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Two China Coast Guard vessels invade Japanese territorial waters off the Senkaku Islands and leave after 28 hours of sailing

2024-06-24 23:08:00
On the 23rd, two China Coast Guard vessels entered Japanese territorial waters off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture in a move to coincide with the movements of Japanese fishing boats. After sailing within the territorial waters for over 28 hours, both vessels left the territorial waters just before 8pm on the 24th. The Japan Coast Guard continues to warn and monitor the vessels to ensure they do not enter the territorial waters again.

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Japanese school bus attacked in Suzhou, China, parent and child injured

2024-06-24 22:37:00
According to the Japanese Consulate General in Shanghai, China, on the afternoon of the 24th, a school bus carrying children from the Suzhou Japanese School in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, was attacked by a man believed to be Chinese and armed with a knife, injuring a Japanese mother and child who were waiting for them at the bus stop. The two are being treated at a hospital, but are not in any danger of dying. The man who attacked the bus has already been taken into custody by the authorities.

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Britain's Princess Anne misses dinner with Emperor and Empress due to minor head injury

2024-06-24 21:49:00
The British Royal Family announced that Princess Anne, the younger sister of King Charles, suffered a minor head injury in what appears to have been an accident involving a horse. As a result, Princess Anne will be unable to attend the state dinner for the Emperor and Empress to be held at Buckingham Palace on the 25th.

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Emperor visits the Thames Barrier, a mobile storm surge protection facility on the River Thames

2024-06-24 21:39:00
During his official visit to the United Kingdom, the Emperor visited the Thames Barrier, a huge, movable storm surge prevention facility on the River Thames that runs through the center of London.

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Kumamoto Kikuchi Keifuen: "9 deaths during clinical trials of 'Nijiha'" - Interim report on investigation

2024-06-24 21:37:00
The National Hansen's Disease Sanatorium, Kikuchi Keifuen, located in Koshi, Kumamoto Prefecture, has compiled an interim report on the results of an investigation into the deaths of nine patients during clinical trials of a drug called "Koha," which was developed by the former army and administered to patients at the sanatorium. The museum has decided to continue its investigation, saying, "It should be made clear whether the correct methods and procedures were followed."

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs: "AI weapons that are beyond the scope of human involvement should not be permitted"

2024-06-24 21:09:00
Regarding weapons that use artificial intelligence (AI), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has put together a statement stating that weapons that are not controlled by humans will make it difficult to attribute responsibility and there are concerns that they could cause unexpected damage, and has submitted this to the United Nations, stating that their development and use should not be permitted.

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Women's volleyball team returns to Japan, Koga says "We'll be even stronger" after making corrections

2024-06-24 21:03:00
The Japanese women's volleyball team, which came in second in an international tournament that could be considered a prelude to the Paris Olympics, has returned home to Japan, and captain Sarina Koga said, "We would like to summarize and share the points we need to improve from this tournament and become an even stronger team."

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Israeli Prime Minister: "Gaza Strip fighting soon to end" - Moving to next phase?

2024-06-24 19:39:00
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has indicated that he believes the fierce fighting in the Gaza Strip will soon come to an end, and has suggested that Israel may use its military forces to fight against the Shiite Islamic organization Hezbollah in neighboring Lebanon. Defense Minister Gallant has also indicated his intention to hold discussions with the United States about moving the operation in the Gaza Strip to the next stage, and with concerns over the escalation of the conflict, Israel's future actions will be the focus of attention.

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North Korea's Vice Defense Minister reacts to US nuclear aircraft carrier's arrival in South Korea, hints at countermeasures

2024-06-24 19:19:00
North Korea issued a statement from its Deputy Defense Minister in reaction to the arrival of a U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in South Korea on the 22nd, hinting at retaliatory measures against the United States and South Korea.

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Attack on religious facility in southern Russia leaves 4 civilians and 15 police officers dead; investigation underway

2024-06-24 18:57:00
On the 23rd, religious facilities and police stations were attacked by armed groups in the Republic of Dagestan in southern Russia, and according to Russian investigative authorities, 4 civilians and 15 police officers were killed. The authorities are investigating the incident as a terrorist incident.

