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(睡眠用)英語で国内ニュース2026年5月15日(金) · 英語で国内ニュース

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  A. A.
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  A. A.
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  A bear entered a building in central Amori City on the
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  afternoon of May 15th. City officials have set a box
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  trap, believing the bear is holed up inside.
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  Police have cordoned off the area, restricting access.
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  This site is hundreds of meters from the prefectural office.
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  Multiple bear sightings were reported nearby on the same day.
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  Japan's National Football team for next month's World Cup in
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  North America has been announced. 26 players were
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  chosen, mainly key players active in Europe, including
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  Takifusa Kubo and Ritsudoan. However, Kaworu Matoma and
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  Takumi Minamino were not selected for the squad.
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  Wakana Yamazaki, a renowned voice actress, passed away on
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  April 18th at age 61 due to illness.
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  She was best known for her roles as Ran Mori, the heroine in the
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  popular anime Detective Conan, and the third generation Ako in
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  Himitsu no Ako Chan. In a bus accident on the Benetsu
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  Expressway in Fukushima, where high school students were killed
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  or injured, investigators believe the suspect made no
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  evasive maneuvers such as steering.
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  It is also suggested a guardrail penetrated the bus body.
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  Police are investigating the cause of the incident.
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  U.S. President Donald Trump concluded
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  his official visit to China on May 15th.
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  On his final day, he visited Zhongnanhai in central Beijing.
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  President Trump shared tea and lunch with Chinese President Xi
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  Jinping, where they exchanged views on various matters.
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  Tokyo announced emergency measles vaccinations starting
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  May 18th due to an outbreak, with 239 cases since January,
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  the highest in a decade. These free vaccinations are for
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  people exposed within 72 hours who lack prior measles history
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  or have unclear single vaccination status.
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  On May 15th, long term interest rates in the bond market rose to
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  2.73%, the highest in 29 years. This rapid increase is driven by
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  concerns over rising prices, partly due to sustained high
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  crude oil costs and worries about the fiscal burden.
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  A 69 year old woman was killed in a robbery at her Tochigi home
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  on May 14th. A 16 year old boy was arrested
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  on suspicion of robbery and murder, stating he was invited
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  by someone of the same age. Police believe at least two
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  other suspects were involved and fled by car.
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  On May 15th, 23 locations in western Japan recorded over
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  30°C, the most this year, with Kumamoto at 31.6°C.
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  Hokkaido also saw high temperatures on May 18th.
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  Canto is forecast for the first extreme heat day over 35°C
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  nationwide. Caution against heat stroke is
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  advised for the unaccustomed early summer heat.
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  The government approved a bill on May 15th to revise the Code
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  of Criminal Procedure, aiming to improve the retrial system for
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  wrongful convictions. This follows cases like Ewa O
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  Hakamata, acquitted in 2024. His sister hopes for a complete
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  ban on prosecutor appeals and full evidence disclosure in
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  national discussions. The government approved a bill
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  on May 15th to revise the criminal retrial system, the
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  first change since 1948. It generally prohibits
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  prosecutors from appealing retrial decisions, though
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  exceptions remain. The bill also clarifies evidence
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  disclosure rules and adds penalties for misusing disclosed
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  evidence. This aims to ensure fairness.
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  The Ministry of the Environment reported increased garbage bag
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  shipments in April. This is due to public concerns
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  over petroleum product distribution amid the Iran
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  situation. Environment Minister Ishihara
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  urged calm consumer behavior, asking people to avoid
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  purchasing more than necessary. Transport Minister Kaneko
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  addressed the bus accident in Fukushima, which injured or
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  killed 21 high school students. He confirmed the rented microbus
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  was leased under the high school's name.
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  The minister will decide if it was an illegal white bus
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  operation after a full investigation.
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  Former Hiroshima Carp player Ryutaro Hazuki, 26, was found
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  guilty on May 15th for using atomidate called Zombie Tobacco.
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  He received a one year prison sentence suspended for three
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  years. Hazuki admitted using the drug,
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  stating he believed it was legal, and continued because
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  other players also used it. President Trump is holding talks
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  with President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
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  Japan's government is closely monitoring the Taiwan issue.
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  A foreign ministry official saw no major concessions from Trump.
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  However, President XI's remark that Taiwan is most important
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  for US China relations is seen as a check on Japan.
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  The LD PS Project team reviewed a draft bill on May 15th to
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  create a national flag desecration crime.
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  It proposed penalties for damaging the Japanese flag,
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  including posting related videos online.
