Main news(2024/09/06)
Okinawa: Four China Coast Guard vessels sail for about two hours off the Senkaku Islands and leave Japanese territorial waters
2024-09-06 23:04:00
On the afternoon of the 6th, four China Coast Guard vessels entered Japanese territorial waters off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, and after sailing for about two hours, all of them left the territorial waters. The Japan Coast Guard is continuing to warn and monitor the vessels to ensure they do not re-enter the territorial waters.
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Yui Kamiji wins gold medal in wheelchair tennis at Paris Paralympics, doubles title
2024-09-06 22:53:00
Yui Uechi won the gold medal in the women's singles final of the wheelchair tennis tournament at the Paris Paralympics, beating a Dutch player with a set score of 2-1. This marks her second gold medal since winning the women's doubles.
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NIPPO road pavement material problem: some data falsification, under-reporting number of problems
2024-09-06 22:26:00
Regarding the issue of NIPPO, a major road paving company, using materials made from used asphalt, contrary to the contract, the company revealed on the 6th that it had discovered some data had been falsified internally, and that the number of construction projects in question had been lower than the actual number. The number of cases has increased by 10, bringing the total to 53, including those involving only subsidiaries.
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Governor of Fukui Prefecture asks Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry for guidance on reviewing KEPCO's nuclear fuel removal plan
2024-09-06 22:22:00
In response to Kansai Electric Power Company's review of its plan to transport spent nuclear fuel from nuclear power plants outside of Fukui Prefecture, Governor Sugimoto met with Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Saito on the 6th and called on the national government to strictly instruct Kansai Electric Power Company, including by promptly revising its plan to make it more effective.
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Golf Japan Ladies Professional Championship 2nd round Reo Takeda maintains lead
2024-09-06 22:05:00
The second round of the Japan Ladies Professional Championship, the second domestic major tournament of the season for women's golf, was held in Okinawa Prefecture, and Reo Takeda, who is aiming for her first major tournament victory, improved her score by five strokes to maintain her lead with a total of 13 under par.
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Global average temperature in August equals last year's highest since 1940
2024-09-06 21:56:00
An analysis by the European Union's weather agency found that last month's average global temperature was the warmest for the month of August, matching August of last year.
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First evaluation committee on Nankai Trough emergency information: "No significant changes observed"
2024-09-06 21:45:00
A regular review committee to evaluate seismic activity and crustal movement around the Nankai Trough was held for the first time since the emergency information was released in August, and compiled an assessment result stating that "no seismic activity or crustal movement indicating any particular change in the situation at the plate boundary has been observed since last month's earthquake."
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The yen temporarily rose to around 142 yen to the dollar following the US employment report.
2024-09-06 21:43:00
On the 6th in the New York foreign exchange market, following the release of the US August employment statistics, speculation grew that the economy was slowing down and that a significant interest rate cut might be made, which led to an acceleration in the selling of dollars and buying of yen, with the yen temporarily rising to around 142 yen to the dollar.
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U.S. August employment report: 142,000 more employed than expected
2024-09-06 21:39:00
The August employment statistics for the United States, which will affect the yen and stock prices, were released, and while the number of non-agricultural employees increased by 142,000 from July, this was below market expectations. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate fell 0.1 percentage point from the previous month to 4.2%, marking the first improvement in five months. In a speech on August 23, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell said, "The risk of a worsening employment situation has increased," and the market's reaction will be closely watched.
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Toyota and Nissan to build new EV battery production plant in Fukuoka Prefecture, prefecture announces
2024-09-06 20:07:00
The Fukuoka Prefectural Government has announced that Toyota Motor Corporation and Nissan Motor Corporation are planning to build a new factory in the prefecture to produce batteries for electric vehicles.
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Supreme Court rules that residents lost lawsuit over "city sold land without explaining flood risk"
2024-09-06 19:58:00
In a lawsuit in which residents of Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto Prefecture, sought compensation from the city, claiming that they suffered damages including flooding during a typhoon because the city sold them residential land without explaining the risk of flooding, the Supreme Court ruled on the 6th to dismiss the appeal, making the residents' loss final.
