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Basketball: Hiroki Tominaga signs with the Pacers to enter the NBA

2024-07-05 22:36:00
Hiroki Tominaga, a candidate for the Japanese national basketball team that will compete in the Paris Olympics, is expected to participate in a training camp with the Pacers of the NBA before the season begins, after which he will sign a contract that could lead to him playing in the NBA or a lower league.

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Kochi: Elementary school student drowns while swimming and becomes unconscious; class continues in junior high school pool

2024-07-05 22:13:00
On the 5th, an elementary school student in Kochi City drowned in a pool during swimming lessons and was taken to the hospital in an unconscious state. At the time, the filtration pump for the pool at the elementary school the student attended was broken, so the lesson was being held in a nearby junior high school pool where the water was about 10 centimeters deeper.

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US June employment statistics: Number of employed persons increased by 206,000, but unemployment rate rose

2024-07-05 21:47:00
The U.S. employment statistics for June, which will affect the yen exchange rate, were released, showing that the number of non-agricultural employees increased by 206,000 from the previous month, slightly exceeding market expectations.

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Japan Badminton Association issues notice to "check AED locations" following sudden death of Chinese athlete

2024-07-05 21:13:00
Following the death of a 17-year-old Chinese badminton player who suddenly collapsed during a match at an international badminton tournament, the Nippon Badminton Association has issued a notice to its member associations across the country to ensure that life-saving measures can be taken swiftly at match venues, including by checking the locations of AEDs.

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An 81-year-old man working in a field in Hino Town, Shiga Prefecture, dies of heatstroke

2024-07-05 20:50:00
On the afternoon of the 5th, an 81-year-old man was found collapsed in a field in Hino Town, Shiga Prefecture, and was confirmed dead shortly after. According to the police, the cause of death was dehydration due to heat stroke.

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Russian and Chinese naval vessels sail through the Osumi Strait, Ministry of Defense on alert

2024-07-05 20:23:00
A total of four Russian and Chinese naval vessels were confirmed to have sailed through the Osumi Strait in Kagoshima Prefecture on the 5th. The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that it would conduct joint patrols with the Chinese military, and the Ministry of Defense is continuing to monitor and vigilantly monitor the area.

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Softbank pitcher Osuna removed from first team roster after league-leading 20 saves

2024-07-05 20:11:00
SoftBank Hawks closer Roberto Osuna, who leads the Pacific League in saves with 20, was removed from the first-team roster on the 5th.

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Japan's Olympic team inauguration ceremony for the Paris Olympics [Competition schedule and notable athletes]

2024-07-05 19:38:00
The opening ceremony for the Japanese delegation to the Paris Olympics, which will begin on the 26th of this month, was held, and the flag bearer at the opening ceremony stated his determination, saying, "I want to take a step forward with courage and do my best." There are three weeks until the opening. We have compiled a list of competition dates where you can find out the gold medal confirmation dates, as well as detailed information on notable athletes.

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Okinawa: Information sharing between prefectural police and prefecture regarding sexual assaults by U.S. soldiers gradually ends

2024-07-05 19:32:00
Regarding the fact that information on sexual violence committed by US soldiers was not conveyed to Okinawa Prefecture by the national and police governments, interviews with multiple people involved on both sides revealed that information sharing between the prefectural police and the prefecture, which had taken place at least until about 10 years ago, gradually ceased over the past few years. The reasons cited for this include the increasing number of people using social media, which has led to a need for more careful judgment in providing information in order to protect the privacy of victims.

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A man in his 70s who was transported to Tosu, Saga Prefecture, with suspected heatstroke dies

2024-07-05 19:21:00
According to the Tosu Miyagi District Fire Department in Saga Prefecture, a man in his 70s from Tosu City who was taken to the hospital on suspicion of heat stroke died on the afternoon of the 5th. The man had returned home after weeding in the morning, but his family found him not breathing in the afternoon and he was taken to the hospital.

