabinet reshuffle.
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Israeli forces notify UN of evacuation from northern Gaza Strip within 24 hours
2023-10-13 12:00:00
Reuters reported that the Israeli military has notified the United Nations that all Palestinians in the northern Gaza Strip must evacuate to the southern Gaza Strip within 24 hours.
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White paper on death from overwork: “The longer working hours, the higher the rate of depression, etc.”
2023-10-13 11:40:00
This year's White Paper on Deaths from Overwork was published, and analysis results showed that the longer working hours are, the more often fatigue carries over into the next morning, and the higher the percentage of people who suspect depression or feel anxious. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare is calling on companies to promote work style reforms, such as providing sufficient rest between shifts.
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Israel arranges chartered plane to evacuate Japanese nationals, departs on 14th Government
2023-10-13 11:06:00
As the Israeli-Palestinian situation becomes increasingly tense, the government has announced that it will arrange for a chartered plane to depart from Israel on October 14th to support the evacuation of Japanese nationals in Israel. Did.
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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology requests Tokyo District Court to order dissolution of former Unification Church
2023-10-13 10:12:00
Regarding issues surrounding the former Unification Church, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology announced on the morning of the 13th that it had applied to the Tokyo District Court for an order to disband the church. A petition for a dissolution order was submitted along with approximately 5,000 items and 20 boxes of evidence collected through the exercise of the right to question, and the petition was accepted. This is the third case in which a government agency has filed a claim based on legal violations, following Aum Shinrikyo, and the first time that a civil law tort is the basis. From now on, the court will decide whether to issue a dissolution order after hearing opinions from both the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and the religious organization.
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Miyagi route bus and truck collide, 13 people transported, all conscious
2023-10-13 09:57:00
According to the police, there was an accident at Narita 7-chome, Tomiya City, Miyagi Prefecture, at around 8 a.m. on the 13th, when a route bus and a truck collided. According to the fire department, there were a driver and 24 passengers on board the bus, and 13 of them were injured and transported to hospitals in Sendai City. Both were conscious. The police and fire department are investigating the situation.
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U.S. House speaker candidate Scalise announces withdrawal
2023-10-13 09:47:00
Major American media reported on the morning of the 13th, Japan time, that Majority Leader Scalise, who had been selected as the Republican candidate for speaker of the House of Representatives, announced at a party meeting that he was withdrawing from the selection of speaker. Scalise was chosen as the Republican speaker's nominee last week to replace the ousted speaker of the House of Representatives on the 11th, but the party remains divided, with several members of the party refusing to support him. .
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Clothing company's accounting fraud case - fictitious sales recorded by non-existent subsidiary
2023-10-13 08:26:00
In the case in which three people, including the representative of a consulting company, were arrested on suspicion of falsifying the financial statements of a clothing company in Osaka City, it was revealed to those involved that there was no reality to the subsidiary's business in which fictitious sales had been recorded. I learned this from the interview. The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department is expected to analyze the seized materials and uncover the true nature of the fraudulent accounting practices.
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Russian army strengthens troops in eastern Donetsk region; battle with Ukrainian army intensifies
2023-10-13 08:04:00
While the Ukrainian military continues its counteroffensive with the aim of recapturing territory, the Russian military is increasing its military strength and intensifying its attacks in the eastern Donetsk region, and the offensive and defensive battle between both sides appears to be intensifying.
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Ukraine “Army of Drones” project
2023-10-13 07:41:00
In response to Russia's military invasion, the Ukrainian government launched a project named ``ARMY OF DRONES'' in July last year. The Ministry of Digital Transformation has played a central role in procuring unmanned aircraft, securing the funds necessary for procurement, and supporting the development and manufacturing of unmanned aircraft domestically.
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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology requests the Tokyo District Court today to order dissolution of the former Unification Church
2023-10-13 06:21:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the former Unification Church, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has officially decided to request a dissolution order against the church, and announced on the 13th that it will apply to the Tokyo District Court. This is the third case in which a government agency has filed a claim based on legal violations, following Aum Shinrikyo, and the first time that a civil law tort is the basis.
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NY financial market: Yen depreciates due to rise in long-term interest rates; Dow Jones Industrial Average stock value declines
2023-10-13 06:15:00
In the New York financial market on the 12th, the yen depreciated to the low 149 yen level to the dollar due to the rise in long-term interest rates as a result of growth in the US consumer price index exceeding market expectations. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also fell.
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[Updated from time to time] Israeli army will invade ground within a few days, tension increases
2023-10-13 06:05:00
The Israeli military continues to carry out heavy airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, which is under the effective control of the Islamic organization Hamas, and has also strengthened its stance of not shying away from a ground invasion, and security experts predict that a ground invasion could take place within a few days at the earliest. He pointed out that it could start. In response, Hamas has called for protests to coincide with Fridays, when Muslims pray collectively, and tensions are increasing. *We will keep you updated on the developments on the 13th (Japan time).
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“F1 boss” sentenced in UK to additional tax of approximately 120 billion yen on suspicion of tax evasion
2023-10-13 05:52:00
Former CEO Bernie Ecclestone, who was the long-time head of F1, the highest level of automobile racing, has been charged with an additional tax of approximately 120 billion yen in Japanese yen for failing to properly declare his huge assets to the British tax authorities. In addition, he was given a suspended sentence by the court.
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Foreign Minister Kamikawa speaks by phone with Israeli Foreign Minister, expressing hope for early calm down
2023-10-13 05:30:00
Foreign Minister Kamikawa had a phone conversation with Israeli Foreign Minister Cohen, stating that ``a brutal and indiscriminate attack cannot be justified, and it is natural that Israel has the right to defend itself in accordance with international law.'' He expressed hope that the situation would subside quickly.
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G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting “Strongly condemns Hamas terrorist attack”
2023-10-13 05:28:00
A meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors from the G7 (7 major countries) was held in Morocco, North Africa, on the night of the 12th (Japan time), regarding the situation in the Middle East, which is becoming increasingly tense due to the conflict between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas. We adopted a joint statement stating that we firmly condemn terrorist attacks against Israel.
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System glitch issue: Zengin-Net ordered to request report Financial Services Agency
2023-10-13 00:15:00
A glitch occurred in the remittance system between financial institutions, causing delays in the processing of more than 5 million transfers.The Financial Services Agency takes seriously the situation that affected many users and will operate the system. We have decided to issue a ``report request order'' to Zengin-Net (National Bank Fund Settlement Network), requesting a report on the cause and measures to prevent recurrence based on the law.
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