Main news(2024/06/23)
Horimai, Onodera and Shirai selected as representative for men's street skateboarding
2024-06-23 22:57:00
The second round of the Urban Sports Paris Olympic Qualifying Series was the final of the men's street skateboarding event on the 23rd, where Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Yuto Horigome, who had a slow start in the selection race, won the championship and was selected as an Olympic representative for the second consecutive tournament. In addition, 14-year-olds Gin'un Onodera and Sora Shirai were also selected as representatives.
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Wrestler Akari Fujinami vows to "see the best view together" at hometown send-off party
2024-06-23 22:01:00
Female wrestler Akari Fujinami, who has been selected to represent Japan at the Paris Olympics, attended a send-off party in her hometown of Mie Prefecture and expressed her determination, saying, "I will definitely win the gold medal, so let's go see this amazing view together."
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Sport climbing athlete Nonaka Ikumo selected for the Olympic team for the second consecutive time
2024-06-23 21:46:00
The second round of the Urban Sports Paris Olympic Qualifying Series featured the women's boulder and lead sport climbing finals, with Tokyo Olympic silver medalist Ikue Nonaka coming in second, ensuring her place on the Olympic team for the second consecutive tournament.
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Former Prime Minister Suga criticizes Prime Minister Kishida's handling of politics and money; sense of renewal is important in the LDP presidential election
2024-06-23 21:12:00
Former LDP Prime Minister Suga criticized Prime Minister Kishida's response to the issues surrounding politics and money, and expressed his view that it is important to demonstrate a sense of renewal in order to restore the party's strength in the LDP presidential election to be held by autumn this year.
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Skateboarding Women's Park: Kai, Yosozumi, and Kusagi selected as representatives
2024-06-23 20:12:00
On the final day of the second round of the Urban Sports Paris Olympic Qualifying Series, the final of the women's park skateboarding event was held on the 23rd, and Tokyo Olympic silver medalist Kai Shinna placed 3rd, the top Japanese finisher. As a result, Kai, Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Yosozumi Sakura, and Kusagi Hinano, who placed 5th in this tournament, have been selected to represent Japan at the Paris Olympics.
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Working holiday is popular in Australia; number of visas issued reaches record high; "Advance preparation is essential"
2024-06-23 20:00:00
As the weak yen increases the cost of studying abroad and traveling abroad, working holidays, which allow people to gain experience abroad while working, are becoming popular. Of these, the most popular destination is Australia, which is issuing more visas than ever before. However, experts point out that "there are cases where people cannot find the job they want because their English skills are insufficient, so advance preparation is essential."
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Japan's men's basketball team draws in second warm-up match against Australia
2024-06-23 19:59:00
The Japanese men's basketball team, which will be competing in the Olympics on its own for the first time in 48 years, played the second warm-up match against a young Australian team, showing tenacity in the final minutes to catch up and finish in a 95-95 draw.
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Chiba: Junior high school student dies after collapsing during club activities; third-party committee compiles report
2024-06-23 19:10:00
Last year, a third-party committee was investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a male student at a junior high school in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, who collapsed during club activities. The committee concluded that the cause of the collapse was likely acute myocarditis, and that it would have been difficult to predict the onset of the disease. However, it also stated that the student's health should have been checked more carefully.
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Tokyo gubernatorial election posters flagged as violation of entertainment and entertainment law
2024-06-23 18:30:00
In an interview with a person involved in the investigation, it was learned that the Metropolitan Police Department issued a warning to the representative of a political organization for suspected violation of the Entertainment and Amusement Business Act by posting a poster listing the name of an adult entertainment establishment on a bulletin board for election posters during the Tokyo gubernatorial election announced on June 20. After the warning, the poster was apparently replaced by the political organization.
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Tokyo gubernatorial election: First Sunday of the campaign, candidates make pledges and other announcements
2024-06-23 18:25:00
The Tokyo gubernatorial election, with a record 56 candidates running, reached its first Sunday since the start of the election campaign. Each candidate appealed for their campaign promises at train stations and rallies.
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LDP Secretary-General Mogi responds to presidential election: "I'll think about it carefully over the summer"
2024-06-23 16:33:00
Regarding how to respond to the party's presidential election, which will be held by autumn, LDP Secretary-General Motegi said, "I would like to think about it carefully over the summer," and expressed his recognition that it is important to build a system that can unite the party.