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  However, approval was postponed due to strong opposition and
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  concerns about freedom of expression.
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  UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volcker Turk visited
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  Japan on May 15th. He met with families of North
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  Korean abductees. Mr. Turk expressed the UN's
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  commitment to working together for the earliest possible
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  resolution of the issue, showing solidarity with the families.
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  Authorities have referred the pilot of the crashed US Osprey
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  to prosecutors. The accident off Yakushima
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  resulted in eight deaths. The pilot faces charges of
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  professional negligence resulting in death.
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  This development comes as investigations into the tragic
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  incident continue. Takano Foods announced a 15%
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  price increase for about 120 products, including OK May, NATO
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  and tofu. This hike, effective from June
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  1, is due to soaring costs of petroleum derived packaging
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  materials. The company stated it can no
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  longer absorb these costs through company efforts alone.
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  Environment Minister Ishihara again denied on May 15th that an
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  official stated Minamata disease patients were blessed.
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  This follows A victims group insisting the comment was made.
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  The minister stated 4 officials confirmed no such remark.
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  He also noted the group's earlier statement did not
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  recognize the comment. To give a business Conde non
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  useless. Japan's Nikkei 225 stock average
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  closed down ¥1244.00 at ¥61,409 today.
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  Earlier, it fell over ¥1700, dropping below ¥61,000.
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  In the morning, it rose over ¥500 due to U.S. stock gains.
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  However, profit taking in AI and Semiconductor shares combined
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  with long term interest rates exceeding 2.7% led to the
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  significant decline. Japan's long term interest rate
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  for the benchmark 10 year government bond rose to 2.730%
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  on May 15th. This is the highest level in
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  about 29 years since May 1997. The increase is due to concerns
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  over worsening public finances as the government considers A
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  supplementary budget for fiscal year 2026.
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  High April corporate goods price index also contributed to bond
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  selling. The Japanese government approved
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  a bill on May 15th to revise the Code of Criminal Procedure.
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  This revision primarily prohibits prosecutors from
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  appealing decisions to start a retrial.
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  The aim is to reform the retrial system, ensuring that court
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  proceedings can be reopened without consistent challenges
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  from the prosecution once a retrial is granted.
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  Japanese Prime Minister Sanaya Takaichi will visit Andong,
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  South Korea on May 19th and 20th to meet President Lee Jai Myung
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  on the 19th, and Dong is President Lee's hometown.
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  This meeting continues shuttle diplomacy after their January
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  meeting in Nara, Prime Minister to Kaiichi's home.
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  They will discuss Middle East affairs, Economic Cooperation
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  and other broad issues. Japan's Digital Minister
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  Matsumoto will host a meeting of relevant ministries next week on
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  May 18th. This meeting addresses the risk
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  of critical infrastructure being targeted by cyber attacks using
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  advanced AI models developed by U.S. companies.
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  The goal is to discuss an implement immediate
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  countermeasures to protect against these potential threats.
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  Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party held a meeting
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  on May 15th to draft a bill punishing acts of national flag
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  desecration. After reviewing the draft, which
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  included penalties for publicly damaging or displaying damaged
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  flags, members voiced concerns about excessive regulation.
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  Consequently, the party decided to revise the Bills framework to
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  address these criticisms. A survey reveals that only about
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  20% of Japanese companies have established rules for employees
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  private SNS use. This comes amid a series of
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  flaming incidents, including information leaks caused by
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  staff. Social media activity experts
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  highlight the urgent need for companies to implement clear
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  guidelines to prevent reputational damage and protect
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  sensitive information. After a period of historically
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  high prices, rice costs are now decreasing.
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  Osaka supermarkets, which saw 5 kilograms bags over ¥5000 last
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  November, now offer most for around ¥3000.
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  A supermarket president reported prices falling since December,
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  with cheaper options appearing in mid-april.
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  He predicts further drops, possibly below ¥3000.
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  Sources reveal that the Japanese government is considering
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  exporting its Type 88 surface to ship guided missiles used by the
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  Ground self-defense Force to the Philippines.
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  This move, made possible after Japan lifted its ban on
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  exporting lethal weapons in April, aims to strengthen
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  defense cooperation and ties with the Philippines.
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  A bill to revise the Economic Security Promotion Law and
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  related acts was passed by a majority vote in the House of
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  Representatives Cabinet committee after some amendments.
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  The revised bill includes establishing a system to support
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  the overseas operations of companies critical to economic
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  security. It covers sectors like
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  information and communication. Deva Sports and you saw what's
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  dysmus? Japan's 26 man squad for the
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  North America World Cup has been announced.
