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(睡眠用)英語で国内ニュース2026年3月15日(日) · 英語で国内ニュース

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  The the the. The 2026 budget bill begins
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  debate in the House of Counselors from March 16th.
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  The ruling LDP and Nippon Ishin Nokai lack a majority there,
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  posing challenges for smooth deliberation and securing
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  support following opposition criticism of speedy lower house
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  debates. Efforts will focus on smooth
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  proceedings to ensure the bill's passage by the fiscal year end.
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  In the World Baseball Classic, Japan lost to Venezuela 5/8 in
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  the quarterfinals, ending their bid for consecutive titles.
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  This marks the first time Japan has failed to reach the
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  semifinals, having previously won the WBC three times and made
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  the Top 4 twice. As the Strait of Hormuz remains
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  effectively blockaded, the US has increased pressure by
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  attacking Iran's main oil loading facilities.
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  Iran warned of retaliation, raising concerns of further
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  conflict. Amid this, President Trump
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  expressed expectations for countries like Japan to dispatch
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  naval vessels to help ensure security in the Strait.
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  A fatal accident occurred at the Japan Kiran School in Izu,
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  Shizuoka. A male trainee died suddenly on
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  March 13th after falling during training on a circuit course.
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  The Japan Kiran Association JKA announced this incident on March
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  15th. Reuters reported that its
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  independent investigation successfully identified the true
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  identity of the masked St. artist Banksy.
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  However, a lawyer representing Banksy has strongly pushed back
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  against this report, asserting that the disclosure constitutes
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  a privacy infringement. Seven men, including gang
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  members from various organizations, were arrested on
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  March 14th regarding the ¥420 million robbery in Tokyo's Uno
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  in late January. Police believe some suspects
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  orchestrated the crime, while others directly stole three
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  suitcases of cash. Authorities also seized ¥27.5
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  million during searches investigating the whereabouts of
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  the stolen money. Ukrainian President Zelensky
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  claimed in a CNN interview that Russia is supplying Shahed
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  drones to Iran, which are used for attacks against the US and
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  Israel. He stated it is 100% true that
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  Iran used Russian made Shahed drones to attack U.S. military
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  bases originally developed by Iran.
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  Russia is now manufacturing these drones.
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  North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a firing drill of
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  12600mm multiple rocket launchers on March 14th, state
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  media reported. Kim stated the drill, with a 420
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  kilometer range, would unsettle enemies and highlight the
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  destructive power of tactical nuclear weapons.
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  His daughter Ju A was also present during the inspection.
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  A fire occurred at a capsule hotel in Seoul, South Korea on
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  the evening of March 14th. 10 foreigners sustained injuries,
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  with two Japanese women currently in an unconscious
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  condition. South Korean police reported the
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  fire started shortly after 6:00 PM, with investigations into its
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  cause underway. In Akashi, Hilgo Prefecture, A7
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  year old first grade boy died on March 14th after being hit by a
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  car. The incident occurred around
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  4:50 PM when a car turning right into a convenience store parking
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  lot struck the boy on the sidewalk.
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  The 58 year old driver was arrested and admitted not seeing
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  the child. Sukiba Shaka Ino news this.
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  Seven people, including suspected gang members, have
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  been arrested for a robbery in Tokyo's title ward.
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  In January, a group of Chinese and Japanese nationals allegedly
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  stole over ¥400 million on a street.
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  Police believe those arrested were directly involved in the
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  theft or drove getaway vehicles during the incident.
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  Two men robbed a mobile phone store in Shinjuku, Tokyo on
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  March 14th. Disguised as customers, they
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  threatened the manager with a pistol like object, tied him up
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  and stole about ¥1.7 million in cash before fleeing.
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  Police are now investigating the incident as a robbery with
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  injury. Ogasawara village, Tokyo held
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  its first public briefing on selecting a final disposal site
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  for nuclear waste from atomic power.
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  This follows a government request for a literature survey
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  in the area. The meeting informed residents
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  about the process as the search for a suitable site begins.
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  The fiscal year 2026 budget bill moves to the upper house for
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  debate. Facing challenges for smooth
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  deliberation, the Upper House Budget Committee begins
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  substantial discussions on the 16th.
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  Ruling parties lack a majority, making consensus building
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  difficult. Efforts focus on smooth
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  proceedings to ensure approval within the fiscal year.
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  Chinese reconnaissance satellites are passing over
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  Japan every 10 minutes, frequently monitoring
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  self-defense forces and U.S. military bases.
