Main news(2024/08/01)
Japan's men's and women's soccer teams advance to the quarterfinals, facing... the Paris Olympics
2024-08-01 23:08:00
In the Paris Olympics soccer, both the men's and women's teams of Japan advanced through the preliminary leagues and made it to the final tournament of the top eight teams. ▽The men's team won three consecutive games in the preliminary league. ▽The Japanese women's team, "Nadeshiko Japan," lost their first game, but then gained momentum with two consecutive wins and advanced. From here, it was a one-shot game where if they lost, it was over. Here are the lineup and pairings of the best eight teams.
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Bank of England to cut interest rates by 0.25% for the first time in 4 years and 5 months
2024-08-01 22:32:00
The Bank of England, the central bank of the United Kingdom, announced that it would cut the policy interest rate by 0.25% in response to the decline in the inflation rate. This is the first interest rate cut in four years and five months since March 2020.
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Japan women's volleyball loses to Brazil, second straight loss in qualifying round for Paris Olympics
2024-08-01 21:59:00
Japan, in the women's volleyball preliminary league Group B, faced Brazil in their second match and lost 0-3, marking their second consecutive loss.
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LDP Presidential Election Secretary-General Motegi wants to decide whether to run by early next month
2024-08-01 21:50:00
Regarding the LDP's response to the presidential election, Secretary-General Motegi reiterated his intention to decide whether or not to run by early next month, and explained that the criterion for his decision will be whether he is suitable to be a leader who can overcome the difficult situation.
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Swimming: Daiya Seto, Men's 200m Individual Medley, 1st in qualifying, advances to semifinals at the Olympics
2024-08-01 21:14:00
In the qualifying round of the men's 200m individual medley at the Paris Olympics, Daiya Seto recorded the fastest time overall and advanced to the semi-finals.
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Table Tennis Women's Singles Miu Hirano Lost in Quarterfinals at Paris Olympics
2024-08-01 21:00:00
In the quarterfinals of the women's singles table tennis event at the Paris Olympics, Miu Hirano, ranked 13th in the world, lost 3-4 to a South Korean player ranked 8th in the world.
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Japan's women's foil team advances to semifinals at Paris Olympics
2024-08-01 20:52:00
The quarterfinals of the women's foil team fencing competition at the Paris Olympics were held, and Japan defeated Poland to advance to the semifinals.
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New Alzheimer's drug "donanemab" approved in Japan, second case
2024-08-01 20:21:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's expert committee has approved the approval of the manufacturing and sales of "donanemab," a new Alzheimer's drug developed by a major American pharmaceutical company. The government is expected to officially approve it in the future, making it the second drug in Japan that acts directly on the causative agent of Alzheimer's disease.
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"Hamas top official killed" calls for retaliation raise tensions in Iran
2024-08-01 19:38:00
On the 1st, the Israeli military announced that it had confirmed the death of Commander Deif of the Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Islamic organization Hamas, in an airstrike in the southern Gaza Strip last month, and Israeli Defense Minister Gallant emphasized the success of the operation, saying, "This marks a major milestone in the annihilation of Hamas and the achievement of our war objectives." Meanwhile, in Iran, where a top Hamas official was killed during a visit, there are calls for retaliation against Israel, and tensions are rising.
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Morioka Sansa Odori, which colors Morioka's summer with drums and dancing, begins today
2024-08-01 19:05:00
The Morioka Sansa Odori festival, a seasonal event that colors Morioka's summer with drums and dancing, will begin on August 1st. Lanterns and viewing seats have been set up at the venue in the city center, and preparations are complete.
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"Hottest July in 126 years" National average temperature reaches highest ever
2024-08-01 18:20:00
The average temperature across the country in July, a month marked by a string of dangerously hot weather, was the highest for the month since the Japan Meteorological Agency began keeping statistics.
