00:00:12 話者 1
Hello, thanks for joining us on NHK Newsline. I'm Yamamoto Miki in Tokyo.
BREAKING NEWS
TAKAICHI SANAE TO BECOME JAPAN'S FIRST FEMALE PM
Japan's diet has elected Takaichi Sanae as the country's next prime minister.
She will become the first woman to lead the country when she launches her new government Tuesday.
(Japanese)
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party leader won in both the upper and lower houses.
Takaichi secured her majority with support from the LDP's new coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party, and other lawmakers.
BREAKING NEWS
TAKAICHI'S NEW CABINET LINEUP ANNOUNCED
00:01:01 話者 1
Soon after the vote, Takaichi moved into the prime minister's office and prepared to launch her new government.
Her cabinet lineup includes lawmakers who ran against her for the LDP leadership.
She appointed former rival Hayashi Yoshimasa as internal affairs and communications minister.
Former LDP Secretary-General Motegi Toshimitsu was named foreign minister.
He too ran against her.
Katayama Satsuki is set to become the first female finance minister.
She once served as regional revitalization minister.
And Koizumi Shinjiro, Takaichi's main opponent for the party's top spot, is to become defense minister.
Finally, she tapped Kihara Minoru to be chief cabinet secretary.
The job is often described as the prime minister's closest aide.
Kihara is a former defense minister and is known for his conservative views.
Takaichi will be officially appointed by the emperor Tuesday evening.
She's expected to address reporters for the first time as prime minister shortly after.
OPPOSITION PARTIES REACT TO NEW GOVERNMENT
00:02:12 話者 1
However, the opposition parties have already spoken publicly.
Several leaders told reporters what their priorities will be working with the new administration.
00:02:26 話者 2
Discussions on how to deal with rising prices have been suspended, so I now want constructive debates in the Diet.
I think the political climate will become more right-leaning, so I want to position us in the middle of the spectrum and express our views from there.
00:02:46 話者 9
Takaichi Sanae pledges to abolish the provisional gasoline tax rate and raise the tax-free income threshold starting this year.
Doing that would build a relationship of trusts and allow us to consider ways of cooperating in the future.
00:03:08 話者 3
We will focus on two key areas as an opposition party: keeping the government in check and turning public opinion into real policy.
We are determined to tackle the issue of political funding, which has led to a lack of public trust.
ANALYSIS: TAKACHI'S ROCKY ROAD TO PM AND WHAT COMES NEXT
00:03:29 話者 1
Now for more on how we got here, earlier I spoke with our political correspondent Igarashi Jun.
So jun, Takaichi is officially set to take the top job after a rocky few days.
Can you explain how she pulled it off?
00:03:45 話者 3
As you said, the political situation around her rapidly shifted.
There were even concerns she wouldn't win the vote for prime minister.
While the LDP holds the most seats in the Diet, it doesn't hold a majority.
They also recently lost their last coalition partner, Komeito, leaving them in a bind.
Then came the Japan Innovation Party, or JIP.
Takaichi met with the party's representative, Yoshimura Hirofumi.
Policy talks went relatively smoothly, and the two sides formally announced their coalition Monday.
Compare that to the opposition.
They had tried to rally behind a single candidate for prime minister.
The largest opposition party, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, led the charge.
They tried to join forces with the JIP and the Democratic Party for the People, or DPFP.
The CDP even made a major concession by proposing the DPFP leader as their candidate, rather than their own.
But it was too little, too late, as the JIP was leaning towards backing the LDP.
00:05:02 話者 1
Right. So now that Takaichi is forming her government, what can we expect from her administration?
00:05:09 話者 3
Well, there are many issues on the horizon.
Domestically, she'll have to tackle rising prices.
Internationally, a big test will be an upcoming summit meeting.
U.S. President Donald Trump will be in Japan.
That's scheduled for later this month.
But the thing to watch will be how well the LDP and the JIP can work together.
During the coalition talks, the LDP reportedly offered multiple cabinet posts to the JIP.
But they didn't want them.
They said they wanted to wait and see how the LDP tackled certain issues first.
That's why, even though they're working together, you won't see any JIP lawmakers in Takaichi's cabinet.
Although both leaders signed an agreement, the two parties still clash over some key issues.
That includes whether to cut the consumption tax on food and how to handle political donations from corporations and other groups.
Given those developments, how Takeichi manages her relationship with the JIP will dictate the future of her administration.
AUSTRALIA CONCERNED OVER CHINESE JET'S 'UNSAFE' MANEUVER
00:06:33 話者 1
In other news, Australia's defense ministry says a Chinese fighter jet endangered one of its patrol planes by releasing flares in close proximity over the South China Sea.
The ministry said on Monday that the incident happened while the Australian aircraft was conducting surveillance.