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  About 10 satellites fly over these bases every two hours.
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  The Japanese government is aware, believing they monitor
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  Japan US movements during potential Taiwan contingencies
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  and is increasing vigilance. Chinese vessels have been
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  confirmed in waters around the Senkaku Islands for 121
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  consecutive days. Japan Coast Guard patrol boats
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  have been monitoring the situation, issuing warnings to
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  the Chinese ships. This continuous presence
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  highlights ongoing tensions and the need for vigilance in the
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  disputed territorial waters. New rules regarding the ¥1.3
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  million wall will be implemented starting this April.
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  This refers to the income threshold for social insurance
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  premiums. The changes aimed to address
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  issues where part time workers reduce their hours to avoid
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  exceeding this limit. Details of the new system will
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  impact many workers. Compensation for victims of
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  forced sterilization under the former eugenics protection law
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  has been slow. This year, Tokyo, Hiroshima and
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  two other prefectures started directly informing victims about
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  their eligibility for compensation via individual
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  notifications, aiming to accelerate the process and
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  provide support. Reports of AI's know it all
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  attitude are increasing, posing risks of business damage and
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  defamation. Actor Ryo Cato reported in
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  February that an AI generated article falsely identified him.
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  These incidents highlight concerns over AI's summarization
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  capabilities on search sites and social media platforms.
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  Japan's sex education is deemed insufficient, often skipping
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  fertilization and pregnancy progression.
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  While curriculum guideline revisions are progressing, the
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  repeal of a stopper clause restricting content is not being
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  debated. Amid concerns over online sexual
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  information and child abuse, there are calls for more
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  comprehensive education. To give a business content on
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  useless. Last year, 921 potential legal
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  violations by cargo owners against transport operators,
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  including delivery drivers, were confirmed.
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  Issues like long waiting times and reduced payments were noted.
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  This was revealed by the Ministry of Land,
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  Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
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  The government is monitoring the logistics industry, where
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  drivers often have a weak position, to prevent unfair
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  contracts. The speakers of both Houses of
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  Parliament are set to meet this week.
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  They will discuss how political parties should proceed with
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  talks regarding the stable succession to the imperial
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  throne. This issue was also discussed
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  during last year's Ordinary Diet session.
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  The aim is to find a consensus on this important matter.
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  LDP Secretary General Suzuki stressed the importance of
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  passing the new fiscal year budget bill within the current
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  fiscal year. The bill passed the House of
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  Representatives on the 13th. He stated that it's swift
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  enactment is vital for economic measures and to address the
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  impact of the Iran situation on people's lives.
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  On the morning of the 14th, a 6th charter flight arrived at
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  Narita Airport from Saudi Arabia, carrying Japanese
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  travelers from the Middle East. A total of 1104 people have now
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  been evacuated. The government stated that there
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  are currently no plans for additional charter flights.
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  Prime Minister Takaichi will visit the US next week for a
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  summit meeting. She aims to reaffirm the
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  importance of the Japan US alliance and strengthen
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  cooperation in economy and security.
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  The Middle East situation is also expected to be a key topic
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  focusing on the response to Iran.
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  Hitachi and GE Vernova agreed on the 14th to explore
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  opportunities for introducing the B WRX300 small modular
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  reactor in Southeast Asia. They will also consider
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  collaborating with Japanese suppliers and strengthening the
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  SMR supply chain. This agreement was signed at the
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  Indo Pacific Energy Security Forum in Tokyo.
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  The dollar strengthened in New York, driven by safe haven
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  buying amid Middle East tensions against the yen.
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  It reached the upper ¥159 range, the weakest yen level since July
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  2024. This level is now a watch zone
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  for potential yen buying intervention by the Japanese
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  government and Bank of Japan. The Japanese Electrical,
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  Electronic and information union Denki Ringo is reportedly
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  finalizing negotiations for a base wage hike.
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  The current adjustment is for ¥12,000 or more.
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  This development is part of the ongoing labor negotiations.
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  At the National Defense Academy graduation ceremony, Prime
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  Minister Takaichi stated that Japan's security environment is
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  the most severe and complex since World War 2.
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  She expressed her commitment to fundamentally strengthening
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  Japan's defense capabilities without ruling out any options.
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  Inbound tourism remains strong, but local destination management
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  organizations, Dmos lack influence.
