Main news(2023/10/28)
G7 Trade Ministers Meeting Draft Ministerial Statement “We call for the abolition of import restrictions on Japanese foods”
2023-10-28 22:55:00
The draft ministerial statement for the trade ministers meeting of the G7 = seven major countries being held in Osaka has been revealed. With China's suspension of imports of Japanese seafood products in mind, we strongly urge that any measures that unnecessarily restrict trade be immediately abolished.
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"Partial lunar eclipse" will be visible across the country at dawn on the 29th if the weather is good.
2023-10-28 20:21:00
A ``partial lunar eclipse,'' in which the moon enters the Earth's shadow and appears to have part of it missing, can be seen across the country at dawn on the 29th if the weather is good. It is expected to end in
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Scripts of director Yasujiro Ozu's newly discovered attention to dialogue
2023-10-28 18:42:00
New scripts have been discovered that were used by assistant directors in four films shot by director Yasujiro Ozu, the master of Japanese cinema who directed masterpieces such as ``Tokyo Story.'' There were multiple traces of dialogue changes in the script, and the researcher said, ``Director Ozu had been told that he would not change the content after the script was completed, but in reality, he was pushing for it even after filming began.'' It's a document that shows the attention to detail and dialogue."
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Figure Nobunari Oda returns to active duty, unable to participate in All Japan Championship
2023-10-28 18:38:00
Nobunari Oda, a men's figure skating skater who returned last year after retiring, will not be able to participate in the All-Japan Championships this December due to a flaw in the procedures necessary to return to competition. The Japan Skating Federation has stated that it did not provide adequate support and will consider measures.
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1,000 cases of brain death determined under the Organ Transplant Act
2023-10-28 18:27:00
The Japan Organ Transplant Network announced on the 28th that 1,000 cases of brain death have been determined based on the Organ Transplant Act.
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G7 trade ministers meeting begins, countering "economic coercion", Japan emphasizes importance of collaboration
2023-10-28 18:23:00
The trade ministers' meeting of the G7 = seven major countries began in Osaka. With China in mind, the topic of discussion was how to counter economic coercion, which puts pressure on other countries through restrictions on imports and exports, and Japan emphasized the importance of cooperation among the G7 and other countries that share values. .
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Atmospheric instability in eastern and northern Japan; be careful of gusty winds and thunderstorms
2023-10-28 18:19:00
Due to the strong cold air in the upper atmosphere, the atmosphere remains unstable over a wide area of eastern and northern Japan, and cumulonimbus clouds are developing locally. In eastern and northern Japan, atmospheric conditions are expected to remain unstable through the 29th, so please be careful of lightning, tornadoes, strong gusts of wind, sudden heavy rain, and hail.
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Japan Series Orix x Hanshin [18:30~] Starting lineup announced
2023-10-28 18:15:00
The Japan Series of professional baseball will be the first "Kansai showdown" in 59 years, and will begin on the 28th at Kyocera Dome Osaka. For the first time in 38 years, the Central League's Hanshin will compete against the Pacific League's Orix for the second consecutive year to become the best in Japan. It will be interesting to see how the two teams, who won the regular season by a wide margin in second place, will face off against each other. Game 1 is scheduled for play ball at 6:30 p.m. The starting lineup has just been announced. The starting pitchers are Orix's ace pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Hanshin's pitcher Shoki Murakami. We will provide you with the latest information on the match. --- 123 456 789 Total HE Hanshin 000 Ori 000.
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Aichi Okazaki "Ieyasu Parade" performers also participate in "What to do with Ieyasu"
2023-10-28 17:30:00
In Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, where Tokugawa Ieyasu, who founded the Edo Shogunate, was born, the annual "Ieyasu Parade" was held, in which citizens dressed as Ieyasu and his samurai vassals, paraded through the city center. The performers of ``Ieyasu'' also participated.
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Nippon-Ham pitcher Naoyuki Uezawa announces his intention to transfer to a major league team
2023-10-28 17:28:00
Professional baseball pitcher Naoyuki Uezawa of Nippon Ham held a press conference on the 28th and announced his intention to transfer to a major league team.
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Three people fishing on the breakwater fell into the sea, two unconscious, Fukui Sakai
2023-10-28 16:27:00
According to the Fukui Coast Guard Station, three men who were fishing at a breakwater in Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture, fell into the sea just before 12:30 pm on the 28th. The three people were rescued by disaster prevention helicopters and emergency teams, but two of them, a man in his 20s and a man in his 30s, were found unconscious.
