Main news(2024/09/03)
Fujisoft acquisition: An unusual turn of events as US investment funds compete against each other
2024-09-03 22:05:00
The American investment fund Bain Capital has announced that it will make an acquisition proposal to Fujisoft, a company that develops business software. Fujisoft had already expressed its support for an acquisition proposal it received from another American investment fund in August, making this an unusual development in which two major American investment funds are competing against each other.
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Professional boxing: Naoya Inoue wins by TKO in the 7th round and successfully defends his unified four-organization title
2024-09-03 22:01:00
On the evening of the 3rd, professional boxer Naoya Inoue won his super bantamweight four-organization unified title defense against Ireland's TJ Doheny by technical knockout in the seventh round at Ariake Arena, successfully defending his title for the second time as the four-organization unified champion.
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LDP Secretary-General Motegi to hand over authority to Prime Minister Kishida during presidential election
2024-09-03 21:22:00
Secretary-General Motegi, who will announce his candidacy for the LDP presidential election on the 4th, will entrust the duties of the secretary-general to Prime Minister Kishida, who is also the party president, during the election period, in order to ensure the fairness of the election. According to party sources, it is unusual for a sitting prime minister to also hold the authority of secretary-general.
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All 27 players from the Japanese national team practice together ahead of the final Asian qualifying round for the FIFA World Cup
2024-09-03 20:47:00
The Japanese national team will be competing in the final Asian qualifying round for the FIFA World Cup, which begins on September 5th, and all 27 players, including those who have returned from overseas, worked up a sweat.
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Paris Paralympics: Kenya Karasawa places 4th in the men's 1500m and sets a new Asian record
2024-09-03 20:13:00
At the Paris Paralympics, Kenya Karasawa competed in the men's 1500m visually impaired class and set a new Asian record of 4 minutes 4.40 seconds, but came in fourth place, just behind the third place runner.
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Sales of new rice also halted due to concerns that the necessary amount could not be secured
2024-09-03 19:32:00
While rice is in short supply at supermarkets across the country, this year's new rice has begun to be sold at a direct sales facility in Kobe City.
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ICC member Mongolia does not arrest President Putin; bilateral relations take priority
2024-09-03 19:29:00
Russian President Putin visited Mongolia and held a summit meeting. Mongolia is a member state of the International Criminal Court (ICC), which has issued an arrest warrant for President Putin on suspicion of war crimes, but it appears that the two countries did not arrest him and instead prioritized bilateral relations.
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Okayama Prefecture PTA Association to be dissolved, a first at the prefectural level
2024-09-03 18:19:00
The Okayama Prefectural PTA Federation, which includes all PTAs in Okayama Prefecture, will dissolve at the end of this fiscal year due to a significant decline in membership and the inability to continue activities. This is the first time in the country that a PTA federation at the prefectural level has been dissolved.
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What should you do if your car gets flooded during a typhoon or heavy rain?
2024-09-03 18:16:00
Typhoon No. 10 brought record-breaking rainfall to the Japanese archipelago, resulting in a series of incidents of cars parked in parking lots or cars being submerged in water while in motion. We have compiled a list of things to be aware of and "things not to do" in the event of an accident, as well as measures you can take in advance to prevent your car from becoming flooded.
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LDP Presidential Election [September 3rd Events] Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi announces his candidacy
2024-09-03 18:15:00
Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi announced his candidacy for the LDP presidential election to choose the successor to Prime Minister Kishida on the afternoon of the 3rd.
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CDP leadership election [September 3rd] Four days left until announcement. What are the movements of each party?
2024-09-03 18:13:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party leadership election will be announced on September 7th, with the ballots counted on the 23rd. With four days until the election, former Prime Minister Noda, who has announced his candidacy, met with House of Representatives member Ichiro Ozawa, where Ozawa conveyed his intention for a group centered around himself to support Noda. Former Chairman Edano, who has also announced his candidacy, attended a meeting of supporting lawmakers and secretaries to ask for their cooperation. Chairman Izumi, who is seeking reelection, is continuing to work toward securing the necessary sponsors for his candidacy. In addition, former Deputy Chairman Eda and House of Representatives member Harumi Yoshida have expressed their desire to run, but there is a view within the party that it will be difficult for all three to run, and so the situation is one of mutual probing.
