Main news(2024/10/15)
3-year-old girl riding a kickboard in Anan, Tokushima, hit by car and seriously injured
2024-10-15 22:05:00
On the evening of the 15th, a 3-year-old girl riding a scooter was hit by a car in a residential area of Anan City, Tokushima Prefecture, and is now in critical condition and unconscious. Police arrested the 71-year-old driver of the car on the spot and are currently investigating the details of the accident.
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Japan draws 1-1 with Australia in the 4th round of the FIFA World Cup Asian final qualifying round
2024-10-15 21:40:00
In the fourth match of the Asian final qualifying round for the FIFA World Cup to be held in North and Central America the year after next, Japan drew 1-1 with Australia at home.
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NewJeans Hani: "I was bullied at work" - testifies at the South Korean National Assembly
2024-10-15 21:29:00
Members of the popular South Korean music group NewJeans have testified in the National Assembly alleging that they were bullied at work, making headlines both in South Korea and abroad.
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Support rate for each party: 34.4% "no party support" in NHK opinion poll
2024-10-15 20:41:00
The support rate for each party.
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44% support Ishiba Cabinet. What is your interest in the House of Representatives election?
2024-10-15 19:00:00
According to an NHK opinion poll, 44% of people said they "supported" the Ishiba Cabinet that was inaugurated in October, while 32% said they "did not support" it. The approval rating at the time of the Cabinet's inauguration was 5 points lower than that of the Kishida Cabinet three years ago.
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Bird flu detected in wild birds in Hokkaido, Ministry of Environment raises response level
2024-10-15 18:36:00
Following the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in wild bird carcasses found in two locations in Hokkaido, the Ministry of the Environment raised the nationwide response level to the highest level of "level 3" on the 15th and is calling on prefectures to strengthen surveillance of wild birds.
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Tokyo District Prosecutor's Office drops charges against woman arrested for introducing prostitutes to high school girl
2024-10-15 18:35:00
On the 15th, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office decided not to indict a 21-year-old woman who was arrested in July for introducing a prostitute to a high school girl. The reason has not been disclosed.
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Expiration date tampering, sticker replacement, unsold products sold in Kumamoto
2024-10-15 18:23:00
A Western-style confectionery manufacturer and distributor in Kumamoto City has revealed and apologized for falsifying expiration dates and selling unsold products.
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India, Canada both expel diplomats over Sikh leader's murder
2024-10-15 18:20:00
Canada, whose relations with India have deteriorated over the murder of a Sikh leader in Canada last year, announced on the 14th that it had ordered the expulsion of six Indian diplomats stationed in Canada for failing to cooperate with the investigation. In response, India has taken retaliatory measures by expelling Canadian diplomats, which could further worsen relations between the two countries.
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Kaoru Hasuike speaks out about contradictions in explanations of abduction victims' "deaths"
2024-10-15 17:20:00
On the 15th, it has been 22 years since five of the 17 abduction victims recognized by the government returned to Japan. North Korea claims that of the remaining 12 victims, "eight have died and four have never entered the country," but no objective evidence has been presented to support this claim. Is North Korea's explanation credible? What separated the five who returned from the victims who could not? Kaoru Hasuike (specially appointed professor at Niigata Sangyo University), who was abducted in 1978 and forced to live in North Korea for 24 years, spoke to NHK in detail about his intentions.
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One-third of public high school tablets unused: Board of Audit
2024-10-15 17:05:00
A survey by the Board of Audit has found that of the more than 95,000 tablet devices and other equipment provided to public high schools across the country using government subsidies as part of the "GIGA School Initiative," which aims to provide each student with a computer and high-speed networks, one-third have never been used, and at least 13,000 are unlikely to be used in the future.
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Talent Kenji Haga and others released pending punishment, prosecutors say
2024-10-15 16:55:00
On the 15th, prosecutors released entertainer Kenji Haga, who was arrested on suspicion of obstruction of enforcement for attempting to avoid seizure of real estate he had purchased, with charges pending.
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Gold futures and retail prices hit new highs amid rising tensions in the Middle East
2024-10-15 16:08:00
As the situation in the Middle East becomes increasingly tense, investors are increasingly buying gold, which is seen as a safe asset, with futures and retail prices all hitting new highs.
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Family of man dies after being held in detention center for long periods sues Aichi Prefecture
2024-10-15 15:59:00
Last year, a 43-year-old man died after being restrained for a long period of time in the detention cell at Okazaki Police Station in Aichi Prefecture. The man's father has filed a lawsuit against Aichi Prefecture seeking compensation, claiming that the man died because police officers failed to provide him with necessary medical treatment.
