Main news(2023/11/23)
Giant Shigeo Nagashima participates in the event "Win! Win! Win!"
2023-11-23 20:37:00
Professional baseball giants honorary life manager Shigeo Nagashima participated in a fan interaction event held at Tokyo Dome and encouraged the players. Nagashima, who was hospitalized last September, has been seen in public for the first time since the season opener in March this year.
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South Korean High Court ruling ordering Japanese government to pay compensation in compensation trial for former comfort women
2023-11-23 19:13:00
In a lawsuit in which 16 people, including South Korean former comfort women and their families, were seeking compensation from the Japanese government, the Seoul High Court reviewed the first instance ruling that dismissed the plaintiffs' lawsuit and ordered compensation from the Japanese government. handed down a judgment ordering.
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A woman in her 40s reported being stabbed by someone at K Arena Yokohama, seriously injured?
2023-11-23 18:48:00
According to the Yokohama City Fire Department, around 5:45 p.m. on the 23rd, staff at K Arena Yokohama reported that a woman in her 40s had been stabbed by someone at the K Arena Yokohama in Minato Mirai, Nishi Ward, Yokohama City. It means that it has entered. A woman in her 40s was injured and taken to the hospital. The woman is believed to have serious injuries, and police and fire departments are currently investigating the circumstances.
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Hiroshima Ryoma Nishikawa's farewell greeting: "I'm glad you came to Carp."
2023-11-23 18:42:00
Professional baseball team Hiroshima's ``Fan Appreciation Day'' was held at their home base for the first time in four years, and Ryoma Nishikawa, who has decided to transfer to Orix, interacted with fans and said farewell.
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North Korea state TV footage of “reconnaissance satellite” launch emphasizes success?
2023-11-23 18:05:00
North Korea's state-run Korean Central Television broadcast a video of the launch of a military reconnaissance satellite at the Sohae Satellite Launching Site in the northwest on the 21st, in the presence of Kim Jong Un. The captured footage was broadcast from 5pm on the 23rd. In the video, a new white-painted rocket that is said to be carrying a reconnaissance satellite is repeatedly shown rising while spewing out orange flames, in an apparent attempt to emphasize that the launch was a success.
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NHK Trophy Figures Opening Tomorrow Adjusted by Shoma Uno, Yuma Kagiyama, etc.
2023-11-23 17:21:00
Ahead of the NHK Trophy, the final round of the figure skating Grand Prix series, which begins on the 24th, men's singles world champion Shoma Uno, who has won two consecutive world championships, and others adjusted themselves at the rink.
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Getting stuck in heavy snow varies depending on cargo and vehicle type...What should I do about it?
2023-11-23 17:08:00
One thing to worry about when it comes to heavy snow is cars getting stranded. When it comes to cars getting stuck on snowy roads, experts conducted experiments to find out whether there are any differences or characteristics depending on the cargo or vehicle type, and found that vehicles are more likely to get stuck if they are not loaded with cargo, and a 2-ton truck can become stuck in a 3-centimeter pothole. I found out that there is a risk. (Social Affairs Department Goichi Miyahara and Yuta Old Kubo)
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Taiwan's military service period to be extended to one year; President Tsai inspects training of soldiers
2023-11-23 16:58:00
In response to increasing military pressure from China, the Taiwanese authorities have decided to extend the period of military service from January next year, and ahead of this, President Tsai Ing-wen announced on the 23rd that training for soldiers currently serving in the military will be extended. I inspected it.
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South Korea “North Korea successfully launches satellite, receives technical support from Russia”
2023-11-23 16:29:00
South Korea's intelligence agency has announced that North Korea's military reconnaissance satellite launch on the 21st was a success, and that it received technical assistance from Russia.
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Collision between light passenger car and large truck leaves 3 people in critical condition, 1 of whom is an elementary school student Kumamoto
2023-11-23 16:06:00
According to the police, at around 11:20 a.m. on the 23rd, a light passenger car and a large truck collided in Kikuchi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, and four men and women riding in the light passenger car were taken to the hospital. Three of them are in critical condition, and one is a girl in the lower grades of elementary school. Police are investigating the details.
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New pedestrian deck completed around Shibuya Station in Tokyo, available for use from December 1st
2023-11-23 15:01:00
A new pedestrian deck has been completed in the redevelopment area around Shibuya Station in Tokyo, which is also known as a ``labyrinth'' due to its intricate railway lines and passageways. This will allow passengers to tour around the station using the deck, which is likely to improve convenience.
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WHO requests information on “increasing cluster outbreak of pneumonia among children in China”
2023-11-23 14:45:00
The World Health Organization (WHO) has requested information from China as pneumonia cases are increasing and clusters are occurring among Chinese children. Meanwhile, Chinese authorities are calling for caution, citing an outbreak of mycoplasma pneumonia, which is characterized by symptoms such as fever and cough.
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Blind and hearing-impaired high school student takes on a race on a two-seater bicycle
2023-11-23 12:50:00
A bicycle race with approximately 5,000 participants was held on the Rainbow Bridge over Tokyo Bay on the 23rd, and a high school student with visual and hearing impairments took on the challenge with a companion on a two-seater bicycle.
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Professional Baseball Hanshin/Orix League Victory Parade Crowds Cheer
2023-11-23 12:35:00
Parades celebrating the league championships of professional baseball teams, Hanshin and Orix, are held simultaneously in Osaka and Hyogo, drawing large crowds of people.
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Israeli military releases video of underground tunnel near Shifa Hospital
2023-11-23 12:26:00
On the 22nd, the Israeli military released footage of a tunnel discovered underground near Shifa Hospital, the largest hospital in the Gaza Strip.
