Main news(2024/06/03)
Mayor of Nagasaki does not send invitation to Israel for peace prayer ceremony on Atomic Bomb Day
2024-06-03 22:41:00
Regarding the peace memorial ceremony to be held on the day of the Nagasaki atomic bombing this year, Mayor Suzuki of Nagasaki City has announced that he will not be sending an invitation to the Israeli ambassador to Japan at this time. The company explains that it took into consideration the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, where Israel continues to carry out military operations, and international public opinion.
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Kyushu and Yamaguchi prefectures proposed as evacuation destinations from Okinawa for the first time by the national government in preparation for emergencies
2024-06-03 21:07:00
Regarding the protection of citizens in the event of a predicted armed attack, the national government has requested each prefecture in Kyushu and Yamaguchi Prefecture to make an initial plan to accept evacuations from Okinawa Prefecture, and has also requested that one of the future drills be carried out. As a hypothetical, we have shown for the first time a concrete combination of the municipalities in Okinawa Prefecture that will evacuate and the prefectures that will receive them.
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Political Funds Control Law Liberal Democratic Party: “Deep amendment bill” RDP: “Not effective”
2024-06-03 20:48:00
Regarding the revision of the Political Funds Control Act, the Liberal Democratic Party explained at a special committee of the House of Representatives that it had compiled an extensive amendment bill to achieve the law reform with the widest possible consensus. On the other hand, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan criticized the proposed amendment as ineffective.
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Approximately 30% of childcare facilities do not have visibility under new standards for placement of childcare workers
2024-06-03 20:48:00
This fiscal year, the government partially revised the standards for the placement of childcare workers for children aged 3 to 5, but approximately 30% of childcare facilities are unable to staff their childcare workers according to the new standards and do not know when they will be able to implement the new standards. The results of a private survey have been compiled.
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New proposal to suspend fighting in Gaza “Prime Minister Netanyahu talks with opposition ministers”
2024-06-03 20:24:00
Several Israeli ministers have objected to a new proposal between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas regarding a cessation of fighting in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages, pointing to disagreements within the administration. Israeli media have reported that Prime Minister Netanyahu will meet with opposition ministers, and the focus is on whether domestic coordination will progress.
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Government's new science and technology strategy promotes research and development in areas such as AI and quantum to strengthen competitiveness
2024-06-03 20:20:00
The government's new science and technology strategy has been finalized. In order to strengthen global competitiveness, Japan will promote research and development in important technology fields such as AI and quantum technology, and will lead the creation of international rules in collaboration with related countries.
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Voice actress Eiko Masuyama passes away at age 89, including the role of Fujiko Mine in Lupine the Third
2024-06-03 19:53:00
Eiko Masuyama, a voice actress who played the roles of Fujiko Mine in the popular anime Lupine the Third and Honey Kisaragi in Cutie Honey, passed away last month due to pneumonia.
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Oppenheimer's grandson visits Japan: ``Bombs, including the atomic bomb, must not be used''
2024-06-03 19:10:00
Charles Oppenheimer, grandson of Robert Oppenheimer, who led the development of the atomic bomb in the United States, held a press conference in Tokyo on the 3rd, saying, ``Now is the time to learn from the advice of my grandfather, who emphasized the need for international solidarity.'' I did.
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Drama “Sexy Tanaka-san” Shogakukan releases special investigation report
2024-06-03 18:29:00
The original author of the TV drama ``Sexy Tanaka-san'' passed away in January this year after revealing that he had a difference of opinion with the production team, and the author's intentions were communicated to the drama production team. On the 3rd, Shogakukan released a report by its internal special investigation committee. Since the contract had not been concluded until the drama began broadcasting, we recommended that the contract be put into writing as soon as possible.
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NTT Docomo “flying base station” communication service to be commercialized in 2026
2024-06-03 17:04:00
NTT DoCoMo has announced that it will commercialize communication services using ``flying base stations'' using unmanned aircraft in Japan in 2026, the year after next. This will be the first commercialization in the world, and it is expected to be used in areas affected by disasters.
