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Notice about upcoming horse race as in No. 40181.

Front page. The 9 prefectural parties, which will be the start of the 20th unified local election, were announced on the 23rd, and a total of 32 people, 8 incumbents and 24 newcomers, submitted their candidacy. The focus is on measures to deal with high prices and the declining birthrate, and regional revitalization measures. The issue of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (formerly the Unification Church) is also being questioned. In the four prefectures of Hokkaido, Osaka, Nara, and Oita, candidates backed by the LDP and LDP executives face off against candidates affiliated with opposition parties. In both Nara and Tokushima prefectures, conservative split elections will be held in which the supporters of the LDP will split. Voting is on April 9th.

Second page. In 2022, the number of trade secret infringement cases, such as the removal of corporate information, issued by police across the country will be the same as the previous year. On the 23rd, the National Police Agency revealed that there were 29 cases, an increase of 6 cases compared to the previous year, which was the highest number since 2013, when statistics began to be collected.

Third page. Made it to 2022. The number of members and quasi-members of organized crime groups issued by police nationwide was 9,903, up from 1,832 in the previous year.

Fourth page. The Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, Akira Matsumoto, has established a policy of agreeing to the creation of a single “empty house tax” proposed by the city, which will pay the “Kyoto”. rice field. Officials said on the 22nd that the maintenance was confirmed. The first tax-exempt municipality in Japan to impose its own tax on vacant house owners. There is a shortage of housing in the city, and the aim is to promote sales and rentals to avoid taxation and lead to an increase in supply.

Kaiun-Suisan front page. ISLANDS (SYDNEY) – The South Pacific government of the Solomon Islands announced on Wednesday that it had awarded a Chinese state-owned company an order to rehabilitate the capital Honiara, including its international port. The land transportation officer is a project with a total cost of approximately 171 million dollars (approximately 22.5 billion yen), including infrastructure development. The Solomon Islands signed a security pact with China last year, and Japan and the United States are wary of China’s patrolling of warships and its use as a military base in the South Pacific.

KS second page. France’s leading shipping company, CM Haibu A CGM, operates two ports on the east coast of North America. The container route “C-Yoshi BX” begins calling at Yokohama and Chi Port, and the 1st ship enters for the first time.

High School Baseball Tournament: The 6th day (23rd) of the tournament was canceled due to bad weather and postponed to the 24th.

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Front page. The official land prices (as of January 1) announced by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on the 22nd showed that the national average for all uses increased by 1.6% year-on-year for the second consecutive year. The range of increase expanded by 10 points. Residential areas, excluding the four cities of Sapporo, Sendai, Hiroshima and Fukuoka, increased by 0.4%, the first increase in 28 years since 1995. Economic activity, which had been stagnant due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resumed, and the recovery became clear. Local residential areas stand out. A gradual long-term recovery has continued, turning positive as the impact of COVID-19 eased.

Second page. At the House of Councilors Budget Committee meeting on the 22nd, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said that the Ukrainian government had taken full responsibility, including obtaining information on the attack on Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s visit to Kyiv.

Third page. In order to protect oneself from missile attacks of other countries, all underground facilities, which are effective from the ground, are designated as “emergency temporary evacuation facilities” designated by prefectures and designated cities, including government ordinance cities, based on the Civil Protection Law. A survey conducted by Kyodo News up to the 22nd revealed that it remained at 4% of the body. A major reason for this is the lack of underground buildings in rural areas, and some prefectures had none.

Sports…

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Breaking news. Japan won the WBC 3rd time after 14 years.

[Miami (Florida, USA)] The 5th World Baseball Classic (WBC), a baseball competition between nations and regions, was held here on the 21st. Since the second tournament in 2009, he has won the championship for the first time in 14 years and the third time. In the end, Yu Darvish (Buddles) and Shohei Otani (Angels) managed to get away.

Notice about upcoming horse race as in No. 40181.

Front page. [Miami (Florida, U.S.A.)] In the final of the 5th World Baseball Classic (WBC) held here on the 21st, the Japanese national team defeated the defending champion country with a score of 32. , won the championship for the first time in 14 years and the third since the second tournament in 2009.

Second page. [Moscow] It is Xi Jin of China who made an official visit to Russia. On the 21st, President Ping and President Chin met at the Kremlin in Moscow for the second day and signed a joint statement on deepening strategic partner relations.

