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(睡眠用)英語で国内ニュース2026年3月31日(火) · 英語で国内ニュース

• 0:11
  Telecom giant KDDI announced that about ¥33 billion flowed
• 0:17
  out due to fraudulent transactions at a subsidiary. 6
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  subsidiary presidents involved in the irregularities have
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  resigned. KDDI President Matsuda Koji will
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  also return part of his salary. The company is taking steps to
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  address the issue and prevent future occurrences.
• 0:38
  The Takamatsu district. Court ruled that.
• 0:41
  Restricting prisoners voting rights is unconstitutional.
• 0:45
  This decision came from a lawsuit filed by a man from
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  Takamatsu. He sued the city's election
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  Commission after not being registered to vote while on.
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  Parole. The court.
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  Found provisions in the. Public office's.
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  Election Act unconstitutional. The NAFTA crisis is directly
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  impacting Japan's housing industry.
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  NAFTA, a petroleum product, is a key material in many
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  construction components. Concerns are growing about
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  supply shortages and rising costs, which could affect
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  housing prices and availability. This situation highlights the
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  broader impact of global energy market volatility on domestic
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  sectors. The Japanese government has
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  established a new task force to secure medical supplies.
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  This initiative addresses concerns about potential supply.
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  Shortages of. Petroleum derived medical
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  materials The move comes amid A worsening situation in the
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  middle. East, which could disrupt the
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  global. Supply chain The task force aims
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  to ensure stable access to essential medical goods.
• 1:52
  The Ministry of Education has revised its life safety
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  education materials to prevent child sexual violence.
• 2:01
  The updated content now explicitly includes the
• 2:04
  importance of sexual consent. Additionally, the materials
• 2:08
  expand on the topic of digital sexual violence, which occurs
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  through the Internet and smartphones, aiming to better
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  protect children in the digital age.
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  Ruling and opposition parties have agreed to begin
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  deliberations on a bill to establish a national
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  intelligence agency on April 2nd.
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  The House of. Representatives Steering
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  Committee will hold a plenary session for the bill's
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  explanation and initial questioning.
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  This agreement marks a significant step towards
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  creating a new intelligence body for the nation.
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  A private survey reveals that 2798 food items will see price
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  increases in April. This marks the first time since
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  October last year that over 2000 food products have experienced
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  price hikes. The survey company suggests that
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  worsening tensions in the Middle East could intensify these price
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  increases later in the year. AUS.
• 3:07
  White House spokesperson confirmed that the duration of
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  military operations against Iran remains at 4:00 to.
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  Six weeks, however. Iran continues to prepare for a
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  counter attack, indicating no immediate end to the conflict.
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  The situation remains tense as both sides maintain their
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  positions in the ongoing military engagement.
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  A new tax reform law passed the House of Counselors, raising the
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  income barrier from ¥1.6 million to ¥1.78 million.
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  This change aims to encourage more people to work.
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  The law also extends the application period for housing
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  loan deductions and removes age restrictions for the Nisa Summit
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  8 investment category. Revised laws for expanding
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  tuition free high school education and introducing 35
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  student classes in junior high schools.
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  Passed on March. 31st. Starting in April, high school
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  tuition support now removes income limits, providing up to
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  ¥118,800 for public schools and ¥457,200 for private.
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  Schools. Junior High's 35 student class.
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  Size will. Begin with first year students.
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  Sukiba Shaka Ino News this Japan began its first domestic
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  deployment of long range missiles with counter strike
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  capability on March 31st. Stationed at Ken Gun Garrison in
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  Kumamoto, these missiles can reach China's coastal areas and
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  North Korea. This move aims to enhance
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  deterrence for regional peace and stability.
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  The Defense Ministry plans a nationwide deployment over about
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  10 years. The government has established.
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  A task force to secure. Medical Supplies This action
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  comes amidst concerns about potential supply shortages of
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  petroleum derived medical materials.
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  The shortages are feared due to the.
