Police and local government officials in Hokkaido northern Japan say the death toll from last week's powerful earthquake and mudslides has risen to 40.
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and a veteran lawmaker have made their pitches in the race Liberal Democratic Party leadership.
Abe has expressed hope that next week's inter-Korean summit will lead to progress toward North Korea's denuclearization.
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Key words : death toll risen to 40
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Police and local government officials in Hokkaido say the death toll from last week's powerful earthquake and mudslides has risen to 40.
Police say the body of a 77-year-old man was found on Monday morning. He had been reported missing in the town of Atsuma.
Hundreds of people were injured in the magnitude 6.7 quake that struck early on Thursday morning.
Most of the fatalities were in Atsuma, where massive landslides killed 36 people. The landslides destroyed houses and left roads and rice paddies covered in a thick layer of mud.
Authorities in Hokkaido say that as of Sunday evening, there were about 2,600 people in evacuation shelters.
The number of destroyed buildings is at least 70.
Public transport is gradually being restored. Some inter-city express trains went into service early Sunday morning.
The distribution of goods is expected to improve as freight train services also resumed on Sunday.
But residents may have to cope with an unstable power supply. Hokkaido Electric Power Company was forced to shut down the largest thermal power plant in the prefecture after the quake, and says restarting it could take more than a week.
The Agency for Natural Resources and Energy is calling on households and companies to conserve power by turning off lights and unplugging household appliances when not in use.
Key words : industry ministry using less electricity
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Japan's industry ministry says people in quake-hit Hokkaido were using less electricity on Monday morning than the day before the disaster, but they need to try harder to meet a power-saving target of 20 percent.
The ministry says electricity usage from11:00 to 11:59 AM in areas serviced by the Hokkaido Electric Power Company was 13.7 percent lower than at the same time last Wednesday -- the day before the earthquake.
The prefecture's largest thermal power plant was damaged by the quake. The utility says repairs will take several days.
Key words : Sapporo reducing
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The city of Sapporo in quake-hit Hokkaido Prefecture is reducing subway and streetcar services to save electricity.
Sapporo began the cuts on Monday as residents and businesses in the prefecture are being asked to meet a power-saving target of 20 percent. Hokkaido's largest thermal power plant is being repaired after it was damaged by Thursday's powerful earthquake.
The city will provide 30 fewer trains a day from 10 AM to 4 PM. The number of streetcars will be reduced from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
A subway passenger says businesses are spearheading the power-saving efforts, and she is also willing to put up with some inconvenience.
Key words : Abe made their pitches
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Japan's Prime Minister and a veteran lawmaker have made their pitches on how they would lead Japan's main ruling party.
They're in a one-on-one race for Liberal Democratic Party leadership, which essentially decides who governs the country.
The 2 candidates took to the podium to speak to lawmakers. The race officially kicked off last Friday, but the LDP suspended public campaigning to deal with the earthquake in Hokkaido.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said, "I want to make sure people's basic necessities are guaranteed when a disaster hits. In order to do that, I will conduct a nationwide investigation as soon as possible and strengthen resiliency. Within 3 years, I will take emergency measures to prepare for disasters, to lessen their impact and strengthen the country's resilience to make Japan strong and safe."
Abe said, "This will be my last bid for leadership. I've tried my best, but at the same time, I've received much criticism. I will look back at myself and change whatever is needed and humbly and carefully administer the government."
Abe also reiterated his strong desire to amend the Constitution to clearly define the existence of the Self-Defense Forces.
Abe said, "The time has come to tackle Constitutional amendment. I believe it is our duty as politicians today to create an environment where all Self-Defense Forces personnel can proudly fulfill their duties. Let's write about 'protecting Japan's peace and independence' and the term 'Self-Defense Forces' into the Constitution to live up to our responsibility."
Meanwhile, former LDP Secretary General Shigeru Ishiba stressed his aim of speeding up the revitalization of local communities.