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Bear on school grounds, escape to nearby forest, no injuries, Tochigi, Nikko

2024-06-24 18:56:00
A bear was found on the grounds of an elementary and junior high school in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. The bear then ran off into a nearby forest and no one was injured, but the police are calling for caution.

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Temperatures in Kanto region exceed 36 degrees, the highest in the country this year; severe heat expected tomorrow

2024-06-24 18:48:00
On the 24th, the temperature in the Kanto region rose above 36 degrees Celsius during a sunny day in the rainy season, the highest in the country this year. The intense heat is expected to continue in many areas on the 25th, so please continue to take measures to prevent heatstroke.

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With the issuance of new banknotes approaching, preparations are underway across the country, including in areas closely connected to Eiichi Shibusawa

2024-06-24 18:11:00
Preparations are reaching their final stages in various regions ahead of the issuance of the first new banknotes in 20 years on July 3rd. While there is a festive atmosphere in areas associated with Eiichi Shibusawa, whose portrait appears on the new 10,000 yen note, there are also areas where preparations are not being completed in time for issuance, causing headaches. We interviewed people in various regions as they make an effort to do so.

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Interim results for All-Star Game: Nippon Ham Fighters top the list in nine categories

2024-06-24 17:44:00
The final interim results of fan voting for the professional baseball All-Star Game to be held in July have been announced, with Nippon-Ham Fighters players coming out on top in nine categories in the Pacific League except for designated hitter.

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Department store duty-free sales hit record high in May amid growing inbound demand

2024-06-24 17:18:00
Sales of duty-free goods at department stores across the country last month increased by about 3.3 times compared to the same month last year, hitting a new record high, due to the continued expansion of inbound demand amid a weak yen trend.

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12 members of the men's Olympic volleyball team announced: Yuki Ishikawa, Ai Takahashi, and others

2024-06-24 17:15:00
The 12 members of the Japanese men's volleyball team, which will be aiming to win its first medal in 52 years at the Paris Olympics, have been announced, including players with overseas experience such as Ishikawa Yuki and Takahashi Ai.

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JR Shikoku and others conduct demonstration experiment of taxi reservation from inside express trains and dispatch at stations

2024-06-24 16:52:00
JR Shikoku and other companies began a trial on the 24th of a service that allows passengers to reserve a taxi while on board a limited express train on the Yosan Line and have the taxi dispatched to stations and other locations in Ehime Prefecture, in an effort to make it easier for passengers to use the next form of transport after getting off the train at a station.

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How do changes in living environment affect cognitive function? Survey begins in disaster-stricken areas

2024-06-24 16:29:00
In order to investigate the impact that changes in living environment due to the Noto Peninsula earthquake have on the cognitive function of the elderly, a large-scale survey has been undertaken by a group including Kanazawa University in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which suffered severe damage from the earthquake, and tests have been carried out with the participation of local elderly people.

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Chief Cabinet Secretary: "Meeting with Russian Foreign Ministry Director-General is a meaningful opportunity for communication"

2024-06-24 16:05:00
Regarding the meeting between the directors-general of the Japanese and Russian foreign ministries last week regarding the situation in Ukraine, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi expressed the view that the meeting was meaningful in terms of providing an opportunity for communication between the two countries despite the current tense relationship and conveying Japan's position and thinking.

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Discussions resume for the first time in about six months to revise damage estimates for a Tokyo metropolitan earthquake

2024-06-24 15:25:00
Discussions on revising damage estimates in the event of an earthquake directly beneath the capital, which had been suspended due to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, have resumed for the first time in about six months, and it has been decided that new damage estimates will be compiled after the start of the new year, and then the basic plan incorporating countermeasures will be revised around autumn next year.

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Fukushima, Kitakata: Woman in her 70s attacked by bear in goat shed next to her home, suffering minor injuries

2024-06-24 14:58:00
At around 7:30 a.m. on the 24th, a woman in her 70s was attacked by a bear in a shed adjacent to her home in Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture, and suffered minor injuries. Police are patrolling the area and urging people to be careful.

