日本がアイルランドから大金星【Japan pulls off biggest upset against Ireland】
Japan shocked the rugby world again on Saturday with a stunning come-from-behind victory over No 2-ranked Ireland in the 2019 World Cup. The second straight win in Pool A has given the host nation a strong chance of reaching the knockout stages for the first time ever.
期待の星の小泉氏が初の閣僚ポストに【Rising star Koizumi given first ministerial post】
Shinjiro Koizumi, a high-profile lawmaker touted as a future prime minister, assumed the post of environment minister in the latest Cabinet reshuffle. He grabbed headlines last month with a surprise announcement of his marriage to a well-known TV personality.
決勝戦でのエースの登板回避が議論に【Resting ace in final sparks debate】
A high school baseball manager created a controversy for resting its ace pitcher in the prefectural final in late July. The school’s failure to reach the prestigious national tournament sparked a debate across Japan on whether a team should put a pitcher’s health ahead of its victory.
国会がバリアフリーの改修を実施【Diet conducts barrier-free renovations】
Japan’s upper house conducted renovation work last week to improve barrier-free access for two severely-disabled lawmakers. They won seats in the recent election as members of a new political party established by actor-turned-politician Taro Yamamoto.
京都アニメ放火の容疑者が恨みを持っていたと報道【Kyoto anime arson suspect reportedly has grudge】
Thursday’s arson attack on an animation studio in Kyoto, renowned for its high-quality works, sent shock waves across the world. The 41-year-old suspect, who is being treated in hospital for severe burns, told police that his novel was stolen.
安倍氏がハンセン病患者の親族に謝罪【Abe apologizes to kin of leprosy patients】
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe issued an apology on Friday to family members of former leprosy patients who suffered discrimination under the state’s segregation policy. The statement came after the government decided not to appeal a recent ruling ordering compensation payments.