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Yokohama Asahi Ward: A fifth-grade boy drowned while playing in a river

2024-07-05 18:43:00
On the 5th, just after 3:00 p.m., one of four elementary school students playing in a river in Asahi Ward, Yokohama, drowned and died.

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Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi begins operation to convey information on sexual assault cases by U.S. military to local governments

2024-07-05 18:41:00
Regarding the recent spate of sexual assaults by U.S. soldiers in Okinawa, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi has revealed that from the 5th, the government will begin conveying information to local governments to the extent possible, even if the investigative authorities do not make the information public.

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Daihatsu recalls 20,000 vehicles across three models after investigation uncovers defects

2024-07-05 18:18:00
Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. has filed a recall notice for three vehicle models, totaling approximately 20,000 vehicles, to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, citing the risk of the battery becoming displaced in the event of a rear-end collision, and the lack of compliance with standards for preventing fires in the event of a collision. The recall was discovered during the government's investigation into irregularities in the type approval process, which is necessary for the mass production of automobiles.

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Iran presidential election runoff begins as reformists and hardline conservatives battle it out

2024-07-05 17:35:00
The runoff election for the presidential election has begun in the Middle Eastern country of Iran. A reformist candidate who values ​​dialogue with the West and a hard-line conservative candidate who is willing to engage in conflict with the West are competing, and the merits and demerits of the current hard-line foreign policy are the focus of attention.

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Kawasaki Heavy Industries secret funds scandal: Pooling money for fictitious orders to buy gaming machines

2024-07-05 17:26:00
In a case in which Kawasaki Heavy Industries is suspected of misappropriating slush funds generated through fictitious transactions with business partners to pay for meals and drinks for the crew of the Maritime Self-Defense Force submarines, interviews with people involved have revealed that Kawasaki Heavy Industries created slush funds by having business partners pool the money it paid for fictitious orders, and is also believed to have used the funds to purchase gift certificates and home game consoles to provide to the crew.

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Asahikawa girl's death due to bullying: Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology says initial investigation insufficient

2024-07-05 17:24:00
Following the conclusion of a city reinvestigation committee's investigation into the death of a junior high school girl found dead in a park in Asahikawa City, Hokkaido, three years ago, which concluded that bullying was the cause of her suicide, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Moriyama stated his view that the initial investigation's failure to reveal a connection to bullying "simply boils down to the fact that the investigation was insufficient."

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Cyber ​​attack on Iseto, leaking 1.5 million pieces of information from contractor

2024-07-05 17:02:00
Iseto, a printing company based in Kyoto City that handles printing services for local governments and companies across the country, was hit by a cyber attack, and the damage has spread to its subcontractors. It has been discovered that at least 1.5 million pieces of personal information, including information on citizens and companies, may have been leaked.

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FTC issues warning against Toyota-affiliated auto body manufacturer for violating subcontractor's profits

2024-07-05 16:36:00
The Japan Fair Trade Commission has issued a recommendation to the Toyota Motor Corporation-affiliated auto body manufacturing company in Yokohama City to take measures to prevent recurrence, citing violations of the interests of subcontractors by having multiple subcontractors store "molds" necessary for the production of parts free of charge and making the company cover the expenses.

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"Peaceful about my disabled son's future" - Father of man arrested for strangulation testifies in Chiba's Chosei Village

2024-07-05 16:10:00
A 77-year-old father who was arrested on the night of the 4th in a house in Chosei Village, Chiba Prefecture, for attempting to kill his 40-year-old son by strangling him with a cord has said, "I was pessimistic about the future of my disabled son," according to an interview with an investigator. The son later died, and the police are investigating the details of the incident.

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55 people in Tokyo were rushed to hospital with suspected heatstroke, including men and women aged 23 to 90 (as of 15:00 on the 5th)

2024-07-05 15:42:00
According to the Tokyo Fire Department, by 3:00 p.m. on the 5th, 55 men and women aged between 23 and 90 had been rushed to the hospital with suspected heatstroke in Tokyo.

