Main news(2024/07/17)
Defense Ministry committee to investigate recurrence of MSDF "specially designated secrets" issue confirms policy to expedite measures
2024-07-17 21:33:00
Following the discovery of multiple violations regarding the handling of "specially designated secrets" related to national security on board the Maritime Self-Defense Force's escort ships and other vessels, the Ministry of Defense held a committee meeting on the 17th to prevent recurrence and confirmed its intention to quickly implement countermeasures.
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A high school boy was swept away and died while playing in the water with a friend in the Kamo River in Kyoto.
2024-07-17 21:19:00
On the afternoon of the 17th, a high school boy was swept away while splashing around with friends in the Kamo River in Kita-ku, Kyoto City. He was taken to the hospital but later died.
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A rise in cases of heatstroke among children... Heat index meters deployed in schools, but measures remain problematic
2024-07-17 21:13:00
There have been a series of cases of children being taken to hospitals with heatstroke. When we looked into the measures being taken at schools, we found that the deployment of "heat index" measuring devices to determine the risk of heatstroke is progressing, but there are also issues... We have put together a detailed summary, including the comments of experts.
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Ibaraki Joso: A man was stabbed and reported, was conscious when transported, and the man who stabbed him escaped
2024-07-17 21:12:00
On the evening of the 17th, a man in Joso City, Ibaraki Prefecture, who was working on his car on his property, was reported to have been stabbed by a man with what appeared to be a knife. The man fled, and police are currently investigating his whereabouts. According to the police, the man was conscious when he was taken to the hospital.
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The yen strengthened in the London market, temporarily reaching the low 156 yen range against the dollar.
2024-07-17 20:47:00
On the 17th, the yen strengthened in the London foreign exchange market, temporarily rising to the low 156 yen range against the dollar.
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Sumo Grand Tournament Nagoya Tournament 4th Day Yokozuna Terunofuji Wins Fourth Straight Win
2024-07-17 20:26:00
On the fourth day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, Yokozuna Terunofuji defeated former Ozeki Mitakeumi, making it four consecutive wins since the first day.
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Paris mayor swims in Seine to promote water quality ahead of Olympics opening
2024-07-17 19:15:00
Ahead of the opening of the Olympic Games in France this month, the mayor of Paris swam in the River Seine, which will be the venue for triathlons and other events, to demonstrate the improving water quality.
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LDP member of the House of Representatives Manabu Horii suspected of making repeated illegal donations totaling hundreds of thousands of yen
2024-07-17 18:41:00
It has been learned from people involved that LDP member of the House of Representatives Manabu Horii is suspected of repeatedly making illegal donations totaling hundreds of thousands of yen, including sending condolence money through his secretary within his constituency. The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Division has already questioned the former secretary and others voluntarily, and is expected to soon begin a full-scale investigation into the allegations of violation of the Public Offices Election Act.
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Six people killed in Bangkok hotel: Thai police say they may have been poisoned
2024-07-17 18:36:00
On the 16th, six foreign men and women were found dead in a hotel in the center of Thailand's capital, Bangkok. Poisonous substances were found in some of the bodies, and Thai police are investigating the details, believing that they may have been poisoned.
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Two works awarded the 171st Akutagawa Prize: Aki Asahina and Sanzo Matsunaga
2024-07-17 18:04:00
The 171st Akutagawa Prize and Naoki Prize selection committee was held in Tokyo on the 17th, and the Akutagawa Prize was awarded to Asahina Aki's "Salamander's 49th Day" and Matsunaga K. Sanzo's "Bali Mountain Trip." The selection process for the Naoki Prize is still ongoing. Asahina and Matsunaga are first-time candidates for the prize.
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Noto Satoyama Kaido and Noetsu Expressway are now open to two-way traffic on almost all sections in Ishikawa
2024-07-17 17:49:00
Due to damage caused by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, many sections of the Noto Satoyama Kaido and Noetsu Expressway, which connect Kanazawa City and the Noto Peninsula, were one-way. However, from noon on the 17th, two-way traffic was allowed on almost all sections.
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Phone conversation between Trump and Kennedy after the shooting leaked on social media
2024-07-17 17:40:00
Following the shooting, Western media reported that a telephone conversation between former President Trump and Robert Kennedy Jr., who has announced his intention to run as an independent in the presidential election, was leaked.
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Road paving construction: 72 cases of "recycled aggregate" used contrary to contract, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism investigation
2024-07-17 17:31:00
Following an issue involving a major road paving company using materials made from processed asphalt on national highways and expressways, contrary to contractual requirements, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism conducted a survey of companies across the country and revealed that 72 similar cases had been found.
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"Shinji, why don't you become a pilot?" Don't give up on your dream and stay in the US
2024-07-17 17:26:00
Shinji Maeda lost the sight in his right eye in a traffic accident. However, he could not give up his passion for the sky. When he went to the United States, his mentor told him, "There are pilots in the world who are blind in one eye," and encouraged him not to give up on his dream. Seven years after the accident, he has fulfilled his dream of becoming a pilot in the United States. Next year, he will attempt a trans-Pacific flight from the United States to Japan.
