2024-10-08 / 最終更新日 : 2024-10-12 Aki@英語ニュース 国際 ガザ出身医師「それでも私は憎まない」【A Doctor from Gaza: “I Shall Not Hate”】 The movie “I Shall Not Hate” is a documentary about a Palestinian doctor’s life. He grew up in a poor area of Gaza and worked hard to become a doctor. Believing in peace and coexistence, he decided to work at an Israeli hospital.
2024-10-01 / 最終更新日 : 2024-10-07 Aki@英語ニュース 政治 石破氏が自民党総裁に選出【Ishiba Elected LDP Leader】 Ishiba won the LDP presidential election in his fifth attempt. None of the nine candidates secured a majority in the first round. Ishiba came from behind to defeat Takaichi in the runoff.
2024-09-24 / 最終更新日 : 2024-09-28 Aki@英語ニュース 国際 日本人男児が中国で刺され死亡【Japanese Boy Dies After Stabbed in China】 A Japanese boy was stabbed on his way to school in southern China. He was rushed to the hospital, where he died the next day.
2024-09-10 / 最終更新日 : 2024-09-27 Aki@英語ニュース 政治 兵庫県知事のパワハラ疑惑【Hyogo Governor’s Abuse of Power Allegations】 A special investigation committee was held to examine abuse of power allegations against the Hyogo governor. An anonymous whistleblower document was sent to the prefectural assembly members in March.
2024-09-03 / 最終更新日 : 2024-09-08 Aki@英語ニュース 社会 コメ不足の本当の原因【The True Cause of the Rice Shortage】 Rice is in short supply, and it’s selling out in supermarkets across Japan. Is this due to last year’s poor harvests and the rise in foreign tourists? An expert points out that the true cause is the acreage reduction policy.
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.