Main news(2024/07/08)
Former director of Hyogo bureau who prepared documents alleging power harassment against governor dies
2024-07-08 22:10:00
A former Hyogo Prefectural Bureau chief who prepared a document alleging power harassment against Governor Saito and sent it to media outlets and other media outlets has been found dead, according to interviews with prefectural and police officials. The former bureau chief was scheduled to appear as a witness at the Prefectural Assembly's Article 100 Committee next week and answer questions regarding the document.
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Power outage on Tokaido Shinkansen line "caused by damage to power transmission cable" - JR Central
2024-07-08 21:27:00
On the 6th, a power outage occurred on a section of the Tokaido Shinkansen line in Shizuoka Prefecture, causing services to be suspended for approximately three hours. JR Central announced that the cause of the outage was damage to a power transmission cable attached to the top of a train that had stopped within the section.
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Former candidate files lawsuit against Tokyo gubernatorial election for lack of space for posters
2024-07-08 21:11:00
A former candidate has asked the Tokyo Metropolitan Election Commission to invalidate the Tokyo gubernatorial election, in which a record 56 people ran, claiming that a lack of space on bulletin boards for election posters violates the Constitution, which guarantees equal voting rights.
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Russia: "Ukraine plans to seize strategic bombers, Western countries also involved"
2024-07-08 20:58:00
The Russian security service, the FSB, said that Ukrainian intelligence had been trying to steal a nuclear-capable strategic bomber by promising a reward to a Russian military pilot. Russia has accused Western countries of involvement in the plot.
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Volcanic earthquakes at Mount Yakedake: Japan Meteorological Agency: "Activity is expected to increase in the medium to long term, so be cautious"
2024-07-08 20:47:00
The Japan Meteorological Agency has called for continued vigilance regarding the increasing number of volcanic earthquakes at Mount Yakedake in the Northern Alps on the border between Nagano and Gifu prefectures, as this indicates increased activity in the medium to long term.
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Prime Minister Kishida plans to conduct emergency inspections of important water and sewage facilities by October
2024-07-08 20:13:00
Regarding water supply and sewage facilities, Prime Minister Kishida, taking into account the criticism that aging facilities and delays in earthquake-proofing contributed to the long-term water outages following the Noto Peninsula earthquake, announced his intention to carry out emergency inspections of important facilities across the country by October of this year.
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Environment Minister Ito: "Study on health effects of mercury to begin within two years" Kumamoto Minamata
2024-07-08 20:08:00
Following the issue of the microphones being cut, at a meeting again held in Minamata City, Kumamoto Prefecture, between Minamata disease patients and Environment Minister Ito, Minister Ito explained that an investigation into the health effects of mercury would begin within two years at the latest.
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25% support Kishida Cabinet, 57% disapprove. Will the election campaign law be revised?
2024-07-08 19:00:00
According to an NHK opinion poll, those who said they "support" the Kishida Cabinet rose four points from the June survey to 25%, while those who "do not support" it fell three points to 57%.
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Fake images disguised as "edited" by Ishimaru's camp are being spread by people who believe they are fabricated...
2024-07-08 18:58:00
While the Tokyo gubernatorial election attracted attention on social media, several fake images criticizing the candidates were also spread during the election period. Some of these have been spreading frequently for several years, so it is necessary to be careful about the spread of such information even after the election.
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Bank of Japan economic assessment: 2 regions upgraded, 2 regions downgraded Regional Economic Report
2024-07-08 18:14:00
The Bank of Japan released its quarterly Regional Economic Report. Of the nine regions across the country, it raised its economic assessment in two, including Hokuriku, which was affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, while lowering it in two due to rising prices and a growing tendency to save.
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Miyazaki Prefectural High School Baseball Federation's "cooling time" conditions significantly lowered for the first time
2024-07-08 18:01:00
As a measure to prevent heatstroke, the Miyazaki Prefectural High School Baseball Federation has introduced a "cooling time" rule for this summer's tournaments in which players will take a break in air conditioning during games if the heat reaches a certain level, and the first break was taken in the game on the 8th.
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12 players selected for Japan's men's basketball team for the Paris Olympics, including Rui Hachimura [Full list]
2024-07-08 17:55:00
The members of the Japanese men's basketball team that will compete in the Paris Olympics have been announced, with 12 players selected, including Rui Hachimura and Yuta Watanabe.
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Two years after the shooting of former Prime Minister Abe, the "second generation" of religious groups such as the former Unification Church...