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Former employee arrested for stealing approximately 190 million yen at precious metals store Ueno, Tokyo
2023-11-23 12:02:00
In April 2023, a 31-year-old former employee was arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department for sneaking into the office of a precious metals purchase and sales store in Ueno, Tokyo, and stealing approximately 190 million yen worth of gold bullion and other items from the safe.
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Atmospheric instability in northern and eastern Japan; blizzard expected in northern Japan from tomorrow
2023-11-23 11:47:00
Due to the effects of the low pressure and the front, the atmospheric conditions are expected to become extremely unstable until the 24th, mainly on the Sea of Japan side of northern and eastern Japan, and people will need to be careful about lightning strikes and gusts of wind. After that, there will be a strong winter-like atmospheric pressure pattern, so there is a risk of a blizzard mainly in northern Japan from the 24th to the 25th, so please prepare early.
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Israeli official says hostages will be released after 24th, focus on ensuring implementation of agreement
2023-11-23 10:27:00
A senior Israeli government official has indicated that the release of the hostages, which Israel and Hamas, which is invading the Palestinian Gaza Strip, agreed to suspend hostages for four days, will be released after the 24th. Some Israeli media have reported that there are delays in implementing the agreement, and the focus is now on whether the agreement will be implemented.
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North Korea announces immediate resumption of military measures suspended under inter-Korean military agreement
2023-11-23 10:08:00
North Korea announced on the 23rd that it would immediately resume all military measures that had been suspended under the 2018 inter-Korean military agreement. In response, the South Korean government suspended part of the military agreement on the 22nd and resumed surveillance and reconnaissance activities against North Korea near the military demarcation line.
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Actor Shinya Kote's path to becoming a great supporting role
2023-11-23 08:45:00
Shinya Kote is an actor who has shown his presence in movies and dramas. He played Tadayo Okubo well in the taiga drama ``What to do with Ieyasu''. Mr. Kote's acting career began in Waseda University's theater club. Mr. Kote, who looks back on his ``smug'' acting style when he was young, what is the origin of his path to becoming a ``famous supporting role''? (Interviewer: Nagoya station announcer Haruna Asada)
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Weak yen affects study abroad costs; working holidays are so popular that you may not be able to get a job
2023-11-23 06:34:00
The weak yen is also having an impact on students studying abroad, with some giving up on studying abroad or shortening their studies due to cost concerns.
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A blizzard is expected to hit northern Japan from the 24th, so prepare early.
2023-11-23 06:22:00
Due to the effects of the low pressure and front, atmospheric conditions are expected to become extremely unstable mainly on the Sea of Japan side of northern Japan until the 24th, and people will need to be careful about lightning strikes and gusts of wind. After that, there will be a strong winter-like atmospheric pressure pattern, so there is a risk of a blizzard mainly in northern Japan from the 24th to the 25th, so please prepare early.
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Two killed in car explosion on bridge connecting New York state and Canada FBI investigation
2023-11-23 06:06:00
On the 22nd, a vehicle exploded on a bridge connecting New York state in the eastern United States and Canada, and according to American media, the two people on board were killed. The explosion occurred near the American border crossing at the foot of the bridge, and the FBI is investigating the cause of the explosion. The site is near Niagara Falls, a well-known tourist attraction.
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[Updated from time to time] Suspension of fighting; focus on whether agreement is fully implemented
2023-11-23 05:33:00
Israel, which invades the Palestinian Gaza Strip, and the Islamic organization Hamas have agreed to suspend fighting for four days and release hostages held in the Gaza Strip. The cessation of fighting is expected to begin on the afternoon of the 23rd, Japan time, but the focus is on whether the agreement will be implemented.
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[Updated from time to time] Russia military invasion of Ukraine (movements on the 23rd)
2023-11-23 05:04:00
Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues. Russian and Ukrainian forces continue to fight in various parts of Ukraine, and many civilians have fled the country. We will keep you updated on developments regarding the situation in Ukraine on the 23rd (Japan time), including the situation of the battle and the diplomacy of the countries involved. (There is a 7 hour time difference between Japan and Ukraine, and a 6 hour time difference with Moscow, Russia)
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Takarazuka Revue Company Labor Standards Inspection Office conducts on-site investigation due to death of troupe member
2023-11-23 04:31:00
Interviews with people involved revealed that the Labor Standards Inspection Office conducted an on-site investigation of the Takarazuka Revue Company on the 22nd due to the death of a Takarazuka Revue member in September. It is believed that an investigation will be carried out to determine whether there have been any violations of laws or regulations.
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Gasoline tax “trigger clause” Focus on whether it will lead to concrete negotiations
2023-11-23 04:26:00
Regarding the ``trigger clause,'' which suspends the taxation of the additional portion of gasoline tax, Prime Minister Kishida indicated his intention to proceed with consideration, including the possibility of lifting the freeze. The focus will be on whether this will lead to concrete talks between the ruling party and the Democratic Party of Japan, which is seeking the lifting of the ban.
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South Korean military: Ballistic missile launched by North Korea “appears to have failed”
2023-11-23 04:12:00
The South Korean military announced that North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan from near the capital Pyongyang on the night of the 22nd, but it appears to have failed.
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Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office Special Investigation Department searches new homes of two Koto Ward councilors
2023-11-23 01:23:00
In a case of violation of the Public Offices Election Act concerning the mayoral election in Tokyo's Koto Ward held in April this year, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department revealed that multiple wards had received cash payments before and after the election from Deputy Minister of Justice Mitsuru Kakizawa. Additional searches were conducted at the homes of members of Congress. The two ward councilors who admitted to NHK that they had been searched denied any illegality, and the special investigation department is expected to proceed with elucidating the purpose of the money handed over.
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