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[Video] “Gaza Office News” Records of people evacuating from Rafah
2024-06-03 16:57:00
In May, ``journalists and media personnel covering the fighting in Gaza'' was selected for the Pulitzer Prize's special award for excellence in reporting. At NHK, two staff members from the Gaza Office are responsible for local reporting. The two will conduct interviews and look at the current situation in Gaza from the footage sent to Japan. "Gaza Office News" This is a record of people evacuating from Rafah, where the ground operation by the Israeli army began. *This is the content broadcast on May 31st on "International News 2024". *The video is 3 minutes and 5 seconds long. It cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
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Summer electricity supply and demand: No request for power saving for the first time in three years “Prospect of securing surplus power”
2024-06-03 16:32:00
Regarding electricity supply and demand this summer, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has decided not to request electricity conservation during the summer season for the first time in three years, stating that it is expected that all regions of the country will have the minimum surplus capacity necessary for a stable supply. .
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“I’m grateful” and “It’s not enough” Fixed tax reduction of 40,000 yen… What is its effect?
2024-06-03 16:30:00
"Fixed tax reduction" will be implemented from this month. Sales have started at department stores and other places, but people on the streets and posts on social media are saying, ``It's better than nothing, but it's likely to run out soon because of high prices.'' ``A small tax cut isn't enough.'' What kind of effect will it have? We also asked experts.
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A Chinese person painted graffiti on Yasukuni Shrine with a spray can to create a “toilet”
2024-06-03 15:31:00
Graffiti in red paint was found on a stone pillar at Yasukuni Shrine in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the incident as a case of vandalism. Images of the person who made the graffiti have been posted on Chinese social media, and according to investigators, it appears that the person has already left the country.
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President Yoon will soon investigate the possibility of oil and natural gas reserves off the coast of South Korea
2024-06-03 14:37:00
South Korean President Yoon Seong-yeol revealed that there is a possibility that there are large reserves of oil and natural gas in the Sea of Japan off the coast of South Korea, and expressed his desire to conduct a boring survey soon and aim for commercial development. I did.
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Political Funds Control Law Amendment RDP Opposes LDP's new amendment bill, calling it "insufficient content"
2024-06-03 14:21:00
Regarding the revision of the Political Funds Control Act, the Constitutional Democratic Party held an extraordinary executive board meeting and opposed the new amendment drafted by the Liberal Democratic Party based on the arguments of Komeito and Nippon Ishin no Kai, arguing that the content is insufficient. I have confirmed that.
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Five companies, including automakers, reported “fraud in performance tests” to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
2024-06-03 14:09:00
In response to a series of fraudulent acts by companies such as Daihatsu Motor Corporation in obtaining model designations necessary for mass production of automobiles and engines, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism ordered each company to investigate whether there were any similar cases, and Toyota Motor Corporation , Mazda, Yamaha Motor, Honda, and Suzuki were found to have reported irregularities in car performance tests.
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Mexican presidential election: Sheinbaum becomes first female president
2024-06-03 13:11:00
In the presidential election held on the 2nd in Mexico, Central America, Claudia Sheinbaum of the ruling leftist party received more than 50% of the votes according to preliminary tallies, and multiple media reported that Sheinbaum will be Mexico's first female president. I told them that it was expected to be.
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Two Self-Defense Force F35A fighter jets make an emergency landing at Aomori Airport, closing the runway for about 20 minutes
2024-06-03 13:02:00
Just before 9 a.m. on the 3rd, two Self-Defense Force F35A fighter jets made emergency landings one after another at Aomori Airport, closing the runway for approximately 20 minutes. The pilot was not injured, and the Self-Defense Forces are currently investigating the situation.
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Sharp begins talks with KDDI and others to develop data center for AI, agrees
2024-06-03 12:55:00
Sharp has agreed to start discussions with KDDI and others to set up a data center for AI. We are considering using the factory of a subsidiary in Sakai, Osaka, which has ceased production of large LCD panels.
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Hiroshima: Registration of Atomic Bomb Victims begins
2024-06-03 12:52:00
Work began on June 3rd to add the names of the atomic bomb survivors who died in the past year to the ``Atomic Bomb Victims List'' that will be placed in the cenotaph during the Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Day Peace Memorial Ceremony on August 6th. I did.
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JR Chuo Line Rapid Service resumes operation
2024-06-03 12:48:00
JR Chuo Line rapid trains had been suspended between Tokyo Station and Takao Station due to an accident involving people, but operations resumed around 12:15 p.m.