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3000-year-old Yayoi Cedar tree on Yakushima, Kagoshima, breaks after Typhoon Faxai
2024-09-03 15:50:00
It has been discovered that a 3,000-year-old Yayoi cedar tree on Yakushima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture was broken near its base due to the effects of Typhoon No.
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JAXA announces that the arrival date of the MIO probe at Mercury has been changed to November of next year.
2024-09-03 14:54:00
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has announced that the arrival date of the MIO probe, which is heading for Mercury, the planet closest to the Sun, will be postponed by one year from the original plan to November of next year as a result of addressing an equipment malfunction.
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Yamagata Police Commissioner visits scene where two police officers were swept away by river in heavy rain
2024-09-03 14:46:00
In July of this year, National Police Agency Commissioner General Tsuyuki Yasuhiro visited the scene where two police officers were swept away and killed by the muddy waters of a flooded river while on their way to rescue someone in Shinjo City, Yamagata Prefecture, where record-breaking rains had hit.
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Japan Post: "About 480 unsafe mailbox construction sites to be redone"
2024-09-03 13:48:00
It was discovered that improper construction, such as replacing only the postboxes without replacing the posts, had been carried out in approximately 480 locations in Shiga and Kyoto prefectures. Japan Post said that the work did not meet safety standards and that it had redone all of the postbox construction.
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[Live broadcast scheduled] Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi announces his candidacy for the LDP presidential election
2024-09-03 13:30:00
Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi is set to announce his candidacy for the LDP presidential election to choose the successor to Prime Minister Kishida, which will begin at around 2:30pm on the 3rd. We will be broadcasting the press conference live. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi will hold a press conference on the afternoon of the 3rd to announce his candidacy for the LDP presidential election. He is expected to demonstrate his determination to tackle the issues facing Japan, drawing on his extensive political experience, including having served as a cabinet minister. Candidates for the presidential election have continued to announce their candidacy since the 4th, and under the current system, it is likely that the number of candidates this time will exceed the previous record of five. Lawmakers planning to run have decided to speed up their policy considerations, with an eye on the debates that will follow after the election is announced.
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Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications to advance regular local allocation tax to 34 municipalities in 7 prefectures affected by Typhoon Faxai
2024-09-03 12:59:00
In response to the damage caused by Typhoon No. 10 in various areas, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto announced at a press conference his intention to advance the payment of general local allocation tax to a total of 34 local governments in seven prefectures across the country.
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Hokkaido JR Sekishō Line to resume operations around 11:00 a.m. on the 4th
2024-09-03 12:34:00
JR Hokkaido has announced that it plans to resume operations on the Sekisho Line, which has been suspended on most sections since the 31st of last month due to the impact of landslides, from around 11:00 a.m. on the 4th, earlier than originally planned, as restoration work is progressing.
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A university student falls into the sea and dies during a training session off the coast of Anan Port, Tokushima Prefecture.
2024-09-03 12:18:00
On the early morning of the 3rd, a university student who was on a training course aboard a shipping company's ship was found to have fallen into the sea off the coast of the port of Anan City, Tokushima Prefecture, and later died. The police are currently investigating the details of the incident.
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Typhoon No. 10 damages agricultural greenhouses in Shizuoka and Hamamatsu, damage caused by strong winds
2024-09-03 12:02:00
Due to the effects of Typhoon No. 10, agricultural greenhouses were destroyed in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and the city and others are investigating the situation, believing that the damage was caused by strong winds.
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Evacuation order issued for entire city of Tateyama, Chiba
2024-09-03 11:51:00
The city of Tateyama in Chiba Prefecture issued an evacuation order for the entire city at 11:30 a.m. The information corresponds to alert level 4, and calls for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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Government decides to spend 980 billion yen on electricity and gas bills
2024-09-03 11:30:00
At a cabinet meeting on the 3rd, the government decided to spend over 980 billion yen from the reserve fund in this fiscal year's budget as additional expenses to combat rising prices of electricity, gas, and gasoline, among other things.
