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https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240831_03/
Tropical Storm Shanshan drenches Japan
Tropical Storm Shanshan is heading slowly eastward across Japan, bringing record rainfall to wide areas. The Meteorological Agency says bands of heavy rainclouds that cause torrential rain could occur Saturday night over the regions of Tokai and Kanto-Koshin -- including Tokyo.
The agency says Shanshan is moving east at about 15 kilometers per hour over the sea 100 kilometers east-southeast of Cape Shionomisaki as of 6 p.m. Saturday.
It is packing sustained winds of up to 65 kilometers per hour and gusts of up to 90 kilometers per hour.
The rain has continued for hours across western and eastern Japan partly due to the storm's slow speed.
Some parts of the Tokai, Kanto and Kyushu regions saw record rainfall of more than 400 millimeters in 48 hours.
Rainfall is forecast to reach up to 400 millimeters in Tokai during the 24 hours through Sunday evening, up to 300 millimeters in Kanto-Koshin, 200 millimeters in Kinki.
Shanshan has caused at least six deaths. More than 120 people around Japan have been injured. Several prefectures have issued alerts for landslides.
The storm is expected to gradually weaken and turn into a tropical depression on Monday. But people are advised to be on the alert for heavy rain.
The operator of Tokaido Shinkansen, linking Tokyo and Osaka, has suspended all train services between Nagoya and Mishima stations for Saturday and Sunday.
The operator says the bullet train at other sections could also be suspended, depending on the rain volume.
The Sanyo Shinkansen, linking Osaka and Fukuoka, is running with services reduced.
Major air carriers, including All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines, have canceled dozens of flights, most of which were to and from airports in the Kyushu, Chugoku and Shikoku regions.
Some sections of expressways across the country are also closed. Highway operators are calling on motorists to consider changing their schedules and to check the latest road information, as traffic restrictions may be widely imposed for extended periods.
Key words : meteorologist Tsietsi Monare
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https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240831_14/Anime film director Miyazaki Hayao wins prestigious Magsaysay Award
Japanese animation master Miyazaki Hayao has won this year's Ramon Magsaysay Award, also known as "Asia's Nobel Prize." He is being recognized not only for his film making, but also for his lifelong commitment to illuminating the human condition and inspiring the imagination of children.
The foundation praises Miyazaki for tackling complicated topics like environmental protection, peace advocacy and women's rights. It credits the director for using his art to make these issues comprehensible to children.
As co-founder of Studio Ghibli, Miyazaki's films have been shown around the world. They include "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind" and "My Neighbor Totoro."
In March this year, he won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature for "The Boy and the Heron." He previously won the prize with "Spirited Away" in 2003.
Miyazaki's films often feature children and female protagonists who confront challenges. His works are also known for their deep reverence for nature, and profound warnings against human arrogance.
The Ramon Magsaysay award is given every year to individuals and groups for tackling challenges in development in Asia.
The award ceremony is scheduled for November 16th in Manila.
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Key words : celebrate 25
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240831_08/Timor-Leste marks 25 years after referendum on independence from Jakarta's rule
Timor-Leste, formerly known as East Timor, has celebrated the 25th anniversary of the referendum that secured its independence from Indonesia's rule.
The referendum was held on August 30, 1999, with backing from the United Nations.
Nearly 80 percent of voters supported independence from Jakarta's control, which had continued since 1975. Timor-Leste became an independent state in 2002.
On Friday, a ceremony was held in Dili, the capital, with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in attendance.
Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao, who led the country's independence movement, recalled the years of fighting for independence.
He asked young people to continue to walk with the government and help it. He urged them to serve the country and the people.
A survey conducted by an independent truth commission shows that in 1999 when the referendum was conducted, there were about 15,000 cases of violence, including the killing of civilians, by Indonesian military and police as well as anti-independence militias. Scars still remain among residents.
Recalling those days, a woman in her 50s said that she was very scared when her husband was threatened by a group of militants with guns.