2024-07-08 17:21:00
Today, the 8th, marks two years since the incident in which former Prime Minister Abe was shot while making a speech in Nara City. Since the morning, many people have been visiting the flower stand set up near the scene to lay flowers. Meanwhile, this incident has led to widespread awareness of the existence of "second-generation religious people" who are said to have faced hardships because of their parents' faith. However, those involved say that "our anxiety has not yet been resolved." In the second half of this article, we will provide a detailed report on the contents of an exclusive interview with Teshigawara Hideyuki, a senior member of the former Unification Church, or the World Peace and Unification Family Federation.
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June Economic Watchers Survey: Inbound tourism boosts economy for first time in four months
2024-07-08 16:43:00
The June Economic Watchers Survey, which asks working people about their economic perceptions, showed that the index showing the current state of the economy exceeded the previous month's for the first time in four months, due in part to increased sales to inbound tourists.
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[Updated regularly] The day after the Tokyo gubernatorial election, Governor Koike talks about her aspirations for her third term
2024-07-08 16:38:00
Governor Koike, who was elected for the third time in the Tokyo gubernatorial election, reported to office on the afternoon of the 8th and stated her aspirations for her third term, including strengthening child-rearing support measures.
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Who is in second place? Tokyo gubernatorial election: Ishimaru and Renho, by polling station
2024-07-08 16:36:00
In the Tokyo gubernatorial election, incumbent Yuriko Koike (71) was elected for the third time. While Koike came in first at all polling stations, the vote share of Shinji Ishimaru and Renho varied depending on the polling station.
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Evacuation orders issued to 18 people from 6 households in the Tarodai district of Kita Ward, Niigata City
2024-07-08 16:05:00
Niigata City issued an evacuation order to 18 people in six households in the Taroshiro district of Kita Ward at 3:20 p.m., citing the increasing risk of landslides. The information corresponds to level 4 out of five alert levels, and the city is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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Evacuation orders issued to 113 households and 237 people in some areas of Aga Town, Niigata
2024-07-08 16:02:00
The town of Aga in Niigata Prefecture issued evacuation orders to 113 households and 237 people in the Mizusawa, Nakamura, and Tokuse districts at 2:25 p.m., citing an increased risk of landslides. The information corresponds to Level 4 out of a five-level alert level, and the town is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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86 people aged between 15 and 93 rushed to hospital with suspected heat stroke in Tokyo
2024-07-08 15:52:00
According to the Tokyo Fire Department, by 3:00 p.m. on the 8th, 86 men and women aged between 15 and 93 had been rushed to the hospital with suspected heatstroke in Tokyo.
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Akita Junior High School's tablets temporarily made students' personal information viewable
2024-07-08 15:14:00
It has been learned through interviews with people involved that at a junior high school in Akita City, students' personal information and learning attitudes were temporarily made accessible to students on tablets used in class. The Akita City Board of Education will hold a press conference to explain the details of the incident.
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Evacuation notice for elderly people and others in Okambara and Tokura districts of Gosen, Niigata
2024-07-08 15:09:00
At 2:10 p.m., Gosen City in Niigata Prefecture issued an evacuation notice for the elderly and others in the Okamahara and Tokura districts, citing the risk of flooding due to the high water levels of the Noshiro River caused by heavy rain. The information corresponds to level 3 out of five alert levels, and calls for the elderly and people with disabilities to evacuate.
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Two years since the death of former Prime Minister Abe, pro-Abe lawmakers observe moment of silence at shooting site
2024-07-08 14:10:00
To mark the second anniversary of the shooting death of former Prime Minister Abe, members of the House of Councillors from the Abe faction of the Liberal Democratic Party visited the scene and held a moment of silence.
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Share price temporarily hits 41,100 yen range, hitting an all-time high during trading hours
2024-07-08 13:09:00
On Monday the 8th, the Nikkei Stock Average on the Tokyo Stock Exchange hit the 41,100 yen range in afternoon trading, setting a new intraday record for the second time since July 5th.
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Evacuation orders issued to 2,718 households and 7,433 people in some areas of Shibata City, Niigata
2024-07-08 13:00:00
Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture, issued evacuation orders to 2,718 households and 7,433 people in the Ikomono, Matsuura, Sugaya, Kaji, Kajigawa, and Toyoura districts at 11:40 a.m., citing an increased risk of landslides. The city is on a five-level alert scale and is calling for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas at level 4.
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Yamaguchi, Ube: A 70-year-old woman who collapsed at home dies of suspected heat stroke
2024-07-08 12:34:00
On the 7th, a 70-year-old woman was found collapsed at home in Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and was taken to the hospital where she was confirmed dead. According to the fire department, the cause of death was believed to be heat stroke.
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Iranian suspect wanted internationally for cash transport truck attack 23 years ago arrested
2024-07-08 12:14:00
The Metropolitan Police Department has arrested an Iranian suspect on an international wanted list on suspicion of robbery and assault in connection with the case 23 years ago in which a cash transport vehicle was attacked at a JA branch in Kodaira, Tokyo, and over 100 million yen in cash was stolen. The suspect denies the charges.
