Main news(2023/11/27)
Jimi, Minister in charge of the Expo ``Over 80 billion yen in addition to venue construction costs'' House of Councilors Budget Committee
2023-11-27 23:26:00
Regarding the Osaka/Kansai Expo to be held the year after next, Minister in charge of the Expo Jimi stated at the House of Councilors Budget Committee on the 27th that in addition to the venue construction costs, which will increase to up to 235 billion yen due to price increases, the pavilion construction costs will also be increased. It has been revealed that the burden of national expenses such as security and security costs will be approximately 80 billion yen.
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Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries issues corrective instructions to Mie Fisheries Federation over inappropriate labeling of some farmed red sea bream
2023-11-27 23:08:00
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has accused the Mie Fisheries Federation (Mie Prefecture Fisheries Cooperative Federation) of selling some farmed red sea bream from Wakayama Prefecture and Ehime Prefecture by improperly labeling them as produced in Mie Prefecture. Based on the law, the company announced on the 28th that it would issue instructions to correct the labeling and prevent recurrence.
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US man arrested near Palestinian student shooting incident
2023-11-27 22:45:00
Local law enforcement authorities have arrested a 48-year-old man in connection with the shooting of three Palestinian students in the eastern US state of Vermont, and are considering the possibility of the crime being a hate crime - a crime based on racial or religious prejudice. , we are investigating the detailed history.
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Fukushima Futaba town crime prevention patrol officer acts inappropriately; reconstruction minister apologizes
2023-11-27 21:19:00
It has been revealed that more than 10 crime prevention patrol officers in Futaba Town, Fukushima Prefecture, have repeatedly engaged in inappropriate behavior, such as entering private property without permission and picking fruits and wild vegetables. Minister of Reconstruction Tsuchiya apologized, calling the incident extremely regrettable, and expressed his intention to work to prevent it from happening again.
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National Police Agency Commissioner inspects Kabukicho to “thoroughly crack down on malicious host clubs”
2023-11-27 21:10:00
National Police Agency Commissioner Yasuhiro Tsuyuki has announced that many cases have been occurring in which female customers who have used host clubs have been charged high fees by the host clubs and forced into prostitution in order to "pay the bills." We inspected the situation in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, where the Host Club store is located.
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Kirishima's promotion to yokozuna ``Looking forward with a dignified victory at the next venue'' Yokozuna chairman
2023-11-27 20:39:00
A sumo yokozuna deliberation committee was held, and regarding ozeki Kirishima, who won his second championship at the Kyushu tournament, Chairman Masayuki Yamauchi said, ``If he won a dignified victory and won in a great way, he would be positive.'' I hope it will be well received.''
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KyoAni trial begins hearing on circumstances related to severity of sentence
2023-11-27 20:15:00
The Kyoto Animation arson murder trial has begun to examine the circumstances surrounding the severity of the sentence, with prosecutors emphasizing the severity of the outcome, calling it ``an unprecedented and gruesome mass arson murder case.'' In response, the defense argued that it was expected that the prosecution would seek the death penalty, and that ``we should first consider whether the death penalty is a permissible system.'' A statement of opinion was also read out by the bereaved family, in which they said, ``We believe that the most severe sentence will be handed down.''
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Prime Minister Kishida “Each faction should take responsibility and explain” Liberal Democratic Party factional political funds
2023-11-27 20:04:00
In the Diet, the House of Councilors Budget Committee deliberated on a supplementary budget bill to support economic measures. In response to the Constitutional Democratic Party's request for a thorough investigation into the issue surrounding the political funding of factions within the Liberal Democratic Party, Prime Minister Kishida reiterated his recognition that each faction should take responsibility and provide explanations.
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[Updated from time to time] 4th day of suspension of fighting, whether the agreement extension will be realized is the main focus
2023-11-27 19:13:00
The cessation of fighting agreed to by Israel and the Islamic group Hamas is entering its fourth day, and the agreed period is nearing its end. Both sides have indicated that they are willing to extend the agreement, but intense negotiations over the terms appear to be continuing, and whether or not the extension will materialize is the main focus. *We will update you on developments regarding Israel and Palestine from time to time.
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Takarazuka Revue Bereaved Family: “There is no way a solution can be reached by denying power harassment”
2023-11-27 19:10:00
Regarding the death of a 25-year-old member of the Takarazuka Revue, the representative for the bereaved family met with the troupe on November 24th, acknowledged overwork and power harassment, and offered an apology and compensation. I have made it clear that I have asked for it again. According to a representative, the opera company has indicated that it takes the claims of the bereaved families seriously and intends to continue discussions with them.
