Main news(2024/09/16)
Chinese representative opposes release of treated water from Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant at IAEA General Conference
2024-09-16 22:34:00
The IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) annual general meeting began on the 16th, and a year has passed since the start of the plan to release treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the sea. The representative of China called the treated water "nuclear contaminated water" and reaffirmed its traditional position of being opposed to the release. In response, the representative of Japan stated that "there will be no impact on people or the environment," and emphasized that safety has been ensured.
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[Professional Baseball Results] SoftBank wins seven games in a row, magic number for championship now at "5"
2024-09-16 20:29:00
Six professional baseball games were played, with the Giants, who are in the lead in the Central League, winning with Kazuma Okamoto's second consecutive home run, and the second-place Hanshin Tigers winning a shutout victory for their fourth consecutive win, leaving the gap at two games. The Pacific League leader, SoftBank, extended their winning streak to seven, reducing their magic number to five, two games short of the championship.
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On the 9th day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament, Sekiwake Onosato is the only one to win nine straight matches, defeating Wakamotoharu
2024-09-16 20:04:00
On the ninth day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament, Sekiwake Onosato was the only wrestler to win against Maegashira Wakagenharu, making it nine consecutive wins since the first day.
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Over 39,700 working seniors aged 60 and over killed or injured in workplace accidents - the highest number ever
2024-09-16 18:54:00
The 16th is Respect for the Aged Day. The number of elderly people aged 65 and over is estimated at 36.25 million, and the number of working elderly people is 9.14 million, both of which are record highs. Meanwhile, according to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the number of seniors aged 60 and over who died or were injured in accidents at work and took more than four days off work last year was 39,702, the highest number ever.
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Accident at Mitsuse Tunnel on the border between Fukuoka and Saga prefectures leaves 8 injured
2024-09-16 18:53:00
At around 5:30 pm on the 16th, there was a traffic accident involving a truck and two cars on the Mitsuse Tunnel Toll Road at Mitsuse Pass on the border between Fukuoka and Saga prefectures. According to the fire department, a total of eight people, from children to adults, were injured and transported to the hospital. According to the police, the accident occurred inside the tunnel, and the Mitsuse Tunnel Toll Road is currently completely closed to traffic. The police and fire department are investigating the circumstances of the accident.
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LDP Presidential Election: Debate on Enhancing Education and Promoting Political Participation [September 16th]
2024-09-16 18:35:00
An open debate was held in Kanazawa City for the LDP presidential election, where nine candidates debated issues such as improving education, including reducing the burden of repaying student loans, and ways to promote political participation among young people and women.
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Yamaha Motors president injured in stab wound, daughter arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
2024-09-16 18:00:00
The president of Yamaha Motor Co., a major motorcycle manufacturer, was slightly injured when his 33-year-old daughter slashed him on the arm at a house in Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture, on the morning of the 16th. Police have arrested the daughter on suspicion of attempted murder and are currently investigating the details of the incident.
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Kitaguchi Haruka returns to Japan, Paris Olympics javelin gold medalist, "I'll break the record next season"
2024-09-16 17:57:00
On the 16th, when Kitaguchi Haruka, who won the gold medal in the women's javelin throw at the Paris Olympics, returned to Japan after the end of this season, she held a press conference and spoke about her enthusiasm for next year, saying, "I want to make this a season where I can aim for my personal best."
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CDP leadership election: Street speech calling for a change of government [September 16th]
2024-09-16 17:14:00
With just one week to go until the voting day for the Constitutional Democratic Party's leadership election, the four candidates gave street speeches calling for a change of government.
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Admission fees to increase at Horyuji Temple in Nara from March next year
2024-09-16 16:55:00
The World Heritage site of Horyuji Temple in Ikaruga Town, Nara Prefecture, has decided to raise admission fees from March next year in response to rising prices and labor costs.
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Man in critical condition after hit-and-run on Tomei Expressway, Kanagawa Prefecture, Atsugi
2024-09-16 15:13:00
On the morning of the 16th, a man was hit by a car on the Tomei Expressway in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and is in critical condition and unconscious. The car that hit him is believed to be a truck, and the police are investigating it as a hit-and-run incident.
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North Korea to discuss constitutional amendment, plans to clearly state South Korea as "number one enemy country"
2024-09-16 14:13:00
North Korea has announced that it will hold a Supreme People's Assembly on the 7th of next month to discuss amending the constitution. It is expected that they will discuss a policy to explicitly state in the constitution that South Korea is the "number one enemy country."
