Horse racing breaking news as in the Furusato No. 954.
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Kyodo Furusato News 954, Sunday Newsletter
On the 1st, a side-circling parade for Sonofuji Seki (25), who won the Grand Sumo Spring Tournament in March for the first time in 110 years, was held in his hometown of Goshogawara, Aomori Prefecture, and at two other locations. A total of approximately 55,000 citizens celebrated the feat with loud cheers. Seki Takerufuji greeted everyone with a smile, saying, “Thanks to your support, I was able to survive. I want to work hard to become everyone’s dreams and hopes, and come back to Aomori stronger.” Oven cars march in the parade through the city center. They waved in response to the enthusiastic cheers and applause from the roadside. Makiko Kanagawa (42), a nurse from the city, exclaimed, “I was moved to witness this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.I hope he continues to be a strong and beloved sumo wrestler.” A large number of people also gathered in the local Kanagi area. Mihoko Kawaguchi (52), a confectionery shop employee who has known Takafuji Seki since she was an elementary school student, said happily, “I’ve always had good athletic ability, but I couldn’t believe he would become this famous.” .
Chunichi Building, a new high-rise complex in Nagoya’s downtown Sakae district, has recently opened its doors. With 33 floors above ground and approximately 158 meters in height, it is the tallest building in the Sakae area, which is undergoing redevelopment. There were 93 tenants, including restaurants and retail stores that were opening in the Tokai area for the first time, and the building was crowded with people. Aichi Prefecture Governor Hideaki Omura and others attended the opening ceremony. Doara, the mascot of the Chunichi Dragons professional baseball team, also came to the event and participated in the tape cutting. Yoshiro Ido, president of Chubu Nippon Building, which owns the building, said in his greeting, “We will make this a building that will be loved by everyone as a landmark of Sakae.” On this day, we mainly eat and drink on the lower floors. Stores opened.
At Cape Toi in Kushima City, Miyazaki Prefecture, the misaki horse, a nationally designated natural monument, is entering its calving season. You can see the cute sight of a foal nestled in its mother’s arms, walking unsteadily down the steep slope and suckling. According to the Toi Misaki Maki Association, the breeding began in the Edo period when the former Takahanki set up a breeding farm, and breeding has continued for the most part in the wild. Even when they grow up, they are small, only about 130 centimeters tall, and about 20 are born each year between April and June. Yutaro Nozoe (25), director of the glamping facility “Toigran Sorashita,” which opened on Cape Toi in July last year, said, “It’s getting warmer and the views of the horses, the ocean, and the greenery are getting better.” “I want them to enjoy this extraordinary experience.”
Breaking News. Jantar Mantar wins Horse racing/NHK Mile C.
The 29th NHK Mile Cup horse racing event was held on the 5th with 18 horses running on the 1,600 meter turf course at Tokyo Racecourse, and was won by Jantar Mantar. Second place went to Ascoli Piceno and third place went to Rogilion.
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Front page. [Honolulu] Japan, the United States, Australia, and the Philippines held a defense ministers’ meeting in Hawaii on the 2nd (3rd Japan time). The four countries strengthened their solidarity and confirmed their opposition to unilateral changes to the status quo through force and actions that increase tensions. They expressed “grave concern” over China’s repeated interference with Philippine ships in the South China Sea, and agreed to promote cooperative activities at sea, such as joint exercises, in order to stabilize the region. The aim is to deter China’s coercive actions.
Second page. [Doha] On the 3rd, the full details of the proposal from the Israeli side to the Islamic organization Hamas in indirect negotiations regarding a cessation of fighting in Gaza, an autonomous region of Balestine, were revealed. According to a document obtained by Kyodo News from Hamas sources, the agreement stipulates a three-step process for releasing hostages held by Hamas and establishing a cease-fire, with the aim of “restoring sustainable peace,” which is believed to mean an end to the fighting. However, while Hamas gave a certain evaluation, it requested revisions because it did not clearly state that the fighting would end. We will soon respond to Israel through an intermediary role.