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Cargo caught on pedestrian bridge, trailer unable to move, Sendai national highway
2023-11-27 18:55:00
On the afternoon of the 27th, the load of a trailer got stuck on a pedestrian bridge on a national highway in Taihaku Ward, Sendai City, and the trailer was unable to move. No one was injured, but police and others are restricting traffic on some lanes and pedestrian bridges and are proceeding with clearing work.
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Aichi Togo Town Mayor Power Harassment Remarks Resolution of No Confidence Rejected
2023-11-27 18:40:00
On the 27th, a resolution of no confidence in the mayor of Togo Town, Aichi Prefecture, Kenji Imata, was submitted to the town assembly over an issue in which he allegedly made remarks that amounted to power harassment to town employees, but as a result of the vote, It was rejected.
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Keidanren Chairman Tokura: ``An international expo with the theme of life is of great significance.''
2023-11-27 17:55:00
With 500 days until the Osaka/Kansai Expo is held at the end of this month, Keidanren Chairman Tokura, who is the head of the Expo Association, said at a conference held in the Hokuriku region on the 27th, ``We will hold an international expo with the theme of life. "The significance of this is great," he said, calling for cooperation in building momentum nationwide.
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Osaka/Kansai Expo: Ring-shaped wooden building “Big Roof” construction unveiled
2023-11-27 17:45:00
On the 27th, construction work on the ring-shaped wooden structure ``Big Roof'', which will be installed as the symbol of the Osaka/Kansai Expo next year, was shown to the press on the 27th.
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Professional baseball best nine announced: 3 players selected from Japan's No. 1 Hanshin team for the first time in 38 years
2023-11-27 17:42:00
The best nine for this season of professional baseball have been announced, and three players were selected, including Yusuke Oyama from Hanshin, which won the No. 1 title in Japan for the first time in 38 years.
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Tanker hijacked by armed groups in Gulf of Aden off the coast of Yemen, but freed
2023-11-27 17:35:00
On the 26th, a tanker managed by a British company was hijacked by militants in the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Yemen, and was later freed by the US Navy, multiple Western media reported.
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Requirements for gender change surgery are found to be in violation of the constitution; groups concerned hold press conference
2023-11-27 17:08:00
Last month, the Supreme Court ruled that the law's requirement that people with gender identity disorder must undergo reproductive surgery to change their registered gender is unconstitutional and invalid. In response to this, a group formed by the parties involved held a press conference and called for an urgent review of the law, including the repeal of the provision.
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Russian spacecraft piloted by Yusaku Maezawa on return to Earth unveiled Tokyo
2023-11-27 16:41:00
The Russian spacecraft on which businessman Yusaku Maezawa, the first Japanese civilian to stay on the International Space Station, returned to Earth, has been on display in Tokyo since the 27th.
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Nihon University American football club drug incident: New third-year male member arrested
2023-11-27 16:33:00
In the case where a male member of Nihon University's American football team was arrested for allegedly concealing illegal drugs such as marijuana, the Metropolitan Police Department charged the third-year male member of the club with receiving illegal drugs believed to be marijuana, in violation of the Special Drug Provisions Act. A new arrest was made on suspicion. This is the third Nihon University American football team member to be arrested.
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South Korean military “North Korea confirms movement to restore observation post near Military Demarcation Line”
2023-11-27 16:21:00
The South Korean military has revealed that observation posts near the military demarcation line that North Korea removed under the 2018 inter-Korean military agreement have been restored. North Korea announced last week that it would resume military measures that had been suspended under the agreement, and South Korea's military is on high alert as it sees this as a related move.
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Sota Fujii Hachikan Experience train conductor and operation Kagawa Kotoden
2023-11-27 16:16:00
Shogi player Sota Fujii Hachikan, who is also known as a train enthusiast, visited Kotohira Town in Kagawa Prefecture to experience being a train conductor and driver.
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Three masked robbers at a precious metals store resist and flee Ueno, Tokyo
2023-11-27 15:22:00
On the night of the 26th, three people wearing helmets broke into a precious metals store in Ueno, Tokyo and tried to steal items, but the employees resisted them and fled without taking anything. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the incident as an attempted robbery.
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Tokyo's Koto Ward: Members of Parliament are also calling for votes through paid advertisements on SNS
2023-11-27 15:14:00
It has been revealed that a ward assembly member in Tokyo's Koto Ward, who belongs to the Nippon Ishin no Kai, had placed paid advertisements on SNS calling for votes for him during the ward assembly election in April this year.
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Hinata Miyazawa's first goal after joining Manchester United
2023-11-27 14:40:00
On the 26th, Hinata Miyazawa of Manchester United in the Women's English Super League scored her first goal since joining the team in an away match against Bristol City.