Third page. Starting on the 22nd, many fans started to give up at public viewing (PV) venues in various cities, trying to support “Samurai Japan” on the day of the WBC final. When Ohtani, who pitched in the 9th inning, struck out the last batter with a , and became the first pitcher in 14 years with “All-in-one baseball,” the archipelago was overjoyed.

Fourth page. WBC… dammit, I could never understand how people are so interested in something they don’t do themselves… all sports is a waste of resources and a really nasty one.

Kaiun-Suisan front page. Saga Prefecture has led Japan in both production and production value for 19 consecutive years. Intermittent red tide since the lifting of the ban on breeding in October last year. The main reason is the lack of nutrition in the sea due to the low rainfall. Combined with poor harvests in other leading production areas, the price receipts soared. There are concerns over a wide range of impacts, from fishermen to trading companies and consumers.

KS second page. The Yuina Headquarters (Hiroshima) in Miyagi will conduct a large-scale maritime patrol operation from the Port of Hiroshima in preparation for the G7 Hiroshima Summit, which will be held in May.

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Notice. We will send the order of races and race results for the Horse Racing Takamatsunomiya Memorial (26th) around the following date and time (JST). 23:25 [25 02:40. 06:05, 10:20, 13:30. 17:55. 23:45 [26] 17: 35. 19:20. 20:35

Front page. [Kyiv] On the 21st, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made a surprise visit to Kyiv (Kiev), the capital of Ukraine. Meet with President Zelensky and directly convey solidarity and unwavering support. It was the first visit since the Russian invasion began in February last year. Before the G7 Hiroshima Summit in May, which is chaired by the Prime Minister, we will discuss our response and confirm our determination to uphold the international order based on the rule of law. It is extremely unusual for a Japanese prime minister to enter a conflict zone.

Second page. MOSCOW, BEIJING—Chinese President Xi Jinping and ruzzian tzar путин-хуйло met in the Kremlin, where the presidential palace is located, on the 20th during a visit to Moscow. Discussing Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, Mr. Xi insisted that “conflicts must ultimately be resolved through dialogue and negotiation.” China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs speaks 21 times. announced the day. At the outset of the meeting, путин-хуйло called China’s February proposal for resolving the Ukraine problem “careful.”

Third page. “Finally, the retrial has begun.” Mr. Hakamada and others are happy to report. In 1966, after being sentenced to death for the murder of four family members in Shizuoka Prefecture, he was released from prison in Shizuoka City in the afternoon. (87) From about 150 people there was a great deal of silence on the 21st. Attended a meeting to report on the climbing event held in Hiraoka City. One day after the news that the Tokyo High Public Prosecutor’s Office had abandoned the special appeal, 90-year-old sister Hideko once again shared her joy with her supporters, saying, “A retrial has finally begun.”

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As is usual, the Morning Edition on public holiday is repeated at the Evening time. What is unusual, it’s the composition of this particular fax. Two breaking news entries is already an interesting event. But also the Newsletter is repeated two times: top and bottom.

Breaking news. Japan advances to the finals for the first time in 14 years, WBC says goodbye to Mexico.

[Miami (Florida, U.S.A.)] The 5th World Baseball Classic (WBC), a baseball competition between nations and regions, defeated Mexico at 65 in the semi-finals held in Miami, Florida, U.S. on the 20th. We won the come-from-behind goodbye and advanced to the final. Since the 2nd tournament in 2009, Japan will face the defending champions USA on the 21st for the third victory. In Japan, Nozomi Sasaki (Lotte) started the game and allowed a 3-run home run in the 4th inning, but Masanao Yoshida (Red Sottas) caught up with a 3-run homer in the 7th inning. In the 8th inning, he scored 2 points, but in the 9th inning, 4-5, Munetaka Murakami (Yakult) turned the game around.

Breaking News. Prime Minister to visit Ukraine in surprise.

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will visit Ukraine on the 21st. government officials said. The first since the Russian invasion began in February last year. It was not announced in advance for security reasons. It is extremely unusual for a Japanese prime minister to visit a foreign country in secret. He is expected to meet with President Zelensky there. The leaders of one of the G7 countries, excluding Japan, had already visited Kyiv, and were aiming for the time of Akane’s G7 summit (Hiroshima Summit) in May, which the prime minister also chairs. On the summit, the G.7 would like to show the international community its stance of uniting and firmly maintaining support for Russia and Ukraine.