It said the Chinese jet fired flares on two occasions.
Ministry officials called the Chinese plane's maneuver an unsafe and unprofessional interaction, but said no personnel aboard its aircraft were injured.
China's Southern Theater Command on Monday issued a statement saying an Australian military aircraft intruded into Chinese airspace.
It said the Chinese military tracked and monitored the Australian plane in accordance with law and rules and took strong countermeasures.
It added that the Chinese military expelled the aircraft after giving it a warning.
Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said his country will remain vigilant.
A similar incident happened in February when a Chinese military plane dropped flares near an Australian military aircraft.
US, AUSTRALIA SIGN DEAL TO SECURE RARE EARTHS
00:07:44 話者 1
The United States and Australia have signed a new agreement to secure supplies of rare earths and other critical minerals.
The move is seen as an effort to counter China's dominance of the market.
The document was signed during a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House on Monday.
00:08:08 話者 4
We've had a very good relationship. We've been working on that for quite a while.
In about a year from now, we'll have so much critical mineral and rare earths that you won't know what to do with them.
00:08:19 話者 5
We certainly see part of what this is about isn't just digging things up.
It's also about processing, including that joint ventures between Australia and the United States.
00:08:32 話者 1
Under the agreement, the U.S. and Australia will work within six months to finance projects that will be carried out in the two countries.
The deal calls for investment in the mining and processing of rare earths and other critical minerals.
Canberra has revealed that the agreement includes a project whereby Australia, the U.S.
and Japan will jointly produce gallium, which is used to manufacture semiconductors.
Australia is one of the major producers of rare earths.
By teaming up with Australia, the U.S. appears to be trying to establish a stable supply chain and move away from dependence on China.
During the meeting, Trump also mentioned a plan to provide U.S.-made nuclear-powered submarines to Australia under the Trilateral Security Framework known as AUKUS.
The U.S., Australia, and Britain are all part of the framework.
CHINA CREATES INTERNATIONAL MEDIATION BODY IN HONG KONG
00:09:30 話者 1
China has created a new international mediation organization that could extend Beijing's reach across the Global South.
More than 30 nations from Asia and Africa signed a convention to establish the Hong Kong-based International Organization for Mediation, known as IOMed.
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Hua Chenying attended a ceremony on Monday.
00:09:59 話者 6
We are confident that the IOMed will certainly contribute to improving the international legal system and give a boost to the building of a community with a shared future for humanity.
00:10:14 話者 1
Facing pressure from the administration of U.S. President Trump, experts say Beijing is focusing on multilateral dialogue and dispute resolution in an attempt to establish a new international order favorable to China.
In 2016, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague dismissed China's claim to the South China Sea, which is also claimed by other countries in the region.
Beijing reacted sharply to the ruling.
BUSINESS
00:10:43 話者 1
Now let's see what's happening in the world of business.
Here's Gene Otani from The Business.
Gene.
00:10:51 話者 5
Miki, thanks in our top business story this hour.
NIKKEI TESTS 50,000 MARK BEFORE PROFIT-TAKING KICKS IN
00:10:54 話者 5
Tokyo's Nikkei 225 stock index almost broke through the 50,000 ceiling on Tuesday.
Amid expectations, Japan's new coalition government will boost the economy.
However, profit-taking erased some of the gains toward the close.
Our business reporter Amma Raimu has more from the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
00:11:15 話者 7
Investors placed buy orders for a wide range of issues from the opening, but the trend later lost some momentum.
Still, the benchmark ended at a record 49,316, up nearly 0.3 percent from the Monday close.
Investors bought on expectations the new prime minister will push an aggressive fiscal policy.
The bullish mood was supported by signs US-China trade friction is easing.
The Nikkei index has risen about 25 percent this year on optimism about AI developments and that the economy will weather higher U.S. tariffs.
However, some analysts are more cautious.
They say investors want to see the specific policies of the new government and evidence it will be able to implement them.
Amma Raimu, NHK World.
CYBERATTACK CRIPPLES E-COMMERCE AT RAFT OF JAPANESE RETAILERS
00:12:13 話者 5
A cyberattack on a Japanese e-commerce and logistics platform has crippled internet sales at the Muji retailer and others in Japan.
The platform, known as Asukul, has suspended services and says it's investigating if personal data has been stolen.
Besides Muji, the shutdown has derailed online sales at Loft.
Both companies are popular sellers of clothing and household goods.
Department store chain Sogo and Seibu says it has also suspended internet sales of some merchandise.
The retailers say they don't know when e-commerce sales will resume, Asukul is unable to give a date for getting its system back online.
The retailers outsourced delivery operations to an Asukul subsidiary.
Oskuru went public with the ransomware attack on Sunday, saying it caused system failure across its e-commerce sites.
Asukuru says it's checking whether customer data and other private information has been stolen.