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Kabuki performances sponsored by the National Theatre, which is closed for reconstruction, will be performed at the New National Theatre
2024-09-06 19:56:00
The National Theatre, which closed last year for reconstruction, is hosting kabuki performances at the New National Theatre in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward this month.
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Typhoon No. 11 is a "super typhoon"; if certain conditions are met, a similar typhoon may approach Japan.
2024-09-06 19:25:00
Typhoon No. 11, which is moving through the South China Sea, temporarily developed into a ferocious typhoon, with the US meteorological agency analyzing it as a "super typhoon." Experts point out that it is extremely rare for a typhoon to develop to this extent in the South China Sea, and that southern China and Vietnam along its path need to be on high alert. They also point out that "if certain conditions are met, this means that such a typhoon could approach Japan in the future."
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Shinjiro Koizumi announces his candidacy; former Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato to hold press conference on 10th
2024-09-06 18:49:00
On the morning of the 6th, Shinjiro Koizumi held a press conference and announced his candidacy for the LDP presidential election to choose the successor to Prime Minister Kishida. Former Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato has also announced his candidacy and said he will hold a press conference on the 10th of next week to explain his resolve and pledges. On the 6th, each of them made tours and made greetings.
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The election for the Democratic Party's representative will be announced tomorrow. Representative Izumi announces his candidacy. What are the movements of each party?
2024-09-06 18:44:00
Constitutional Democratic Party leader Izumi stated, "I will take the lead in seeking a change of government in the next House of Representatives election," and announced that he will run for re-election in the party's leadership election, which will be announced on the 7th. Former leader Edano and former Prime Minister Noda have so far announced their candidacy for the Constitutional Democratic Party leadership election. Former Deputy Leader Eda and Harumi Yoshida are also continuing to explore the possibility of running.
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Skylark Holdings acquires "Suisan Udon" operating company and makes it a wholly owned subsidiary
2024-09-06 18:06:00
Skylark Holdings, a major restaurant chain, has announced that it will acquire shares in a company that operates Japanese restaurants under the brand name "Suisan Udon," mainly in Kyushu, and make it a wholly owned subsidiary.
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A letter sent by Oda Nobunaga to a central military commander of the Muromachi Shogunate before its fall has been discovered
2024-09-06 18:02:00
A letter has been found that was sent by the Sengoku warlord Oda Nobunaga to Hosokawa Fujitaka, a military commander who played a central role in the shogunate at the time, one year before the fall of the Muromachi shogunate. The letter says, "Your work is what's most important," and the researcher who examined it says that it is a valuable document that shows that Nobunaga relied on Fujitaka as the conflict between Nobunaga and the Ashikaga shogun's close aides deepened.
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Sharp enters EV development business in collaboration with parent company Hon Hai
2024-09-06 17:34:00
Sharp, a major electronics manufacturer, has announced that it will embark on the development and sales of electric vehicles (EVs). The company plans to work with its parent company, Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd., to develop the vehicles and begin selling them within the next few years.
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Labor Standards Inspection Office issues corrective warning to Hankyu Railway, operator of Takarazuka Revue, over death of company employee
2024-09-06 17:32:00
Regarding the issue of the death of a 25-year-old Takarazuka Revue member, Hankyu Railway, which operates the Takarazuka Revue, announced on the 6th that it had received a corrective recommendation from the Labor Standards Inspection Office. The specific contents of the recommendation will be made public at a later date.
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Import bans on fake brands, etc.: 18,153 cases in the first six months of the year
2024-09-06 17:05:00
In the six months up to June this year, customs offices across the country stopped more than 18,000 imports of counterfeit brand-name goods, the highest number yet for this period.
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Summer vacation craft is "drone" Ukrainian parent and child's thoughts...