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Figure Canada Women's Singles Kaori Sakamoto leads first half
2023-10-28 16:10:00
The second round of the Canadian Figure Skating Grand Prix series began, and in the short program of the first half of the women's singles, Kaori Sakamoto showed her characteristic stable performance and took the lead. In the first half of the men's singles short program, 23-year-old Sota Yamamoto earned a high performance score for his jumps and took the lead.
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One day after the death of former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, many people mourn in his hometown
2023-10-28 15:51:00
One day after the death of former Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang, many people in Li's hometown are paying their respects by laying flowers and other means.
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Major League Baseball World Series Game 1: Rangers win by walk-off
2023-10-28 15:30:00
The Major League Baseball World Series has begun, and the Rangers got off to a good start at home, winning Game 1 with a solo home run in the 11th inning.
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A man in his 80s was attacked and injured by a bear while walking his dog in Odate, Akita
2023-10-28 15:28:00
Bear attacks have been occurring one after another in various places, but on the 28th, a man in his 80s who was walking his dog was attacked by a bear on a farm road in Odate City, Akita Prefecture, and suffered injuries to his legs and other parts.
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``An explosion'' reported at a sushi restaurant in Kita Ward, Osaka; 12 customers and employees injured
2023-10-28 13:55:00
According to the police and fire department, just before 1 p.m. on the 28th, an employee at a sushi restaurant near JR Temma Station in Kita Ward, Osaka, reported that there was an explosion and there were injuries.
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The body of a man suspected in the shooting in Maine that killed 18 people was found, possibly a suicide
2023-10-28 13:13:00
State authorities say the suspect in the shooting incident that left 18 people dead in the eastern US state of Maine was found dead in a neighboring town on the 27th, two days after the incident. Did. It appears that he committed suicide with a gun, and police are investigating the motive behind the crime.
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Saga Ariake Sea Seaweed seaweed cultivation begins this season, aiming to revive Japan's number one sales position
2023-10-28 12:57:00
In the Ariake Sea off the coast of Saga Prefecture, ``seeding'' of seaweed was carried out, and this season's aquaculture has begun. In Saga Prefecture, last season was a record failure, and for the first time in 20 years, the number of seaweed sold and the sales amount were the highest in Japan, and the company is aiming to make a comeback.
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Okayama police officer voluntarily interrogates whether he stole approximately 3.2 million yen in cash as evidence
2023-10-28 12:22:00
The Okayama Prefectural Police Headquarters has voluntarily investigated the circumstances of a police officer in his 30s who works at a police station in Okayama City, as he is suspected of stealing approximately 3.2 million yen in cash that was kept at the station as evidence in the case. We found out through interviews with people involved in the investigation that they were listening. Police are investigating further as the chief constable said, ``I had gambling debts and took the money.''
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Assuming a nuclear power plant accident, government disaster prevention drill confirms response including evacuation guidance, including Prime Minister Kishida
2023-10-28 12:09:00
A government disaster prevention drill was conducted based on the scenario of an accident at a nuclear power plant, and at the Prime Minister's Office, Prime Minister Kishida and related ministers communicated with local governments via video conference and conducted emergency response measures such as guiding residents to evacuate. I have confirmed.
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“North Korea stole record amount of crypto assets in cyber attack last year” United Nations
2023-10-28 11:56:00
The United Nations panel of experts investigating the implementation of sanctions against North Korea has compiled an interim report, showing that North Korea stole more than three times as much crypto assets in cyber attacks last year than the previous year, the highest amount on record for a single year. He reiterated his call for UN member states to strengthen security measures.
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Kanto-Koshin Atmosphere is very unstable. Be careful of gusts and heavy rain.
2023-10-28 11:54:00
Due to strong cold air flowing into the sky for this time of year, the atmosphere in Kanto-Koshin continues to be extremely unstable. There is a possibility that cumulonimbus clouds will develop locally into the 29th, and you should be careful about thunderstorms, tornadoes, strong gusts of wind, sudden heavy rain, and hail.
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Spain's Catholic Church says 200,000 minors were victims of sexual abuse
2023-10-28 11:00:00
A report has revealed that at least 200,000 minors may have been sexually abused by priests in Spain's Catholic Church, causing a stir.