She said that the people have won independence and freedom.
Key words : china tourism taiwan
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240831_02/China to lift restriction on travel to Taiwan-controlled Kinmen
Government officials in China say they will soon allow residents of Fujian Province to travel to nearby Kinmen, a group of islands effectively controlled by Taiwan, for the first time in years.
Kinmen is home to many supporters of Taiwan's Kuomintang party, which takes a more conciliatory stance toward Beijing.
China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism made the announcement on Friday, saying the decision is in response to a request from a delegation of Kinmen County representatives who visited China's Taiwan Affairs Office on August 22.
A Kuomintang lawmaker who belonged to the group reportedly voiced opposition to Taiwan's independence.
China has not announced plans to lift restrictions on group tours to Taiwan's main island.
Beijing apparently wants to demonstrate to people in Taiwan that supporting the "one-China" principle can be economically beneficial.
The move is also seen as an attempt to pressure President Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party. Beijing sees him as a separatist.
Chinese coast guard vessels have increased their presence in waters near Kinmen since February, when two Chinese fishers illegally operating near the islands died. Their boat capsized while being pursued by Taiwan's coast guard.
Tropical Storm Shanshan is heading slowly eastward across Japan, bringing record rainfall to wide areas. The Meteorological Agency says bands of heavy rainclouds that cause torrential rain could occur Saturday night over the regions of Tokai and Kanto-Koshin -- including Tokyo.
The agency says Shanshan is moving east at about 15 kilometers per hour over the sea 100 kilometers east-southeast of Cape Shionomisaki as of 6 p.m. Saturday.
It is packing sustained winds of up to 65 kilometers per hour and gusts of up to 90 kilometers per hour.
The rain has continued for hours across western and eastern Japan partly due to the storm's slow speed.
Some parts of the Tokai, Kanto and Kyushu regions saw record rainfall of more than 400 millimeters in 48 hours.
Rainfall is forecast to reach up to 400 millimeters in Tokai during the 24 hours through Sunday evening, up to 300 millimeters in Kanto-Koshin, 200 millimeters in Kinki.
Shanshan has caused at least six deaths. More than 120 people around Japan have been injured. Several prefectures have issued alerts for landslides.
The storm is expected to gradually weaken and turn into a tropical depression on Monday. But people are advised to be on the alert for heavy rain.
The operator of Tokaido Shinkansen, linking Tokyo and Osaka, has suspended all train services between Nagoya and Mishima stations for Saturday and Sunday.
The operator says the bullet train at other sections could also be suspended, depending on the rain volume.
The Sanyo Shinkansen, linking Osaka and Fukuoka, is running with services reduced.
Major air carriers, including All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines, have canceled dozens of flights, most of which were to and from airports in the Kyushu, Chugoku and Shikoku regions.
Some sections of expressways across the country are also closed. Highway operators are calling on motorists to consider changing their schedules and to check the latest road information, as traffic restrictions may be widely imposed for extended periods.
Japanese animation master Miyazaki Hayao has won this year's Ramon Magsaysay Award, also known as "Asia's Nobel Prize." He is being recognized not only for his film making, but also for his lifelong commitment to illuminating the human condition and inspiring the imagination of children.
The foundation praises Miyazaki for tackling complicated topics like environmental protection, peace advocacy and women's rights. It credits the director for using his art to make these issues comprehensible to children.
As co-founder of Studio Ghibli, Miyazaki's films have been shown around the world. They include "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind" and "My Neighbor Totoro."
In March this year, he won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature for "The Boy and the Heron." He previously won the prize with "Spirited Away" in 2003.
Miyazaki's films often feature children and female protagonists who confront challenges. His works are also known for their deep reverence for nature, and profound warnings against human arrogance.
The Ramon Magsaysay award is given every year to individuals and groups for tackling challenges in development in Asia.
The award ceremony is scheduled for November 16th in Manila.