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Hokkaido, Mukawa town: Large bus collides with Self-Defense Force vehicle, one person in cardiac arrest

2024-06-24 14:57:00
According to the police and fire department, at around 12:30 pm on the 24th, a large bus collided with a Self-Defense Force vehicle in a tunnel on a national highway in Hobetsu Fukuyama, Mukawa Town, Hokkaido, and one passenger in the Self-Defense Force vehicle is in cardiac arrest. Seven other people were also injured and taken to the hospital. There were no passengers on the bus, and the police are currently investigating the details of the accident.

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Taiwan's President: "China has no right to punish Taiwanese people for their own reasons"

2024-06-24 14:48:00
In response to the Chinese authorities announcing guidelines on punishing "Taiwan independence advocates," including the death penalty, for those who pose serious harm to the country and its people, Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te criticized the government, saying, "China has no right to punish the Taiwanese people solely for their views."

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Hakata woman murderer sentenced to 30 years in prison; defense says "not guilty of stalking"

2024-06-24 14:15:00
In January last year, a defendant was accused of murder and other crimes for killing a former girlfriend on a street near JR Hakata Station. The prosecution sought a 30-year sentence, calling the crime "a brutal and heinous crime without a single mercy." On the other hand, the defense argued that the defendant was innocent of violating the Stalking Prevention Law and that a 17-year sentence was appropriate.

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Giants' Matsubara Seiya and Seibu's Wakabayashi Gakuto trade completed, announced by both teams

2024-06-24 13:31:00
Both professional baseball teams announced that a trade between Giants outfielder Matsubara Seiya and Seibu outfielder Wakabayashi Gakuto has been completed.

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Financial Services Agency issues business improvement order to Mitsubishi UFJ Bank and three other companies for sharing customer information without permission

2024-06-24 13:23:00
On the 24th, the Financial Services Agency issued business improvement orders under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act to Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities, and Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities, accusing them of sharing non-public information about client companies without permission. The agency also issued an order to the parent company, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, under the Banking Act, requesting them to report on the cause and preventative measures.

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Fire at factory near Seoul: 1 in cardiac arrest, 6 injured

2024-06-24 13:03:00
According to South Korean media, a fire broke out at a battery manufacturer's factory in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, near Seoul, on the morning of the 24th, leaving one person injured and six people in cardiac arrest. In addition, it is possible that 19 people are trapped inside the factory, and the fire department and others are investigating the details.

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Former Prime Minister Suga: "We need renewal in the presidential election" Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi: "We will refrain from commenting"

2024-06-24 12:40:00
Regarding former Prime Minister Suga's criticism of Prime Minister Kishida's handling of issues surrounding politics and money, and his mention of the importance of demonstrating a sense of renewal in the LDP presidential election, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi said he would refrain from commenting, but emphasized the administration's intention to produce results on domestic and international issues.

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Temperatures rising mainly in eastern Japan, Shizuoka experiences scorching heat from the morning, beware of heatstroke

2024-06-24 12:13:00
On the 24th, temperatures will rise mainly in eastern Japan, with Shizuoka City reaching 35 degrees Celsius by morning. Extreme heat is also expected in the Kanto region, so please be sure to take precautions against heatstroke.

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Search for missing man from Noto Peninsula earthquake resumes after about four months in Wajima, Ishikawa

2024-06-24 12:07:00
In Ichinose Town, Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, where a landslide occurred due to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the search for a missing man that had been suspended due to the risk of secondary disaster has resumed for the first time in about four months, with the man's brother looking on.

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Atmospheric instability in western Japan, risk of very heavy rain tomorrow

2024-06-24 11:40:00
Due to the influence of a stationary front, very heavy rain is falling intermittently in southern Kyushu. In western Japan, there is a risk of very heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms through the 25th, so caution is required against landslides.

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National Police Agency to dispatch inspector to Kagoshima Prefectural Police for special inspection over information leaks

2024-06-24 11:30:00
Following a series of problems at the Kagoshima Prefectural Police Headquarters, including the former head of the Public Safety Department being indicted on charges of leaking information and the chief receiving a reprimand, the National Police Agency has decided to dispatch an inspector to the prefectural police department in the afternoon of the 24th to conduct a special inspection to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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Israeli Prime Minister to end fighting in Gaza and move on to fight Hezbollah

2024-06-24 11:12:00
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has suggested he may soon end the fierce fighting against the Islamic organization Hamas in the Gaza Strip and redirect military forces toward the border with neighboring Lebanon to fight the Shiite Islamic organization Hezbollah, raising concerns that the conflict could escalate.

