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A freelance journalist Yuzuha Oka picks up trending business news each day from Japanese publications. Yuzuha have produced content for BBC, Reuters, ABC, Japan Times and more. 東大4年、フリーランスジャーナリストの岡ゆづはが、毎日一つ日本発の経済ニュースをピックアップして英語で振り返ります。ロイター通信で為替の記事を書いたり、BBC、東洋経済オンラインなどに執筆したり。取材を通じて日々勉強中です。 https://yuzuhaoka.wordpress.com/ https://yuzuhafood4thought.wordpress.com/
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Two more people at former Johnny & Associates Inc. had sexually abused young performers of the talent agency, the BBC reported on Thursday, citing Noriyuki Higashiyama, president of the agency's successor firm.時事通信社 による
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Late Lawmaker Denied Japan-U.S. Secret Pact Leak from Reporter
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The late Japanese lawmaker Takahiro Yokomichi hinted at receiving information on a secret Japan-U.S. agreement from a person other than the journalist who uncovered the deal in the 1970s, it was learned Friday.時事通信社 による
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5th Death Reported among "Beni Koji" Supplement Users
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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. on Friday announced the death of another user of the company's supplement product containing "beni koji" red fermented rice, bringing the death toll to five.時事通信社 による
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Tokyo Core Consumer Prices Up 2.7 pct in FY 2023
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Core consumer prices in central Tokyo rose 2.7pctfrom the previous year in fiscal 2023, exceeding the Bank of Japan's 2pctinflation target for the second consecutive year, an internal affairs ministry report showed on Friday.時事通信社 による
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2024 Problem Seen Hitting Regional Logistics Sectors Hard
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Japanese regions far away from the Tokyo metropolitan area and other urban districts will likely be hit particularly hard by the so-called 2024 problem, or possible logistics service disruptions reflecting shortages of truck drivers due to new overtime regulations starting in April.時事通信社 による
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Japan to Add 4 Industries to Foreign Workers Program
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The Japanese government Friday decided to add four industries to the list of sectors covered by its program to grant medium- to long-term resident status to foreign workers with so-called specified skills.時事通信社 による
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Russia Vetoes U.N. Resolution to Extend N. Korea Panel
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Russia on Thursday vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution to extend for one year the mandate of an expert panel to check the implementation of international sanctions against North Korea.時事通信社 による
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The Japanese government is in the final stage of preparations to resume its funding for the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, or UNRWA.時事通信社 による
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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday that his ruling Liberal Democratic Party will punish member lawmakers involved in a slush funds scandal as early as next week.時事通信社 による
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The Japanese government said Thursday that it plans to create a self-driving lane on an expressway network linking the Tohoku northeastern and Kyushu southwestern regions by fiscal 2033.時事通信社 による
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Possible Health Issue over "Beni Koji" Reported in Taiwan
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Taiwanese media reported Thursday a possible health issue linked to Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co.'s "beni koji" red fermented rice.時事通信社 による
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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Chief Apologizes for Health Problems
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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. President and Chief Operating Officer Akihiro Kobayashi apologized to shareholders at a meeting on Thursday for health problems that have occurred among users of its dietary supplement product containing "beni koji" red fermented rice.時事通信社 による
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Takarazuka Revue Apologizes for Power Harassment
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Japanese musical theater company Takarazuka Revue said Thursday that it has apologized to the bereaved family of a member of its all-female cast for power harassment over her sudden death.時事通信社 による
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Sumo Assn Decides to Close Miyagino Stable after Violence Scandal
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The Japan Sumo Association decided at a board meeting on Thursday to close the Miyagino stable for the time being, following a violence scandal involving one of the stable's wrestlers.時事通信社 による
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Operator of Yahoo! Japan, Line Slapped with Administrative Steps
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The Japanese government's Personal Information Protection Commission on Thursday issued a recommendation and guidance to LY Corp., the operator of the Yahoo! Japan internet portal and the Line messaging app, over suspected personal information leaks.時事通信社 による
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Shukan Bunshun Asks Court to Dismiss Comedian Matsumoto's Lawsuit
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The first oral argument in a lawsuit filed by Japanese comedian Hitoshi Matsumoto against the publisher of the Shukan Bunshun weekly magazine was held at Tokyo District Court on Thursday, with the Shukan Bunshun side asking the court to dismiss the case.時事通信社 による