2024-09-06 16:26:00
This week, the new school year began in Ukrainian schools, and smiling children could be seen everywhere. Meanwhile, Russian military attacks have also reached schools across the country, making the situation surrounding children even more severe. More than two and a half years have passed since the invasion, and the reality is that children are being drawn into the war. In Ukraine, there is a growing movement for citizens to build drones and deliver them to the military, and children are joining in. We interviewed a parent and child who used their summer vacation to build a drone. (Video Center, Shakono Kimihiko) *This content was broadcast on September 5, 2024 on "International News 2024" *The video is 6 minutes and 2 seconds long and cannot be viewed on data broadcasting.
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Liberal Democratic Party member of the House of Representatives Susumu Yamaguchi referred to prosecutors on suspicion of non-consensual indecent assault
2024-09-06 15:30:00
Liberal Democratic Party member of the House of Representatives, Susumu Yamaguchi, was referred to prosecutors for allegedly kissing a woman in her 20s without her consent in an elevator in Tokyo last November. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the lawmaker explained during voluntary questioning that "I did kiss her, but she was the one who initiated it."
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Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto: "SNS operators should take voluntary measures to combat false information"
2024-09-06 15:28:00
Following the recommendation by a panel of experts on measures to combat false information on the internet, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto once again called on social media platform operators to take voluntary action and indicated that the government also intends to expedite consideration of the design of a system to combat the problem.
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Komeito leadership election: Secretary-General Ishii "We are watching Yamaguchi's decision"
2024-09-06 15:25:00
Regarding the party's response to the upcoming leadership election following the expiration of Yamaguchi's term as leader, Komeito Secretary-General Ishii said, "We would like to wait and see what Mr. Yamaguchi decides."
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Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to request "further action" from rice collection companies due to rice shortage
2024-09-06 15:24:00
As rice shortages and price hikes continue at supermarkets across the country, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has announced that it will once again request rice collectors and wholesaler associations to take further measures to ensure smooth distribution.
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Shiga Police officer accidentally fires gun at driver's license center parking lot, no injuries
2024-09-06 15:17:00
In the early hours of the 6th, a police officer from the Aichi Prefectural Police Headquarters accidentally discharged a bullet while attempting to equip a handgun in the parking lot of a driver's license center in Shiga Prefecture. No one was injured, and the prefectural police say they will "strive to prevent a recurrence."
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Representative of academic association submits petition to Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology calling for doubling of "science grant" budget
2024-09-06 15:12:00
Representatives of several academic associations visited the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and submitted a petition calling for the budget for the government's open research funding program, "Kakenhi," to be roughly doubled, stating that "the actual amount allocated has been halved over the past 10 years, making it impossible for us to be internationally competitive."
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Former CEO indicted for illegally exporting Japanese clothing to North Korea
2024-09-06 15:03:00
The Osaka Prefectural Police Headquarters has sent papers to the prosecutor's office on suspicion of violating the Foreign Exchange Law against an 85-year-old former company manager living in Sapporo, for illegally exporting Japanese clothing to North Korea. The police are currently investigating the flow of funds, as it is suspected that the clothing was purchased using income earned by a North Korean IT engineer who had posed as another person.
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Government designates June-July heavy rain disaster as severe disaster, provides support to affected municipalities
2024-09-06 14:17:00
The government has designated the heavy rains that occurred across the country from June to July this year due to the influence of the rainy season front and other factors as a "disaster of severe severity" and has decided to provide support to local governments for the costs of restoring public facilities and farmland.
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Former Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato announces candidacy for LDP presidential election, to hold press conference on 10th
2024-09-06 14:16:00
Former Chief Cabinet Secretary of the Liberal Democratic Party, Kato, announced to reporters that he will run for the LDP presidential election to choose the successor to Prime Minister Kishida, as he has secured the necessary 20 endorsers. This will be his first attempt at a presidential election.
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Chief Cabinet Secretary unable to attend Cabinet meeting due to elevator malfunction in Prime Minister's residence
2024-09-06 13:11:00
On the morning of the 6th, an elevator in the Prime Minister's Official Residence broke down, trapping Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi and others inside for about 30 minutes. As a result, the Cabinet meeting scheduled immediately after was delayed and Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi was unable to attend.
