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Approximately 9,000 People Protest Against the Takaichi Administration in Front of the National Diet, Youth and Others Call to Protect the Constitution
時事 Nippon Paper Announces End of Paper and Pulp Operations at Yatsushiro Plant Damaged by Kumamoto Earthquake
On November 6, 2026, Nippon Paper announced it will cease paper and pulp production at its Yatsushiro plant, severely damaged by the Kumamoto earthquake. Approximately 400 employees will be transferred to other plants to secure employment. A consolidated loss of 40 billion yen is forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027.
時事 日本製紙、熊本地震被災の八代工場で紙・パルプ事業終了を発表
日本製紙は2026年11月6日、熊本地震で被災した八代工場の紙・パルプ事業の生産再開を断念し、事業終了を決定。約400人の従業員は他工場へ異動し雇用を確保する方針。2027年3月期は400億円の赤字見込み。
時事 Seino Transportation and Yamaha Advance to Quarterfinals in Japan Industrial Baseball Championship
On November 5, 2026, during the second round of the Japan Industrial Baseball Championship held at Kyocera Dome Osaka, Seino Transportation defeated Mitsubishi Heavy Industries East 2-1, and Yamaha beat JR East 2-0, both advancing to the quarterfinals. The tournament features 32 teams competing in a knockout format.
時事 社会人野球日本選手権で西濃運輸とヤマハが準々決勝進出
2026年11月5日に京セラドーム大阪で行われた社会人野球日本選手権の2回戦で、西濃運輸が三菱重工Eastに2-1で勝利し、ヤマハがJR東日本に2-0で勝利して準々決勝進出を決めた。大会は32チームが参加しトーナメント方式で行われている。
時事 Nippon-Ham’s Haruki Nishikawa Declares Staying Without Exercising Free Agency Rights, Aiming for 1500 Hits and 350 Stolen Bases Next Season
On November 5, 2026, Nippon-Ham outfielder Haruki Nishikawa announced he would remain with the team without exercising his free agency rights, maintaining his current annual salary of 20 million yen. Although he returned to his former team after five years this season, his performance was underwhelming. Based on his past achievements, he expressed determination to reach milestones of 1500 hits and 350 stolen bases next season.
時事 日本ハム・西川遥輝がFA権行使せず現状維持で残留表明 来季に1500安打と350盗塁を目指す
日本ハムの西川遥輝外野手が2026年11月5日、FA権を行使せず現状維持の年俸2000万円で残留を表明。今季は5年ぶりに古巣復帰も成績は振るわず。過去の実績を踏まえ、来季は節目の1500安打と350盗塁達成を目指す意欲を示した。
時事 Expanding Joint Action by Political Parties and Citizens to Block Proposal to Reduce Proportional Representation Seats in the House of Representatives
On November 4, 2026, joint action by three parties opposing the proposal by the Liberal Democratic Party, Japan Innovation Party, and Democratic Party for the People to reduce proportional representation seats was held in front of the House of Representatives No. 2 Members' Office Building. The Japanese Communist Party, led by Chairperson Tomoko Tamura, strongly protested the reduction plan and called on the public to block it. Public opinion surveys show high concern for price measures and social security.
時事 衆院比例定数削減案阻止へ広がる政党と市民の共同行動
2026年11月4日、衆院第2議員会館前で自民党・維新・国民民主の比例定数削減案阻止を目指す三者共同行動が行われた。日本共産党は田村智子委員長が削減案に断固抗議し、国民に阻止を呼びかけている。世論調査では物価対策や社会保障への関心が高い。
時事 Nippon Paper Industries Yatsushiro Mill Abandons Plans to Resume Paper Production Following Kumamoto Earthquake Damage
The Nippon Paper Industries Yatsushiro Mill, damaged in the July 2026 Kumamoto earthquake, suffered casualties from a collapsed chimney and fire damage, leading the company to decide against resuming production of newsprint and pulp. The mill will continue operations in other business areas.
時事 日本製紙八代工場、熊本地震被災で紙生産再開断念へ
2026年7月の熊本地震で被災した日本製紙八代工場は、煙突倒壊による死者発生や火災などの被害を受け、新聞用紙やパルプの生産再開を断念する方針を固めた。工場は他の事業で存続させる計画である。