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(睡眠用)英語で国内ニュース2026年3月13日(金) · 英語で国内ニュース

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  Yatsushiro Mayor Taisuke Ono of Kumamoto Prefecture was caught
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  speeding at 152 kilometers per hour on an Expressway exceeding
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  the 100 kilometers per hour limit.
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  As self punishment, he will propose a 50% salary cut for two
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  months. The incident occurred last
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  December. He expressed deep regret,
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  acknowledging his responsibility as the city's leader.
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  A man received a 14 year prison sentence in Nagoya for causing a
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  woman's death. He made the 25 year old woman
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  drink. Excessive tequila.
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  Leading to. Acute alcohol.
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  Poisoning. He then tried to.
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  Abduct her. For sexual acts.
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  The court rejected his. Defense claim that he intended
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  to. Care for her.
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  Masako Ikeda, the renowned voice actress, has passed away at 87
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  due to a cerebral hemorrhage. On March 3rd.
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  She was widely recognized for her iconic role as Maytel in the
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  popular anime series Galaxy Express 999.
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  Born in Tokyo, she began her career as a child actress.
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  The Tokyo Toyoko. Line and Minatamurai Line
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  suspended operations on March 13th around noon due to a.
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  Power outage service. Is halted between Kikuna and
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  Motomachi Chukagai stations in Yokohama City 2 Trains are
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  currently stranded between stations, affecting
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  approximately 100 passengers. Resumption is.
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  Expected after 6. 30 PM. President Trump's administration
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  faces internal divisions over how to conclude the Iran war.
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  Discussions among White House advisers focus on when and how
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  to declare victory. Complex political maneuvering is
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  reportedly behind the president's varying public
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  statements on the conflict's outcome.
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  Gasoline prices have sharply increased in a Amori prefecture,
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  causing alarm among residents and businesses.
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  Many are calling the price surge a matter of life and death.
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  Businesses reliant on diesel and kerosene are particularly
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  struggling, facing pressure to quickly pass on the rising.
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  Costs reports. Confirm that an oil release from
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  private reserves is scheduled to occur on March 16th.
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  This action involves utilizing existing strategic petroleum
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  stockpiles held by private entities.
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  The specifics surrounding the volume and the precise rationale
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  for this upcoming release are currently the subject of ongoing
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  reports. Taiwan's parliament approved the
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  cabinet's authority to sign contracts for four US arms.
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  Sales packages. This decision helps resolve.
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  A dispute over a 40. Billion dollars defense budget
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  The move aims to ensure timely delivery of crucial weapons,
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  including Tau, Javelin and Hemar's missiles.
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  Vital for. Taiwan's national security and
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  territorial defense. A 61 year old man, Tatsuo Yoshi,
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  has been rearrested in Fukuoka for a library stabbing incident
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  where three people were injured in February.
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  Yoshi previously confessed wanting to kill anyone.
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  He is now charged with attempted murder against two men,
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  regarding which he has chosen to remain silent.
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  Victims suffered serious but non life threatening injuries.
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  A shooting at Old Dominion University in Virginia resulted
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  in one death and two injuries, prompting an FBI terrorism
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  investigation. The shooter.
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  A convicted ISIS. Supporter was reportedly.
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  Restrained by ROTC students before he died.
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  Both injured individuals were U.S.
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  Army personnel. The.
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  Suspect had been released from prison in 2024. 25 years ago, a
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  first grade girl was murdered in Nagasaki.
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  The Fukuoka District Court has ordered the convicted offender
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  to pay about ¥70 million in compensation in a third lawsuit
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  filed by the victim's family. The offender had not complied
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  with previous compensation orders.
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  In the. Osaka case where a girl.
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  'S body was found encased in concrete.
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  Her uncle has been sentenced to 8 years in prison.
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  He was charged with. Abandoning the body, this
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  concludes. The legal.