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  Deteriorating situation in the Middle East the task force aims
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  to ensure a stable. Supply of these.
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  Essential Goods. The Takamatsu District Court has
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  ruled that restricting prisoners voting rights under the Public
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  Offices Election Act is unconstitutional.
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  The decision came from a lawsuit filed by a man in Takamatsu who
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  claimed his constitutional rights were violated when he was
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  not registered on the voter list while on parole.
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  Starting April first, Blue Ticket enforcement will begin
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  for bicycle traffic violations. This means offenders will be
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  notified to pay fines. Key.
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  Violations include cycling while holding an umbrella, using a
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  smartphone and ignoring traffic lights.
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  This new measure aims to improve.
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  Road. Safety for everyone.
• 6:07
  Data irregularities at the Hamaoka nuclear power plant
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  reportedly started around 2012. Chubu Electric Power ignored
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  internal warnings about these issues since 2018.
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  Following a report on the irregularities, the company
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  president stated a full commitment to organizational
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  reform to prevent recurrence. The governor of Ayomori.
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  Prefecture. Announced on March. 31st.
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  That he would not permit nuclear.
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  Fuel to be. Transported to the interim
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  storage facility. This.
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  Decision impacts the handling of nuclear waste in the region.
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  The governor's stance? Emphasizes local.
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  Control over nuclear related matters.
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  In the Ayke Bukoro stabbing case, 21 year old MO Harukawa
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  was killed by her ex-boyfriend Hiroki Hirokawa, 26, at a
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  Pokémon center. Hirokawa also died from
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  self-inflicted wounds. Investigations reveal he
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  attacked while shouting loudly and crying.
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  Police are examining his strong obsession, noting he reportedly
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  checked the store twice before the incident.
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  Starting April 2nd, 1000, the 798 food items including cooking
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  oil, mayonnaise and instant noodles will see price
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  increases. This.
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  Marks the first price hike rush of the year.
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  Driven by high raw material costs.
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  Importantly, the worsening Middle East situations impact is
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  not yet included and manufacturers foresee further
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  price adjustments. Revised laws for expanded free
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  high school tuition and 35 student junior high classes
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  passed on March 31st. Starting in April, High school
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  tuition support now removes income limits, providing
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  significant annual aid. Junior high will begin 35
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  student classes for first graders this academic year,
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  expanding to all grades by 2028. The Ministry of Education
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  announced revised life safety education materials on March
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  31st aimed at preventing child sexual violence.
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  The new content explicitly includes the importance of
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  sexual consent. Additionally, descriptions of
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  digital sexual violence involving the Internet and
• 8:32
  smartphones have been expanded. These updates will be.
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  Used nationwide to. Give a business content on
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  useless. KDDI reported a new ¥64.6
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  billion loss on March 31st. This stems from accounting fraud
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  at 2 Internet advertising subsidiaries, including Big
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  Lobe. As a result, Big Lobe's
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  president and others have resigned due to the issue.
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  The loss is related to Internet advertising businesses.
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  The. Group of Seven or G7?
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  Has issued a. Statement regarding the
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  stability of energy markets. This comes amidst concerns about
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  the impact of the Middle East situation on the global economy.
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  The G. 7 aims to take all necessary measures to ensure.
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  A stable supply. Of energy.
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  Narita Airport's new sea runway opening is likely to be
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  postponed beyond its original target of March 2029.
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  The delay is due to difficulties in acquiring the remaining 10%
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  of land needed for construction. This will affect local
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  governments and industries as the new runway was expected to
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  significantly increase flight capacity.
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  Ruling and opposition parties. Have agreed to.
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  Begin deliberations on a. Bill to establish.
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  A national intelligence agency, the House of Representatives,
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  will hold a plenary session on April 2nd for explanations and
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  questions. The government and ruling party
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  aim to pass this intelligence related bill during the current
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  Diet session to enhance national security.
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  Prime Minister Takaichi met with Indonesian President Prabowo.