It says it has 5.6 million corporate clients and more than 10 million individuals.
The latest ransomware attack in Japan follows a similar breach at beverage giant Asahi Group Holdings in September.
Asahi has restored some services, but is still struggling to get its computer systems back online.
TOYOTA UNVEILS AI-BASED DRIVER-ASSISTANCE TECH
00:13:40 話者 5
Toyota Motor has unveiled its driver assistance systems using AI to prevent accidents.
The firm has teamed up with telecom giant NTT to help with development.
Toyota demonstrated the technology at a research facility in central Japan.
The trial involved a car merging onto an expressway as the system analyzed the location.
and speeds of other vehicles.
It adjusted the car's speed and steering to enter the expressway.
Toyota is also testing technology to warn drivers of potential dangers, such as obstacles or pedestrians.
00:14:19 話者 7
We want to reduce accidents not just by predicting, but also by encouraging people to change their behaviors.
00:14:27 話者 5
The automaker aims to introduce the technologies in its vehicles from around 2028.
HELPING WAJIMA REBUILD BY RESTORING ITS BROKEN TREASURES
00:14:35 話者 5
The city of Wajima on Japan's Noto Peninsula is famed for its lacquerware known as Wajima Nuri, but many pieces were damaged in last year's disasters.
an earthquake on New Year's Day and torrential rains in September.
Yet one man thinks they can still be saved helping rebuild the region's economy in the process.
NHK World's Holcomb Jack Kazuma reports.
00:15:03 話者 4
These pieces aren't being used or can't be used. What a waste.
00:15:07 話者 2
Kirimoto Taichi runs a Washimanuri studio established over 200 years ago.
Since December, he has been collecting pieces slated for disposal to recycle them.
This man says he decided to part with many pieces kept in a storehouse next to his home that was destroyed.
00:15:32 話者 7
As a Wajima native, I want the Wajima Nuri tradition preserved.
I can't stand just throwing these items away.
00:15:40 話者 2
Wajimanuri trays and tableware have been passed down by families for generations.
However, many disaster survivors decided to let them go when they moved into temporary housing with no place to keep them.
Kirimoto finds different roles for what have been parts of trays and tableware.
00:16:02 話者 4
When I look closely at, say, a bowl with a lid, I realize the lid can be used as a small plate.
00:16:12 話者 2
Kirimoto repaints a vermilion bowl with a more subdued hue to match today's tableware.
This item is covered with washi paper to represent the damage caused by the quake.
00:16:34 話者 8
Immediately after the quake, all I could see was a broken landscape.
I thought creases on washi paper captured what I had seen.
00:16:48 話者 2
Kirimoto has traveled around the country to market these items to department stores and other retailers.
Some of the proceeds go toward rebuilding work from the disasters.
00:17:02 話者 6
Using Wajimanuri items day-to-day raises my spirits.
They seem to go well with marinated dishes, salads, anything.
00:17:16 話者 4
I want to breathe new life into things that are old and have nowhere to belong.
If people feel like using Wajima nuri pieces or take an interest in them, more people will come to visit Wajima.
I believe that can help us rebuild from the disasters.
00:17:35 話者 2
Supporting employment and culture in Wajima has never been more important.
Kirimoto is doing this by giving broken treasures new life with locally crafted materials and time-honored techniques.
Holcombe Jack Kazuma, NHK World.
00:17:54 話者 5
All right, and that's it for Business News.
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MOTHER'S GRIEF TURNS INTO HELP FOR FAMILIES FIGHTING CANCER
00:18:21 話者 1
Chiba Yuri from northeastern Japan knows what it means to fight for a child's life.
Her third son died at the age of eight after a year-long battle with cancer.
From that loss, she found a new purpose to stand with families facing the same struggle.
NHK World's Hamamoto Kozue has more.
00:18:45 話者 8
As part of Chiba's work, this five-year-old cancer survivor got to drive a train.
He was treated for cancer in his right eye, which was replaced by a prosthetic.
The event was set up by a support group for families.
Chiba, who works as a nurse, started the organization.
Three years ago, Chiba lost her third son, Yudai, to brain cancer.
Yudai loved running and was very active.
He was always surrounded by friends.
Shortly after Yudai entered elementary school, Chiba noticed that his usually cheerful expressions had become subdued.
Tests revealed cancer in Yudai's brain.
Doctors told Chiba it was terminal.
00:20:04 話者 6
When the doctor said one ear, I couldn't believe my ears.
I was told the tumor was inoperable and chemotherapy wouldn't work.
There was no treatment available.
They told me I had to decide what to do myself.
00:20:21 話者 8
Chiba cared for Yudai at home with his siblings' help.
Eventually, Yudai could no longer stand and began having outbursts.
It was emotionally draining for Chiba.