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"A free kick that gave me courage" - Current situation in the disaster-stricken areas 7 months after the Noto earthquake
2024-08-01 18:11:00
The Japanese women's soccer team, Nadeshiko Japan, has advanced to the quarterfinals for the second consecutive tournament. Hikaru Kitagawa, who secured Japan's victory with an artistic shot, is from Kanazawa City. Kitagawa experienced the Noto Peninsula earthquake while visiting her hometown in January this year, and her play brought courage to her hometown of Ishikawa. Meanwhile, the situation remains severe in the disaster-stricken areas, with over 600 people still living in evacuation centers.
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Seven months after the Noto Peninsula earthquake, more than 100 disaster-related deaths expected
2024-08-01 18:09:00
It has been seven months since the Noto Peninsula earthquake, which left 299 people dead and three still missing. The number of disaster-related deaths, caused by illness due to stress and fatigue from living in evacuation shelters, is expected to exceed 100, calling for continued, detailed support.
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Badminton Women's Doubles "Shidamatsu" pair advances to semi-finals Olympics
2024-08-01 18:08:00
In the quarterfinals of the women's doubles badminton at the Paris Olympics, the "Shidamatsu" pair of Chiharu Shida and Nami Matsuyama defeated a Danish pair to advance to the semifinals.
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Israeli military confirms killing of Hamas commander
2024-08-01 18:02:00
On the 1st, the Israeli military announced that it had confirmed the death of Commander Deif of the Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Islamic organization Hamas, in an airstrike in the southern Gaza Strip on the 13th of last month. It was pointed out that Commander Deif played a crucial role in planning and executing the surprise attack by Hamas on October 7th of last year.
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Digital Agency develops app to tell if My Number cards are real
2024-08-01 17:09:00
The misuse of counterfeit My Number cards continues to grow. There have even been cases where counterfeit cards have been used at mobile phone shop counters to impersonate other people and steal smartphones. The Digital Agency has launched a new countermeasure against counterfeiting by developing an app that can be used on smartphones to identify whether My Number cards are genuine when used for identity verification.
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Honda and Nissan to jointly research basic elemental technologies for SDVs
2024-08-01 16:34:00
Honda and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., which have been considering a comprehensive collaboration, announced that they will jointly research the basic element technologies of a platform for SDV (Software Defined Vehicle), which can update the software installed in the car and continuously improve the car's functions and performance. In addition, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, in which Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. holds approximately 34% of the shares, will also newly participate in the framework of the collaboration between the two companies.
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A male junior high school student fell from an elementary school building in Musashino, Tokyo, and was left unconscious and in critical condition.
2024-08-01 15:49:00
On the afternoon of the 1st, a male junior high school student fell from a school building in Musashino City, Tokyo, and is now in critical condition and unconscious. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details of the incident, as the student had been volunteering at an overnight event at the school.
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Draft report on "literature survey" for "nuclear waste" final disposal site essentially approved
2024-08-01 14:20:00
The draft report of the first nationwide "literature survey" was conducted on the Hokkaido towns of Suttsu and Kamieunai in order to select a final disposal site for so-called "nuclear waste" generated by nuclear power generation, and was essentially approved by a council of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The draft report states that the next stage of the survey can be carried out, and the focus from now will be on whether the prefecture and the local towns and villages will agree to it.
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Toyota Group's April-June net profit reaches record high of 1.3333 trillion yen
2024-08-01 14:05:00
Toyota Motor's group-wide financial results for the period from April to June this year showed operating revenue (sales) of 11.8378 trillion yen, operating profit (profit from main business) of 1.3084 trillion yen, and final profit of 1.3333 trillion yen, all of which were the highest ever for this period. Although sales in Japan fell due to the suspension of production of some vehicle models due to a fraudulent issue in national certification testing, performance improved thanks to strong sales of hybrid vehicles overseas and profits boosted by the weak yen.
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The UN Secretary-General also made a statement on the killing of Hamas' top leader, raising concerns in the international community.
2024-08-01 14:03:00
Following the killing of Haniyeh, a top leader of the Islamic organization Hamas, which continues to fight against the Israeli military, while visiting Iran, the international community has expressed concern about a further deterioration of the situation, with UN Secretary-General Guterres issuing a statement saying that "the danger is increasing."