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  They confirmed cooperation for a free and open Indo Pacific.
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  The leaders also agreed to strengthen collaboration in
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  energy security, especially given the Middle East situation.
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  President Prabowo expressed hope for Japanese companies
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  participation in Indonesia's renewable energy projects.
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  The Liberal Democratic. Party's task force held its
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  first. Meeting to.
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  Discuss a bill. That would penalize damaging the
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  Japanese flag some. Members urged quick.
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  Legislation noting similar laws abroad.
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  However, others. Called for caution, citing
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  concerns about freedom of expression guaranteed by the
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  Constitution. The ¥1.06 million income wall, a
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  wage requirement for part time workers to join employee pension
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  and health insurance, was effectively abolished on March
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  31st. This change means more part time
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  employees are now eligible to enroll in these social insurance
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  programs offering greater benefits and security.
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  The government has decided on a. Basic policy to secure shelters
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  for. Residents in emergencies over
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  the next 5. Years they.
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  Plan to use underground facilities working with.
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  The private sector. The goal is to ensure enough
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  shelter. Space for all.
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  Residents at the municipal level in case of an emergency.
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  The dollar traded slightly weaker against the yen at 159.
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  This followed reports that U.S. President Donald Trump told
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  aides he was ready to end military operations against
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  Iran. However, skepticism remains
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  whether this will truly ease Middle East tensions and
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  stabilize crude oil prices. Some believe the impact could
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  persist. Mitsubishi materials announced
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  on March. 31st. Its investment in US based
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  relevant technology. A rare earth.
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  Recycling company. This establishes a.
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  Japan. US collaboration in the sector.
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  Relevant technology has unique separation and refining
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  technology. To recover high purity rare
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  earths. Mitsubishi Materials aims to.
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  Utilize this. For a North American.
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  Circular resource supply. Chain and develop recycling
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  businesses in Japan. Deva Sports and you saw what's
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  dysmus? Osaka Twan High School won the
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  Sinbatsu Baseball tournament for the first time in four years.
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  They secured their 5th title by defeating Chibenga Quin 7 three
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  in the final. This marks their 10th Koshian
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  Championship overall. Combining spring and summer
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  tournaments, the kinky showdown saw Osaka Twan triumph.
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  Roki Sasaki suffered a loss. In his season debut.
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  For the Dodgers. Pitching 4 and 1/3 innings and
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  allowing one run. Shohei.
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  Otani recorded one hit. This series is historic for the
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  Dodgers. Featuring 3 consecutive Japanese
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  starting. Pitchers Sasaki followed by.
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  Otani and then Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
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  Blue Jays player Kazuma Okamoto hit his second solo home run in
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  two consecutive games against the Rockies.
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  This 9th inning blast marked his 250th career home run combined
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  between Japan and MLB. The home run was confirmed after
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  a replay review celebrating a significant milestone.
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  Tsunami Yoshida, a prominent member of the women's curling
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  team Loko Solare, announced her departure on March 31st via
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  Instagram. The team officially confirmed
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  her resignation, which comes as a.
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  Shock, Yoshida wished. Her teammates Satsuki, Yumi and
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  Yuri continued happiness in their lives.
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  White Sox player Munitaka Murakami played against the
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  Marlins. He recorded an infield hit,
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  extending his consecutive hit streak to four games.
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  However, his impressive home run streak, which started in his
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  debut, ended after three games. Murakami continues to
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  demonstrate his hitting prowess. Figure.
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  Skater Kawori Sakamoto returned to Japan after winning her
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  record setting 4th World Championship.
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  She had announced this as her final competition.
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  Sakamoto expressed relief, stating I'm very relieved to
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  have won at the end. This marks a triumphant
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  conclusion to her career. In the NBA, Rui Hachimora of the
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  Lakers started against the Wizards.
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  He contributed significantly to his team's victory, scoring 14
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  points and grabbing 6 rebounds. The Lakers secured the win at
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  their homecourt in Los Angeles thanks to Hachimora's strong
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  performance. Dodgers pitcher Roki.