Third page. As of the 3rd, the Japan Atomic Energy Industry Association has compiled a survey showing that in 2023 the domestic operating rate of nuclear power plants in Japan was 28.9%. TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant This is the highest level since the original accident. This was higher than 24.4% in FY 2021, due to the restart of Kansai Electric Power Takahama Units 1 and 2 (Fukui Prefecture) and the absence of long-term shutdowns due to decisions. The record high was 84.2% in 1998.
Fourth page. It was announced on the 3rd that the Agency for Cultural Affairs will establish a system to recognize people who have contributed to traditional Japanese food culture, such as Japanese cuisine and local cuisine. The aim is to improve the social status of chefs and to secure more people to take on the role. The policy is to select candidates for future Living National Treasures (holders of important intangible cultural properties) by evaluating their artistry, technical ability, and contribution to cultural inheritance. Incorporate related expenses into the initial budget request for FY2025, and begin concrete system design such as name and start date.
Horse racing. Ascoli Piceno is favorite.
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Front page. In the early hours of the 2nd, the yen price in the foreign exchange market soared against the dollar, and at one point reached 153 yen to the dollar. The price rose more than 4 yen from the 157 yen level in less than an hour after the Federal Reserve Board (FRB), the central bank of the United States, decided to leave the main policy interest rate unchanged at a high level. Following April 29, when the yen briefly rose sharply, there are growing speculations that the Japanese government and the Bank of Japan have decided to intervene again by buying yen and selling dollar. Market participants estimate that the intervention may have been on the order of 3 trillion yen, and it appears that the battle between authorities and investors to counter yen selling continues.
Second page. [Paris] Prime Minister Kishida met with French President Macron at the presidential palace in Paris on the afternoon of the 2nd. They agreed to enter into negotiations toward the conclusion of the Facilitation Agreement (RAA), which will facilitate mutual exchanges and joint training between the Self-Defense Forces and the French military. Strengthen security cooperation between Japan and France in view of China’s expansion into the Indo-Pacific region. It is the fourth country to enter RAA negotiations.
Third page. On the 3rd, the Japanese Constitution celebrated 77 years since its enforcement in 1047. The Liberal Democratic Party requests that Prime Minister Kishida enter into early consultations on drafting a draft plan to revise the constitution by his appointment as party president in September. The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan opposes this, saying, “The constitutional amendment is becoming an end in itself.” The Japan Restoration Party insists that only reform forces, excluding the Ritsumeikan, should take the lead. We are at a crossroads where the tradition of constitutional debate, which has emphasized cooperation in order to ensure a smooth running of proceedings, is being shaken as each party engages in battles. The current Constitutional Review Committee has not made any progress in fleshing out the proposed text, making it difficult to achieve the Prime Minister’s goals.
Fourth page. Ishikawa Prefecture has launched a travel discount project specifically for the peninsula area in order to support the Oyako industry, which was severely damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and has decided to seek subsidies from the national government, it was announced to related parties on the 1st. I learned this through an interview. Coordination will be made with the Japan Tourism Agency towards the start of this year. Similar to the “Hokuriku Ouenwari,” a measure to stimulate tourism demand that was implemented in four prefectures including Niigata, Toyama, and Fukui, we are promoting a recovery in visitor numbers. The idea is to support recovery through support measures such as the “Noto Tourism Discount.”
Horse racing. Ascoli Piceno is favorite.
29th NHK Mile Cup (5th, Tokyo 11R1600m turf). The order of GI slots for 18 horses was decided on the 3rd. ⑦ Ascoli Piceno in frame number 14 is said to be the favorite.
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Breaking news. Liberal Democratic Party loses in 3rd House of Representatives by-election, Shimane fielding candidate loses.