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Student Academy Awards: Kanamori Satoshi wins Silver Award in the Animation Category
2024-10-15 15:57:00
The winners of the Student Academy Awards, selected by the organization that organizes the Academy Awards, the highest honor in the American film industry, have been announced, and "Origami" by Japanese filmmaker Satoshi Kanamori (22) won the silver award in the animation category. This is the first time that a student from a Japanese school has won a Student Academy Award.
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List of unofficial and official candidates of the Liberal Democratic Party for the House of Representatives election (proportional overlap not allowed)
2024-10-15 15:35:00
In this House of Representatives election, 10 former LDP lawmakers who did not report their political fundraising party ticket income in their income and expenditure reports were not officially endorsed by the party and will run as independents. Meanwhile, 34 were officially endorsed but were not allowed to run in the proportional representation section. As a result, the number of former lawmakers who did not report their political fundraising party ticket income in their income and expenditure reports will be 44.
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J1 soccer team Machida Zelvia files criminal complaint over a series of slanderous comments on social media
2024-10-15 14:56:00
FC Machida Zelvia, a J1 soccer league, has filed a criminal complaint with the prosecutor's office, alleging that there have been a series of seriously defamatory and libelous posts on the Internet against players and staff.
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The House of Representatives election is announced.
2024-10-15 14:45:00
The House of Representatives election has been announced, and the 12-day election campaign has begun. The biggest focus of this election is whether the ruling party will secure a majority of seats and continue the coalition government, or whether the opposition parties will gain power and force the ruling party to lose its majority. We will provide information on the electoral districts in each area.
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Google to procure electricity from nuclear power plants, as AI usage increases power demand
2024-10-15 14:13:00
American IT giant Google has announced that it has signed a contract to procure electricity from a company developing small nuclear power plants. In response to the increasing demand for electricity at data centers due to the use of AI (artificial intelligence), there is a growing movement among American IT giants to use electricity generated by nuclear power plants.
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JICA staff member disciplined for leaking information on ODA project in the Philippines
2024-10-15 14:04:00
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), which is responsible for implementing Official Development Assistance (ODA), has revealed that it has imposed a one-month suspension on an employee as disciplinary action for leaking confidential information, such as cost estimates, to a construction consulting firm in Tokyo during an ODA-funded railway-related project in the Philippines.
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Gangsters arrested in Osaka for stealing luxury Rolex watches and delivery vehicles
2024-10-15 14:01:00
In May of this year, two men, including a 52-year-old gangster, were arrested for stealing 172 luxury Rolex watches worth about 280 million yen along with a delivery vehicle they were in. The vehicle was found on the same day, but most of the watches have not been found, and the police are currently investigating the details of the incident.
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Major League Baseball: American League Championship Series Game 1: Yankees win
2024-10-15 12:56:00
The American League Championship Series began on the 14th, with the Yankees beating the Guardians 5-2 to get off to a winning start.
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North Korea blows up road leading to South Korea, South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff announces
2024-10-15 12:40:00
The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff announced that North Korea blew up a road on the North Korean side connecting to South Korea at around noon on the 15th. They said that North Korea blew up parts of a road on the east and west sides of the Korean Peninsula. Prior to this, the North Korean military had said that they would completely cut off roads and railways between them and South Korea, and begin construction on October 9th to fortify them with defensive structures. The South Korean military has been on alert and monitoring as North Korea is preparing to blow up the road.
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North Korean leader Kim gives direction to military leaders for immediate military activities
2024-10-15 11:01:00
The Workers' Party of North Korea's newspaper reported that General Secretary Kim Jong Un gathered military leaders and outlined the direction of military activities for the time being. North Korea claims that South Korea flew drones over the capital, Pyongyang, to drop leaflets, and has indicated its readiness to take retaliatory measures, leading the South Korean military to step up vigilance and surveillance.
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Tokyo Ota Ward: Fire in building housing stores and residences kills one person, female resident
2024-10-15 10:57:00
On the morning of the 15th, a fire broke out in a building containing a store and a residence in Ota Ward, Tokyo, and one body was found. The Metropolitan Police Department is currently working to confirm the identity of the elderly woman who lived in the building, as they have been unable to contact her.
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Two China Coast Guard vessels invade Japanese territorial waters off the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa
2024-10-15 10:41:00
On the morning of the 15th, two China Coast Guard vessels entered Japanese territorial waters off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture. The Japan Coast Guard is continuing to warn and monitor the vessels to immediately leave the territorial waters.
