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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.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

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.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

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.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

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.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

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.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

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.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

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.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

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.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

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.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

早期退職する新入社員たち【New Employees Quitting Early】

In Japan, university graduates typically join companies in April. However, more and more people are quitting in the first month. The labor ministry reports over 30 percent leave within three years.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

国民総幸福量【Gross National Happiness】

Gross National Happiness is a measure of people's sense of well-being. Unlike Gross Domestic Product, GNH focuses on the quality of life. The concept of GNH was proposed by the King of Bhutan in 1972.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

紅麹サプリ工場に立ち入り検査【’Beni-koji’ Supplements Plant Inspected】

Health ministry and city officials inspected a pharmaceutical plant in Osaka. This probe was due to dietary supplements causing five deaths. The products were made with "beni-koji" red yeast.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

大谷の通訳が違法賭博で解雇【Ohtani’s Interpreter fired Over Illegal Gambling】

Shohei Ohtani's interpreter was fired from the Dodgers. Ippei Mizuhara is suspected of involvement in illegal sports gambling. He confessed that he had a gambling addiction.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

不適切にもほどがある!昭和の常識は令和の非常識?!【Common Sense in Showa, Nonsense in Reiwa?!】

A TV drama has gone viral, featuring a middle school PE teacher from the 1980s who time-travels to the present. It shows how language, traditions, and practices have changed in Japan since then. People of all ages are praising the entertainment value of the story on social media. Let's take a look at some key points often discussed as differences between the Showa and Reiwa periods.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

ウズラ卵を詰まらせ男児死亡【Boy Dies Choking on Quail Egg】

A 7-year-old boy lost his life in a school incident. He accidentally choked on a quail egg during lunch. His teacher noticed and tried to help, but in vain.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

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20年ぶりに新紙幣を発行:10秒スピーチ

スピーキング・テストの対策として「20年ぶりに新紙幣を発行」に関連する5つの重要質問を作成しました。英語音声で質問が流れたら内容を聞き取り、「10秒間に2センテンスで解答する練習」をやってみましょう!<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

バイデンの不安定な討論:10秒スピーチ

スピーキング・テストの対策として「バイデンの不安定な討論」に関連する5つの重要質問を作成しました。英語音声で質問が流れたら内容を聞き取り、「10秒間に2センテンスで解答する練習」をやってみましょう!<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

メガバンクが年功序列廃止へ:10秒スピーチ

スピーキング・テストの対策として「メガバンクが年功序列廃止へ」に関連する5つの重要質問を作成しました。英語音声で質問が流れたら内容を聞き取り、「10秒間に2センテンスで解答する練習」をやってみましょう!<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

選挙妨害で政治団体メンバー逮捕:10秒スピーチ

スピーキング・テストの対策として「選挙妨害で政治団体メンバー逮捕」に関連する5つの重要質問を作成しました。英語音声で質問が流れたら内容を聞き取り、「10秒間に2センテンスで解答する練習」をやってみましょう!<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

トランプ前大統領に有罪判決:10秒スピーチ

スピーキング・テストの対策として「トランプ前大統領に有罪判決」に関連する5つの重要質問を作成しました。英語音声で質問が流れたら内容を聞き取り、「10秒間に2センテンスで解答する練習」をやってみましょう!<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

立ったままの接客に改善を要望:10秒スピーチ

スピーキング・テストの対策として「立ったままの接客に改善を要望」に関連する5つの重要質問を作成しました。英語音声で質問が流れたら内容を聞き取り、「10秒間に2センテンスで解答する練習」をやってみましょう!<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

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