Main news(2024/05/30)
Shogi “Eio Match” 4th game on the 31st Fujii Hakkan has 1 win and 2 losses. Will he be able to maintain his Hakkan?
2024-05-30 22:39:00
The 4th game of the ``Eio match'', one of the eight major shogi titles, will be held in Chiba Prefecture on the 31st, with Takumi Ito 7-dan (21) challenging the title holder, Sota Fujii (21) . Fujii's eight crowns have so far gone with one win and two losses, making it a match to see if he can maintain his eight crowns.
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Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 nuclear fuel debris removal “to start as early as August”
2024-05-30 20:44:00
Tokyo Electric Power Company has announced that the first nuclear fuel debris removal planned for Unit 2 of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant will begin as early as August this year.
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Childbirth cost “visualization” site What are the reactions of people who are preparing to give birth?
2024-05-30 19:26:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's website was launched today, the 30th, where you can check the costs and services of hospitals nationwide that handle childbirth. We heard a variety of voices from people who are preparing to give birth.
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``Plant lover'' 3-year-old child awarded by police for finding illegal poppies used as drug material
2024-05-30 19:10:00
A 3-year-old boy who loves plants was awarded an award for finding a type of poppy, a type of poppy whose cultivation is prohibited as a drug ingredient, in an empty lot in Tokushima City, which led to him reporting it to the police.
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All major companies raise electricity and gas rates billed in July. What is the future outlook?
2024-05-30 18:59:00
The electricity rates charged by the 10 major electric power companies this July will increase compared to the previous month, and 8 out of 10 will be at the highest level when compared using the current model rates. The main reason for this is that the subsidies that the government has continued as a measure to counter soaring prices will once end, but there are also speculations that prices will rise further due to factors such as rising fuel prices. How should I survive this summer? We have also summarized ways to save electricity.
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Tully's online store announces suspension of unauthorized access service
2024-05-30 18:33:00
Tully's Coffee Japan, which operates a coffee chain, has announced that it has suspended its services due to the discovery of unauthorized access to its online store and the risk of personal information being leaked.
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Tokyo gubernatorial election: TV personality Kuniaki Shimizu announces his intention to run
2024-05-30 17:59:00
TV personality Kuniaki Shimizu has announced his intention to run for the Tokyo gubernatorial election to be held in July.
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Political Funds Control Law Amendment Liberal Democratic Party to present new amendment bill tomorrow, not passed by the House of Representatives within the month
2024-05-30 17:11:00
In the revision talks between the ruling and opposition parties to revise the Political Funds Control Act, the Liberal Democratic Party announced its intention to make further amendments to the bill regarding "policy activity expenses" paid by the party, and will present a new proposal on the 31st. Ta. Additionally, the Liberal Democratic Party's goal of passing the bill in the House of Representatives within the month is no longer possible.
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Amendment bill to the Housing Safety Net Act passed and enacted at the plenary session of the House of Representatives
2024-05-30 17:01:00
On the 30th, a bill to revise the so-called "Housing Safety Net Law" was passed at a plenary session of the House of Representatives, which aims to create an environment in which landlords can easily rent in order to secure housing for elderly people, people with disabilities, and others who are refused rental housing.・It was established.
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Japan Rugby National Team announces 35 members for test match
2024-05-30 16:50:00
The members of Japan's national rugby team for next month's test match against England have been announced, with 35 members selected, including Michael Leitch and Rikiya Matsuda, who were key players for Japan at last year's World Cup. For Eddie Jones, who has returned as head coach of the Japan national team for the first time in nine years since the 2015 World Cup victory over South Africa, the test match against England on the 22nd of next month will be three years after the World Cup. This will be the first match to strengthen the team.
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"Gyoza no Ousho" will raise prices on 13 products from June 21st due to soaring raw material prices
2024-05-30 16:40:00
``Ohsho Food Service,'' which operates ``Gyoza no Ohsho,'' has announced that it will raise the prices of 13 products, including gyoza and fried rice, starting from the 21st of next month due to rising raw material prices. This is the fourth price increase in more than two years, and the first since October last year.
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Preventing hay fever with rice!? Development of “cedar pollen rice”
2024-05-30 16:35:00
Preventing hay fever with rice!? Cedar pollen rice, a rice that has been artificially made to contain substances that cause hay fever, is expected to be a new measure against hay fever. On the 30th, a study group of experts from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries proposed a policy for practical use, including the development of pharmaceuticals made from rice. There seem to be challenges in putting this into practical use, as to how it works to alleviate the symptoms of hay fever.
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KDDI announces plan to provide communication services on the moon in 2030
2024-05-30 16:01:00
KDDI has announced plans to begin providing communications services on the moon in 2030. In preparation for full-scale exploration of the lunar surface, the company plans to proceed with the development of infrastructure that will connect astronauts, vehicles, etc. through communications.