Votes were counted for the third House of Representatives by-election on the 28th, with the Liberal Democratic Party completely defeated. A former member of the Constitutional Democratic Party was elected in Shimane 1st Ward, the only district where the ruling and opposition parties faced off. The Liberal Democratic Party was faced with a backlash from the slush money incident involving political party funds, and was unable to field its own candidates in Tokyo’s 15 wards and Nagasaki’s 3 wards, and was forced into an unprecedented defeat, as well as losing the Shimane 1 ward. Since the three seats were originally Liberal Democratic Party seats, this will be a blow to the Kishida administration. A new member of the Ritsumeikan was elected for the first time in Tokyo’s 15th ward, and a former member of the Ritsumeikan also won in Nagasaki’s 3rd ward. Ritsumeikan spoke for all three constituencies. The third supplementary election was the first national election after the scandal, and a battle was fought over the scandal. While the cabinet’s approval rating continues to remain low at around 20%, the by-election results confirm strong criticism of the Liberal Democratic Party.
Horse racing Breaking News as in Furusato No. 953.
Kyodo Furusato News 953, Sunday Newsletter
With a population of only 950 people in the village of Nishikoppe, Hokkaido, there is Okhotsk Musical Instrument Industry, which makes guitar bodies for world-famous brands. Some of the electric guitars made by Fujigen (Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture), which has many users both domestically and internationally, including professionals, use bodies made here. Factory manager Noriyuki Mukaichi (46) says happily, “The guitars we made in a small village are now being played all over the world.”
Okhotsk Musical Instruments Industry was established around 1990 as a third-sector company, taking over a village woodworking shop that went bankrupt due to the recession. Initially, the company handled guitars from other companies, but now 40 craftsmen make only the bodies of Fujigen’s electric guitars.
The main material is the hardwood linden. The material is said to be soft and easy to work with, so that if there is a dent, it will return to its original state when soaked with water. One-third is produced within Hokkaido, and the rest is imported from the United States and other countries. The shape of the guitar is created by gluing together boards cut from wood, and the guitar is completed after polishing and painting, but most of the process is done by hand, and even the smallest scratches are not overlooked. Painting requires particularly advanced techniques. It’s easy to apply a thick coat, but it takes away from the stylish look. Particularly difficult color gradation
There are only two people in the factory who are in charge of making the costumes, such as wearing the badges. Mr. Mukaichi says, “When buying a guitar, the most important thing is whether or not it looks cool, so I understand.”
“Management is honestly difficult,” he says, but “When I think about where the guitars I make will go, I have dreams.” In 2021, they began planting linden trees with the aim of becoming self-sufficient. Mr. Mukaichi firmly replied, “I will never betray your trust in the quality of Made in Japan.”
Utsunomiya in Miyakonomiya City. In April, the Utsunomiya Canvas of Sakura International High School (Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture), a wide-area correspondence school, opened near the zoo. The aim is to develop communication skills and independence through raising animals, and to encourage preparation for industrial labor. As the number of students not attending school increases, the number of students enrolled in correspondence high schools is also increasing. Canvas Principal Koji Harada says, “We have prepared a variety of ring tombs. I want them to gain confidence.” According to Canvas’ explanation, the animal husbandry course consists of practical training and lectures given by zookeepers and veterinarians 27 times a year. They will learn about animal-related laws and pet habits, and aim to become certified as a pet animal care specialist. Kanji Arai, director of the zoo, said:
She says that caring for animals is something you can’t do anything about, and says, “It’s a way to train yourself to be considerate to others.” We also plan to have them experience work such as serving customers at the amusement park within the park. Yumeki Igawa, CEO of Crew LLC in Utsunomiya City, which is in charge of operating Canvas in collaboration with the main school in Ueda City, said, “Over the course of three years, we’ve had the students see a lot of different ways of living and work, and we’ve learned how to do it ourselves.” I hope you find something that suits your needs,” he encouraged the students
The first full-fledged hot spring resort facility on Amami Oshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, has opened in Yamato Village, complete with open-air baths, camping grounds, and restaurants. Keiichi Ito (41), a self-employed businessman who came from Tokyo for sightseeing, seemed satisfied, saying, “I didn’t know there were hot springs on the island.I enjoyed the large open bath while looking out at the sea.” Gray Bisai (Tokyo), which handles visual art, opened on the 19th. It was built on a site of approximately 120,000 square meters near the Otana village at a cost of approximately 1 billion yen. The hot springs, which are about 40 degrees Celsius, gush out from about 1,600 meters underground and are slightly alkaline. In addition to an open-air bath with a panoramic view of the East China Sea, there is also an outdoor boule and sauna.