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Fujifilm and Konica Minolta to establish joint venture for multifunction copiers
2024-07-17 16:57:00
Fujifilm Holdings and Konica Minolta have announced that they will establish a joint venture to jointly procure raw materials for office multifunction printers and other businesses. As demand declines due to the shift to paperless systems, there have been a series of moves to restructure businesses through collaboration with other companies.
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Tokyo Gas: "Personal information of approximately 4.16 million people leaked or subsidiary illegally accessed"
2024-07-17 16:44:00
Tokyo Gas announced that there was unauthorized access to the network of one of its subsidiaries, resulting in the possible leakage of personal information of approximately 4.16 million people.
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Former President Trump: "The Fed should not cut interest rates before the presidential election"
2024-07-17 15:52:00
In an interview with American media outlet Bloomberg, former President Trump warned that the Federal Reserve should not cut interest rates before the presidential election in the fall.
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Mainichi Shimbun to suspend delivery in Toyama Prefecture at the end of September, the first in the country
2024-07-17 15:25:00
The Mainichi Shimbun has announced that it will suspend newspaper delivery in Toyama Prefecture at the end of September this year due to rising printing and shipping costs and a decline in circulation in the prefecture. Toyama Prefecture is the first in the country to suspend delivery.
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Nine nursery school children stung by bees in park, transported to hospital in Tomakomai, Hokkaido
2024-07-17 15:17:00
On the morning of the 17th, nine kindergarten children who were taking a walk in a park in Tomakomai City, Hokkaido, were stung by bees and received treatment at a hospital. According to the fire department, all symptoms were mild.
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[Breaking News] Prime Minister Kishida apologizes to plaintiffs in former Eugenic Protection Law lawsuit
2024-07-17 15:10:00
Prime Minister Kishida met with the plaintiffs in the lawsuit over the former Eugenic Protection Law, and said of the recent Supreme Court ruling, "I take this very seriously. Many people have suffered tremendous physical and mental suffering as a result of the former Eugenic Protection Law, or as a result of the existence of the former Eugenic Protection Law, so I have decided to meet with you today in person to convey words of remorse and apology to you."
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House of Representatives committee advises Defense Minister to improve security system over MSDF "specially designated secrets" issue
2024-07-17 15:07:00
Following the discovery of a series of violations regarding the handling of "specially designated secrets" related to national security on several Maritime Self-Defense Force vessels, a House of Representatives review committee has recommended to Defense Minister Kihara that he improve the information protection system.
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Suzuki's new technology strategy: Plan to start development of next-generation vehicle "SDV"
2024-07-17 14:06:00
Suzuki has announced a new technology strategy, with President Toshihiro Suzuki revealing plans to begin development of a next-generation vehicle called "SDV."
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Japan Foreign Trade Council Chairman: "We will continue to develop our business regardless of who the US president is"
2024-07-17 13:50:00
In connection with former President Trump being officially nominated as the opposition Republican presidential candidate in the upcoming US presidential election, Tatsuo Yasunaga, chairman of the Japan Foreign Trade Council, an organization made up of major trading companies and other organizations, expressed his view at a press conference on the 17th that it is important to develop business in a way that will not be influenced by politics, regardless of who is elected president.
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Musk announces intention to move SpaceX and its headquarters to Texas
2024-07-17 13:40:00
Businessman Elon Musk has announced his intention to move the headquarters of his company, SpaceX, and the formerly known as Twitter, from California to Texas.
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Japan Fair Trade Commission conducts on-site inspection of Visa Japan subsidiary for suspected violation of antitrust law
2024-07-17 13:04:00
The Japan Fair Trade Commission conducted an on-site inspection on the 17th on suspicion of violating the Antimonopoly Act by the Japanese subsidiary of Visa, the world's largest credit card company, by unfairly restricting transactions with card issuers, such as by raising fees if they did not choose the payment service offered by Visa, according to interviews with people involved.
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Mobile airborne radar to be deployed on Okinawa's Kitadaito Island, construction to begin next year
2024-07-17 12:52:00
On the 16th, the government held a briefing for local residents to announce its intention to start construction next fiscal year on the deployment of a mobile warning and control radar and a unit to operate it on Kitadaito Island in Okinawa Prefecture. Regarding this, Kitadaito Village Mayor Mitsunori Onitsuka stated his intention to proceed with coordination with the government in order to officially accept the radar.
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The biggest attraction of the Kyoto Gion Festival, the "Yamahoko Junko" procession, begins
2024-07-17 12:06:00
The highlight of the Gion Festival, which colors Kyoto's summer, is the Yamahoko Procession of the preliminary festival, in which lavishly decorated floats and floats parade down the streets of the capital.