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North Korea “lawfully exercising defense rights” Justifies satellite launch before Security Council
2023-11-27 14:32:00
In response to North Korea's launch of a military reconnaissance satellite, North Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement ahead of an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council, stating that the launch of a reconnaissance satellite is intended to monitor the military trends of the United States and other countries. It was justified as ``the exercise of a lawful right to self-defense.''
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Approximately 400,000 LINE user information leaked due to unauthorized access?
2023-11-27 13:35:00
LINE Yahoo has revealed that approximately 400,000 LINE user information may have been leaked due to unauthorized access. It is believed that the cyber attack occurred through Naver, a South Korean IT company that shares some of its systems.
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“Vice Governor Kosaku Shima”’s office opened to the public; Saga Prefecture collaborates to disseminate information
2023-11-27 13:31:00
Saga Prefecture will collaborate with the popular business manga ``Shima Kosaku'' series to disseminate information, and at the Saga Prefectural Office, the ``office'' of the main character, Mr. Shima, who has been newly appointed as ``vice governor'', has begun to be shown to the public. I did.
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Kyoto police inspector re-arrested for stealing cash by misusing fraud prevention information
2023-11-27 12:50:00
A lieutenant at the Kyoto Prefectural Police Headquarters who was arrested and charged with stealing cash and other items from a house he visited during an investigation was arrested again on suspicion of stealing 3 million yen in cash from another elderly person's house. Police are investigating the matter further, suspecting that the information received from financial institutions about people who made large withdrawals was misused to prevent damage from special fraud.
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House of Councilors Budget Committee Digital Minister Kono takes out his smartphone in response, committee chairman warns
2023-11-27 12:43:00
During the morning question-and-answer session of the House of Councilors Budget Committee on the 27th, Digital Minister Kono was warned by Chairman Suematsu when he tried to answer while taking out his smartphone and searching for it. According to the House of Councilors, it is prohibited to use smartphones for calls or searches during committee meetings.
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Nihon University Vice President Sawada files suit against Chairman Hayashi, claiming he was subjected to power harassment
2023-11-27 12:32:00
Vice President Yasuhiro Sawada has filed a lawsuit against President Mariko Hayashi for 10 million yen in damages, alleging that there was power harassment over the handling of a drug incident at the Nihon University American Football Club.
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House of Councilors Budget Committee Prime Minister Increases defense spending “Even with a weak yen, it will stay within range”
2023-11-27 12:14:00
In the Diet, the House of Councilors Budget Committee has begun substantive deliberations on a supplementary budget bill that will support economic measures. Regarding the increase in defense spending, Prime Minister Kishida stated that even if the procurement price of equipment increases due to the weaker yen, it will be kept within a range of 43 trillion yen over five years.
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Winner as “Kirishima” “It was the best” Chiaki Rakuichi dawn press conference
2023-11-27 12:08:00
Ozeki Kirishima, who won his second championship at the Kyushu Sumo Tournament, held a press conference one night after Chishu Raku and reflected on his victory, saying, ``It was great to win as 'Kirishima' and as an ozeki.''
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Hamas releases 17 new Israelis and others, focus on extension of fighting suspension
2023-11-27 12:00:00
On the 26th, the Islamic organization Hamas released 17 more hostages, including Israelis, held in the Palestinian Gaza Strip. In response, Israel has also released 39 Palestinians held in prison, and the focus will now be on whether more hostages will be released and whether the cessation of fighting will be extended.
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Chiba Prefectural Hospital Opens to Accept Both Physical and Mental Emergency Patients
2023-11-27 11:08:00
This month, a prefectural hospital opened in Chiba Prefecture that accepts both physical and mental emergency patients, which is rare even in Japan, and is expected to have the ability to provide advanced emergency medical care to patients with both conditions.
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“Dark Pattern” large-scale survey: Nearly half of respondents said they suffered a disadvantage
2023-11-27 10:47:00
Experts have compiled the results of a large-scale survey on web design called ``dark patterns,'' which lead people to make unintended decisions without realizing it. Nearly half of the respondents said they had experienced disadvantage, and experts say there is a need to strengthen countermeasures.
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US Palestinian student shooting incident “possible hate crime”
2023-11-27 10:18:00
There was an incident in which three Palestinian students were shot by someone in the eastern state of Vermont in the United States, and local authorities are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime.
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Avian influenza infection confirmed at poultry farm, second case in Japan this season, Ibaraki
2023-11-27 09:54:00
Ibaraki Prefecture announced that detailed genetic testing of chickens found dead on the 26th at a poultry farm in Kasama City detected the H5 avian influenza virus. This is the second case of avian influenza infection confirmed at a poultry farm this season in Japan. Ibaraki Prefecture will begin culling 70,000 chickens raised at this poultry farm from 9 a.m. on the 27th, disinfect the surrounding area, and call on poultry farms in the prefecture to thoroughly manage hygiene and disinfect. Masu.
