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Three-Nation Summit Meeting Outcome: United States Strengthens Cooperation to Counter China’s Rising Influence

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Three-Nation Summit Meeting Outcome: United States Strengthens Cooperation to Counter China’s Rising Influence

(Washington bureau reporter Kosuke Watanabe) Q. What was the outcome of the three-nation summit meeting for the United States? With the goal of countering our biggest rival, China, three countries that share democratic values ​​established a framework at the leadership level to demonstrate unity. At the beginning of the meeting between the three countries, President … Read more

The Double Blow to Tourism and Fishing on the Noto Peninsula: Recovery and Reconstruction Needed

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The Double Blow to Tourism and Fishing on the Noto Peninsula: Recovery and Reconstruction Needed

More than a month has passed since the Noto Peninsula earthquake, but the damage to local industries such as tourism and fishing that supported the local economy has been so severe that some areas are yet to recover. Under such circumstances, we will search for clues as to how to proceed with recovery and reconstruction. … Read more

After Earthquake: Japanese Livestock Farmer Describes the Devastation

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After Earthquake: Japanese Livestock Farmer Describes the Devastation

“I was shocked. Some cows were still alive and couldn’t move…” When I rushed to a coworker’s cowshed that had collapsed due to the earthquake, I was unable to do anything to help the cows that were trapped under it. Also, the cowshed on my own farm was damaged. Water outages continue. With neither space … Read more

Sumo Wrestling Results and Interviews: Yokozuna Terunofuji, Ozeki Kirishima, and More in Action

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Sumo Wrestling Results and Interviews: Yokozuna Terunofuji, Ozeki Kirishima, and More in Action

▽Onosato, a new addition to Aoiyama, is “pushed out” by Onosato.▽Shimazu Kai, who is new to Tomokaze, is Tomokaze’s “shoulder mark”. Tomokaze has his first win.▽ Abusaki is “pushed out” on Mt. Busho.▽ Endo to Takarafuji is “Yorikiri” with Takarafuji.▽Kotokatsumine is “pushed out” by Minoumi.▽ Wang Peng won against Myogi Ryu with a “push out” … Read more

Osaka After-school Day Service Death Accident: Two Representatives of Management Corporation Arrested | NHK

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Osaka After-school Day Service Death Accident: Two Representatives of Management Corporation Arrested | NHK

Yuki Shimizu (13 years old at the time), a first year junior high school student in Toyonaka City, Osaka, had been attending Alps no Mori, an after-school day care facility in Suita City, since his first year of elementary school. It is said that he was spending time after classes at the special needs school … Read more

Broadcasting Ethics Violation: Misinterpreted COVID-19 Coverage and Bereaved Families

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Broadcasting Ethics Violation: Misinterpreted COVID-19 Coverage and Bereaved Families

“News Watch 9”, which was broadcast on May 15th this year, aired a one-minute video with the theme of “One week since the transition to Type 5 COVID-19 and the return to normal life”, and in this video, there was a video about vaccination. Interviews with three bereaved families of people who later passed away … Read more

Russian President Putin to announce candidacy for presidential election this month | NHK

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Russian President Putin to announce candidacy for presidential election this month | NHK

The exposition, named “Russia”, began on the patriotic holiday “Day of National Unity” on the 4th of last month at the huge permanent venue “All-Russian Expo Center” north of Moscow. It will be held for about six months until mid-April next year. The event was decided to be held by President Putin’s executive order in … Read more

Sumo Day 11 Ozeki Kirishima Sekiwake Kotonowaka Hiramaku Atami Fuji defends with 2 losses | NHK

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Sumo Day 11 Ozeki Kirishima Sekiwake Kotonowaka Hiramaku Atami Fuji defends with 2 losses | NHK

▽Nishikifuji won against Tomokaze by “pushing out”. ▽Kensho “leans in” to Takarafuji.Takarafuji was defeated. ▽Sada no Umi is a new arrival in the north. ▽Mitakeumi is a “yori-kiri” for Urogaya.The newly-entered Roma is a loser. ▽ Atami Fuji defended its two losses with “push-out” against the new entrant Minoumi. ▽Higashi Hakuryu is pushed out by … Read more

Day 7 of Sumo Kyushu Tournament Ozeki Takakeisho loses to Hiramaku’s Gonoyama, second loss | NHK

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Day 7 of Sumo Kyushu Tournament Ozeki Takakeisho loses to Hiramaku’s Gonoyama, second loss | NHK

▽Romaga, who is new to Tomokaze, has won three consecutive matches with Tomokaze winning by “Hatakikomi”. ▽ Kensho is a “good thrower” to Minomi, a new student. ▽Takarafuji is a “yori-kiri” for Takarafuji’s new entrant, Kitanowaka. ▽As for Nishikifuji to Wang Peng, Wang Peng is “Hatakikomi”. ▽Ilyama book against Sada no Umi, Sada no Umi … Read more

Sumo Wrestling Results and Highlights: Higashi Hakuryu, Nishikifuji, and More

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Sumo Wrestling Results and Highlights: Higashi Hakuryu, Nishikifuji, and More

▽ Higashi Hakuryu is “pushed out” by Kitanowaka. ▽ Nishikifuji is pushed out by Minoumi. ▽Yofu against Ilyamamoto, Ichiyamamoto has won 4 consecutive wins with “Oshidoshi”. ▽Kento and Rōga scored their first win with Rōga, a new member of the team, with “Yorikiri”. ▽ Tamawashi and Sada no Umi have won four consecutive matches since … Read more