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Job-seeking high school students begin employment exams nationwide in a seller's market
2024-09-16 13:57:00
Recruitment exams for high school students hoping to start work next spring began nationwide on the 16th. Due to a labor shortage and other factors, the job opening ratio is 3.7 times the national average, creating a "seller's market."
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The yen continues to appreciate as the dollar rises to the 139 yen range
2024-09-16 13:28:00
On the 16th, the yen strengthened against the dollar in Asian foreign exchange markets, temporarily rising to the 139 yen range per dollar. This is the first time in about a year and two months since late July last year that the yen has exceeded the 140 yen range per dollar.
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Hiroyuki Sanada wins Best Actor award at the US Emmy Awards for "SHOGUN"
2024-09-16 11:58:00
At the Emmy Awards ceremony, which is given to outstanding American television programs, actor Hiroyuki Sanada won the Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series award for his role in the drama series "Shogun," which he produced and starred in.
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Dodgers Shohei Ohtani hits consecutive RBI doubles in two at-bats, contributing to victory
2024-09-16 11:27:00
Shohei Ohtani of the Major League Baseball Dodgers had a great game on the 15th against the Braves, hitting a powerful two-base hit and finishing with two hits and two RBIs, and the team won the game and ended their losing streak at two.
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Republican Vance defends claims that immigrants are eating pets
2024-09-16 11:22:00
In response to former US President Trump's comments during a debate that immigrants were eating pets in Ohio, a Midwestern state, Senator Vance, the Republican vice presidential candidate, justified his claim by saying it was information from voters. Meanwhile, local authorities say that such information has not been confirmed.
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European Football: Keito Nakamura scores his first goal of the season, assisted by Junya Ito
2024-09-16 10:17:00
On the 15th, in the French first division soccer match against Nantes, Keito Nakamura of Stade de Reims came on in the 28th minute of the second half with the score at 1-1, and scored his first goal of the season with a pass from Junya Ito just before the end of the game, helping the team come from behind to win 2-1. Ito, who assisted, played the full game, and the team has now won two games in a row thanks to the efforts of the two Japanese national team players.
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Former President Trump golfs with gunman nearby, Trump unharmed
2024-09-16 06:59:00
In the southern US city of Florida, where former President Trump was playing golf, the Secret Service responded by firing shots at a man with a gun. Trump is uninjured, and multiple US media outlets have reported that investigators are investigating the possibility of an assassination attempt on Trump.
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70% of local governments have not decided on a storage period for unclaimed remains
2024-09-16 06:30:00
As cases of local governments cremating bodies that have no one to claim them due to having no relatives or other reasons and storing the remains increase, a survey by a research group including Tohoku University found that about 70% of local governments responded that they have not decided on a storage period. While some local governments store the remains forever, others turn them to ashes and dispose of them, and experts point out that "in order to avoid problems, it would be desirable for the national government to set out a policy that is suited to the actual circumstances of each region."
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One week until the election of the Democratic Party's representative: Debate over social security system including pensions
2024-09-16 06:18:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party's leadership election is now just one week away, and on the 15th, the four candidates debated the shape of the social security system, including pensions.
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LDP Presidential Election: Timing of House of Representatives Dissolution and General Election is One of the Points of Contention
2024-09-16 06:17:00
One of the main points of contention in the LDP presidential election is the timing of the dissolution of the House of Representatives and the general election. Candidates who are calling for an early dissolution have been criticized for needing to show the new administration's policies through parliamentary debates before dissolution, and lively debate is expected to continue.
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Yemeni rebels attack: Israeli PM demands heavy price
2024-09-16 05:53:00
As the Israeli military continues its attacks on the Gaza Strip, Yemeni rebels who are allied with the Islamic organization Hamas have fired missiles at Israel and hinted at further attacks. Prime Minister Netanyahu has responded by saying he will "demand a heavy price," raising concerns that regional tensions may rise.
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Typhoon No. 14 forms, strengthening as it approaches Okinawa
2024-09-16 05:39:00
At 9 p.m. on the 15th, Typhoon No. 14 formed in the ocean far south of Japan. The typhoon is likely to gain strength as it approaches Okinawa, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for people to pay close attention to future information.
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The proportion of public expenditure on education in Japan is 8%, the third lowest among OECD member countries.
2024-09-16 05:14:00
The proportion of education expenditure in Japan's public expenditure was 8%, the third lowest among the 36 OECD member countries.
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