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Convenience store resident card will be 10 yen next spring to ease counter congestion Setagaya Ward, Tokyo
2023-11-27 09:26:00
In March and April next year, Tokyo's Setagaya Ward will charge 10 yen for issuing copies of resident cards at convenience stores, which normally cost 200 yen, in hopes of easing crowding at ward office counters.
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Prime Minister Netanyahu: “It is desirable to extend the suspension of hostages in order to free the hostages.”
2023-11-27 09:14:00
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted a video on social media on the 26th, commenting on the period of suspension of fighting with the Islamic organization Hamas, saying, ``There is also a framework that allows for the release of an additional 10 hostages each day, which is welcome.'' '', he said, indicating that it would be desirable to extend the suspension period in order to free more hostages. On the other hand, ``I told President Biden of the United States in a telephone conversation that we would release all the hostages and that after that framework, we would do everything in our power to realize the goal of annihilating Hamas and preventing Gaza from returning to its previous state.'' He stressed that there would be no complete ceasefire with Hamas.
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Respiratory diseases on the rise in northern China: 'Influenza is the main cause', health authorities say
2023-11-27 09:11:00
Chinese health authorities have indicated that the respiratory illnesses that are increasing in northern China are ``mainly influenza,'' and are calling for thorough infection control measures such as wearing masks.
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Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group President Jun Ota passes away
2023-11-27 09:02:00
Jun Ota, president of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, has passed away. He was 65 years old. President Ota has been the president of the holding company Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group since 2019.
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Myanmar ethnic minority armed groups carry out simultaneous attacks in one month, marking the biggest turning point
2023-11-27 08:20:00
The 27th marks one month since armed groups from ethnic minorities began simultaneous attacks in Myanmar, where the military holds real power. Ethnic minorities are collaborating with pro-democracy forces to expand fighting in various regions, and the situation in Myanmar is at the biggest turning point since the coup of 2019.
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Ukrainian military drone flies near Moscow: “This is a retaliatory attack”
2023-11-27 07:04:00
Ukrainian military drones flew over areas near Moscow, the Russian capital, from the 25th to the 26th, causing damage to several buildings. Prior to this, there had been a large-scale drone attack by the Russian military in Ukraine, and local Ukrainian media reported that it was a retaliatory attack.
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Trilateral trilateral summit meeting between Japan, China and South Korea to be coordinated with the aim of holding it early next year
2023-11-27 06:54:00
At the Trilateral Foreign Ministers' Meeting held on the 26th, the three countries agreed to accelerate work towards holding a trilateral summit meeting as soon as possible. However, the current situation makes it difficult for South Korea, the host nation, to hold the conference by the end of this year, which was their goal, and it is expected that adjustments will be made with the aim of holding the conference early next year.
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Hamas wants to extend cessation of fighting, focus on Israeli response
2023-11-27 06:21:00
On the 26th, the third day of a cessation of fighting, Israel and Hamas, the Islamic organization that effectively controls the Palestinian Gaza Strip, released 17 Israelis and other people held hostage by Hamas, while Israelis also held Palestinians in prison. 39 people were released. The focus will then be on whether the agreement is fully implemented and whether the cessation of fighting is extended.
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Is it possible to prevent the progression of symptoms in patients with severe myopia? First clinical study begins in adults
2023-11-27 05:51:00
A group at Tokyo Medical and Dental University has begun a clinical study to investigate whether shining red light into the eyes of patients with severe myopia can prevent the disease from progressing. Similar studies have been conducted in children, but this is the first time in adults.
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Concerns about the impact of China's export restrictions on graphite and other products on domestic related companies' production plans, etc.
2023-11-27 05:33:00
In response to the Chinese government's announcement that it will impose export controls on graphite, which is used as a material for lithium-ion batteries, and related items starting in December, domestic related companies are concerned about the impact on production plans, etc. There are voices saying that.
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Unrealized losses on bonds and investment trusts increase by more than 80% at regional banks nationwide due to rising interest rates
2023-11-27 05:18:00
It has been revealed that the unrealized losses on bonds, investment trusts, etc. held by 99 local banks nationwide totaled more than 2.9 trillion yen as of the end of September, an increase of more than 80% from three months ago. . This is because bond prices have fallen due to rising interest rates.
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Kochi mayoral election: Ryugo Kuwana, a newcomer recommended by the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito, wins
2023-11-27 01:37:00
In the Kochi mayoral election, Ryugo Kuwana, a newcomer and former Kochi prefectural assembly member recommended by both the Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito Party, was elected for the first time, defeating the incumbent who was seeking a sixth term.
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