Key words : agent orange species healthcare
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Key words : celebrate 25
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240831_08/
Timor-Leste marks 25 years after referendum on independence from Jakarta's rule
Timor-Leste, formerly known as East Timor, has celebrated the 25th anniversary of the referendum that secured its independence from Indonesia's rule.
The referendum was held on August 30, 1999, with backing from the United Nations.
Nearly 80 percent of voters supported independence from Jakarta's control, which had continued since 1975. Timor-Leste became an independent state in 2002.
On Friday, a ceremony was held in Dili, the capital, with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in attendance.
Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao, who led the country's independence movement, recalled the years of fighting for independence.
He asked young people to continue to walk with the government and help it. He urged them to serve the country and the people.
A survey conducted by an independent truth commission shows that in 1999 when the referendum was conducted, there were about 15,000 cases of violence, including the killing of civilians, by Indonesian military and police as well as anti-independence militias. Scars still remain among residents.
Recalling those days, a woman in her 50s said that she was very scared when her husband was threatened by a group of militants with guns.
She said that the people have won independence and freedom.
Key words : china tourism taiwan
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240831_02/China to lift restriction on travel to Taiwan-controlled Kinmen
Government officials in China say they will soon allow residents of Fujian Province to travel to nearby Kinmen, a group of islands effectively controlled by Taiwan, for the first time in years.
Kinmen is home to many supporters of Taiwan's Kuomintang party, which takes a more conciliatory stance toward Beijing.
China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism made the announcement on Friday, saying the decision is in response to a request from a delegation of Kinmen County representatives who visited China's Taiwan Affairs Office on August 22.
A Kuomintang lawmaker who belonged to the group reportedly voiced opposition to Taiwan's independence.
China has not announced plans to lift restrictions on group tours to Taiwan's main island.
Beijing apparently wants to demonstrate to people in Taiwan that supporting the "one-China" principle can be economically beneficial.
The move is also seen as an attempt to pressure President Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party. Beijing sees him as a separatist.
Chinese coast guard vessels have increased their presence in waters near Kinmen since February, when two Chinese fishers illegally operating near the islands died. Their boat capsized while being pursued by Taiwan's coast guard.
Timor-Leste, formerly known as East Timor, has celebrated the 25th anniversary of the referendum that secured its independence from Indonesia's rule.
The referendum was held on August 30, 1999, with backing from the United Nations.
Nearly 80 percent of voters supported independence from Jakarta's control, which had continued since 1975. Timor-Leste became an independent state in 2002.
On Friday, a ceremony was held in Dili, the capital, with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in attendance.
Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao, who led the country's independence movement, recalled the years of fighting for independence.
He asked young people to continue to walk with the government and help it. He urged them to serve the country and the people.
A survey conducted by an independent truth commission shows that in 1999 when the referendum was conducted, there were about 15,000 cases of violence, including the killing of civilians, by Indonesian military and police as well as anti-independence militias. Scars still remain among residents.
Recalling those days, a woman in her 50s said that she was very scared when her husband was threatened by a group of militants with guns.
She said that the people have won independence and freedom.
Government officials in China say they will soon allow residents of Fujian Province to travel to nearby Kinmen, a group of islands effectively controlled by Taiwan, for the first time in years.
Kinmen is home to many supporters of Taiwan's Kuomintang party, which takes a more conciliatory stance toward Beijing.
China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism made the announcement on Friday, saying the decision is in response to a request from a delegation of Kinmen County representatives who visited China's Taiwan Affairs Office on August 22.
A Kuomintang lawmaker who belonged to the group reportedly voiced opposition to Taiwan's independence.
China has not announced plans to lift restrictions on group tours to Taiwan's main island.
Beijing apparently wants to demonstrate to people in Taiwan that supporting the "one-China" principle can be economically beneficial.
The move is also seen as an attempt to pressure President Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party. Beijing sees him as a separatist.
Chinese coast guard vessels have increased their presence in waters near Kinmen since February, when two Chinese fishers illegally operating near the islands died. Their boat capsized while being pursued by Taiwan's coast guard.