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Trump's remarks cause controversy: "Harris suddenly goes from Indian to black"
2024-08-01 14:01:00
Former US President Trump has made a statement about Vice President Harris, who is expected to face him in the presidential election this fall, saying, "She had been promoting herself as of Indian descent, but suddenly she became black," causing a stir, with Harris reacting negatively.
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Canadian warship passes through Taiwan Strait, Chinese military denies "destruction of peace and stability"
2024-08-01 13:47:00
On July 31, a Canadian warship passed through the Taiwan Strait, and Canadian Defence Minister Blair emphasized on social media that "Canada is increasing its naval presence in the Indo-Pacific region." The Chinese military has responded by calling it a "destruction of peace and stability."
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Government appoints former Finance Minister Masato Kanda as adviser to the Cabinet Secretariat
2024-08-01 12:51:00
The government appointed Masato Kanda, a former Finance Ministry official who led large-scale market intervention at the Ministry of Finance, as a special adviser to the Cabinet Secretariat in charge of finance and international economics, effective from the 1st.
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Noto Railway turns into "Pokemon train" to cheer up children affected by disaster in Ishikawa
2024-08-01 12:43:00
In an effort to cheer up children affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, Noto Railway began operating a train wrapped in a design featuring the popular anime series "Pokémon" on the 1st.
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Gymnast Shinnosuke Oka, "Japan's treasure," overcomes serious injury to win gold medal
2024-08-01 12:17:00
Shinnosuke Oka, who won a gold medal in his first Olympic Games, suffered a serious injury in the year before last when he tore his anterior cruciate ligament, but he never looked down, with a strong desire to "win a medal" in his heart. (Sports News Department Reporter Yuri Numata)
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Singer Mari Sono passes away at age 80; singer of "I want to see you, I want to see you" and others
2024-08-01 11:44:00
Singer Mari Sono, known for hit songs such as "Aitakute Aitakute" and also popular as a member of the "Sannin Musume" group, passed away on July 26th at a hospital in Tokyo due to acute heart failure. She was 80 years old.
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Former CCB member arrested and indicted for violating the Stimulants Control Law
2024-08-01 11:43:00
It has been learned from investigators that a 63-year-old former member of the music group CCB was arrested and indicted by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's Narcotics Control Division in June of this year for possession of stimulants at his home in Tokyo.
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Yusei Kikuchi: "I was excited" at press conference after joining the Astros after being traded
2024-08-01 10:46:00
Pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, who was traded from the Blue Jays to the Astros in Major League Baseball, spoke at a press conference to announce his joining the team, saying, "I'm excited to be joining a team that can aim for the championship. I want to make this a long season."
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Yen exchange rate trades at 149 yen to the dollar following Fed press conference
2024-08-01 10:38:00
On the 1st, the Tokyo foreign exchange market saw the yen strengthen further against the dollar following the results of the Japan-U.S. monetary policy meeting, temporarily reaching the 148 yen to the dollar level. This is the first time the exchange rate has reached the 148 yen level since mid-March of this year, about four and a half months ago.
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Meta's financial results for the three months ending June show increased revenue and profits, including growth in online advertising revenue
2024-08-01 10:23:00
Meta, a major American IT company formerly known as Facebook, announced its financial results for the three months ending in June this year, reporting increased revenue and profits due in part to increased sales of online advertising.
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Stock prices temporarily fall by more than 900 yen following the results of the Japan-US monetary policy meeting
2024-08-01 09:23:00
On the 1st, the Nikkei average on the Tokyo Stock Exchange temporarily fell by more than 900 yen. Following the results of the Japan-US monetary policy meeting, the yen strengthened to the mid-149 yen range against the dollar on the foreign exchange market, and sell orders spread immediately after trading began, mainly for export-related stocks such as automobiles.
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Swimming: France's Leon Marchand wins three gold medals at the Olympics
2024-08-01 08:28:00
At the Paris Olympics swimming competition, 22-year-old French swimmer Leon Marchand won gold medals in both the men's 200m butterfly and breaststroke, earning his third gold medal of the Games. This is the first time that a French swimmer has won multiple gold medals in individual Olympic events, and in the 200m butterfly he won a fierce battle against a Hungarian swimmer who was aiming for his second consecutive Olympic victory, thrilling the local French crowd in a spectacular match.