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A 20m tall pine tree falls on the grounds of Matsue Castle, a national treasure, possibly due to strong winds
2024-06-23 16:24:00
On the morning of the 23rd, a pine tree about 20 meters tall planted on the grounds of Matsue Castle, a national treasure in Matsue City, was found fallen. No one was injured, and it is believed to have fallen due to strong winds.
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LDP to resume discussions on optional separate surnames for married couples, carefully considering how to proceed
2024-06-23 15:54:00
The LDP has decided to resume discussions in its working group, which had been dormant, on the issue of "optional separate surnames for married couples." As there are mixed opinions within the party about the introduction of the system, the party's executive committee plans to carefully consider how to proceed with the discussions.
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Evacuation orders issued to 402 households and 1,103 people in the Sakatani district of Ono, Fukui
2024-06-23 15:41:00
Ono City, Fukui Prefecture, issued an evacuation order to 402 households and 1,103 people in the entire Sakatani district at 3:00 p.m., citing the increased risk of landslides due to heavy rain. The information corresponds to level 4 out of 5 alert levels, and the city is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas. In response, the city opened an evacuation shelter at the Sakatani Community Center.
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Prime Minister Kishida to continue providing detailed explanations to local residents regarding Futenma base relocation to Henoko
2024-06-23 15:37:00
Prime Minister Kishida, speaking to reporters during a visit to Okinawa Prefecture, emphasized his intention to continue to provide detailed explanations to local residents about the relocation of the U.S. military's Futenma Air Base to Henoko, Nago City, on various occasions in the future.
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Government requests reporting of test results to grasp PFAS detection status in tap water nationwide
2024-06-23 15:33:00
In response to the detection of PFAS, an organic fluorine compound, in tap water in some regions, the government has requested that local governments and water suppliers provide information on water quality testing to date by the end of September in order to grasp the status of PFAS detection in tap water across the country.
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Poem of Peace "From Now On" [Full Text] Okinawa Memorial Day War Dead Memorial Ceremony
2024-06-23 14:44:00
This is the full text of the poem "From Now On" by Nakama Yusuke, a third-year student at Miyako High School, which was recited at the Okinawa All War Dead Memorial Ceremony on the 23rd.
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Areas affected by Noto Peninsula earthquake express concern over risk of heavy rainfall of warning level
2024-06-23 14:01:00
In areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake on the 23rd, there was a risk of heavy rain that would trigger a warning, and residents were expressing concern.
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Hiroshima, Onomichi: Evacuation orders issued to 16 people from 11 households in Innoshima Habucho town due to risk of landslides
2024-06-23 13:18:00
Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, issued an evacuation order to 16 people in 11 households in a part of Habu Town, Innoshima, at 12:45 pm, citing the risk of landslides due to heavy rain. The information is level 4 out of 5 alert levels, and everyone is being urged to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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[Earthquake Alert] Earthquake of magnitude 4 hits Fukushima Prefecture
2024-06-23 12:16:00
An earthquake occurred at around 12:12 pm on the 23rd. Currently, the following areas are experiencing seismic intensity levels of 4 or higher. ▼Seismic intensity level 4: Nakadori, Fukushima Prefecture, Hamadori, Fukushima Prefecture. Please pay attention to future information.
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Dodgers Shohei Ohtani hits 23rd home run in 3 consecutive games
2024-06-23 12:05:00
Shohei Ohtani of the Major League Baseball Dodgers hit a two-run home run, his 23rd of the season, in a game against his former team, the Angels, on the 22nd. Ohtani, who started as the leadoff hitter and designated hitter, swung at a curveball in the third inning with a one-run lead and a runner on first base, sending the ball into the right-center field stands to score an additional run. The ball had a speed of 185.8 km/h and a distance of 139.9 m.
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Memorial service for war dead begins 79 years after Battle of Okinawa "Memorial Day"
2024-06-23 11:59:00
On the 23rd, Okinawa commemorates the 79th anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa, in which over 200,000 people died, and prayers for peace are being offered. In Itoman City, in the southern part of Okinawa Island, the last fierce battleground, a memorial service for the war dead organized by Okinawa Prefecture was held from just before noon.
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Man dies in Kyoto apartment after bleeding from stomach; may have been involved in crime
2024-06-23 09:42:00
A man in his 60s was found dead in an apartment in Kyoto's Fushimi Ward, bleeding from his stomach. Based on the circumstances at the scene, police are investigating the possibility that he may have been involved in a crime.