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  Proceedings regarding his involvement in the tragic
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  incident. A man received a 14 year prison
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  sentence in Nagoya for causing a woman's death.
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  He forced a 25 year old woman to drink 32 shots of tequila in May
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  2023, leading to her death. The court found his actions
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  malicious, stating he prioritized his desires and
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  disregarded the victim. Three men were.
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  Arrested, suspected of. Swindling ¥51 million worth of
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  Pokémon cards. They allegedly used.
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  Fake cash bundles in a Tokyo. H2 years ago.
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  Police. Found the bundles had real
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  ¥10,000 bills on the outside but white paper inside.
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  One suspect is silent. While the other.
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  Two deny the charges. A power outage caused passengers
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  on the Tokyo Toyoko line to walk along the tracks for evacuation.
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  Operations on the Toyoko and Minutomirai lines were suspended
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  between Kikuna and Modomachi Chukagai.
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  Approximately 1000 people walked from halted trains between
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  stations in Yokohama. Authorities are working to
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  restore normal service. Japan's Ministry of Land,
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  Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
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  Issued its first. Guidelines to reduce women's
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  restroom queues for. Facilities with similar.
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  Male and female users. It recommends more women's
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  toilet stalls than men's. The aim is to achieve equal
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  waiting times for both genders, addressing existing disparities
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  and promoting comfortable use for everyone. 3 individuals,
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  including a former Democratic Party for the People candidate
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  from Tokyo's 7th district, have been indicted.
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  The Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office charged them
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  with violating the public office's Election Act.
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  They are accused of paying cash to university students for
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  campaign activities during last month's House of Representatives
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  election. A Ministry of Health, Labor and
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  Welfare council met. To discuss the.
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  Discretionary labor system Which Prime Minister?
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  Takechi has stated. Needs review Labor and
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  management representatives exchanged opinions, while
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  company side members called for discussions to expand the
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  system. Other views were also presented
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  regarding its application. Japan will release oil from its
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  private reserves on the 16th. This measure aims to stabilize
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  oil supply and prices. Responding to current market
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  conditions, the government is taking proactive steps to ensure
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  energy security and support economic stability.
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  The second trial. For the Karuizawa ski bus.
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  Accident which killed 15 people 10 years ago has concluded the
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  bus company president and a former employee face
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  professional negligence charges. Victims families presented their
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  opinions on March 13th. The court will.
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  Deliver its judgement on May 22nd to.
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  Give a business condemn on useless.
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  Gasoline prices are sharply rising in Alamori, surprising
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  residents and impacting businesses.
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  Customers call it a matter of life and death, shocked by the
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  increase. Businesses heavily relying on
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  fuel are struggling quickly, needing to pass on costs.
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  This price surge is significantly affecting many
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  People's Daily lives and operations.
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  Japan's government will release. Oil.
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  Reserves starting March 16th to. Stabilize supply. 1st 15 days.
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  Of private reserves. Will be made available later one
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  month of national reserves. Will be released.
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  This combined action. Totals about 40.
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  Five days supply or 80 million barrels, marking the largest
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  release in history. Finance Minister Katayama
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  expects the revived gasoline subsidy to cost ¥300 billion
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  monthly starting March 19th. The government will cap regular
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  gasoline prices below ¥170 per litre.
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  Despite high crude oil prices due to Iran, Katayama stated the
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  subsidy would continue, ensuring it won't stop even if the
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  situation prolongs. On March. 12th US crude oil
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  prices. Rose to $95.73 per barrel, up
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  9.7%. Due to Middle East turmoil,
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  Iran's leader threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz,
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  fueling tension. Consequently, on March 13th,
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  Tokyo's Nikkei. Average temporarily fell.
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  Over ¥1100 concerns are high regarding global market
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  instability. On March 13th, the dollar
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  temporarily rose to 159.69 yen. This marks its highest value in
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  one year and eight months, surpassing the previous high of
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  159.45 yen set on January 14th. This upward movement has given
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  further momentum to the dollar's appreciation, reflecting current
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  market conditions. Prime Minister Takayichi
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  expressed deep concern in the House of Representatives Budget
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  Committee, she stated. That the rapidly.