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  Sasaki made his season debut against the Guardians.
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  He pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing one run, showing stable
• 15:44
  control despite a decent outing. Sasaki received.
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  No run support and took the loss.
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  Teammate Shohei Otani had one hit in four at bats.
• 15:55
  Japan National Football team coach Hajime Moriasu held a
• 16:00
  press conference before their friendly match against England,
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  the final game of their UK tour. Moriasu expressed his
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  determination to assess the team's accumulated strengths
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  against world top standards in this challenging match.
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  Boxer Tension Nasukawa, ranked second in WBC bantamweight,
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  opened his practice session on March. 31st, he expressed.
• 16:24
  His ambition to KO his opponent in the challenger decision match
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  on April 11th. Nasukawa.
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  Suffered his first. Professional boxing loss last
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  November and is determined not to lose again.
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  U.S. President Trump expressed
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  optimism about serious talks with Iran for a ceasefire,
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  reporting great progress. However, the Wall Street Journal
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  reported Trump told aides he is ready to end military operations
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  even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed.
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  This aims to avoid a prolonged conflict and meet the initial
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  four to six week timeframe. Reuters.
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  Reported on March. 30th that a. Tanker.
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  Fully loaded with. Crude oil and anchored at Dubai
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  port in the. UAE was allegedly.
• 17:19
  Attacked by Iran. This report.
• 17:22
  Citing Kuwait's state news agency raises concerns about
• 17:26
  escalating tensions in the region.
• 17:29
  AUS White House spokesperson confirmed that the duration of
• 17:33
  military operations against Iran remains consistent at four to
• 17:38
  six weeks. However, Iran continues to
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  maintain its readiness for a counterattack.
• 17:45
  This ongoing stance from both sides suggests that an end to
• 17:49
  the conflict is not yet insight. Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi
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  and Indonesian President. Prabowo held a.
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  Summit they affirmed cooperation for a free and open Indo
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  Pacific. Additionally, in light of the
• 18:05
  Middle East situation, both leaders confirmed they would.
• 18:09
  Work closely together. On energy security.
• 18:12
  This highlights a shared. Commitment to regional stability
• 18:16
  and. Resource supply.
• 18:19
  On March 30th, the New York crude oil market saw WTI futures
• 18:25
  prices temporarily climb above $106.00 per barrel.
• 18:30
  This sharp increase was driven by concerns over escalating
• 18:34
  attacks in the Middle East, specifically following reports
• 18:38
  that a Kuwaiti tanker had been attacked by Iran.
• 18:42
  South Korea's. Government submitted a $17.3
• 18:47
  billion supplementary budget on March 31.
• 18:51
  It aims to help consumers and businesses affected by the
• 18:54
  Middle East conflict rising crude oil.
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  Prices a risk to. Growth and inflation prompted
• 19:01
  this move. South Korea, the world's fourth
• 19:05
  largest oil importer. Gets 70% of its oil from the
• 19:09
  Middle East. Russia's military invasion of
• 19:13
  Ukraine continues, with ongoing fighting between Russian and
• 19:18
  Ukrainian forces across the country.
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  Many civilians have been forced to flee.
• 19:24
  The situation remains dynamic with constant updates on the
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  conflict and diplomatic efforts between the involved nations.
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  A Russian presidential official. Expressed hope for.
• 19:37
  US mediation in the stalled Russia, Ukraine peace talks.
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  The. Discussions were interrupted due
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  to the Iran situation. Russia hopes the US will
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  respect. Its position while acting as a
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  mediator aiming to resume negotiations for a potential
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  peace plan. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
• 19:57
  signed a law on March 30th to rename Palm Beach International
• 20:02
  Airport to Donald J Trump International Airport.
• 20:06
  The Republican LED state legislature pushed for this
• 20:09
  change. The renaming, pending federal
• 20:12
  approval, is expected to take effect around July.