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Evacuation orders issued to 2,049 people in 685 households in the Akasaka Higashi district of Ogaki, Gifu
2024-06-23 07:29:00
Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture, issued an evacuation order to 2,049 people in 685 households in the Akasaka Higashi district at 7 a.m. after the water level of the Kuise River, which runs through the city, exceeded the flood danger level due to heavy rain. This corresponds to alert level 4 out of 5 levels, and the city is calling on all people in dangerous areas to evacuate.
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BMX freestyle bicycle racer Rimu Nakamura placed 8th, likely to compete in the Paris Olympics
2024-06-23 06:58:00
On the 22nd, the second round of the Urban Sports Paris Olympics Qualifying Series held in Hungary took place, with the finals of the BMX Freestyle bicycle event, and the only Japanese athlete to advance to the finals, ace Rimu Nakamura, placed 8th. Given his past performance, it is highly likely that he will compete in the Olympics for the second consecutive tournament.
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Three Japanese skaters advance to women's skateboarding finals at Paris Olympics qualifying series
2024-06-23 06:49:00
The second round of the Urban Sports Paris Olympic Qualifying Series took place on the 22nd, with the semi-finals of the women's park skateboarding event, and three Japanese skaters, including Tokyo Olympic silver medalist Kai Shinna, who placed third, advanced to the top eight finals. Meanwhile, Tokyo Games gold medalist Yosozumi Sakura placed ninth and missed out on the finals.
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Heavy rains expected in eastern and western Japan, with more rain expected in Hokuriku
2024-06-23 06:48:00
Due to the influence of the rainy season front, eastern and western Japan are expected to experience very heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms through the 24th. People should be on high alert for landslides, as well as flooding of low-lying areas and rising and overflowing rivers. Rain is expected to intensify through the night of the 23rd in areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, so please be prepared early.
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Today marks the 79th anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa, with over 200,000 victims.
2024-06-23 06:45:00
On the 23rd, Okinawa will mark Memorial Day, 79 years after the Battle of Okinawa, in which more than 200,000 people died. It will be a day to mourn the war dead and renew our desire for peace.
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Sport climbing: Nonaka Ikumo is certain to compete in the Olympics for the second consecutive time
2024-06-23 06:19:00
The second round of the Urban Sports Paris Olympic Qualifying Series took place on the 22nd, with the semi-finals of women's boulder and lead sport climbing taking place. Tokyo Olympic silver medalist Nonaka Ikumo placed third, the only Japanese athlete to advance to the finals, ensuring her participation in her second consecutive Olympic Games.
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At least 42 killed in Israeli attack on northern Gaza Strip
2024-06-23 06:17:00
On the 22nd, the Israeli military attacked Gaza City in the northern part of the Gaza Strip, and according to Reuters, at least 42 people were killed. The Israeli military also attacked an area in the south where refugees were living in tents the day before, killing at least 25 people, and the civilian casualties continue to rise.
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57% of Japanese children and young people are "satisfied with themselves" - lowest among all countries
2024-06-23 06:14:00
In a government survey of children and young people in Japan, Europe, and the United States, the percentage of people in Japan who answered that they were "satisfied with themselves" was 57%. This is up more than 10 points from the previous survey, but still the lowest compared to other countries.
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Three China Coast Guard vessels that entered Okinawa's Senkaku Islands territorial waters will leave the territorial waters about seven hours later
2024-06-23 05:17:00
On the 22nd, three Chinese coast guard vessels entered Japanese territorial waters off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture in succession to match the movements of Japanese fishing boats. After sailing in the territorial waters for nearly seven hours on long boats, they all left the territorial waters. The Japan Coast Guard continues to warn and monitor the vessels so that they do not enter the territorial waters again.
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Emperor and Empress arrive in the UK
2024-06-23 05:02:00
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress arrived in the UK on the afternoon of the 22nd local time. This is their second goodwill visit to a foreign country since their accession to the throne.
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Russian Defense Ministry announces large-scale attack on Ukrainian power facilities
2024-06-23 04:59:00
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that it had carried out a large-scale attack on Ukrainian power facilities. As Russia continues to launch attacks on energy-related facilities, there are concerns in Ukraine that a power shortage could affect civilian life.
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