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  Players like Yuto Nagatomo, Takiro Tomiyasu and Watiru Endo
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  were selected. Kawuru Matuma and Hidimasa
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  Morita were not chosen. The team aims to reach the top 8
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  for the first time. Japan's first match in Group F
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  will be against the Netherlands on June 15th.
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  Kooru Mitoma will not be part of Japan's 26 man World Cup squad.
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  The manager Hajime Moriasu explained that Mitoma's left
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  thigh injury makes his recovery during the tournament unlikely.
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  Mitoma sustained the injury on May 9th.
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  This is a difficult decision for the team as Mitoma was a crucial
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  player. The Hiroshima Toyo Carp baseball
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  team will reinvestigate the use of zombie tobacco, a designated
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  drug, among all its players. This follows former player
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  Ryutaro Hazuki's statement in court that other team members
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  used it. The club's general manager
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  Kiyuaki Suzuki confirmed the reinvestigation, which will
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  involve interviews with all players.
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  Oryx Buffalo's pitcher Shunta Yamashita underwent right elbow
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  ligament surgery in the US on May 13th.
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  He is unlikely to return this season.
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  This is a significant set back for the team as fellow ace
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  Hiroya Miyagi is also out with a left elbow injury.
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  Yamashita had been dealing with elbow inflammation since March.
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  Shohei Otani was out of the starting lineup for the first
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  time this season in his 44th game as a measure to reduce
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  fatigue, Will Smith played as the designated hitter in his
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  place the previous day, Otani pitched 7 scoreless innings,
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  striking out eight to earn his third win and lower his ERA to
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  0.82. France announced its 26 man
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  squad for the North America World Cup on May 14th.
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  Star players like Killian Mbappe and Osmane Dembele are in the
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  team but Eduardo Camavinga was not selected.
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  France, a strong contender, aims for another title after winning
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  in 20/20/18 and being runner up in 2022.
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  NHK will broadcast all matches of the upcoming soccer World
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  Cup. All games involving the Japan
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  National team will be shown live.
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  The broadcast schedule will also be available on NHK.
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  Plus, information on Japan's 26 man squad and group stage
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  opponents is also being highlighted.
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  Ozeki Ansakini will miss the entire summer Grand Sumo
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  tournament. His stablemaster Anjigawa
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  Oyakata announced that Onsekini aims to return in the next
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  Nagoya tournament. Due to this absence, Onsekini
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  will be demoted from Ozeki to the rank of Sekiweki.
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  Former baseball managers Tatsunori Hara and Akinobu Okada
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  will Co commentate for the first time.
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  They will provide commentary for the Yomiri Giants versus Hansen
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  Tigers game on May 22nd. Both legends, who previously
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  competed as players and managers, will share their
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  insights on the current teams during the national broadcast.
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  The PGA Championship, the second men's golf major, began on May
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  14th in Pennsylvania. Japanese golfer Ryo Hisatsune,
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  23, made an excellent start, finishing three under par to
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  take the lead. Fellow Japanese player Hideki
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  Matsuyama is currently tied for 34th place after the first day.
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  Suzite Koksai News. U.S.
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  President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a
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  summit. Trump stated they discussed
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  Iran, sharing very similar thoughts.
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  She called the visit historic. Despite leaders emphasizing
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  stable relations and economic outcomes, public statements show
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  differences on Taiwan and Iran. Trump invited GI and his wife to
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  Washington on September 24th. Following the US China summit on
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  May 14th, a White House official reported that both nations
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  agreed the Strait of Hormuz should remain open.
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  This consensus was reached amid discussions on the Iran
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  situation. However, despite this agreement,
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  the Strait of Hormuz continues to face instability.
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  U.S. President Trump concluded 2 days
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  of talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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  Trump stated they discussed Iran, aiming for a non nuclear
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  Iran and open Strait of Hormuz. He announced China's promise to
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  buy US soybeans, crude oil, LNG and 200 Boeing aircraft.
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  Trump called the talks very fruitful, emphasizing pre
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  midterm election achievements. A large scale Russian attack on
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  Ukraine's capital Kiev on May 14th resulted in 21 deaths.
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  An apartment complex was destroyed by missile attacks and
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  emergency teams are currently removing debris and searching
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  for missing residents. The tragic incident highlights
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  the ongoing conflict in the region.