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Nikkei average stock price recovers to 40,000 yen range for the first time in about three months
2024-10-15 09:12:00
Buying orders spread immediately after the opening of trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the 15th, and the Nikkei Stock Average recovered to the 40,000 yen range. This is the first time the Nikkei Stock Average has been in the 40,000 yen range during trading hours since July 19th of this year, about three months ago. In the New York market on the 14th, optimism spread about the future of the US economy, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a new record high, leading to buying orders being placed on a wide range of stocks in the Tokyo market.
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JR Saikyo Line Shonan-Shinjuku Line: Service suspended on some sections
2024-10-15 09:11:00
According to JR East, due to a fatal accident at Shibuya Station, JR Saikyo Line service has been suspended on both lines between Osaki and Omiya since around 8:35 a.m. In addition, Shonan-Shinjuku Line service has been suspended on both lines between Shinjuku and Zushi, and between Shinjuku and Odawara. Service is expected to resume around 9:30 a.m.
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Former President Obama congratulates Japan Confederation of A-bomb Victims Organizations on Nobel Peace Prize
2024-10-15 07:41:00
Regarding the selection of the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations for this year's Nobel Peace Prize, former U.S. President Barack Obama expressed his congratulations on the organization, saying on social media, "The efforts of the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations remind us that nuclear weapons cause horrific human suffering and that it is essential to pursue a world without nuclear weapons."
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NASA launches new probe to Jupiter's moons to investigate whether they can support life
2024-10-15 07:31:00
NASA has launched a new probe to Jupiter's moon Europa to see if there are environments other than Earth that can support life.
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Airlines face challenges in securing and training staff, working to improve training efficiency
2024-10-15 07:17:00
As travel demand recovers, major airlines are stepping up measures such as improving the efficiency of training as they face the challenge of securing and training staff for ground operations at airports.
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Paris Motor Show kicks off amid growing tensions between EU and China over EVs
2024-10-15 07:15:00
The Paris Motor Show has begun amid a deepening conflict between the EU and China over the EU's imposition of tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles. In response to Chinese manufacturers stepping up their offensive, European manufacturers are also trying to make their presence felt by announcing relatively low-priced models.
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[Breaking news] Dodgers vs Mets Game 2: Ohtani strikes out in two consecutive at-bats
2024-10-15 07:06:00
The second game of the National League Championship Series, a major league playoff, between the Dodgers and the Mets is being held on the 14th at the Dodgers' home stadium, Los Angeles. The Dodgers, who won the first game with ease, are looking to continue their winning streak, while the Mets are looking to make a comeback.
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President Zelensky: "Fierce fighting over areas he has seized"
2024-10-15 06:55:00
In relation to the cross-border attack on the Kursk Oblast in western Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said, "Our forces are resisting strongly and counterattacking," revealing that fierce fighting is ongoing between the Ukrainian military and Russian forces as they seek to retake areas they have seized.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average reaches new record high for two consecutive trading days, surpassing $43,000 for the first time
2024-10-15 06:23:00
On the 14th, the New York stock market saw buying orders driven by expectations for corporate earnings and other factors, causing the Dow Jones Industrial Average to hit a new record high, exceeding 43,000 dollars for the first time.
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Former Taiwan President Tsai accuses China of increasing military pressure
2024-10-15 05:50:00
Taiwan's former President Tsai Ing-wen, during her first overseas visit since leaving office, visited the Czech Republic and said, "Taiwan is on the front line of threats," and criticized China for increasing military pressure, including by conducting large-scale military exercises around Taiwan.
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Chinese military conducts military exercises around Taiwan, showing intention to continue military pressure
2024-10-15 05:35:00
On the 14th, the Chinese military conducted a large-scale military exercise involving an aircraft carrier and other vessels near Taiwan. While Taiwan has strongly condemned the exercise, China has indicated that it will continue to exert military pressure on Taiwan.
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"National referendum" for Supreme Court judges announced today, six candidates
2024-10-15 05:06:00
In conjunction with the House of Representatives election, a "national referendum" on Supreme Court judges has been announced, and this time six judges will be subject to the referendum.
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The 50th House of Representatives Election will be announced today
2024-10-15 05:03:00
The 50th House of Representatives election will be announced on the 15th. The biggest focus of this election will be whether the ruling party will secure a majority of seats and continue the coalition government, or whether the opposition parties will gain influence and force the ruling party to lose its majority.
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