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- Politics
Record 26.18 M. People Vote Early in Japan's Upper House Poll
News from Japan Politics Jul 20, 2025 18:02 (JST) Tokyo, July 20 (Jiji Press)--The number of people who cast their ballots under the early voting system ahead of Sunday's election for Japan's House of Councillors came in at 26,181,865, a record high for any national poll in the country, the internal affairs ministry said. The figure, which was up by 6,568,390 voters from the previous Upper House election in 2022, accounted for 25.12 pct of all eligible voters. The increase apparently came as the election was scheduled for the second day of a three-day weekend. The number of early voters rose in all 47 prefectures, with Miyazaki logging the biggest increase, of 49.43 pct. Kumamoto followed, with a climb of 44.59 pct, and Kochi, with 43.31 pct. Sunday's voter turnout stood at 22.42 pct as of 4 p.m., down 0.57 percentage point from the 2022 election. [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.] Jiji Press
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an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Blue Lock chapter 312 spoilers: Nagi meets Buratsuta as U-20 World Cup Japan vs Nigeria match approaches
Blue Lock chapter 312 spoilers: In Blue Lock chapter 312, a significant turning point unfolds as Nagi has a key interaction with Buratsuta, hinting at major developments ahead. According to leaks, the long-awaited U-20 World Cup face-off between Japan and Nigeria is about to begin. With rising tension and new dynamics in play, the series gears up for an intense new chapter. Blue Lock chapter 312 spoilers Blue Lock chapter 312, titled 'U-20 World Cup,' begins with Isagi calling himself the tool that will help Japan beat Nigeria. The starting lineup for Blue Lock Japan is revealed, with Gagamaru as goalkeeper, Aiku, Aryuu, and Niko in defense, Chigiri and Hiori as wing-backs, Karasu, Reo, and Bachira in midfield, and Rin and Isagi as forwards. Meanwhile, Nagi, struggling with motivation, decides to return—not for Reo, but to chase the thrill he once felt scoring for Blue Lock. He tells Buratsuta he's ready to risk everything to become the best, even if it means breaking Blue Lock's rules. The Nigerian team is introduced, led by striker Onaji/Onazi, and the match begins. As Nagi sneaks into the stadium, he realizes he's chasing something beyond just football. Chapter 313 is titled 'Opening Warriors.' Blue Lock chapter 312 release date as per time zones Blue Lock Chapter 312 is scheduled to release on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET. In Japan, it will be available on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 12:00 AM JST. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): 8:00 AM, Tuesday, July 22 Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): 11:00 AM, Tuesday, July 22 British Summer Time (BST): 4:00 PM, Tuesday, July 22 Central European Summer Time (CEST): 5:00 PM, Tuesday, July 22 Indian Standard Time (IST): 8:30 PM, Tuesday, July 22 Philippine Standard Time (PST): 11:00 PM, Tuesday, July 22 Japanese Standard Time (JST): 12:00 AM, Wednesday, July 23 Australia Central Standard Time (ACST): 12:30 AM, Wednesday, July 23 Where to read Blue Lock chapter 312? Chapter 312 of Blue Lock will be accessible on Kodansha's K Manga platform. Previously limited to just 15 countries, the service has now broadened its availability to 48 countries worldwide, including European regions like France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Spain.
5 hours ago
- Sport
Ex-Japanese Wrestler Hitomi Obara Dies at 44
News from Japan Sports Jul 19, 2025 22:47 (JST) Tokyo, July 19 (Jiji Press)--Former Japanese wrestler Hitomi Obara, who won the women's 48-kilogram wrestling gold in the 2012 London Olympics, died on Friday, informed sources said Saturday. She was 44. The cause of her death and other details are unknown. The native of Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, joined the Self-Defense Forces after college. Obara once retired from wrestling, after failing to qualify for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. She returned to competition in 2010 and achieved her long-held goal of winning an Olympic gold medal in London at age 31, in her first Olympic Games. Obara also won the World Championships eight times, including back-to-back titles in the 48-kg class in 2010 and 2011. Following the London Olympics, Obara retired from competition and focused on coaching younger wrestlers. In 2022, she was inducted into the United World Wrestling Hall of Fame, alongside Kaori Icho and Saori Yoshida, both from Japan. [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.] Jiji Press
a day ago
- Business
Akazawa to Visit Washington Next Week for Tariff Talks
News from Japan Society Jul 19, 2025 20:11 (JST) Osaka, July 19 (Jiji Press)--Japanese chief tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa said Saturday that he plans to visit Washington at the beginning of next week at the earliest for bilateral tariff negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump's administration. He is aiming to advance the negotiations so as to avoid the United States' imposition of a 25 pct reciprocal tariff on all imports from Japan, which is due to come into effect on Aug. 1 as announced by Trump. Akazawa, also economic revitalization minister, revealed his travel plan to reporters after attending a ceremony related to the United States' "national day" event at the World Exposition in the western Japan city of Osaka on Saturday and meeting the visiting U.S. presidential delegation, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The Japanese minister said that there were no tariff discussions at the day's ceremony and luncheon. The Japan-U.S. negotiations apparently have stagnated, partly due to Japan holding an election for the House of Councillors, the upper chamber of the country's parliament, on Sunday. [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.] Jiji Press
a day ago
- Politics
Record 21.45 M. Vote Early in Japan Upper House Poll
News from Japan Politics Jul 19, 2025 19:56 (JST) Tokyo, July 19 (Jiji Press)--The number of people who cast their ballots by Friday under the early voting system for Sunday's House of Councillors election in Japan totaled 21,450,220, a record high for an election for either chamber of parliament, government data showed Saturday. The figure accounts for 20.58 pct of all voters, the internal affairs ministry said. Many people may have used the early voting system because the election day was set in the middle of a three-day weekend. Early voting for the Upper House election began on July 4, a day after the start of the official campaign period. The number is expected to increase once Saturday's voters are included. The previous record for early voters was 21,379,977 in the 2017 election for the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of parliament. The record high for an Upper House election was 19,613,475 in the previous 2022 poll. [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.] Jiji Press