Breaking News. Theo Royal wins Horse Racing/Emperor’s Award (Spring).
The 169th Emperor’s Sho (Spring) horse racing event was held on the 27th on the 3,200 meter turf course at Kyoto Racecourse, and Teo Royal won. 2nd place is Brooch Horn and 3rd place is Deep Bond. (The Hindu Times canceled the race.)
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Front page. The House of Representatives’ Special Committee on Political Reform convened for the first time on the 26th in response to the Liberal Democratic Party faction’s political party slush fund scandal. The ruling and opposition parties express their views on the revision of the Political Funds Control Act. While the Constitutional Democratic Party and the Japan Restoration Party called for a ban on donations from corporations and organizations, the Liberal Democratic Party took a cautious stance, and the gap became clear. Differences in position can also be seen regarding the nature of the party, strengthening of member responsibilities including the coalition system, and policy activity expenses, which will be points of discussion going forward.
Second page. Employees who have worked in technical positions for many years are promoted to administrative positions. On the 26th, in an appellate court judgment in a lawsuit claiming compensation for damages, the Supreme Court’s 2nd Petty Bench (presiding judge Koichi Kusano) held that if there is a labor-management agreement that limits the type of job, The court made its first judgment that the company does not have the authority to order transfers without the consent of workers. The court concluded that the order was illegal and overturned the judgment of the Nimitsu Daiken Court, which found it legal. The case was remanded to consider whether there was any liability for compensation. Regarding transfer orders, based on past court precedents, there has long been a belief that transfers can be restricted if there is an agreement to limit the type of job or place of work, and this ruling once again clarifies the idea.
Third page. On the 26th, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare’s Kinki Bureau of Health and Welfare, Narcotics Control Department, arrested a food manufacturing and sales company, “WWW E,” located in Kita, Osaka City, on suspicion of violating the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act (possession of a designated drug) for storing solid materials containing designated drugs. It was announced that Daisuke Matsumoto (39), former president of the city’s Joto Ward, and former employee Koji Takada (38) of the city’s Joto Ward have been arrested. There were a number of health problems among people who ate the company’s Gusan products containing cannabis-derived ingredients. The two men were arrested on suspicion of conspiring to sell approximately 7.7 kilograms of solid substances containing HHC (hexahydrocannabinol), a cannabis-like substance that is a designated drug, at a warehouse in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture on November 20, 2023.
Fourth page. On the 26th, the government approved a new bill, the “Smartphone Specific Software Competition Promotion Act”, to regulate the giant IT companies that have an oligopoly in the smartphone app market. Requires opening up of app stores and payment system operations to competitors. By encouraging free competition, general users can expect effects such as lower app prices and more choices.
Horse racing. Theo Royal is the favorite.
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Front page. At its monetary policy meeting on the 26th, the Bank of Japan decided to leave the target rate for the overnight uncollateralized call rate unchanged at the current level of 0 to 0.1%. The government has just lifted its negative interest rate policy in March, marking the first interest rate hike in 17 years, and appears to have decided that it is necessary to assess the impact on the economy. The Bank of Japan also provided its outlook for consumer prices, raising the rate of increase for FY2024 and FY2025.
Second page. A revised law that incorporates measures to address the “Logistics Issues of 2024” associated with the application of overtime work regulations for truck drivers was passed at a plenary session of the House of Councilors on the 26th with a majority vote in favor, including from the ruling party. It was established. In order to make the work of drivers more efficient, the main objective is to require shipper companies to formulate plans to reduce the amount of time drivers spend waiting at delivery points. It is expected that more than 3,000 companies will be targeted. Fully implemented by FY2016. The standards for companies that will be subject to the requirement will be determined by government ordinance in the future, but the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has announced that in addition to approximately 3,000 shippers, approximately 400 trucking companies and others will be subject to the requirement.