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  Deteriorating situation across the entire Middle East region
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  due to the ongoing exchange of attacks is a.
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  Serious issue the. Prime minister's remarks
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  highlight the government's worries about regional
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  instability. The Liberal Democratic Party and
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  Constitutional Democratic Party have agreed to start substantial
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  deliberations on the new fiscal year budget bill.
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  This will occur in the House of Counselors Budget Committee from
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  March 16th. The agreement is based on the
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  budget bill passing the House of Representatives on March 13th.
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  A. Resolution to dismiss the Budget
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  Committee chairman submitted by 4 opposition parties.
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  Was rejected. In the House of Representatives
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  plenary session, the Liberal Democratic Party and Japan
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  Innovation Party voted against it.
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  This resolution concerned the new.
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  Fiscal year budget. Bill, the ruling party's plan to
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  move. Forward with budget.
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  Deliberations. On March 13th, the government
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  approved A5 year Basic Plan for Gender equality.
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  This plan includes exploring options to expand the use of
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  maiden names. The government will study
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  legislative changes that could allow individuals to use only
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  their maiden name, addressing requests for more flexibility in
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  naming conventions. The government plans a new.
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  Private rice reserve system for 2. 100,000 tons.
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  This amount equals 20% of domestic.
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  Reserves or about? 10 days of national consumption
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  starting in fiscal year 2020. 8 These reserves will be.
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  Quickly released during shortages before government.
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  Stock. The goal is to stabilize prices
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  effectively. Deva Sports and you saw what's
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  dysmus? Shohei Otani confirmed he will
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  not pitch in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
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  He stated this is due to a promise with his club.
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  Otani practiced in Miami where the final rounds are taking
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  place. When asked about pitching in the
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  quarterfinals against Venezuela, he again said it would not
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  happen. Samurai Japan's manager Hirokazu
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  Ibata announced. That pitcher.
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  Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start in the World Baseball Classic
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  quarterfinals. Yamamoto will face Venezuela in
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  the match on March 15th. The team practiced in Miami
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  ahead of the final rounds. Manager Ibata confirmed Yamamoto
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  will. Pitch as.
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  Far as he can go. Shohei Otani focusing on batting
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  in the World Baseball Classic. Gave a witty.
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  Reply to Venezuela's hitting coach.
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  Miguel Cabrera Cabrera. Hinted at an intentional walk,
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  Otani joked about a signed bat from a Triple Crown winner at
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  his home, saying if I can't hit, there's no good luck.
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  Japan will face Venezuela in the.
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  World Baseball Classic. Quarterfinals on March 15th.
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  This was determined after the Dominican Republic beat
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  Venezuela 7 to 5 in their final Group D game.
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  Venezuela secured the second spot in their group.
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  The Japanese team is currently preparing in the US for the
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  upcoming match. Pitcher U Darvish has rejoined
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  Samurai Japan in Miami for the World Baseball Classic final
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  rounds. He had returned to the US after
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  the Miyazaki camp. Darvish will now offer practical
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  advice and support to the team. Samurai Japan advanced to the
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  quarterfinals, fulfilling their promise to him.
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  Samurai Japan faces Venezuela in the.
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  World Baseball Classic. Quarterfinals on March 15th.
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  Venezuela features Ronald Acuna, Junior.
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  A versatile player. Who can change games?
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  Known for his power, speed and hitting prowess, Acuna recently
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  shown with three. Hits 2 RB.
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  Is and two runs proving a formidable opponent. 6 pitchers
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  have reportedly left the US World Baseball Classic team
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  before the quarterfinals. This includes Tariq Skubal and
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  Clayton Kershaw. Replacements are joining, but
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  this unusual turnover raises concerns about team chemistry
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  and readiness for the USA strong contender.