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  Australia is. Launching an investigation into
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  5 social media platforms. The probe will.
• 20:22
  Examine whether these platforms have.
• 20:24
  Violated laws. Concerning users under 16 years
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  old, this move highlights growing concerns about child
• 20:31
  safety and data privacy on social media.
• 20:43
  The Takara Zuka Review announced new measures on March 31st
• 20:47
  prohibiting unauthorized photography of its performers.
• 20:51
  In a joint statement with Hank You Corporation posted on its
• 20:54
  official website, the company expressed regret, but clearly
• 20:58
  stated that such actions are now forbidden.
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  This aims to protect their artists.
• 21:05
  Actor Mokamichi Hayami, 41, announced on March. 31st his
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  departure. From his agency Ken on, he
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  entered the entertainment world in his late teens.
• 21:17
  Hayami shared a handwritten message expressing deep
• 21:20
  gratitude, calling his connections with everyone a
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  treasure. He looks forward.
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  To his next steps. Actress Shihori Kanjia, 40,
• 21:30
  announced on March 31st via Instagram her departure from ABP
• 21:36
  Inc after 26 years. She will become independent from
• 21:40
  April. Kanjia expressed her hope that
• 21:42
  fans will support her new journey as she turns 40, calling
• 21:46
  it a significant new step in her career.
• 21:50
  TBS announced on March. 31st that a sequel.
• 21:54
  To The hit drama Vivant, starring Masato Sakai, 52, will
• 21:59
  begin airing in July. The series will.
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  Run for an unusual 2 consecutive.
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  Course Sakai. Expressed his excitement, hoping
• 22:08
  viewers will fully embrace the new story.
• 22:12
  The Japan Shogi Association Committee released an interim
• 22:16
  report on March 31st. It proposes adjusting shogi
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  match schedules and venues for pregnant players upon request.
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  If a player cannot participate, they will receive special status
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  for the next season. Applications should ideally be
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  made by the 14th week of pregnancy.
• 22:34
  Shogi player Soda Fuji. 23 defended his.
• 22:39
  KIO Title. For the 4th consecutive year on
• 22:41
  March 29th, defeating Yasuhiro Masuda 20. 8 Fuji.
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  Won the series 32IN Tutori, he achieved A remarkable reverse
• 22:51
  defense, winning two consecutive games from A1 to.
• 22:54
  Two deficit this follows his similar.
• 22:57
  Defense of the. Osho Title.
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  The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications expert panel
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  proposed on March 31st allowing a single commercial TV station
• 23:10
  to operate 2 broadcast channels in the same region.
• 23:13
  The Ministry plans to ease media concentration regulations
• 23:18
  enabling this One Station 2 Waves system, potentially
• 23:22
  leading to reorganization among local TV stations.
• 23:26
  Stardo Entertainment announced on.
• 23:29
  March 31st. It identified operators of fake
• 23:32
  X accounts impersonating Arashi's June Matsumoto.
• 23:36
  After legal steps, several operators apologized.
• 23:39
  And agreed to delete their accounts.
• 23:41
  Stardo Entertainment will pursue necessary actions for damages
• 23:45
  and continue. Legal procedures.
• 23:47
  Against such infringements. Discussions are underway to
• 23:52
  preserve the Osaka Shochikuza Theater in Dotanbori, Osaka,
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  previously set to close in May Shochiku, Osaka Prefecture, and
• 24:01
  Osaka City are negotiating to maintain its function as a
• 24:05
  cultural and entertainment venue.
• 24:07
  The theater opened in 1923, was announced foreclosure last
• 24:11
  August. Kazuma Kawamura, 29, from the
• 24:16
  Rampage. Will.
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  Gradually resume activities, starting with live performances
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  in May. He had been on hiatus since
• 24:24
  November. Last year.
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  Due to mental. Health issues his.
• 24:28
  Agency LDH made the announcement on its.
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  Official website. On March 30. 1st.