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US-China summit “agrees with Chinese side to cooperate to hold meeting in November” US official
2023-10-28 10:08:00
Senior officials from the U.S. Biden administration will work together to ensure that the summit meeting between President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping can be held in conjunction with the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit to be held in San Francisco in November. It was revealed that the agreement was reached with the Chinese side.
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All U.S. GM Cruise self-driving taxi operations will be temporarily suspended
2023-10-28 09:18:00
GM Cruise, a self-driving taxi service based in the western state of California, has suspended the operation of all driverless taxis in the United States after the state of California suspended its license to operate without a driver. It has been announced that it will be temporarily suspended.
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England beat Argentina in Rugby World Cup 3rd place match
2023-10-28 07:25:00
The third-place deciding match for the Rugby World Cup in France was held on the 27th, with last year's runners-up England defeating Argentina 26-23.
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US President Biden meets with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, emphasizing the need to maintain dialogue
2023-10-28 07:20:00
US President Biden met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and emphasized the need for the two countries to maintain dialogue. Regarding the U.S.-China summit meeting, which was the focus of the summit, a senior White House official expressed high expectations, saying, ``I am confident that it will happen.''
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Russia may resume missile attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure in winter
2023-10-28 07:10:00
As Russia continues its military invasion of Ukraine, it has been pointed out that in addition to drone attacks on infrastructure facilities during the winter, there is a possibility that it will resume missile attacks from its air power, which it had recently refrained from. We are increasing our vigilance.
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Professional Baseball Japan Series: First Kansai showdown in 59 years starting today
2023-10-28 07:07:00
The Japan Series of professional baseball will be the first competition in the Kansai region in 59 years, and will begin on the 28th at Kyocera Dome Osaka. For the first time in 38 years, the Central League's Hanshin will compete against the Pacific League's Orix for the second consecutive year to become the best in Japan.
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United Nations General Assembly adopts resolution for humanitarian truce in Gaza; US and others oppose
2023-10-28 07:05:00
At an emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly regarding the military conflict between the Israeli army and the Islamic organization Hamas, a resolution calling for a cease-fire for humanitarian purposes was adopted with the support of 120 countries. On the other hand, because the resolution did not include any condemnation of attacks by Hamas, the United States and Israel opposed it, and Japan and the United Kingdom abstained, highlighting the divisions in the international community.
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[Updated from time to time] Intense air strikes on Gaza Strip, expansion of military operations on the ground
2023-10-28 06:56:00
On the night of the 27th, the Israeli military announced that it was carrying out the most intense airstrikes ever on the Gaza Strip, which is under the effective control of the Islamic organization Hamas, and expanding its military operations on the ground. Meanwhile, the death toll from airstrikes continues to rise in the Gaza Strip, with health authorities in the district saying more than 3,000 children have been killed so far. We will keep you updated on the latest developments.
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Western to Northern Japan: Atmospheric instability; be careful of lightning, tornadoes, hail, etc.
2023-10-28 06:34:00
Atmospheric instability continues over a wide area due to strong cold air in the upper atmosphere. On the 27th, it appears that a tornado and other gusts of wind occurred in Hiroshima Prefecture, and hail fell in various places, but there is a risk that cumulonimbus clouds may develop locally on the 28th in western Japan and into the 29th in eastern and northern Japan. Please be careful of lightning, tornadoes, strong gusts of wind, sudden heavy rain, and hail.
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The debate between the ruling and opposition parties continues over measures to counter high prices.The House of Representatives Budget Committee
2023-10-28 06:30:00
In the Diet, a debate between the ruling and opposition parties began in the House of Representatives Budget Committee. While the government and the ruling party want to emphasize their stance on reducing the burden on the people through tax cuts and other measures, the opposition parties are criticizing the lack of speed and are pushing for the government to accept measures it has put together independently.
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Iwao Hakamada's trial has ended; ``Expedited trial'' possible after April next year
2023-10-28 05:55:00
The first trial of Iwao Hakamada, who was sentenced to death for the murder of a family of four in Shizuoka Prefecture 57 years ago, was held on the 27th at the Shizuoka District Court. Since all trials may not be completed until April next year, his sister Hideko and his defense team are demanding a speedy trial and early acquittal.
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