2017-05-30 / 最終更新日 : 2019-06-06 Aki@英語ニュース政治

首相の意向に関する文書が存在すると前事務次官が発言【Ex-vice minister says documents on PM’s intent exist】

A former vice minister of education told a news conference on Thursday that documents exist linking Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to the decision to approve a veterinary medicine faculty at a university run by a close friend of Abe.

2017-05-26 / 最終更新日 : 2019-04-24 Aki@英語ニュース復習シリーズ

今週の復習423【Weekly Review 423】

復習の穴埋めテストをやってみましょう。
1. Man detained over groping allegation found dead after fleeing station
2. Japan facing potato chip shortage
3. Princess Mako’s engagement triggers debate on shrinking imperial family

2017-05-22 / 最終更新日 : 2019-06-06 Aki@英語ニュース歴史文化

眞子さまの婚約が皇族縮小の論議の引き金に【Princess Mako’s engagement triggers debate on shrinking imperial family】

The planned engagement of Princess Mako has triggered a debate on the male-only succession to the imperial throne. After her marriage, the number of imperial family members is expected to drop to 18

2017-05-18 / 最終更新日 : 2020-05-28 Aki@英語ニュースビジネス

日本がポテチの品薄に直面【Japan facing potato chip shortage】

Japan is facing a potato chip shortage after violent typhoons hit the northern island of Hokkaido last year, leading to panic buying from consumers and inflated prices on auction websites.

2017-05-16 / 最終更新日 : 2019-06-06 Aki@英語ニュース事件事故

痴漢容疑で拘束された男性が駅から逃走後に遺体で発見【Man detained over groping allegation found dead after fleeing station】

A man who fled a station office was found dead beside a building in Tokyo on Friday. He had been detained for groping a female passenger while sitting next to her on a train.

2017-05-12 / 最終更新日 : 2019-04-24 Aki@英語ニュース復習シリーズ

今週の復習422【Weekly Review 422】

復習の穴埋めテストをやってみましょう。
1. Japanese woman arrested over investment fraud
2. Macron wins French presidential election

2017-05-10 / 最終更新日 : 2020-05-28 Aki@英語ニュース政治

マクロン氏がフランス大統領選に勝利【Macron wins French presidential election】

Independent centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron was elected as France’s youngest president on Sunday. The former investment banker is married to his former teacher, who is 25 years his senior.

2017-04-26 / 最終更新日 : 2019-06-06 Aki@英語ニュース事件事故

日本人の女が投資詐欺で逮捕【Japanese woman arrested over investment fraud】

A 62-year-old woman was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of investment fraud after being extradited from Thailand. An acquaintance says she is known for her flashy outfit and is skilled at manipulating men.

2017-04-25 / 最終更新日 : 2019-04-24 Aki@英語ニュース復習シリーズ

今週の復習421【Weekly Review 421】

復習の穴埋めテストをやってみましょう。
1. Japan supports US resolve against chemical attack
2. Figure skater Mao Asada announces retirement
3. North Korea’s missile launch fails
4. United Airlines changes policy on displacing passengers

2017-04-20 / 最終更新日 : 2019-06-05 Aki@英語ニュースビジネス

ユナイテッド航空が乗客の搭乗拒否に関して方針変更【United Airlines changes policy on displacing passengers】

United Airlines has changed its policy on bumping customers following the outrage over an incident on Sunday. Footage of a screaming passenger being dragged off an overbooked flight went viral on social media.

2017-04-17 / 最終更新日 : 2019-06-05 Aki@英語ニュース科学技術

北朝鮮のミサイル発射が失敗に【North Korea’s missile launch fails】

The US and South Korean militaries said on Sunday that North Korea launched a ballistic missile from the country’s east coast, but it blew up almost immediately.

2017-04-12 / 最終更新日 : 2020-06-07 Aki@英語ニューススポーツ

フィギュアの浅田真央が引退表明【Figure skater Mao Asada announces retirement】

Figure skating icon Mao Asada, who has been plagued by left-knee pain, announced her retirement on Monday, saying she has lost the will to compete after a disappointing season.

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