2023-09-12 / 最終更新日 : 2023-09-23 Aki@英語ニュース社会

日本の男性育休が増加【Paternity Leave Increases in Japan】　

A 2022 survey by the Japan Business Federation showed nearly 50% of men took paternity leave, a significant rise from the previous year. However, 80% of companies faced challenges securing replacement staff.

2023-09-05 / 最終更新日 : 2023-09-10 Aki@英語ニュース社会

日本がマイナンバーカードと健康保険証の統合を計画【Japan Plans to Merge My Number and Health Insurance Cards】

Japan is moving forward with a plan to integrate My Number cards and health insurance cards for increased efficiency. However, concerns over data accuracy and privacy remain unresolved.

2023-08-30 / 最終更新日 : 2023-09-04 Aki@英語ニュース自然環境

福島の処理水排出に中国が強く反発【China Strongly Opposes Fukushima Water Release】

After Japan began releasing treated water from the Fukushima plant into the Pacific, China announced a full ban on Japanese seafood. Videos of Chinese individuals making protest calls to unrelated Japanese parties are sparking controversy on social media.

2023-08-09 / 最終更新日 : 2023-09-04 Aki@英語ニュース国際

俳優のAI複製案でストライキに【Actors’ AI Cloning Proposal Sparks Strike】

Hollywood studios allegedly proposed using AI to scan background performers’ likenesses and use the digital replicas forever for one day’s pay of $200. This idea has sparked backlash from actors, leading to their union’s strike.

2023-08-02 / 最終更新日 : 2023-08-07 Aki@英語ニュース社会

デジタル・タトゥー【Digital Tatoo】

A digital tattoo means the indelible online footprint, such as images, text, and videos. Once these are spread online, it’s nearly impossible to erase them, much like a real tattoo.

2023-07-18 / 最終更新日 : 2023-08-01 Aki@英語ニュース社会

日本が学校での限定的AI使用を提案【Japan Proposes Limited AI Use in Schools】

The Education Ministry proposes the limited use of generative artificial intelligence in schools. The guidelines aim at nurturing students’ AI skills while addressing data leaks and copyright concerns.

2023-07-11 / 最終更新日 : 2023-07-16 Aki@英語ニュース国際

最高裁が積極的差別是正措置を却下【Supreme Court Rejects Affirmative Action】

The US Supreme Court has ruled against affirmative action policies in college admissions, deeming them unconstitutional. The decision follows lawsuits claiming such policies discriminate against white and Asian-American applicants.

2023-07-04 / 最終更新日 : 2023-07-10 Aki@英語ニュース国際

モスクワ進軍後、プリゴジンがベラルーシに【Prigozhin in Belarus after Moscow March】

Yevgeny Prigozhin, Wagner Group founder, appeared in Belarus after leading a march on Moscow. Belarusian President Lukashenko confirmed his arrival and offered an abandoned base to Wagner troops.

2023-06-28 / 最終更新日 : 2023-07-02 Aki@英語ニュース事件事故

潜水艇タイタンが沈没【Titan Sub Lost at Sea】

Five people aboard the Titan submersible are likely dead as wreckage was found in the North Atlantic Ocean. The US Coast Guard believes the vessel suffered a catastrophic pressure loss.

2023-06-20 / 最終更新日 : 2023-06-27 Aki@英語ニュース政治

日本のLGBTQ法案が議論を誘発【LGBTQ Bill Sparks Debate in Japan】

Japan’s Diet recently passed a bill aimed at preventing discrimination against LGBTQ individuals. However, the bill has received criticism even from within the LGBTQ community, making its actual benefits uncertain.

2023-06-14 / 最終更新日 : 2023-06-19 Aki@英語ニューススポーツ

全仏オープン失格で提訴【Appeal Against French Open Default】

Japanese player Miyu Kato lodged an appeal against her disqualification from the French Open women’s doubles. She initially received a warning for accidentally hitting a ball girl, but was later disqualified following a protest from the opposing pair.

2023-06-07 / 最終更新日 : 2023-06-12 Aki@英語ニュース社会

子育て支援の新政策【New Policies for Childcare Support】

Japan’s government is set to increase allowances for child-rearing and provide free tuition for preschools. These initiatives aim to relieve the financial burden on households. They are anticipated to help reverse the declining birthrate.

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