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Two people missing after car falls into Kurokawa Dam in Nagano
2024-07-17 11:51:00
According to police and fire departments, a report was received just before 9:00 a.m. on the 17th that a light passenger vehicle had fallen into Kurokawa Dam in Kiso Town, Nagano Prefecture, and according to the fire department, the whereabouts of the woman believed to have been in the vehicle are unknown.
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Kagoshima Regional Meteorological Observatory: "The rainy season appears to have ended in southern Kyushu"
2024-07-17 11:16:00
On the 17th, southern Kyushu was covered by a high pressure system, resulting in sunny weather over a wide area, and it is expected that there will be many sunny days over the next week. As a result, the Kagoshima Regional Meteorological Observatory announced at 11:00 a.m. that "the rainy season is likely to have ended in southern Kyushu." The end of the rainy season in southern Kyushu was two days later than average and eight days earlier than last year.
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US President Biden resumes election campaign, mentions need for gun control
2024-07-17 11:08:00
US President Biden has resumed his election campaign, which he had suspended after the shooting of former President Trump. In a speech in the western state of Nevada, where a fierce battle is expected, he mentioned the need for gun control for the first time since the incident.
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The second game of the Shogi "Oi-sen" begins: Akira Watanabe 9-dan challenges Souta Fujii, the seven-time champion
2024-07-17 10:48:00
The second game of the "Oi-sen" tournament, one of the eight major titles in shogi, has begun in Hakodate, Hokkaido. Akira Watanabe (40), 9th dan, is challenging Souta Fujii (21), who holds seven titles and will become the second permanent title holder if he decides to defend them.
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[Breaking News] Ohtani scores first three-run home run, his first All-Star game home run
2024-07-17 10:01:00
The All-Star Game, in which Shohei Ohtani of the Major League Baseball Dodgers will play, will begin at 9:00 a.m. on the 17th (Japan time), with Ohtani playing as the second batter and designated hitter. *We will provide updates on the All-Star Game on July 17th (Japan time) as they occur.
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Japan national soccer team player Kaishu Sano arrested on suspicion of sexual assault against woman
2024-07-17 08:30:00
Kaishu Sano, a soccer player who played for the Japanese national team in this year's Asian Cup, was arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman at a hotel in Tokyo.
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Former UN Ambassador Haley to Emphasize Unity in Speech on Day 2 of Republican National Convention
2024-07-17 07:00:00
The Republican National Convention, which formally nominated former President Trump as its presidential candidate, is now on its second day, and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, who competed with Trump for the party's nomination, is scheduled to speak later. Haley's appearance on stage, which was not originally scheduled, was reportedly decided after the shooting incident, and is thought to be aimed at emphasizing party unity ahead of the presidential election this fall.
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The NY Dow hits a new intraday high, rising by more than $700
2024-07-17 06:32:00
On the 16th, the New York Stock Exchange saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average rise by over $700, its biggest increase this year, hitting a new all-time high for the second consecutive day, after economic statistics were released confirming the strength of American consumption.
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Draft of G7 trade ministers' meeting statement revealed: Strengthening scrutiny of excess production of electric vehicles, etc.
2024-07-17 06:22:00
The draft ministerial statement for the G7 trade ministers' meeting in Italy has been released. Based on the G7 summit leaders' declaration in June, the statement includes measures such as strengthening monitoring of excess production of electric vehicles and other products, with China in mind.
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In the former Eugenic Protection Law trial, the government withdraws its argument that the "statute of limitations" applies
2024-07-17 06:10:00
Regarding the former Eugenic Protection Law, the government is taking into account the recent Supreme Court ruling and is moving towards withdrawing its argument in another lawsuit, which is still ongoing, that the "statute of limitations" applies, which states that people lose the right to seek compensation 20 years after an unlawful act.
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Six foreigners killed in luxury hotel in Bangkok, Thailand
2024-07-17 05:46:00
Six foreign men and women were found dead in a hotel in the center of Thailand's capital, Bangkok, on the 16th, and local police are investigating the cause of death and the details of the circumstances, including the possibility of foul play.
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Shohei Otani appears on the red carpet with his wife, his pet dog is in the lining of his suit
2024-07-17 05:21:00
The All-Star Game in which Shohei Ohtani of the Major League Baseball Dodgers will participate will begin at 9:00 a.m. on the 17th in Japan time, with Ohtani playing as the second batter and designated hitter. Before the game, the traditional red carpet show was held, and Ohtani appeared with his wife for the first time.
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Matsuyama landslide: Experts investigate on-site: "The cause is very complex"
2024-07-17 05:16:00
On the 12th of this month, experts from Ehime University conducted an on-site investigation into the landslide that killed three people in Matsuyama City. They pointed out that "it is possible that multiple processes were involved," and submitted a preliminary report of their findings to the city, stating that the cause was extremely complex and that further study was needed.
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