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Prime Minister Kishida instructs relevant ministers to prepare evacuation routes for restart of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant
2024-09-06 13:10:00
Prime Minister Kishida instructed relevant cabinet ministers to proceed with the government's request to prepare evacuation routes in the event of a serious accident at the nuclear power plant, as part of a plan to restart Tokyo Electric Power Company's Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Niigata Prefecture.
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Okinawa Governor Tamaki to "continue to promptly share information regarding sexual assaults by U.S. soldiers"
2024-09-06 13:07:00
Using a new system for sharing information on sexual assaults by American soldiers in Okinawa between the prefectural police and the prefecture, information on a sexual assault by a Marine was conveyed to the prefecture for the first time on the 5th. At a press conference on the 6th, Governor Tamaki stated that he would continue to request prompt information in the future, saying that he would never tolerate such a despicable crime.
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Six years since Hokkaido's Iburi Eastern Earthquake, victims commemorated in the stricken town of Atsuma
2024-09-06 13:01:00
On the 6th, it will be six years since the Iburi Eastern Earthquake, which recorded a maximum seismic intensity of 7 in Hokkaido and claimed the lives of 44 people. In Atsuma Town, which suffered major damage, local residents have been mourning the victims since early morning, including by visiting a floral tribute.
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Sumo Autumn Tournament Bouts Announced: Sekiwake Takakeisho to face Mitakeumi on the first day
2024-09-06 12:51:00
The matches for the first and second days of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament, which begins on the 8th, have been announced, with Yokozuna Terunofuji, who won his 10th championship last time out, being ruled out as absent. Meanwhile, Sekiwake Takakeisho, who is aiming to return to the rank of Ozeki, will face former Ozeki Mitakeumi on the first day.
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Prime Minister Kishida departs for South Korea "Summit meeting to discuss direction for strengthening cooperation"
2024-09-06 12:12:00
Prime Minister Kishida has left for South Korea to attend the Japan-South Korea Summit. Prior to the meeting, he reflected on the improvement in Japan-South Korea relations and expressed his intention to discuss ways to continuously strengthen cooperation, with a view to marking the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations next year.
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Manager of tanning salon arrested for taking secret photos of female customers "since opening"
2024-09-06 11:50:00
The 62-year-old manager of a tanning salon in Ota Ward, Tokyo, was arrested for taking pictures of female customers' bodies while they were using the salon. He admitted to the charges, stating that he had been doing this since the salon first opened about 30 years ago.
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[Live broadcast scheduled] Shinjiro Koizumi announces his candidacy for the presidential election
2024-09-06 11:12:00
Shinjiro Koizumi is set to announce his candidacy for the LDP presidential election at around 11 a.m. on the 6th. We will be broadcasting the press conference live.
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U.S. Secretary of State says Israel and Hamas will "soon present new proposal for ceasefire talks"
2024-09-06 11:05:00
Regarding the ongoing talks between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas on a ceasefire, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that there are still challenges to be overcome in reaching an agreement, but he also made clear his intention to present a new proposal soon together with the mediators Egypt and Qatar.
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Yokozuna Terunofuji withdraws from Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament, leaving the tournament without a Yokozuna from the first day
2024-09-06 10:46:00
Yokozuna Terunofuji, who won his 10th championship in the previous tournament, will be absent from the Autumn Tournament, which begins on the 8th. This will be the 22nd time that Terunofuji has been absent since he withdrew midway through the Summer Tournament last year, and the Autumn Tournament will be without a Yokozuna from the first day.
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[Live broadcast scheduled] CDP leadership election: Izumi announces candidacy press conference
2024-09-06 09:37:00
With the election for the leadership of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan due to be announced on the 7th, Chairman Izumi, who is seeking re-election, has decided to announce his candidacy at around 10:30 am on the 6th, as he has secured sponsors. We will be broadcasting the press conference live.
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Seven & i sends letter to acquisition proposal stating "our company's value is undervalued"
2024-09-06 09:28:00
On the 6th, Seven & i Holdings, a major retailer, announced that it had sent a letter to Couche-Tard, a major Canadian convenience store chain, stating that the proposed acquisition "significantly underestimates our value." Meanwhile, on the 5th, a Couche-Tard executive reiterated his positive stance toward the acquisition, saying in a telephone earnings conference, "We are confident that we will raise funds and complete this integration," so the focus going forward will be on how they respond to the letter from Seven & i.