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  In the NBA, Rui Hachimura of the Lakers and Yuki Kawamura.
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  Of the Bulls had their first. Direct match up Hachimura scored
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  15 points. Kawamura.
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  Also showcased his. Presence by making a three-point
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  shot. This marked a notable
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  competition between the two Japanese players on the court.
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  Japanese Alpine skier Momoka Muraoka won a silver medal in
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  the women's giant slalom sitting class at the Milan Cortina
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  Paralympics. History.
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  Megashira Hakuno Fuji will re enter the Sumo Spring Grand
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  Tournament from day 7 tomorrow. He withdrew on Day 2.
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  Due to a left. Big toe injury Hakuno Fuji,
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  ranked Megashira, 7, sustained the injury during his day one
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  bout against Oshoma, which resulted in a loss.
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  The US Navy will escort ships in the Strait of Hormuz with an
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  international coalition. U.S.
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  Treasury Secretary stated this will occur as soon as militarily
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  possible. This action follows recent
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  attacks by Israel and the US against Iran.
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  The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial route for energy
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  transport and this aims to secure shipping.
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  Two weeks into the middle. East War.
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  Iran, Israel and. US leaders show.
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  Commitment to fight With thousands dead, Iran's new
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  supreme leader warned of blocking the Strait of Hormuz
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  and targeting. US bases Israeli.
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  Prime Minister Netanyahu hinted at his assassination.
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  U.S. President Trump noted the US
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  benefits from rising oil. Prices.
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  Germany's foreign minister stated that the security issue
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  in the Strait of Hormuz can only be resolved through diplomacy.
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  He stressed the need for common interests in the Gulf region.
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  Iran's attacks have halted non Iranian shipping, reducing oil
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  production. A reliable and lasting solution
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  requires diplomatic efforts from all parties involved.
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  Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warned Iran's new Supreme Leader
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  Moshtaba. Netanyahu stated that military
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  operations against Iran, including the killing of former
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  Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, are changing the Middle East's power
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  balance. He claimed these actions are
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  progressively weakening Iran. AUN Committee reported Russia
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  forcibly transferred over 1200 Ukrainian children, labeling it
• 17:45
  a crime against humanity. The Chairperson stressed this
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  violates international law, stating children must not be
• 17:52
  separated. Most children taken since
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  February 2022 have not returned. Evidence indicates this policy
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  was planned by the Russian government.
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  On March 12th, a Virginia University shooting killed 1 and
• 18:06
  injured. 2 The suspect also died.
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  The FBI is investigating it as a terror incident, citing ISIS
• 18:14
  ties. In Michigan, an armed man died
• 18:18
  after crashing into a synagogue, injuring a guard.
• 18:21
  Another Texas shooting is. Probed for.
• 18:24
  Potential Iran attack links. Nepal's general election on
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  March 5th saw the National Independent Party RSP win a
• 18:34
  landslide, securing 182 seats. This is the first single party
• 18:41
  majority in 27 years. Rapper Balin Shah, former
• 18:46
  Kathmandu mayor and the party's PM candidate, is expected to
• 18:50
  become Prime Minister, focusing on youth driven political
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  reform. The US Treasury temporarily
• 18:58
  allowed. Russian crude oil.
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  Purchases for 30 days. Until April 11th.
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  This aims to counter soaring oil.
• 19:06
  Prices, especially with. Iran's Strait of Hormuz blockage
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  the measure. Applies to oil already at sea.
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  President Trump. Stated it's a.
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  Limited short term step not significantly benefiting Russia.
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  Taiwan, nuclear free since May 2025, is discussing restarting
• 19:28
  nuclear reactors. This is due to worsening Middle
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  East tensions affecting fossil fuel supply and fears of a
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  Chinese blockade. The government is not ruling out
• 19:39
  the option. 1/3 nuclear plant could restart sooner than 2028
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  if minimal equipment replacement is needed.