Ishiba said, "What I want to work on is economic recovery, and the core of that is regional revitalization. We need to bring back high employment and income to people in the countryside. Firms may be making profit but that doesn't always filter into individual incomes. I believe small and medium-sized businesses and agricultural and fishery fields have the most potential, and we should realize that as much as possible."
Ishiba also touched on the issue of amending the Constitution. One of the issues he's prioritizing is electoral systems.
Ishiba said, "I'm going to start with what needs to be done as soon as possible. Reforming electoral zoning and stipulating measures the government should take in emergencies."
Ishiba also said, "The LDP is a party for the people. Discussions should be had with various organizations. The Diet must be run sincerely and with fairness, and the government must function modestly. The LDP will go back to those basics. There is nothing to fear. I will only fear the Japanese people as I fight this battle."
Each candidate is vying to get a majority of the 810 votes up for grabs. Ballots will be counted and the winner will be announced on September 20th.
Key words : Insight what effect it may have to the election from the disaster
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Key words : Abe expressed hope
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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has expressed hope that next week's inter-Korean summit will lead to progress toward North Korea's denuclearization.
Abe met the chief of South Korea's National Intelligence Service, Suh Hoon, on Monday.
Suh visited North Korea last week as a member of the South's delegation and met the country's leader Kim Jong Un to prepare for the upcoming summit between Kim and South Korean President Moon Jae-in.
Abe said he hopes efforts by the 2 Koreas, including the summit, will lead to tangible action for implementing the agreement between the United States and North Korea.
Abe and Suh reaffirmed that their nations and the US will keep in close contact on related matters including the North's abductions of Japanese and other foreigners.
Suh later told reporters that US-North Korean relations and inter-Korean ties are improving despite difficulties.
He also said he told Abe that better ties between Japan and North Korea are most desirable to resolve the issues. He said the prime minister agreed.
Suh quoted Abe as saying that it's time for him and the North Korean leader to meet face to face.
The intelligence chief stressed that South Korea is ready to help realize a summit between the 2 leaders.
Key words : north military parade consideration
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North Korea's state-run media reported on a national military parade on Sunday one day after it was held, in an apparent show of consideration for the United States.
The parade in Pyongyang was held to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the country's foundation. It did not feature ICBM-class missiles, and the country's leader, Kim Jong Un, did not address the public while attending the event.
There was no live broadcast of the parade, and state-run media did not report on it.
Japan-based news agency Radio Press, which analyses coverage by the North's state-run media, says the event, featuring regular forces and weapons, has been held 8 times since the year 2000. But it is the first time this parade was reported the day after it happened.
Critics say the low-key coverage was likely made with the United States in mind, against the backdrop of a stalemate in talks to denuclearize the Korean peninsula.
Key words : Osaka still
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Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka says she still cannot believe that she won the women's singles title at the US Open.
Osaka spoke to NHK in New York on Sunday, one day after she defeated Serena Williams of the United States. The 20-year-old athlete is the first Japanese singles player to win a Grand Slam tournament.
Osaka said she is happy and grateful. She said she thinks she won because she enjoyed the game so much.
Williams has been Osaka's idol since she was a child. She had already played Williams in March this year, but said she was looking forward to the US Open because she knew Williams would play her best in a Grand Slam tournament.
Osaka said she was very proud to have faced her in the final.
Asked about her tears after the game, Osaka said she had been working hard for that moment and it was a very special experience to have played against Williams at the US Open.
Key words : Osaka risen to
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Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka has risen to No.7 in the world rankings after winning the US Open. She jumped from 19th in the latest standings released by the Women's Tennis Association.
World rankings are based on a player's performance at tournaments during the previous 52 weeks.
On Saturday, Osaka became the first Japanese player to win a Grand Slam singles title.
Her new WTA singles ranking is the 2nd highest for a Japanese player in history. In 1995, Kimiko Date became the No.4 player in the world.
Romania's Simona Halep kept the top position in the latest standings.
Serena Williams rose from 26th to 16th. The US player faced Osaka in the US Open final.
Osaka will compete in the Toray Pan Pacific Open. The tournament will begin in Tokyo next Monday.
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