Third page. On the 26th, the Children and Family Affairs Agency announced the results of a fact-finding survey targeting child guidance centers and religious second-generation children across the country regarding religious abuse that is based on the beliefs and education of parents. Of the consultations that the 229 responding children’s counselors responded to between April 2022 and September 2023, 16.2% (37 locations) said that there were cases that were suspected to be related to religious affiliation. A total of 47 cases were consulted, of which temporary protection was granted in 19 cases. This is the first time that a large-scale fact-finding survey has been conducted by the government. A representative from the agency said, “There is an urgent need to create an environment in which children can send an SOS.”
Fourth page. Yukio Kasaya was a member of the Hinomaru Squadron that dominated the podium in the 70-meter ski jumping class (now Normal Hill) at the 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympics, and became the first Japanese to win a gold medal at the Winter Olympics. passed away at a hospital in Sapporo due to ischemic heart disease at 7:35 a.m. on the 23rd. 80 years old. Born in Hokkaido. He participated in the Innsbruck Olympics in 1964, during the Meiji University era, when he graduated from Yoichi High School (currently Yoichi Benishi High School) in Hokkaido. After joining Nikka Whiskey, she achieved second place in the 70m class at the 1970 World Championships, using her strong take-offs and beautiful aerial stance as her strengths.
Kaiun-Suisan front page. During the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, there were cases where ships were evacuated offshore to protect them from the tsunami. In the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, many people were drowned in the tsunami, and it is dangerous. In principle, the Fisheries Agency asks people to flee to higher ground without getting on board, but it is calling for each region to create rules for going out to sea.
KS second page. On the 24th, the Gunma Prefectural Museum of Natural History (Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture) announced that the whale fossil that has been on permanent display since its opening in 1996 is a new species of Inca whale. Compared to individuals that have already been discovered, it is said to have a more primitive shape, with its nasal bones protruding from the front of its face.
Horse racing. Theo Royal is the favorite.
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Front page. People such as Yusaku Maezawa, the founder of the clothing sales giant ZOZO, were scammed out of money through investment advertisements on social networking sites (SNS) such as Facebook (FB). On the 25th, four victims, including men and women from Kobe and Tokyo, filed a total of approximately 23,000 yen with the Japanese subsidiary of Meta (formerly Facebook), the US IT giant that operates the social networking site, for failing to investigate whether the information was true or not. A lawsuit was filed at Kobe District Court seeking damages of 10,000 yen.
Second page. The Liberal Democratic Party has notified members within the party that the April activity fee and “summer activity fee” paid to constituency branch leaders will each be increased by 1 million yen from the previous amount to 3 million yen. Summer activity expenses will also be paid in advance. As several factions have decided to disband in the wake of the scandal surrounding their political funding parties, it seems likely that they are aiming to supplement their funding through party headquarters. This was announced by a person involved on the 25th. Political party grants, which are the source of funds for activity expenses, are distributed in four installments each year: April, July, October, and December. The Liberal Democratic Party pays constituency branch leaders six times a year, in equal installments, four times a year plus summer and winter. Normally, it is 12 million yen per year.
Third page. [New York] (15 countries) on the 24th, Japan and the The United Nations Security Council jointly submitted a resolution calling on countries not to deploy nuclear weapons or weapons of mass destruction in outer space. ruzzia, a permanent member of the Security Council, exercised its veto power, calling for a “prohibition of the deployment of all types of weapons in space.” China abstained, and 13 other countries voted in favor. Security Council sources analyzed that the reason for this was ruzzia’s concern about Japan and the United States strengthening their missile defenses using space.