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Supreme Court rejects government appeal in Miyagi eugenics protection law case; compensation ruling finalized

2024-07-05 15:08:00
In a lawsuit filed by two men in Miyagi Prefecture against the government for being forced to undergo sterilization under the old Eugenic Protection Law, the Supreme Court ruled on the 8th to reject the government's appeal and made the ruling ordering the government to pay compensation final. On the 3rd, the Supreme Court Grand Bench issued a unified ruling in these lawsuits filed across the country that the government is liable for compensation.

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China places buoys on the high seas around Okinotorishima; government continues to gather information

2024-07-05 14:02:00
It has been confirmed that a Chinese oceanographic research vessel installed a buoy in June in international waters located on Japan's continental shelf around Okinotorishima. The government is expressing regret that the buoy was installed without any indication of its purpose or plan, and intends to continue collecting and analyzing information.

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Entertainment company producer arrested for sexually assaulting woman after giving her sleeping pills

2024-07-05 13:49:00
A producer from an entertainment company was arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department for allegedly giving a female entertainer in her 20s sleeping pills and sexually assaulting her. He has denied the charges during questioning.

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Eight children feel unwell during field trip, two rushed to hospital for heat stroke in Kyoto

2024-07-05 13:29:00
According to the fire department, at around noon on the 5th, a teacher in charge of the school reported that eight fourth-grade elementary school students who were on a social studies field trip at the Keage Water Purification Plant in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, were feeling unwell. Two of the students were taken to the hospital, as they were suspected of having heatstroke.

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KADOKAWA leaked information spreads online "Legal action will be taken if it is serious"

2024-07-05 13:03:00
Kadokawa, a major publishing company that continues to suffer from large-scale system failures, has urged internet users not to spread personal information leaked by a hacker group that it claims is responsible for a cyber attack, on anonymous online message boards and social media, and has stated that it will take legal action in severe cases.

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Okinawa Governor Tamaki: "It is necessary to thoroughly report sexual assaults by U.S. soldiers to the prefecture"

2024-07-05 12:26:00
In light of the fact that information about sexual violence committed by U.S. soldiers has not been conveyed to Okinawa Prefecture, Foreign Minister Kamikawa has indicated his intention to soon announce measures to improve the situation. In response, Okinawa Governor Tamaki expressed his recognition that it is necessary to thoroughly ensure that reports are made to the prefecture.

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Defense Minister Kihara orders special defense inspection over Kawasaki Heavy Industries slush fund scandal

2024-07-05 12:08:00
In response to the issue of Kawasaki Heavy Industries misappropriating slush funds generated in connection with a submarine repair contracted by the Self-Defense Forces, Defense Minister Kihara revealed that he had ordered a special defense inspection to look into the actual situation.

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May household survey: Real consumption down 1.8% from the same month last year, first decrease in two months

2024-07-05 11:59:00
According to the household survey released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications in May, the amount spent on consumption by households with two or more people was down 1.8% in real terms, excluding price fluctuations, compared to the same month last year. This is the first decrease in two months, and the average household consumption was 290,328 yen.

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Seven years since the heavy rains in northern Kyushu: Victims commemorated in Asakura, Fukuoka

2024-07-05 11:39:00
July 5th marks seven years since the heavy rains in northern Kyushu killed a total of 40 people in Fukuoka and Oita prefectures. In Asakura City, Fukuoka Prefecture, which was hit hardest by the disaster, city hall employees and others observed a moment of silence to mourn the victims.

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90-year-old woman dies of heat stroke after being found collapsed on the street yesterday

2024-07-05 11:04:00
On the afternoon of the 4th, a 90-year-old woman was found collapsed on the street in Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture, and was taken to the hospital, but was later confirmed dead. According to the police, the cause of death was heat stroke.

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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani steals 103 bases in major league history, second most in history for a Japanese player

2024-07-05 10:49:00
Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers stole his 17th base of the season in a game against the Diamondbacks on the 4th, bringing his total number of stolen bases in the major leagues to 103, making him the second-highest Japanese player of all time.