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Kishida Hints at Questioning Ex-PM Mori over Money Scandal
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Former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori may be questioned over a high-profile slush funds scandal involving factions of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday.時事通信社 による
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BOJ Easing Measures "Fulfilled Their Roles": Meeting Summary
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A Bank of Japan policymaker said at the latest monetary policy meeting that the central bank's massive easing measures "have likely fulfilled their roles," a summary of opinions at the March 18-19 meeting showed Thursday.時事通信社 による
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TEPCO Plans to Deliver N-Fuel to Central Japan Plant in April
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Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. on Thursday submitted a plan to deliver nuclear fuel to the No. 7 reactor at its idled Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant in central Japan as early as April 15.時事通信社 による
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Death Toll among Kobayashi Supplement Users Rises to 4
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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. said Thursday that it has received reports of two more deaths among users of its dietary supplement product containing "beni koji" red fermented rice, bringing the death toll to four.時事通信社 による
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Japan Police Handle Record Stalking Cases in 2023
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The number of antistalking law violation cases that led to arrests or other police actions in Japan in 2023 rose 53 from the previous year to a record 1,081, National Police Agency data showed Thursday.時事通信社 による
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The number of children referred to child consultation centers by Japanese police over suspected abuse against them hit a record high in 2023, National Police Agency data showed Thursday.時事通信社 による
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Summer Sonic Music Festival to Be Held Also in Thailand
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Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has said that this year's Summer Sonic, one of the biggest Japanese music festivals, will be held in August also in Thailand, not only in Japan.時事通信社 による
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The average monthly pay of full-time workers in Japan in 2023 rose 2.1pctfrom the previous year, the fastest growth since 2.6pctmarked in 1994, according to a government survey.時事通信社 による
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Estimated Mortality Rates by Education Level Released in Japan
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The National Cancer Center Japan on Thursday released its first estimates of mortality rates by education level for all causes of death, based on a national census and demographic statistics.時事通信社 による
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Princess Aiko Visits Emperor Jinmu's Tomb in Nara
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Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, visited the mausoleum of Emperor Jinmu in the city of Kashihara in Nara Prefecture, western Japan, on the second day Wednesday of her first solo domestic trip.時事通信社 による
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Kishida Questions LDP's Nishimura, Seko over Money Scandal
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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, on Wednesday questioned two former senior members of the party's largest faction over a high-profile money scandal.時事通信社 による
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Japan to Designate 16 Airports, Ports for Defense Use
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The Japanese government plans to designate five airports and 11 ports in the country as facilities that can be used by the Self-Defense Forces and the Japan Coast Guard in ordinary times, people familiar with the matter said Wednesday.時事通信社 による
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Japanese Official Warns against Speculative Yen Weakness
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Japanese Vice Finance Minister for International Affairs Masato Kanda on Wednesday warned against what he sees as the yen's weakness driven by speculators.時事通信社 による
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2 Served New Arrest Warrants over Firm Assigning Work to N. Koreans
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Japan police served fresh arrest warrants to two individuals in the country on Wednesday for allegedly setting up a company illicitly to outsource work to North Korean information technology engineers.時事通信社 による
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Japan Picks 20 Areas as Models for Addressing Overtourism
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The Japan Tourism Agency on Tuesday selected 20 areas to implement model projects aimed at addressing challenges related to overtourism, or a surge in tourists that negatively impacts the lives of local residents and the natural environment.時事通信社 による
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Takarazuka Revue to Apologize for Power Harassment
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Japanese musical theater Takarazuka Revue is planning to apologize to the bereaved family of a member who suddenly died last September after alleged power harassment, it was learned Wednesday.時事通信社 による
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2nd Fatal Case Reported among Kobayashi Supplement Users