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Vice President Harris: U.S. Steel should remain American-owned
2024-09-03 10:19:00
Vice President Harris of the Democratic Party, who is aiming to win the US presidential election in November, made clear her negative views on the acquisition of US Steel, a major steel manufacturer that Nippon Steel plans to acquire, saying, "It should remain owned within the US." This is likely an attempt to expand support for the working class in the election campaign.
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Evacuation orders issued to 918 households in landslide-prone areas of Tako Town, Chiba
2024-09-03 09:08:00
The town of Tako in Chiba Prefecture has issued evacuation orders to 2,019 people in 918 households in landslide-prone areas. The information corresponds to alert level 4, and calls for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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Chiba City issues evacuation order to residents in landslide danger areas
2024-09-03 09:06:00
At 7:40 a.m., Chiba City issued evacuation orders to residents in the city's landslide warning zones, special landslide warning zones, and areas at risk of landslides. The orders apply to 6,446 people in 2,931 households in Chuo Ward, 5,272 people in 2,419 households in Hanamigawa Ward, 5,766 people in 2,621 households in Inage Ward, 4,778 people in 2,179 households in Wakaba Ward, and 3,174 people in 1,499 households in Midori Ward. The information corresponds to alert level 4, and calls for everyone to evacuate from dangerous areas.
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Kanto-Koshin: risk of heavy rain with thunderstorms in some areas; be on alert for landslides
2024-09-03 07:41:00
Due to the influence of the front, very heavy rain is falling locally in southern Kanto. The atmosphere in the Kanto-Koshin region is expected to remain unstable through the 4th, and there is a risk of heavy rain or very heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms in some areas. The Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against landslides, flooding in low-lying areas, and rising rivers.
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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani steals bases and hits home run, surpassing 44
2024-09-03 07:01:00
Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers in the major leagues stole his 44th base of the season in a game against the Diamondbacks on the 2nd. With this, Ohtani became the first player in the major leagues to record 44 or more home runs and stolen bases.
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About 10,000 bridges need repair or removal within the next five years due to deterioration, but no measures are being taken
2024-09-03 06:32:00
It was found that, although bridges across Japan that are facing the problem of deterioration have been judged to require repair or removal within the next five years, measures have not been taken in approximately 10,000 locations. This shows that measures are being delayed on bridges managed by local governments.
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In addition to the two candidates who announced their candidacy for the Democratic Party leadership election, three others are working to secure sponsors
2024-09-03 06:04:00
In the Constitutional Democratic Party leadership election, in addition to the two who have already announced their candidacy, three others, including Izumi, who is seeking reelection, are continuing to work to secure sponsors. There is a view within the party that it will be difficult for all three to run, and the situation is one of mutual exploration.
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Today, Mr. Hayashi announces his candidacy for the LDP presidential election. More announcements to come from tomorrow onwards
2024-09-03 06:03:00
Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi will announce his candidacy for the LDP presidential election on the 3rd. Candidates will continue to announce their candidacy from the 4th onwards, and lawmakers planning to run are accelerating the process of considering their policies with an eye on the debate that will follow after the announcement.
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Japan wins first gold medal in wheelchair rugby at the Paralympics [Details]
2024-09-03 05:48:00
At the Paris Paralympics, Japan beat the United States 48-41 in the wheelchair rugby final to win their first gold medal. Japan had won bronze medals in two consecutive tournaments, the 2016 Rio de Janeiro tournament and the previous Tokyo tournament, making this their third consecutive medal win. The second half of the article provides a detailed account of the match.
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President Putin visits Mongolia, ICC member state that issued arrest warrant for himself
2024-09-03 05:22:00
Russian President Putin arrived in Mongolia on an official visit late on the night of the 2nd. Mongolia is a member state of the International Criminal Court (ICC), which has issued an arrest warrant for President Putin on suspicion of war crimes, but he was greeted by the Mongolian side at the airport and it is believed that the two countries have agreed in advance not to arrest him.
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Smoking rate: 14.8% in 2022 Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare survey, lowest since 2003
2024-09-03 05:17:00
A survey by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare revealed that the smoking rate, the percentage of people who regularly smoke, has fallen to its lowest level ever at 14.8%. This is believed to be due to the strengthening of regulations on smoking indoors, and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare stated that it "wants to improve treatment support for people who want to quit smoking."
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