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The stock price temporarily reached the 41,100 yen range, setting a new record high during trading hours.

2024-07-05 09:15:00
On the 5th, the Nikkei average rose to the 41,100 yen level at one point on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, breaking its all-time intraday high for the first time in about three months. Due to the continued depreciation of the yen in the foreign exchange market and rising expectations for future corporate earnings, buying orders are prevalent for semiconductor-related stocks and other stocks.

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Ukrainian army withdraws troops from part of strategic town, calls for immediate military assistance

2024-07-05 08:03:00
In eastern Ukraine, the Ukrainian military has withdrawn troops from some key towns in response to the Russian offensive. President Zelensky said, "Some brigades are unarmed," and once again called for military assistance from the United States and other countries to be expedited.

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50-year-old son arrested for "hitting his mother"; 85-year-old mother dies in Yokohama

2024-07-05 07:54:00
A 50-year-old son was arrested for hitting his 85-year-old mother and injuring her at a house in Izumi Ward, Yokohama City. The mother was confirmed dead, and the police will investigate the incident in detail, including the causal relationship to her death.

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A 77-year-old father was arrested for strangling his son in Chosei Village, Chiba. The son later died.

2024-07-05 07:50:00
On the night of the 4th, a 77-year-old father was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after he attempted to strangle his son, who lived with him, with a cord at a house in Chosei Village, Chiba Prefecture. The son later died, and the police are investigating the details of the incident.

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Putin: "Ceasefire is impossible unless irreversible measures are taken"

2024-07-05 07:49:00
Regarding the military invasion of Ukraine, Russian President Putin emphasized his belief that a ceasefire is impossible unless Ukraine responds to irreversible measures. This appears to refer to the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the four Ukrainian provinces that Russia unilaterally annexed, once again demonstrating his tough stance.

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UK General Election: "Labour Party expected to win majority" BBC

2024-07-05 07:14:00
Voting for the UK general election closed at 6am on the 5th Japan time, and the public broadcaster BBC reported that based on exit polls, the largest opposition party, the Labour Party, is expected to win a majority of seats. The Conservative Party has been in power in the UK since 2010, but this will be the first change of government in 14 years.

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President Biden calls debate a "failure" but remains committed to campaign

2024-07-05 06:22:00
In a radio interview, U.S. President Biden described last month's televised debate as a "failure," but he also emphasized his achievements so far and stressed his intention to continue the campaign ahead of the presidential election this fall.

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs to announce policy package to support mine action overseas

2024-07-05 06:19:00
As the removal of landmines laid by Russian forces in Ukraine becomes an issue, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has put together a policy package to support measures overseas. It states that comprehensive support will be provided, including a system that uses AI to predict the location of landmines and 3D printers to manufacture prosthetic limbs.

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Extreme heat of over 35 degrees predicted across western and eastern Japan; be on alert

2024-07-05 06:18:00
Temperatures are expected to continue to rise in western and eastern Japan on the 5th, with extreme heat of over 35 degrees expected in many areas, and a "heatstroke alert" has been issued for 21 prefectures from the Kanto region to Okinawa. Please continue to take precautions, such as using air conditioning appropriately.

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RIKEN: "Identifying approximately 600 genetic locations related to the onset of autoimmune diseases"

2024-07-05 05:39:00
A group including the RIKEN Institute has announced that they have analyzed the genetic information of one million cells that control the immune response on a cell-by-cell basis, and identified approximately 600 genetic information locations that are related to the onset of various autoimmune diseases and other conditions.

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Hezbollah retaliates by firing rockets at Israel, raising fears of full-scale conflict

2024-07-05 05:16:00
The Lebanese Shiite Islamist organization Hezbollah has fired more than 200 rockets in retaliation for the death of its commander in an Israeli airstrike, raising concerns that the situation could escalate into a full-scale clash between the two sides. Meanwhile, Israel has said it will send a negotiating team to negotiate a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages, but there is little optimism about whether a breakthrough will be achieved.

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