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Privatization of the National Stadium, with NTT Docomo and others as preferred negotiating partners
2024-06-03 12:02:00
The Japan Sports Promotion Center (JSC), which was in the process of selecting a business operator to privatize the National Stadium, announced that after a review, it had selected a group formed by NTT Docomo, the J League, and others as its preferred negotiating partner.
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JR Chuo Line Rapid Tokyo-Takao up and down service suspended
2024-06-03 11:54:00
JR Chuo Line rapid trains have suspended operation on the up and down lines between Tokyo Station and Takao Station due to an accident that occurred at Kokubunji Station in Tokyo just after 11:30 a.m. According to JR East, operations are expected to resume around 12:30 p.m.
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Today marks 33 years since the Great Pyroclastic Flow at Unzen and Mt. Fugen in Nagasaki, commemorating the victims.
2024-06-03 11:10:00
Three days marks the 33rd anniversary of the massive pyroclastic flow at Mt. Fugen in Unzen, Nagasaki Prefecture, which killed 43 people. In Shimabara City, which suffered heavy damage, the mayor and other related parties paid tribute to the victims by laying flowers at the memorial monument in the morning.
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Presidential elections held once every six years in Mexico; first female president elected?
2024-06-03 10:24:00
Voting for the presidential election, which is held once every six years, was held in Mexico, Central America, on June 2nd. The two leading candidates are both women, making it highly likely that we will have the first female president.
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Amendment to the Political Funds Control Act to be voted on by special committee of the House of Representatives tomorrow, Liberal Democratic Party and RDP agree
2024-06-03 10:04:00
The acting chairmen of the Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party's parliamentary committees held talks regarding the proposed amendments to the Political Funds Control Act submitted by both the ruling and opposition parties, and Prime Minister Kishida was asked to attend a special committee meeting of the House of Representatives on the 4th to ask questions. We agreed to take a vote afterwards. The Liberal Democratic Party proposed that a vote be taken at the plenary session on the same day, and it was decided that discussions would continue.
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Former President Trump ``will be the breaking point for the people'' under house arrest and imprisonment
2024-06-03 09:45:00
Former US President Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News that if he were to be placed under house arrest or incarcerated in a hush-money case related to an extramarital affair in which he was found guilty, ``at some point the people will reach their breaking point.'' "I think it will be," he said, indicating that his supporters might not accept it.
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Ordinary profits of domestic companies January to March increased by 15.1% compared to the same period last year
2024-06-03 09:08:00
According to the Ministry of Finance's Corporate Business Statistics Survey, the ordinary profits of domestic companies from January to March this year increased by 15.1% compared to the same period last year. Of this, manufacturing increased by 23%, and non-manufacturing increased by 11.5%. Additionally, domestic corporate capital investment increased by 6.8% compared to the same period last year.
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Ishikawa House collapses in Wajima, no information on injuries [Seismic intensity 5+]
2024-06-03 08:53:00
In footage shot by NHK, the first floor of a two-story house in the Oya district of Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, collapsed, and the door of the house can be seen protruding into the road. According to police, the house had not collapsed as of the 2nd.
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Dodgers Shohei Otani hit no hit, but gets on base due to batting interference and reported abandonment
2024-06-03 08:48:00
Shohei Otani of the Major League Baseball Dodgers started the game against the Rockies on the 2nd as the No. 2 designated hitter, but had no hits in 3 at bats.
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[Ishikawa seismic intensity 5+] Japan Meteorological Agency ``Increased risk of falling rocks, landslides, etc.''
2024-06-03 08:43:00
On the morning of the 3rd, the Japan Meteorological Agency held a press conference at 8:30 a.m. regarding the earthquake that was observed in Wajima City and Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, with a seismic intensity of 5. "The risk of landslides and other issues is increasing, so please pay close attention to future seismic activity and rain conditions."
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Golf U.S. Women's Open Yuka Sasao's second victory, first achievement for both men and women
2024-06-03 08:18:00
The final round of the U.S. Women's Open, an overseas major for women's golf, was held in Pennsylvania on the 2nd, and 22-year-old Yuka Sasao, who started in 5th place, 3 strokes behind the leader, improved her score by two places and finished with a total of 4 under. It was the second victory in three years. This is the first time for a Japanese player, male or female, to win a second major overseas.