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  Professor Noriko Yagasaki states Dmos should be command Centers
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  for regional tourism. Their goal is to involve
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  businesses, government and residents to strategically
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  attract tourists, manage resources and improve local
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  communities through tourism. There are sports and you saw
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  what's dysmos. Samurai Japan lost to Venezuela
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  5 to 8 in the WBC quarterfinals. They failed to win consecutive
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  titles and missed the semifinals for the first time in six
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  tournaments. Pitcher Ito gave up a go ahead
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  three run Homer in the 6th inning.
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  The team allowed eight runs, a WBC record for them.
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  Shohei Otani made the final out, ending their run.
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  Shohei Ohtani, playing as designated hitter, hit a leadoff
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  home run in the first inning of the WBC quarterfinal against
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  Venezuela. However, in the 9th inning, with
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  two outs, he hit a family ball to shortstop, becoming the final
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  out. This ended Samurai Japan's dream
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  of winning consecutive titles as they were eliminated in the
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  quarterfinals. Samurai Japan outfielder Saya
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  Suzuki was substituted during the WBC quarterfinal against
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  Venezuela due to right knee discomfort.
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  He sustained the injury in the first inning while attempting to
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  steal second base. Japan lost 5 to 8.
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  After the match, a teary eyed Suzuki expressed I feel sorry
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  for how it ended. He will undergo further
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  examinations in Arizona and Chicago.
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  Samurai Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata explained why starting
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  pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto was replaced after 69 pitches in the
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  WBC quarterfinal loss. Ibata stated.
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  We had a plan from the start to limit him to around 60 pitches.
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  I judged that 4 innings was enough.
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  He also acknowledged Venezuela's strength against fastballs and
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  praised the players selected for the team.
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  The Yomiuri Giants announced on March 15th that pitcher Iori
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  Yamasaki, 27, has joined the injured list.
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  He is suffering from right shoulder discomfort.
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  This news is a shock for the team as Yamasaki was a strong
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  candidate for the Opening day starter.
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  The announcement comes less than two weeks before the season
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  opener. Japan's women's curling team
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  Loko Solare started the world championship strong.
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  They defeated top ranked Switzerland six to three in
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  Calgary, Canada on March 15th. This victory marks Loko Solare's
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  first appearance in the championship in three years.
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  They secured the win by maintaining their lead from the
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  first half of the game. The Japan Kirin School announced
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  A fatal accident on March 6th. A male cadet fell during circuit
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  course training. He was rushed to a hospital but
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  tragically passed away on March 13th.
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  The school expressed deep sadness over the loss of a
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  promising young talent. They vowed to prevent future
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  accidents and provide care for other cadets.
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  The deceased's name was not released.
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  Cezite Koksai News. The Trump administration has
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  rejected calls from Middle Eastern allies to begin
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  diplomatic negotiations aimed at ending the war with Iran.
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  Three sources revealed this information on the 14th. the US
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  and Israel are currently attacking Iran.
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  This decision highlights the ongoing tensions in the region.
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  Iran has warned that 3 ports in the United Arab Emirates,
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  including Fujairah, are potential attack targets.
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  This announcement was made on the 14th, with residents and
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  port workers advised to evacuate.
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  The move is seen as possible retaliation after the United
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  States attacked Iran's main oil loading base, Karg Island.
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  President Trump stated on the 14th that he expects countries
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  like Japan to send warships. This is to ensure the safety of
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  the Strait of Hormuz, A vital energy route that Iran is
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  blockading. On social media, he listed
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  Japan, China, France, South Korea and the UK as nations that
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  would likely dispatch naval vessels.
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  A fire occurred at a capsule hotel near Mayongdong, a busy
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  area in central Seoul, just after 6:00 PM on the 14th among
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  three seriously injured foreigners.
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  A Japanese woman in her 50s is currently unconscious. 7 other
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  foreign nationals sustained minor injuries and have been
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  moved to temporary lodging. Jurgen Habermas, a prominent
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  contemporary German philosopher and globally renowned
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  intellectual, passed away on the 14th in Sternberg, southern
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  Germany. He was 96 years old.
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  The DPA news agency reported his death, citing information from
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  his publisher. Habermas was widely respected
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  for his significant contributions to philosophy.
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  Reuters news agency has reported that it identified the masked
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  St. artist Banksy through its own investigation.
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  However, a lawyer has strongly objected to this report, calling
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  it a privacy violation. Banksy's identity has long been
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  a mystery, and this report has sparked debate.