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Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi: "We will cooperate with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and take seriously the voices of the people" Tokyo gubernatorial election
2024-07-08 11:56:00
Regarding Governor Koike's election victory in the Tokyo gubernatorial election, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi stated his intention to continue to cooperate with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and to carefully promote policies. Meanwhile, in the by-election for the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly, the LDP only managed to win two seats, less than before the election, and expressed his intention to take seriously the voices of distrust in politics and respond accordingly.
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Environment Minister apologizes for microphone cutting issue, but system review only provides explanation
2024-07-08 11:48:00
Following the incident where the microphone was cut off during a meeting between Environment Minister Ito and Minamata disease patient groups, another meeting has been held in Minamata City, Kumamoto Prefecture since the 8th. After apologizing, Minister Ito only explained the government's position so far regarding the review of the patient certification system requested by the groups.
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Problems with the regional family register issuance system mean that issuance is not possible nationwide
2024-07-08 11:17:00
A malfunction occurred nationwide on the morning of the 8th in the wide-area issuing system that allows people to receive family register certificates in a municipality other than their registered domicile, and it remains impossible to issue family register certificates at the counter. The Ministry of Justice is investigating the cause, but there is no prospect of recovery.
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China: Hungarian Prime Minister, EU Presidency, to visit China and meet with President Xi
2024-07-08 11:03:00
On the 8th, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced that Hungarian Prime Minister Orban, who holds the presidency of the EU, will visit China and meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Prime Minister Orban met with Ukrainian President Zelensky and Russian President Putin in succession this month, and attention is focused on what opinions will be exchanged regarding the situation in Ukraine.
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May: Despite strong growth in basic wages, real wages remain negative for 26 consecutive months
2024-07-08 09:19:00
Regular wages, which are equivalent to basic wages for workers, increased by 2.5% compared to the previous year in May of this year, the highest growth rate in about 31 years. On the other hand, real wages, which reflect prices, have been negative for 26 consecutive months, and wage growth continues to lag behind rising prices.
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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani steals two bases, 20 stolen bases in a season for the second consecutive year
2024-07-08 09:05:00
Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers in Major League Baseball had one hit and stole two bases in the game against the Brewers on the 7th, marking his 20th stolen base of the season for the second consecutive year.
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Russia steps up offensive; President Zelensky hopes for increased NATO support
2024-07-08 07:54:00
Russia has stepped up its offensive in eastern Ukraine, claiming to have seized control of some settlements, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed hope that a decision will be made at a NATO summit this week to further strengthen support for Ukraine.
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Hamas to make compromises in ceasefire negotiations: gap still wide
2024-07-08 07:53:00
In negotiations between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas over a ceasefire and the release of hostages, Hamas has reportedly shown a willingness to make concessions, but there are still differences between the two sides regarding a permanent ceasefire, and talks are expected to continue with the help of an intermediary country.
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Shota Imanaga All-Star selection in the National League starting pitcher category
2024-07-08 07:52:00
Pitcher Shota Imanaga of the Chicago Cubs has been selected to play in the All-Star Game to be held on July 16th. Along with Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers, who has already been selected by fan vote, two Japanese players will be playing on the same team in this year's All-Star Game.
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Dangerously hot weather expected in inland Kanto region, approaching 40 degrees Celsius; be on high alert for heatstroke
2024-07-08 06:44:00
On the 8th, the heat will be intense, especially in western and eastern Japan, with dangerously high temperatures approaching 40 degrees in the inland Kanto region. As the heat has been causing deaths, especially among the elderly, for several days in a row, please continue to be vigilant against heatstroke.
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Local media predicts left-wing coalition to become largest party in French parliamentary elections
2024-07-08 06:25:00
The runoff election for the French lower house of parliament took place on the 7th, and vote counting is still ongoing. France's public broadcaster has reported that, based on independent survey results, the left-wing coalition is expected to come out on top, although it will not reach a majority. The left-wing coalition cooperated with President Macron's ruling coalition in the election, and has halted the momentum of the far-right party, which had taken the lead in the first round of votes.
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Public and private sectors promote "leave at door" initiative to reduce redelivery of parcels
2024-07-08 06:01:00
As the shortage of delivery drivers becomes more serious, there is a growing movement within the public and private sectors to promote the spread of "drop-off delivery," in which packages are delivered to people's front doors, in order to reduce the number of redeliveries that are a burden on drivers.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly by-election: LDP wins only two seats, fewer than before the election
2024-07-08 05:15:00
In conjunction with the Tokyo gubernatorial election, voting for by-elections for Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly members took place on the 7th, with the Liberal Democratic Party only winning two seats, fewer than before the election.
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