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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. said Wednesday it has received a report of a second fatal case among users of a supplement containing "beni koji" red fermented rice made by the company.時事通信社 による
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Japan's parliament is expected to enact the fiscal 2024 state budget Thursday, following an agreement made Wednesday between ruling and opposition party lawmakers.時事通信社 による
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BOJ to Slowly, Steadily Normalize Monetary Policy: Policymaker
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It is important for the Bank of Japan to slowly but steadily normalize monetary policy and skillfully bring its unprecedented massive monetary easing to an end, a BOJ policymaker said Wednesday.時事通信社 による
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Japan Mulling Passenger Jet Development for Rollout in 2035
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The Japanese government is considering a fresh public-private project to develop a next-generation domestically produced passenger jet for rollout in 2035 at the earliest, it was learned Wednesday.時事通信社 による
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Kirin to Release "Harekaze" Beer Brand Next Week
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Japan's Kirin Brewery Co. has announced that it will release the "Harekaze" new beer brand on Tuesday next week.時事通信社 による
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Niigata Governor Makes Pitch for Sado Mine in UNESCO Bid
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Niigata Governor Hideyo Hanazumi made a pitch for the Sado gold mine site in the central Japan prefecture of Niigata at a meeting with officials from UNESCO member states Tuesday.時事通信社 による
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A Year after Relocation, Culture Agency Operating "Largely Smoothly"
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Japan's Cultural Affairs Agency is operating "largely smoothly" a year after the relocation of its main functions from Tokyo to the city of Kyoto in western Japan, a senior official of the agency has said.時事通信社 による
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Japanese Retailer Aeon to Cut Prices by Up to 23 Pct
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Japanese retail giant Aeon Co. has announced price cuts of 2 to 23pctfor 28 items including food in its "Topvalu" private brand series, effective from Wednesday.時事通信社 による
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New HIV Carriers in Japan Up for 1st Time in 7 Yrs
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The number of HIV carriers newly confirmed in 2023 in Japan rose by 37 from the previous year to 669, the first increase in seven years, the health ministry has said.時事通信社 による
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Japan MSDF Punishes 2 Officers for Power Harassment
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Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force has announced punishments of two officers for power harassment, or workplace bullying by people in senior positions.時事通信社 による
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North Korea will reject any contact and negotiations with Japan, the younger sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Tuesday.時事通信社 による
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Princess Aiko Visits Ise Jingu on Her 1st Solo Trip in Japan
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Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, visited Ise Jingu in Mie Prefecture on Tuesday to report her graduation from Gakushuin University, on her first solo trip outside of Tokyo.時事通信社 による
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Japan Emperor, Empress to Visit Quake-Hit Ishikawa Again
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Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are expected to visit the central prefecture of Ishikawa again next month to meet people affected by a powerful earthquake that struck on New Year's Day, people familiar with the matter said Tuesday.時事通信社 による
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Japan's Envoy to China Meets Detained Astellas Worker
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Japanese Ambassador to China Kenji Kanasugi on Tuesday met with a Japanese employee of Astellas Pharma Inc. who has been detained by Chinese authorities on suspicion of espionage, diplomatic sources said.時事通信社 による
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Victims of Partner Abuse Reach Record High in Japan
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A record 18pctof people in Japan said they were victims of verbal or physical abuse by their partners, according to a Cabinet Office survey released Tuesday.時事通信社 による
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Kishida Begins Questioning of Ex-Execs of LDP's Abe Faction
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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, on Tuesday began two-day questioning of former senior members of the LDP's largest faction, once led by former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and deeply involved in a high-profile money scandal.時事通信社 による
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Unification Church Fined for Not Answering Govt Questions
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Tokyo District Court on Tuesday ordered the head of the Japan branch of the controversial religious organization Unification Church to pay a fine of 100,000 yen for the group's refusal to answer some questions put to it by the culture ministry.時事通信社 による
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Japan Average Land Price Rises for 3rd Straight Year
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The average land price in Japan as of Jan. 1 rose 2.3pctfrom a year before, growing for the third successive year, a land ministry survey showed Tuesday.時事通信社 による
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