Fourth page. In the 2024 world airport rankings released by Skytrax, a British aviation-related research company, two Japanese airports made it into the top five: Haneda Airport in 4th place and Narita Airport in 5th place. Both New Chitose and Naha airports significantly improved their rankings compared to the previous year. Hamad Kukai of Doha, Qatar, who came in second place last year, has emerged as the world leader. Last year’s top spot, Singh Rengapore Changi Airport, fell to second place.
Horse racing. Theo Royal is the favorite.
The 169th Emperor’s Award for Horse Racing, Spring (28th, Kyoto 11R 3200m, turf 18 horses, GI). The order of the slots will be decided on the 25th, with Teoh Royal in slot 14 as the favorite. It was sidelined due to a broken bone, but has been used successfully since returning last fall. As it has won consecutive long-distance majors in its last two races, it can be said that it is at his peak now, in the spring of his sixth year of age. The first Kyoto course won’t be a problem.
Kyodo Furusato News 951, Sunday Newsletter
Starting in the summer of 2021, people have been quietly picking up trash so that sea turtles can safely lay their eggs on the coast of Kagoshima City. Before we knew it, the cleanup activity began to involve adults in the community and even included local J-League players. “It was because so many people connected with my small activity that it became a big result,” he says with a smile.
Around July 2021, when I was in the fourth grade of elementary school, I saw a sea turtle returning to the sea with a plastic bottle caught in its leg on the beach near my home. “Why do sea turtles have to lay eggs in garbage? It’s no good if things continue like this.” I tried to create a safe place for sea turtles to lay eggs, so I spent about 30 minutes at a nearby beach before going to school, but I never found any garbage. I won’t give up. When I look at the garbage that washes up day after day, I say, “Everyone needs to rethink how they dispose of garbage.”
That’s what I thought. Signs that read “Consult with city officials and return your trash!” and special collection boxes were placed along the coast. The steady activities were introduced on a local TV station in November 2021 and gradually spread, and children from the same elementary school, adults in the neighborhood, and players from the local soccer team Kagoshima United FC also came to help with the activities.
Two years after its launch, trash was removed from the beach. The sea urchin disappears and spawns. The turtle also increased from 1 year old to 3 years old. “The number of births has increased even a little.
I’ve achieved my small goal,” he says with a smile on his face. He will be attending a junior high school outside the prefecture in April. The 12-year-old from Kagoshima City says that in the future, he would like to work for all living things, not just sea turtles, as an environmental researcher.
A large-scale renovation of the “Kokuuen” garden at Aiji Kinobo (Castle City, Nara Prefecture), which is considered one of the “Three Great Gardens of Yamato”, will begin this year. The garden is said to have been built during the Azuchi-Momoyama period and is designated as a national historic site and a place of scenic beauty, but other water leaks and cracks in the Tsukiji site are becoming more serious. The renovation is scheduled to take five years, and the temple is relying on crowdfunding (CF) to cover the shortfall in funds. It is said that Koen was renovated into its current form by Katagiri Sekishu, the tea ceremony instructor of the fourth shogun, Tokugawa Iekō, in order to welcome Emperor Gosai in the early Edo period. As the name suggests, the pond is filled with lotuses and water lilies, and the eastern tower, a national treasure, is in the background, but it has been deteriorating in recent years. The renovation project is expected to cost more than 60 million yen over five years. Subsidies from the national and prefectural governments alone are not enough to fund the project, and about 60% of the cost is borne by the temple. Since the temple does not have a house, it was decided to conduct a CF. The recipient of the Matsumura Prize said, “We appreciate your continued support so that we can protect and pass on this precious garden to future generations.” Support is being accepted through the C site “Ale Rail” until May 7th.
Breaking news. Justin Milano wins Horse Racing/Satsuki Sho.
The 84th Satsuki Sho horse racing race was held on the 14th at Nakayama Racecourse’s 2000m turf course, and Justin Milano won. 2nd place went to Cosmoculanda and 3rd place went to Jantar Mantar. (Danone Desile is excluded from racing).
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