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  Russian President Putin announced that the nation's
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  industrial production expanded last year, exceeding pre
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  invasion levels by 12%. This growth occurred despite
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  economic sanctions imposed after the invasion of Ukraine.
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  Putin's statement aims to demonstrate that the impact of
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  these sanctions has been minimized.
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  Following the UK ruling party's significant defeat in local
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  elections, the health and social care minister resigned.
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  He stated a loss of confidence in Prime Minister Starmer,
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  emphasizing the need for a new leader.
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  This resignation highlights the growing focus on a potential
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  leadership contest within the party.
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  US health authorities are monitoring 41 people for
• 19:16
  possible Andes type hantavirus infection.
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  This includes passengers from a cruise ship where three people
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  died. No domestic US infections are
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  confirmed in the US yet. Those under surveillance are
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  advised to self isolate at home for six weeks.
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  A federal jury in New York found Jian Wang Liu, 64, guilty of
• 19:40
  acting as a foreign government agent.
• 19:43
  He operated a police station in Manhattan under Chinese
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  authorities collecting information on Democratic
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  activists. The verdict announced by the
• 19:53
  Justice Department could lead to a 30 year prison sentence.
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  On May 15th, Nakba Day, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip
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  held events calling for their return to their homeland.
• 20:08
  Nakba Day commemorates the displacement of Palestinians
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  after Israel's establishment in 1948.
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  This highlights the ongoing conflict over land and refugee
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  rights in the region. The US Department of Defense
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  canceled the deployment of approximately 4000 troops to
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  Poland. This follows an earlier
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  announcement to withdraw 5000 U.S. troops from Germany.
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  Concerns are growing that these actions could weaken U.S.
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  military deterrence in Europe, given Russia's ongoing invasion
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  of Ukraine. Author Aiko Sato, known for
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  Tataki Sundehi Gakurete and the best selling essay Kyu Ju Sai
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  Nani Gameditai What's So great about being 90, died on April
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  29th at 1:02. Her famous essay was adapted
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  into a movie. Sato continued publishing new
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  works even after turning 100. An unreleased song by legendary
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  singer Hibari Mizora was discovered the 1st in 17 years.
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  Titled Futari Kiri Day, it was recorded on February 10th, 1956,
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  when she was 18. It features her youthful voice.
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  The track will be released on June 24th as part of an
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  anniversary box and as a digital single.
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  A Tokyo farewell party honored Luna Say drummer Shinya, who
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  passed away in February at 56. His wife, Aya Ishiguro,
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  remembered him as a very kind person who smiled through his
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  illness. Shinya was diagnosed with colon
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  cancer in 2020. The band's national tour is
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  scheduled to begin in late May. Anka singer Kaori Kozai, 62,
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  announced on May 15th that she underwent surgery for early
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  stage breast cancer. She was safely discharged after
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  two weeks and is now focused on recovery.
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  The surgery took place on April 30th.
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  Kozai plans to resume activities at an Osaka event on May 17th.
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  Many spring TV dramas are failing to generate buzz, with
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  public interest already shifting to summer shows like TBS's
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  Vivant. The underperformance of TBS's
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  Sunday Theater, usually a ratings leader, is a key factor.
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  While some spring dramas show promise, Vivant has started
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  early promotions, building strong anticipation.
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  The Devil Wears Prada 2, sequel to the 2006 hit, opened May 1 to
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  global success with original cast.
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  It explores media, industry changes and modern work values.
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  Reactions are mixed. Raise for updated perspectives
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  but also criticism of its ending and ortrayal of industry
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  realities. A comedian's bullying confession
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  sparked speculation about Savannah's Shigeo Takahashi.
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  His partner Masumi Yagi quickly confirmed involvement on X,
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  apologizing and taking duo responsibility.
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  Yagi's swift crisis management, acknowledging the accusers
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  feelings and Takahashi's role was praised for calming the
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  situation. The government approved a
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  Copyright Act amendment on May 15th creating a new record
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  performance and transmission right.
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  This ensures singers and performers receive fees when
• 23:46
  their music is used as BGM in commercial facilities.
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  Currently, only lyricists and composers get paid.
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  Japan is one of the few OECD countries lacking this system.
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  Nodo Airport will be renamed Pokémon Airport from July for
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  three years, becoming the world's first.
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  The Pokémon with You Foundation is assisting earthquake
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  reconstruction efforts. This aims to attract fans and
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  boost tourism in the Nodo region.
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  The airport will feature 111 Flying type Pokémon and sell
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  original merchandise. Arigato, Josai.
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  Masta Oyasumina Sai.