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Front page. In 1966, the Tokyo High Public Prosecutors Office added 20% to the decision by the Tokyo High Court to approve the retrial of Mr. Oda, 87, at a press conference that confirmed the death penalty for the murder of a family of four in Shizuoka Prefecture. He announced that he had abandoned a special appeal to the Supreme Court. Mr. Hakamada said that more than half a century after the incident, Mr. Hakamada, 90, is likely to be acquitted in a retrial at the Shizuoka District Court. This is the fifth death penalty case in the postwar period in which a retrial decision has been finalized. Inadvertent start of retrials The past four cases were acquitted between 1983 and 1989 after retrials.

Second page. In June 2019, a 36-year-old unemployed male defendant was accused of attempted murder by robbery for stabbing a police officer with a kitchen knife and stealing a handgun at the Senriyama police box in Suita City, Osaka Prefecture. On the 20th, presiding judge Masato Saito ruled that the defendant was in a state of insanity and had no criminal responsibility, and acquitted him. The Osaka District Court decision (August 2009) that sentenced him to 12 years of imprisonment for being mentally weak was overturned.

Third page. Higashi-Matsuyama City in central Saitama Prefecture, where Toto recaptures the World Baseball Classic, has a growing enthusiasm for support in the “roots” city.

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Front page. [London] On the 19th, Swiss financial giant UBS acquired Swiss rival Credit Suisse for 3 billion Swiss francs (about 430 billion yen). announced a merger. It will be a large-scale reorganization between world-famous names. Swiss Government The Swiss National Bank (central bank) backed the de facto bailout takeover of UBS to prevent a global financial crisis from developing. Six central banks, including the US Federal Reserve Board (FRB) and the Bank of Japan, will work together from the 20th to increase dollar supply to the market in order to ease market tensions.

Second page. [Washington] Canada is one day ahead of the U.S. and South Korea. Japan against North Korea. In January, Fumio Kishida, who visited Canada, sounded out the concept to Prime Minister Kim Jong-un, and the Japanese government proceeded with a review of whether it would be possible.

Third page. “14 dead, 6,000 wounded. Materials should be continued to be managed properly”, says Shizue Takahashi (76), who lost her husband, a subway worker, on the 20th, 28 years after the Shinrikyo gas attack on the subway, which left many victims in Chiyoda Ward, Kyoto.

Fourth page. 88 Fujii “Big Harvest” Youngest 6 Crowns, Savoring Joy.

Kaiun-Suisan front page. Japan’s first large-scale offshore wind farm is in commercial operation in Akita Prefecture. be. The government has decided to expand offshore wind power as a “trump card” for renewable energy, and trading companies and major companies have opened branches in Akita one after another. The prefecture expects an economic effect of about 350 billion yen 100 million yen, but some point out that the benefits to the region will be limited. The local economy is business. In order to seize the “wind” of the opportunity, we embarked on the development of related industries.

KS second page. Discussions on reducing saury fishing quotas.

Breaking News. On the afternoon of the 20th, Mr. Umeda’s lawyers heard from the prosecution on the afternoon of the 20th about the Tokyo High Court’s decision to allow the retrial of Mr. Tadashi, 87, who was sentenced to death for the murder of four members of his family in Shizuoka Prefecture. It revealed that it was informed that it had abandoned the special appeal to. Umeda is likely to be found not guilty in a retrial at the Shizuoka District Court. The requirements for a special appeal are limited to violations of the Constitution or legal precedents, and it is believed that it is difficult to meet these requirements. This is the fifth case in which a decision to restart execution has been finalized in a post-war death penalty case. The past four cases were acquitted between 1983 and 1989 after retrials.

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Front page. The 48th Kioh Tournament Konami Group Fujii, N (Kyodo News Sponsored by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., sponsored by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.) The 5th match 4th game was held on the 19th at Nikko Kinugawa Spa Hotel Mikazuki in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. He won the shogi king for the first time and became a six-crown. At the age of 20 years and 8 months, he was the youngest to win the crown, and the second after Yoshiharu Hanyu (52).

Second page. ruzzia’s presidential office announced on the 19th that путин-хуйло had entered Mariupol, in the southern part of Donetsk Oblast in eastern Ukraine, on the 18th. Since the invasion began last February, путин-хуйло has been in control.

Third page. It was revealed on the 19th that the government had distributed a document last summer to prefectural and prefectural boards of education, requesting them to provide school children and students with information on the subject, and to cooperate in promoting the spread of the system.

Repeated Indonesian newsletter as in Furusato 896.