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One person killed in accident involving two trucks on Chuo Expressway, Hachioji, Tokyo
2024-09-06 08:55:00
On the early morning of the 6th, a truck that had broken down and was stopped on the outbound lane of the Chuo Expressway in Hachioji City, Tokyo, was rear-ended by another large truck, and the driver of the truck that was rear-ended was killed. As a result of this accident, the outbound lane of the Chuo Expressway is closed between Hachioji Interchange and Hachioji Junction.
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July household survey: Real consumption up 0.1% from the same month last year, first increase in three months
2024-09-06 08:45:00
According to the July household survey released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the amount spent on consumption by households with two or more people increased by 0.1% in real terms, excluding price fluctuations, compared to the same month last year. This is the first increase in three months, and the average household consumption amounted to 290,931 yen.
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Paris Paralympics Medal Rankings [September 6th]
2024-09-06 08:04:00
As the ninth day of the Paris Paralympics begins, Japan has won a total of seven medals, including three gold medals in the women's doubles wheelchair tennis, women's singles table tennis and men's goalball.
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Nippon Steel Corporation's US Steel acquisition plan poses security risks in letter from US government committee
2024-09-06 07:35:00
Regarding Nippon Steel's plan to acquire U.S. Steel, a major American steel manufacturer, Reuters reported that a U.S. government committee has sent a letter to both companies stating that the acquisition could disrupt the supply of steel needed for infrastructure and other purposes, posing a risk to national security.
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Paris Paralympics: Japan wins gold in men's goalball - first medal in this event
2024-09-06 07:14:00
In the men's goalball final at the Paris Paralympics, Japan defeated Ukraine 4-3 after extra time to win the gold medal, their first ever medal in the event.
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Trump: "After winning the presidential election, we will set up a committee headed by Musk"
2024-09-06 05:39:00
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed that if he wins the presidential election in November, he will set up a committee to review government spending and consider cuts, and he will appoint businessman Elon Musk to head the committee.
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One month after Ukrainian military cross-border attack, both sides launch offensive to break deadlock
2024-09-06 05:25:00
It has been one month since the Ukrainian military began their cross-border attack into western Russia on the 6th. While Ukraine continues to emphasize its successes and continues its operations, Russia continues its attacks on eastern Ukraine and urban areas, with both sides launching offensives in an attempt to break the stalemate.
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Izumi, leader of the Democratic Party of Japan, to announce his candidacy today in an attempt to seek re-election
2024-09-06 04:50:00
With the election for the Constitutional Democratic Party's leader due to be announced on the 7th, Chairman Izumi, who is seeking reelection, will announce his candidacy on the 6th, saying that he has secured sponsors. In addition, former Deputy Chairman Eda and Harumi Yoshida are continuing to explore the possibility of running.
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Hyogo Prefectural Assembly 100-Article Committee today held second witness hearing for Governor Saito
2024-09-06 04:44:00
The Hyogo Prefectural Assembly's Article 100 Committee will hold a second witness hearing on the 6th regarding the document accusing Governor Saito of power harassment. The focus is on how much will be revealed about the circumstances under which the former director who prepared the document was not given protection as a whistleblower and was instead given disciplinary action.
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LDP presidential election: Koizumi to announce candidacy today, most likely to be candidates
2024-09-06 04:38:00
Shinjiro Koizumi will announce his candidacy for the LDP presidential election on the 6th. It is certain that the number of candidates will exceed the previous record of five under the current system, and a fierce debate is expected to take place between candidates in their 40s and veterans.
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Prince Hisahito turns 18 today, becoming an adult member of the imperial family
2024-09-06 00:03:00
Prince Hisahito, the eldest son of Prince and Princess Akishino, turned 18 on the 6th and became an adult member of the Imperial Family. This is the first time in 39 years since his father, Prince Akishino, that a male member of the Imperial Family with the right to succeed the throne has reached adulthood.
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