2024-08-20 / 最終更新日 : 2024-08-31 Aki@英語ニュース政治

岸田首相が総裁選に不出馬を表明【Kishida Out of Upcoming Leadership Race】

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made a surprise announcement in mid-August. He decided not to run in the LDP presidential election next month. This means Japan will see a new prime minister soon.

2024-08-06 / 最終更新日 : 2024-08-24 Aki@英語ニューススポーツ

ボクシング女子で性別騒動【Women’s Boxing Sparks Gender Debate】

In women’s boxing at the Olympics, two fighters’ eligibility has sparked debate. These boxers have high levels of male hormones and masculine physiques.

2024-07-30 / 最終更新日 : 2024-08-10 Aki@英語ニュース社会

日本人の平均寿命延びる【Japan’s Average Lifespan Rises】

Japan’s average life expectancy rose in 2023 for the first time in three years. Women’s longevity increased to 87.14 years, and men’s to 81.09 years.

2024-07-23 / 最終更新日 : 2024-08-03 Aki@英語ニューススポーツ

宮田笙子が日本代表を辞退【Shoko Miyata Withdraws from the National Team】

Teen gymnast Shoko Miyata withdrew from the national team for the Paris Olympics. She admitted to violating the team’s code of conduct by smoking and drinking. Her coach said she was facing extreme pressure to deliver top performances.

2024-07-09 / 最終更新日 : 2024-07-22 Aki@英語ニュース科学技術

20年ぶりに新紙幣を発行【New Banknotes Issued After 20 Years】

Japan issued new banknotes for the first time in 20 years. The redesigned bills feature 3D holograms to prevent counterfeiting.

2024-07-03 / 最終更新日 : 2024-07-07 Aki@英語ニュース国際

バイデンの不安定な討論で彼の候補者適性を疑問視【Biden’s Shaky Debate Raises Questions for his Candidacy】

President Joe Biden tried to confront Donald Trump in their first debate ahead of the November election. However, his shaky performance raised serious concerns about his age.

2024-06-25 / 最終更新日 : 2024-07-07 Aki@英語ニュースビジネス

メガバンクが年功序列廃止へ【Mega Bank to Scrap Seniority System】

A Japanese mega-bank plans to abolish its seniority-based system. At present, salaries and positions rise with the length of service. This practice, along with the lifetime employment system, was established during the economic boom.

2024-06-11 / 最終更新日 : 2024-06-23 Aki@英語ニュース政治

選挙運動の妨害で政治団体メンバーを逮捕【Political Group Members Arrested for Campaign Obstruction】

Police issued a new arrest warrant for three members of a fringe political group. The three are suspected of violating the Public Offices Election Law. They allegedly obstructed a rival candidate’s campaign for an April by-election.

2024-06-04 / 最終更新日 : 2024-06-12 Aki@英語ニュース国際

トランプ前大統領に有罪判決【Former President Trump Found Guilty】

Donald Trump is aiming to make a comeback in the upcoming presidential election. However, he was recently convicted for mishandling hush money related to an affair. This is the first time a former president was found guilty in a criminal case.

2024-05-28 / 最終更新日 : 2024-06-08 Aki@英語ニュースビジネス

立ったままの接客に改善を要望【Request to Improve Standing Jobs】

The “Isn’t it OK to sit down?” project is run by Tokyo-area volunteers. It aims to improve work conditions for Japan’s customer service employees. Labor ministry regulations require businesses to provide chairs for workers.

2024-05-14 / 最終更新日 : 2024-05-28 Aki@英語ニュース政治

環境相がマイク音消しで水俣病被害者に謝罪【Env. Minister Apologizes to Minamata Victims for Muted Microphones】

The Environment Minister offered an apology to those affected by Minamata disease. This illness results from mercury contamination in wastewater. The ministry was criticized for its handling of a stakeholder meeting.

2024-05-07 / 最終更新日 : 2024-05-27 Aki@英語ニュースビジネス

円安で日本へ殺到する外国人観光客【Weak Yen Draws Foreign Tourists to Japan】

The Japanese currency continues to weaken on the foreign exchange market. The yen once fell to the 160-yen level against the dollar in late April. The weak yen is drawing a record number of foreign tourists to the country.

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