00:20:42 話者 6
He's my child, but the caregiving was really hard.
I sometimes got frustrated and even wanted to give up.
I wanted to cherish him, but on the other hand, I felt completely overwhelmed.
00:21:03 話者 8
One year after starting home care, Yudai died at the age of eight.
Two months later, Chiba launched a support group for families in similar situations.
In Yudai's case, he needed a walker and a wheelchair.
But national insurance only covers those items for people over 40 years old.
Chiba petitioned her local government, arguing that terminally ill children
deserve the same care as adults.
Two years later, the city established a whole care support system for young cancer patients.
00:21:51 話者 6
I can't help with treatment. That's the realm of medicine.
But as someone with firsthand experience, I hope to keep doing what I can.
00:22:03 話者 8
Last month, Chiba organized a candlelight event to raise awareness of childhood cancer.
For her, each light represents a family's hope and the promise that no one should face this battle alone.
Hamamoto Kozue, NHK World.
GIANT DRUM PARADE FILLS STREETS OF MATSUE, WESTERN JAPAN
00:22:27 話者 1
People paraded through Matsue City in western Japan's Shimane Prefecture for a traditional fall celebration featuring giant taiko drums.
The annual event sees participants walk through the streets near Matsue Castle while beating the drums, known as dou.
Each is about 1.5 meters wide and is carried on a float.
The parade is said to have begun in the Edo period from the 17th to 19th centuries.
The performers played the drums to the sounds of tiny traditional cymbals and bamboo flutes.
Their music boomed through the city.
00:23:24 話者 6
The parade was powerful. All the children looked happy, so I am happy too.
00:23:30 話者 3
I enjoy when the music got faster and reached a climax.
I would like to come back every year, of course next year too.
DRIVERS IN HOKKAIDO GEARING UP FOR WINTER
00:23:43 話者 1
Up in Japan's northernmost prefecture, temperatures are plummeting and people are already getting ready for a white winter.
Auto shops in Hokkaido say the annual rush for snow tires is now well underway.
Mechanics say demand for winter tires began picking up at the start of October.
On peak days, the staff expects to handle about 40 vehicles.
00:24:13 話者 7
I got my tires changed early because there might be snow and I might drive long distances.
00:24:18 話者 1
The auto shop manager says it's best to switch before winter really hits because roads will soon be icy at night and in the morning.
WEATHER
00:24:28 話者 1Let's check in with our meteorologist, Jonathan Oh, for weather.
So Jonathan, maybe not as cold as Hokkaido, but it was certainly a brisk day in Tokyo Tuesday, the coldest we've seen in some time.
Tell us more.
00:24:43 話者 9
Hello. If you woke up this morning and you weren't prepared for it, you probably went, whew, a little bit cold because temperatures started off at 13.9 degrees in Tokyo on Tuesday, up in Sapporo 3.8 degrees.
And so we haven't seen temperatures drop that far down in quite some time.
And it looks like we're going to be seeing that cold weather hovering around.
Now, we're talking about
rain as a part of the forecast along the Pacific side of Japan because of a stationary front that's going to kind of pick up on the activity.
And so the combination of the colder air along with that cloudy, rainy pattern means it's going to feel chilly as we go through Wednesday from Tokyo back toward the west.
So looking at the forecast here, Sapporo topping off at 12, Tokyo topping off at 13.
And this is like high temperatures.
It's not going to actually be like that all day.
We're actually expecting temperatures to be on the cooler side.
So make sure that you bundle up.
Probably feeling more like late fall, early winter at that level.
But then we'll bounce back up to around 20, which is more typical for this time of year on Thursday in Tokyo and also Osaka, Fukuoka, looking at 20s as well as we go toward Thursday.
Meanwhile, we'll be keeping an eye out on a tropical system that's moved away from the Philippines, moving toward the southern areas of China, but it's actually expected to keep bare startling toward the central portion of Vietnam Wednesday into Thursday, so for those of you in Da Ni and the central areas of Vietnam, be prepared for the system.
Some areas can get 200 millimeters of rainfall in a very short period of time that can lead to some flooding and some major problems on the ground, and so that's something to be looking out for as we go forward throughout Wednesday into Thursday.
Across Europe, we're talking about a parade of low-pressure systems coming in from the north and west.
And so because of that, plenty of wet weather to talk about, anywhere from Paris to Lisbon, Madrid looking at rain, chilly weather toward the north and east, single-digit highs into Moscow, Warsaw at 12, and Kyiv at 10 as we go through Tuesday.
So you'll need to bundle up. That's the forecast.
Hope you have a good day wherever you are.
♫～ 3-DAY FORECAST ～♫
00:27:43 話者 1
That's all for NHK Newsline this hour.
I'm Yamamoto Miki in Tokyo.
Thank you for staying with us on NHK World Japan.
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