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Landlord arrested on suspicion of hiding criminals, telling residents to "run away immediately"
2024-05-30 15:15:00
A 77-year-old landlord who was contacted by the Metropolitan Police Department when his apartment was being searched for a drug incident was accused of trying to hide the culprit by calling the occupants of the apartment they were investigating and telling them to "run away now." He was arrested on suspicion of evasion.
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Amendment bill to the Local Autonomy Act incorporating special provisions passed at plenary session of the House of Representatives
2024-05-30 15:10:00
A bill to revise the Local Autonomy Act, which includes special provisions that would allow the national government to issue necessary instructions to local governments in the event of a serious situation such as an infectious disease or disaster, was passed with a majority of support from both the ruling and opposition parties at a plenary session of the House of Representatives on the 30th. It was sent to the House of Councilors.
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Ishikawa Noto Town Sake Brewery Completes first sake brewed at its own sake brewery after the disaster
2024-05-30 14:58:00
A long-established sake brewing company in Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, has completed its first batch of sake since the disaster.
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TV Tokyo apologizes for inappropriate content of “Gekuroku/Police Coverage 24 Hours!!”
2024-05-30 13:40:00
TV Tokyo has announced that a program aired last March contained inappropriate content, including inaccurate expressions and misleading composition, and has apologized.
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Obstacles such as difficulty in charging with the mobile Suica app
2024-05-30 13:35:00
According to JR East, as of 12:30 p.m. on the 30th, there were problems with Mobile Suica, which is used to pay fares, etc., making it difficult to charge using the app. This means that you can charge your card with cash using ticket vending machines. JR East is investigating the cause of the failure, as there is no outlook for recovery.
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Tochigi Kanuma Same-sex couples with “husband (undocumented)” and “wife (undocumented)” residence certificate
2024-05-30 12:55:00
Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture, has announced that from July this year it will issue resident cards to same-sex couples in the city that will indicate "husband (undocumented)" or "wife (undocumented)" in the relationship column. did. Kanuma City says, ``The response of Omura City, Nagasaki Prefecture provided a boost.''
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The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare opens a website that allows you to “visualize” and list childbirth costs
2024-05-30 12:35:00
The costs associated with childbirth vary greatly depending on the region and facility. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare opened a website on the 30th that allows you to check the costs and services of hospitals nationwide that handle childbirth. Based on these measures, we are planning to begin a full-fledged discussion regarding insurance coverage for childbirth expenses, which we are considering introducing next year. (Politics Department Taichi Takahashi)
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1 person injured due to grenade explosion during exercise, Ground Self-Defense Force Kitafuji Garrison
2024-05-30 12:07:00
According to the fire department, just before 9 a.m. on the 30th, an explosion occurred during a grenade exercise at the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Kitafuji Training Range, which straddles Fujiyoshida City and Yamanakako Village in Yamanashi Prefecture, resulting in one person being injured. ” was reported. According to the fire department, a man in his 20s was taken to a hospital in Kofu City with injuries to his face and throat, but he was unconscious at the time of transportation. The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Kitafuji Garrison said, ``We have heard that an accident occurred and one person was transported by ambulance, but we are currently confirming the details.'' The Self-Defense Forces and others are investigating the situation in detail.
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The legal speed for narrow ``community roads'' will be uniformly lowered to 30km/h
2024-05-30 11:52:00
The National Police Agency has decided to reduce the legal speed limit for vehicles on so-called "community roads", which are used on a daily basis in residential areas and are narrow, from the current standard of 60 km/h to 30 km/h across the board. , we have decided to proceed with the process of amending the law.
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Typhoon No. 1 approaches Izu Islands tomorrow - be wary of high waves
2024-05-30 11:43:00
Typhoon No. 1 is expected to approach the Izu Islands from early morning to early morning on the 31st, so vigilance should be taken against high waves. Even in the southern Kanto region, there is a risk of strong rain and winds leading to stormy weather during the commuting hours on the 31st, so please pay close attention to the latest weather information.
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Amendment to the Political Funds Control Act Liberal Democratic Party Continues discussions to further amend the bill
2024-05-30 11:36:00
At the ruling and opposition parties' talks to revise the Political Funds Control Act, the Liberal Democratic Party announced its intention to make further amendments to the bill regarding "policy activity expenses" paid by the party. On the other hand, the government reiterated its intention not to include the ban on corporate and group donations requested by the opposition parties, and it was decided that discussions would continue.
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Long-term interest rates rise to 1.1%, highest level since July 2011
2024-05-30 10:38:00
In the bond market on the 30th, the yield on 10-year government bonds, a representative indicator of long-term interest rates, hit 1.1%, the highest level since July 2011.