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Bank of Japan announces "additional interest rate hike" at monetary policy meeting, policy committee members release their opinions

2024-06-24 10:07:00
The Bank of Japan decided to reduce the scale of its government bond purchases at its monetary policy meeting, which ran until the 14th of this month, and made public the main opinions expressed by its policy committee members at the meeting.

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The yen continues to weaken as the dollar falls to the upper 159 yen range

2024-06-24 09:00:00
On the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 24th, the yen weakened as investors took into consideration the interest rate differential between Japan and the US, due to the view that the US interest rate cut would be delayed, and the yen fell to the high 159 yen range per dollar.

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Finance Ministry Vice-Minister Kanda: "Appropriate action will be taken if excessive fluctuations occur"

2024-06-24 08:51:00
In the foreign exchange market, the yen has weakened to the high 159 yen range against the dollar, and in response, Finance Ministry Vice-Minister Kanda warned the market to stay calm, saying, "If there are excessive fluctuations, we will take appropriate action."

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More than 1,300 pilgrims killed in Saudi Arabia as temperatures top 50 degrees

2024-06-24 07:45:00
The Hajj, a massive pilgrimage in which Muslims travel en masse to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, took place in scorching heat with temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius, and the Saudi Arabian Minister of Health announced that more than 1,300 people had died from heatstroke and other causes.

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Narita Airport Company to set up department dedicated to safety as worker accidents rise

2024-06-24 07:23:00
In response to a growing number of accidents in which workers at the airport have been injured, including those directing aircraft and loading and unloading baggage, Narita Airport Corporation has decided to establish for the first time a department specializing in airport safety, including analyzing accidents and developing countermeasures.

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Armed group attacks churches in two southern Russian cities, investigated as terrorism

2024-06-24 07:00:00
In two cities in the Republic of Dagestan in southern Russia, Russian Orthodox churches and Jewish places of worship were attacked one after another by armed groups. According to Russian media, there were many casualties, and the Federal Investigative Committee has launched an investigation into the incident as a terrorist act.

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New model regions to be selected to prevent and curb overtourism

2024-06-24 06:40:00
As the number of foreign tourists visiting Japan increases, so-called "overtourism" is occurring in various places. The Japan Tourism Agency plans to select new model regions as early as July to promote measures to prevent and curb "overtourism" and to expand government support.

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Emperor's official visit to the UK, visits Japanese cultural hub in London

2024-06-24 06:33:00
The Emperor, who is on an official visit to the UK to promote international friendship, visited the cultural and technological hub established by Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the capital, London.

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LDP proposes recess review with draft constitutional amendment text in mind; CDP considers response

2024-06-24 06:02:00
Although the regular Diet session has been closed, the Liberal Democratic Party has proposed holding a recess review, with a view to drafting articles on how to respond to emergency situations in preparation for constitutional reform. The Constitutional Democratic Party, which has shown a cautious stance on drafting articles, plans to consider within the party whether to accept the recess review.

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Honda to launch business jet transportation service for wealthy foreigners

2024-06-24 05:49:00
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. started a sharing service for its small business jets in June. Travel agencies in Tokyo are using the service as a means of transportation for wealthy foreign tourists, and there is a growing movement to spread the benefits of inbound tourism to regional tourist destinations.

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Ukrainian military launches missile attack on Crimea using US-supplied ATACMS?

2024-06-24 04:37:00
Officials in Russia-controlled Crimea in southern Ukraine said that a missile attack by the Ukrainian military killed four people and injured about 140, and the Russian Defense Ministry accused the Ukrainian military of using missiles carrying cluster munitions provided by the U.S. to Ukraine. Meanwhile, in Kharkiv, eastern Ukraine, a Russian attack has caused new casualties, and the exchange of fire between the two sides continues.

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Women's Volleyball Japan runner-up, loses to Italy in Nations League

2024-06-24 01:52:00
The women's final of the international volleyball tournament "Nations League" was held, and Japan lost to Italy 1-3 in sets to come in as runner-up.

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