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  U.S. President Trump told the media
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  that the conditions for ending military operations against Iran
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  are not yet sufficiently ready. He indicated that attacks would
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  continue for now. This statement suggests ongoing
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  military engagement in the region despite calls for de
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  escalation. North Korean media reported that
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  a multiple rocket launcher firing drill was conducted on
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  the 14th, overseen by General Secretary Kim Jong Un.
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  This exercise took place amidst ongoing regular joint military
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  drills by the United States and South Korean forces.
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  North Korea has strongly opposed these joint exercises.
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  Russia's military invasion of Ukraine is ongoing.
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  Russian and Ukrainian forces continue to clash in various
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  parts of Ukraine. Many civilians have fled the
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  country seeking safety. The situation, including the
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  fighting and diplomatic efforts by various nations, remains a
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  critical concern globally. The US Embassy in Baghdad urged
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  American citizens to immediately evacuate Iraq on the 14th.
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  This call followed a missile attack on the embassy building
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  during the night. The embassy warned of
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  significant threats from pro Iran armed groups.
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  Separately, the State Department ordered non essential government
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  staff and their families to evacuate Oman.
• 19:30
  Actor Akira Emoto, 77, and Ryuju Nishimoto, 50, attended a stage
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  greeting in Tokyo on March 14th for their film.
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  Imawa Mukashi Ayo, Aigakan no Tabi and Moto toured 24 movie
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  theaters in one month for the film.
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  His daughter-in-law, Sakura Ando was reportedly angry about his
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  demanding schedule. Tamiko Kojima, a leading expert
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  in Japanese music history, has passed away at 96 on February
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  27th from liver failure. She was an emeritus professor at
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  the National Museum of Japanese History.
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  Kojima researched Japanese music extensively, including
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  children's songs. Her work documenting Hojun
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  Nagata, the last Baiwa monk, received a major award in 2005.
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  The 49th Japan Academy Film Prize ceremony took place on
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  March 13th. The film Kokuho secured 10
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  awards including Best Picture. Directed by Sang Illinois Lee,
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  the movie portrays an Anagata Kabuki actor's life.
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  It has grossed over ¥20.3 billion.
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  Sang Illinois Lee won best director and Ryo Yoshizawa
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  received best Actor, expressing he touched the true joy of his
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  craft. Actress Keiko Kitigawa shared
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  photos on X on March 14th, showing her dress at the 49th
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  Japan Academy Film Prize ceremony held on the 13th.
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  She received the excellent actress in a Leading Role award
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  for the film Night Flower. Fans praised her beauty and
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  stunning dress, calling her too beautiful and a symbol of
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  beauty. The Capcom Cup 12 World
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  Tournament for Street Fighter Six took place in Tokyo from
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  March 11th to 14th, 2026. Japanese player Sahala, 21, made
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  a remarkable debut, winning the championship in his first
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  appearance. He secured a grand prize of
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  1,000,000 U.S. dollars, which is approximately 150 million
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  Japanese yen. Rock band King Jun Yu announced
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  on March 14th the cancellation of their Shanghai concerts.
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  The shows were scheduled for June 13th and 14th.
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  The band stated the reason for the cancellation was unavoidable
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  circumstances. This decision highlights the
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  ongoing impact on Japanese entertainment.
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  Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike made a surprise appearance at the
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  42nd Minavi Tokyo Girls Collection 2026 Spring Summer on
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  March 14th. This was her first time at the
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  event in about 9 years. Governor Koike wore a gold
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  themed outfit, causing a stir among the audience.
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  The fourth game of the Shogi Kiyo match is set for March
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  15th. All eyes are on shogi player
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  Fuji as he strives to secure a victory that would keep his
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  chances alive for the final game of the series.
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  The outcome of this crucial match will determine his path
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  forward. Insiders are sharing surprising
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  stories about actor Takuya Kimura's generous gifts.
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  Among the amazing items he has provided, it is revealed that a
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  huge refrigerator was once delivered entirely as a
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  refreshment for staff. These accounts highlight the
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  extraordinary nature of Kimura's thoughtful gestures.
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  Ren Negaise, 27, from King and Prince, revealed on ATV show on
• 23:22
  March 13th that he graduated from Meijigakuen University.
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  It took him 6 1/2 years as he only started taking studies
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  seriously in his fourth year. Nagasse initially aimed to debut
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  as an idol during his enrollment or pursue a different career
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  path.