• 19:47
  The US and Chile agreed to begin talks on rare earth and critical
• 19:51
  minerals, signing a joint statement.
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  The first meeting is expected within two weeks.
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  Cooperation aims to expand mineral supply, including
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  project financing and recycling efforts.
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  The Trump administration seeks to reduce reliance on China for
• 20:07
  these essential resources. To Zita Bunka gain all new
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  swords daishimas. Masako Ikeda, the voice actress
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  famous for Maya Tell in Galaxy Express 999 and dubbing Audrey
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  Hepburn, has passed away at 87. Her agency announced on March
• 20:31
  13th that she died from a cerebral hemorrhage.
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  Ikeda San was born in Tokyo and left a significant legacy in the
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  anime and dubbing world. Comedian Kum Daiyu.
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  Shared his tough. But healing single parenting
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  experience. After divorce, he discussed.
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  Sending his son to a. Special class.
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  At cram school and the intense arguments during his son's
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  adolescence, Daiyu's. Career has.
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  Significantly evolved from fluctuating income to becoming a
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  regular actor in NHK dramas. Fans of the popular Japanese
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  idol group Arashi have gathered in Sapporo.
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  This assembly is in connection with what is being described as
• 21:16
  Arashi's last tour. The event marks a significant
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  moment for the group and their dedicated fan base, highlighting
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  their enduring popularity among supporters.
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  Poco A. Pokémon, the Nintendo Switch 2
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  game released March. 5th sold 2. Point 2 million units in four
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  days. Its success.
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  Is credited. To three reasons.
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  A clear concept combining Pokémon with sandbox play, the
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  strong brand confidence of Pokémon itself and fulfilling
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  the high demand for non action games on the new console.
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  Actor Ryo Yoshizawa underwent an intense preparation, losing
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  approximately 13 kilograms for his role as Nishikiori in the
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  NHK morning drama Bake Bake. His character passed away in the
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  115th episode broadcast on March 13th.
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  The drama's chief producer praised Yoshizawa's compelling
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  acting and dedication to character portrayal.
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  Disney and Pixar's new film When I Become a Beaver features Mabel
• 22:25
  Tanaka. Pixar's first.
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  Japanese American heroine. The movie achieved a strong
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  opening in the US. Director Daniel Chung and
• 22:35
  producer Nicole Paradis Grindle explained Mabel's creation, a
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  college student who. Uses a Beaver robot to protect
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  her forest. From a highway plan.
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  Nippon TV's music program with Music is set to conclude this
• 22:50
  March, just two years after its debut in March 2024.
• 22:54
  This cancellation highlights a significant challenge for TV
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  stations, particularly regarding their reluctance or struggle to
• 23:02
  effectively use platforms like YouTube in today's media
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  landscape. Stardo Entertainment's live
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  event organizer has sued a major.
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  Ticket resale site Ticket ryutsu.
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  Center and an individual. For high-priced ticket resales,
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  these lawsuits filed. On March 2 are Japan's first
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  against a resale site's responsibility and a.
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  Serial reseller the. Organizer seeks ¥150,000 from
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  the site and ¥23.2 million from the individual.
• 23:35
  Actress Noriko Iguchi, 45, is now known as Ray Wah's ratings
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  queen due to her strong presence and impact on TV drama
• 23:45
  viewership following appearances in multiple high profile January
• 23:49
  dramas. Industry talks suggest a
• 23:52
  potential overseas expansion for her.
• 23:55
  Whispers include a significant offer for a mafia Empress role
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  in South Korea. Shaga.
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  Kukan apologized on March 11th for a 2018 incident where a
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  former employee abusing their position made sexual demands to
• 24:11
  a business partner inappropriate.
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  Contact persisted even after disciplinary action.
• 24:17
  Further misconduct by the same employee in 2025.
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  Led to their. Resignation Shaga Kukan admitted
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  organizational responsibility for lacking respect for women's
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  dignity and human rights.