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Badminton Mixed Doubles "Watagashi" Pair Advances to Semifinals Olympics
2024-08-01 07:08:00
The quarterfinals of the badminton mixed doubles at the Paris Olympics were held, and the ``WataGashi'' pair of Yuta Watanabe and Arisa Higashino defeated a Thai pair to advance to the semifinals for the second consecutive Olympics.
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Swimming Men's 200m breaststroke Yu Hanaguruma and Ippei Watanabe fail to win a medal at the Paris Olympics
2024-08-01 06:55:00
In the men's 200-meter breaststroke final, Hanaguruma Yu came in 5th place with a time of 2 minutes 8.79 seconds, and Watanabe Ippei came in 6th place with a time of 2 minutes 8.83 seconds, both of whom failed to win a medal.
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Iran's Supreme Leader Says He Will Revenge After Killing Hamas Leader
2024-08-01 06:45:00
The Iranian government has strongly condemned the death of Hamas leader Haniyeh, who is currently fighting the Israeli military, during a visit to Iran, calling it a gross violation of international law. The Israeli government has not stated its involvement, but Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has indicated his intention to retaliate in some way, and the situation in the Middle East is becoming increasingly chaotic.
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[Details] US Fed keeps policy interest rate unchanged; "Possibility of rate cut at September meeting"
2024-08-01 06:42:00
The Federal Reserve Board of the United States, which influences the yen exchange rate, held a meeting to decide monetary policy, and announced on July 31 that it had decided to keep the policy interest rate unchanged for the eighth consecutive meeting. Meanwhile, in a press conference after the meeting, Chairman Powell stated that there is a possibility that the Fed will decide to lower interest rates at the next meeting in September, indicating that a turning point in US monetary policy is approaching.
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Dangerous heat of over 38 degrees predicted in Kinki, Tokai and other areas; beware of heatstroke
2024-08-01 06:40:00
Temperatures are expected to rise on the 1st, mainly in eastern and western Japan, with dangerously high temperatures of over 38 degrees predicted in the Kinki and Tokai regions. Please continue to be vigilant against heatstroke, refrain from going out for non-essential reasons, and take thorough precautions such as using air conditioners indoors without enduring the heat.
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Can the Bank of Japan raise interest rates to create a virtuous cycle for the economy? A difficult task
2024-08-01 05:58:00
On the 31st, the Bank of Japan decided to further raise the policy interest rate to around 0.25%. Governor Ueda indicated that he intends to continue raising interest rates if the economic and price situation moves in line with his outlook. However, the Bank of Japan will be forced to navigate a difficult situation in Japan, where prolonged deflation has led to a low interest rate environment, as to whether it can achieve a virtuous cycle in the economy while continuing to raise interest rates.
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Gymnastics: Shinnosuke Oka wins gold medal in the men's individual all-around at the Paris Olympics [Details]
2024-08-01 05:56:00
At the Paris Olympics, Shinnosuke Oka won the gold medal in the men's individual all-around gymnastics in his first appearance. This is Japan's fourth consecutive gold medal in this event. Daiki Hashimoto, who was aiming for a consecutive victory, came in sixth and failed to win a medal. In the second half of the article, we will also provide a detailed account of the final in which Oka made a comeback and won the gold medal.
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Judoist Sanshiro Murao wins silver medal in the men's 90kg category at the Paris Olympics
2024-08-01 05:41:00
Sanshiro Murao, competing for the first time in the men's 90kg judo competition at the Paris Olympics, won the silver medal.
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Yamagata: One week after record rains, over 1,230 buildings flooded; help needed to rebuild lives
2024-08-01 04:20:00
It has been one week since the record-breaking rains on the 25th of last month caused major damage in Yamagata Prefecture. More than 1,230 homes have been flooded so far, and there is a need to grasp the extent of the damage and provide support to help residents rebuild their lives.
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