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[Ishikawa seismic intensity 5+] Expert: “Continue to be alert for aftershocks of Noto Peninsula earthquake”
2024-06-03 08:10:00
Regarding the earthquake that was observed in Ishikawa Prefecture with a seismic intensity of 5 or above, Kenji Satake, a special researcher at the Earthquake Research Institute of the University of Tokyo, who is familiar with the mechanism of earthquakes, said, ``Considering the location and depth of the epicenter, it is likely that it occurred on New Year's Day this year.'' It is thought to be an aftershock of the Noto Peninsula earthquake.Today's earthquake had the same mechanism as the New Year's earthquake due to a ``reverse fault,'' but the magnitude was relatively small, so no tsunami occurred.''
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Niigata Shinetsu Main Line and Hokuetsu Express partially suspended [Ishikawa seismic intensity 5+]
2024-06-03 08:07:00
Conventional lines within Niigata Prefecture have suspended operation on the Shin-Etsu Main Line between Naoetsu Station in Joetsu City and Tsukayama Station in Nagaoka City. In addition, Hokuetsu Express has suspended operations on the Hokuhoku Line between Kubiki Station in Joetsu City and Saigata Station.
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Ishikawa Noetsu Expressway Noto Mitsui IC - Anamizu IC road closure due to inspection work
2024-06-03 07:52:00
According to the Kanazawa River and National Highway Office, the Noetsu Expressway has been closed since 7:30 a.m. due to inspection work between Noto Mitsui Interchange in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and Anamizu Interchange in Anamizu Town. is.
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[Earthquake News] Seismic intensity 5+ in Suzu, Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, no risk of tsunami damage
2024-06-03 07:14:00
At around 6:31 a.m. on the 3rd, there was an earthquake in Ishikawa Prefecture with a seismic intensity of 5+. Although some sea level changes are expected due to this earthquake, there is no fear of damage.
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East Japan and Northern Japan: Watch out for localized heavy rain late tonight
2024-06-03 06:08:00
Atmospheric instability continues in eastern and northern Japan due to cold air and low pressure in the upper atmosphere. The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning people to be careful of lightning strikes, severe gusts of wind such as tornadoes, and localized heavy rain late into the night of the 3rd.
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Food prices increased in June for 614 items including processed foods and sweets due to soaring raw material prices
2024-06-03 06:06:00
More than 600 food items, including processed foods and confectionery, will undergo price hikes in June, with the price hikes being noticeable due to soaring raw material prices due to factors such as unseasonable weather. Additionally, this year, the rate of price increases due to the weaker yen has increased, and the companies that conducted the survey say there is a possibility that the rate of price increases will increase further into the second half of the year.
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One month until new banknotes are issued for the first time in 20 years Some industries are unable to update the banknotes in time
2024-06-03 05:50:00
There is only one month left in three days until the first new banknotes in 20 years are issued. According to the Ministry of Finance, the update work is expected to be completed at most financial institutions' ATMs and cash registers at major convenience stores by the time the issue begins, but it is expected that there will be cases in which the update will not be completed in time depending on the industry.
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33 years since the Unzen/Mt. Fugen pyroclastic flow, commemorating the victims according to the time of occurrence
2024-06-03 05:45:00
Three days marks the 33rd anniversary of the massive pyroclastic flow at Mt. Fugen in Unzen, Nagasaki Prefecture, which killed 43 people. In the local city of Shimabara, bereaved families and citizens hold a moment of silence to commemorate the victims.
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Movie film restoration of Kosuke Kindaichi, discovered for the first time in 70 years, begins as a fan
2024-06-03 05:26:00
A crowdfunding campaign began on the 3rd to raise money for the restoration of deteriorated film for a film produced during the golden age of Japanese cinema in the 1950s, starring the famous detective Kosuke Kindaichi, who was discovered for the first time in 70 years.
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Political Funds Control Law Amendment Liberal Democratic Party hopes to pass the amendment bill in the House of Representatives tomorrow
2024-06-03 05:06:00
Regarding the revision of the Political Funds Control Act, the Liberal Democratic Party is hoping to pass a new amendment bill in the House of Representatives on the 4th that takes into account the arguments of the New Komeito Party and the Japan Restoration Party. In response, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and other parties are calling for sufficient deliberation, including questioning Prime Minister Kishida, and coordination between the ruling and opposition parties is expected.
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