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Cultivating amago into specialty salmon. Prefectural government and fisheries industry, repeated tests. Tokushima Prefecture and local fisheries companies are trying to raise and farm salmonid river fish from the king, and make it a new specialty product called prefecture salmon. To establish a method to grow big and delicious. Officials will continue to test. According to the Prefectural Fisheries Promotion Division, Amago is farmed. In the prefecture, they inhabit the upper reaches of the Naka River and the Katsuura River. The ones that go out to sea and grow big are called Satsukimasu, but it is said that the amount of wild catches is so small that they are rarely put on the market.

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Miyazaki Biomass Recycle (Kawaminami Town, Miyazaki Prefecture), a company of the Kyushu Delivery Group, has recently announced that it will bring the second unit of its vapiomass power plant to the town. About 132,000 tons per year, about half of the Kizuna excrement generated in the prefecture, will be used as fuel. The total project cost is about 100 yen. Sokichi will start in June next year, aiming to start operation in April 2026.

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The saplings of Urayokozakura planted at Shiroyama Elementary School (currently Nagasaki Municipal Shiroyama Elementary School) by her mother, Tofu, for Ms. Yoko Hayashimiya, who died in the Nagasaki atomic bombing (15 years old at the time). It was planted in the flower bed of the tourist attraction “Grapper”. Mr. Hayashi died on August 9, 1945, while he was working on the mobilization of students at Shiroyama Elementary School. Her mother planted 50 tower seedlings in her schoolyard for her daughter who loved her flowers. As more and more cherry blossoms withered, she grafted and raised saplings, and alumni of the school are doing activities to provide them nationwide, and the park responded.

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And Sunday Newsletter in Indonesian

Jakarta – Mount Merapi erupted on Saturday, March 11, 2023 afternoon. As a result of the eruption of Merapi, a number of areas in Central Java (Central Java) were showered with volcanic ash. The following is a series of facts that are known regarding the eruption of Merapi on March 11, 2023 along with the conditions of the affected areas and the current status of Merapi. As previously reported, Mount Merapi in Central Java experienced an eruption on Saturday (11/3/2023) afternoon at 12.12 WIB. During the eruption, Mount Merapi released hot clouds. “There was a hot cloud falling on Merapi on March 11 2023 at 12.12 WIB, wrote the Center for Research and Development of Geological Disaster Technology (BPPTKG), reported by detikJateng, Saturday (11/3). BPPTKG Head Agus Budi Santoso explained when the eruption occurred at 12.12 WIB,

APG (hot cloud fall) is recorded on the seismograph with an amplitude between 25-70 mm and a duration of 128-458 seconds with the 7th longest sliding distance of 4 km to the southwest (Bebeng and Krasak Rivers). “(The impact of Merapi volcanic ash) Not only Magelang Regency, Magelang City. Then Temanggung was also hit, including Boyolali (Tlogolele, Selo District) as well as the ashes as far as Wonosobo,” said Bergas Catursasi Penanggungan, reported by detikJateng, Saturday (11/3).

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Front page. On the 18th, Japan and Germany held the first meeting of the framework for dialogue between the prime ministers of both countries and six Japanese and German ministers at the Prime Minister’s Office. “China, the largest trading partner of both countries,” he said. Cooperating on economic security, such as building a stable supply chain (supply network), with G7 correspondence in mind. showed an idea. The United Nations Security Council confirmed Japan’s cooperation in countering coercion through economic means and illicit technology acquisition led by the state. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Prime Minister Scholz held talks and confirmed their cooperation for the success of the G7 Hiroshima Summit in May, which strongly opposes the threat or use of nuclear weapons.

Second page. Crypto assets (virtual currencies) stolen by North Korea-related hackers through cyberattacks in 2022 are expected to be worth approximately 1.65 billion dollars (approximately 220 billion yen), according to US cryptocurrency analysis. A survey by the company Chainalysis found out on the 18th, that virtual currency North Korea stole in one year, was worth 220 billion yen. The amount of damage is the largest ever for cyber money.

Third page. Government deliberations, declining birthrate. The government has begun deliberations on extending the period during which pre- and post-natal women are exempted from paying premiums for the National Pension for self-employed and freelancers. The plan is to start from the current 4 months until the child turns 1 year old.

And again three pages of sports, as is quite usual during sumo tournaments. Yesterday also a table of 95th High School Baseball Tournament started to be broadcast.