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British Parliament dissolves; campaign begins in earnest for July general election
2024-05-30 09:41:00
Ahead of the general election to be held in the UK on July 4, Parliament was dissolved on the 30th, and the election campaign began in earnest. The focus is on whether the ruling Conservative Party, led by Prime Minister Sunak, can make a comeback against the largest opposition party, the Labor Party, which has a large lead in approval ratings.
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Nikkei Stock Average temporarily fell by more than 800 yen and fell below 38,000 yen
2024-05-30 09:35:00
On the 30th, the Tokyo stock market and Nikkei Stock Average temporarily fell by more than 800 yen, falling below 38,000 yen. As long-term interest rates in the United States rose and stock prices fell in the New York market on the 29th due to concerns about the future of the economy, sell orders spread in the Tokyo market immediately after trading began.
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Padres Yu Darvish gives up 3 runs in 3 innings, third loss of the season against Marlins
2024-05-30 09:12:00
Major League Baseball's Padres pitcher Yu Darvish took the starting pitch against the Marlins on the 29th and gave up three runs in the third inning, resulting in his third loss of the season.
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Democratic Party nominates President Biden as party nominee ahead of schedule in an unusual development
2024-05-30 08:21:00
In preparation for the fall U.S. presidential election, the ruling Democratic Party has announced plans to carry out the process to nominate President Biden, who is seeking re-election, as the party's candidate online before the party convention in August. This is an unusual development because the Midwestern state of Ohio, which is dominated by Republicans, has set a deadline for candidates to appear on the ballot before the Democratic convention.
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Dodgers Shohei Otani No. 14 two-run home run for the first time in 10 games
2024-05-30 08:08:00
Shohei Ohtani of the Major League Baseball Dodgers started the game against the Mets on the 29th as the No. 2 designated hitter and hit his 14th two-run home run of the season in his fifth at-bat of the 8th inning. This is Otani's first home run since May 17th, 10 games including games he missed.
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Consultations about being ``deceived'' in soliciting investment through advertisements impersonating celebrities are rapidly increasing.
2024-05-30 07:49:00
The National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan has issued a warning after the number of consultations about people being scammed out of money after being solicited for investment through fake SNS advertisements impersonating celebrities increased sharply last fiscal year by 9.6 times compared to the previous year. I'm calling.
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[Breaking News] Possible North Korean ballistic missile may have fallen outside the EEZ
2024-05-30 07:16:00
The Ministry of Defense announced on the morning of the 30th that a possible ballistic missile was launched from North Korea. It appears to have fallen outside Japan's EEZ (exclusive economic zone), and we are continuing to collect information and monitor the situation. The South Korean military's Joint Chiefs of Staff said that around 6:14 a.m., North Korea fired more than 10 short-range ballistic missiles, believed to be short-range ballistic missiles, toward the Sea of Japan from near Sunan, the international airport near the capital Pyongyang. announced that it had been launched.
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Former President Trump trial juror deliberations postponed without conclusion
2024-05-30 07:11:00
The trial in which former U.S. President Donald Trump is accused of improperly processing hush money from an affair began on the 29th, when the jury began deliberations to determine guilt or innocence. No conclusion was reached, and the matter was postponed to the next day.
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Israeli government official says military operation in Gaza Strip expected to continue by the end of the year
2024-05-30 06:59:00
A senior Israeli government official has indicated that military operations in the Gaza Strip are expected to continue until the end of the year. The Israeli military is proceeding with military operations in various parts of the Gaza Strip, including Rafah in the south, where the ICJ (International Court of Justice) has ordered provisional measures to immediately stop attacks, and the situation remains uncertain.
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JR Keiyo Line to revise timetable again, increasing morning up-speed trains, etc.
2024-05-30 06:41:00
Due to the JR Keiyo Line's timetable revision carried out in March this year, the number of rapid services in the morning and after evening hours was significantly reduced.In response to a series of calls for a review, JR East announced in September that It has also been revealed that the company has decided to revise its timetable again, including increasing the number of fast trains in the morning.
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Increase in troubles in aesthetic medicine; Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to set up study group to discuss measures, etc.
2024-05-30 06:08:00
In response to the increasing number of consultations regarding health hazards and contract troubles related to cosmetic treatments such as hair removal and hair thinning treatments that are provided in private clinics, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has set up a study group consisting of experts and others to discuss countermeasures. I decided to go.
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The Emperor's Family Watches a Concert by a World-renowned Viola Player
2024-05-30 05:42:00
On the evening of the 29th, the Emperor's family attended a concert by a world-renowned viola player in Tokyo.
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[Breaking News] Taxi driver shot in the stomach and injured; suspect flees Saitama
2024-05-30 05:40:00
Late on the night of the 29th in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture, a taxi driver was shot in the stomach with what appeared to be a handgun by a male passenger who had demanded money from him.He was injured and is being treated at a hospital. The gunman ran away from the scene, and police are investigating his whereabouts as a case of attempted robbery and murder, and are asking nearby residents to be on alert.
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