英語で国内ニュース 2026年8月15日(土)

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2026年8月15日(土)の原稿スクリプト

主要ニュース

熊本地震、関連死含む39人死亡　避難者3223人
サラ: In Kumamoto Prefecture, 39 people had died in the earthquake as of 8 a.m. on August 15. The number includes people suspected of dying from disaster-related causes. A total of 3,223 people were staying in evacuation shelters across the prefecture.

千葉豪雨で8人死亡、浸水や車の水没相次ぐ
クリス: In Chiba Prefecture, eight people have been confirmed dead after record heavy rain began on the evening of August 13. Some vehicles were submerged, and many buildings were flooded. Line-shaped rain bands repeatedly formed, causing serious damage in several areas.

終戦81年、政府が約310万人の戦没者を追悼
サラ: August 15 marked 81 years since the end of the war. In Tokyo, the government held a national memorial service for about 3.1 million war dead. The ceremony began around 11:50 a.m. at the Nippon Budokan, with bereaved families attending from across Japan.

インドネシア東部沖M7.7、少なくとも20人死亡
クリス: An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck off eastern Indonesia early on August 15, followed by dozens of aftershocks. Rescue officials reported at least 20 deaths near Maumere, six injuries, and two people trapped under rubble. Waves below one meter were observed, and the tsunami warning was lifted about three hours later. A national disaster agency separately reported one death and four injuries.

北海道で息子救助の39歳父死亡、2人は無事
サラ: On August 14, a 39-year-old man drowned while trying to rescue his two sons, who had been swept out to sea at a campsite in Toyoura, Hokkaido. Other campers rescued him, but he died at a hospital. The two boys reached the shore safely. The area was not a beach, and swimming was prohibited.

市川マンション爆発、入院中の52歳住人死亡
クリス: A 52-year-old resident has died after the apartment explosion in Ichikawa, Chiba, on August 1. The blast occurred on the first floor, breaking many windows in nearby buildings. Another man in his sixties suffered minor injuries. Police suspect a gas leak because an open gas valve was not connected to a gas heater. The cause remains unknown.

日本旅行中の英国人少女12歳不明、警察が捜索
サラ: Police are searching for a 12-year-old British girl who disappeared during a family trip to Japan. She was last seen leaving a rental home in Tokyo’s Ota Ward around 8:30 a.m. on August 13, and she was still missing on the morning of August 15. She was wearing a light blue sleeveless shirt and a checked skirt, and carrying a pink bag. Information can be given to Kamata Police at 03-3731-0110.

大谷、投手復帰へ練習　初登板は1回の予定
クリス: Shohei Ohtani threw 34 pitches in the bullpen before the Dodgers’ game on August 14, his first bullpen session in 23 days. Manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani will have one or two more sessions, followed by at least two live batting practices. He would then return to a major-league game, starting with one inning.

三重が履正社に5-2、12年ぶり夏の甲子園8強
サラ: At the summer Koshien baseball tournament on August 15, Mie defeated Ritsurisha of Osaka, 5-2. Mie reached the quarterfinals for the first time in 12 years, since 2014, and earned the 40th summer tournament win for a team from Mie. Pitcher Haruyu Ueda allowed no runs in five innings, while Mie scored all five runs early.

社会のニュース

終戦81年追悼式、高市首相は反省に言及せず
サラ: Japan held its national memorial service on August 15, marking 81 years since the end of World War Two. Families mourned about 3.1 million victims and prayed for peace. In her first speech as prime minister, Sanae Takaichi did not mention remorse or Japan’s responsibility to Asian countries. The Emperor again expressed deep remorse.

閣僚・自民幹部が靖国参拝、高市首相は奉納
クリス: Several cabinet ministers and senior Liberal Democratic Party leaders visited Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on August 15. Defense Minister Koizumi, along with two other ministers, paid privately for ritual offerings. Party leaders Suzuki, Arimura, and Nishimura also visited. Prime Minister Takaichi did not visit, but she made a private ritual offering as party leader.

中国海警船4隻、尖閣沖の日本領海に一時侵入
サラ: Four vessels from China’s Coast Guard briefly entered Japan’s territorial waters near the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture on August 14. They sailed inside the waters for about one and a half hours, then all left. The Japan Coast Guard has continued monitoring them and warning them not to enter again.

熊本地震、関連死疑い含む39人死亡　3223人避難
クリス: In Kumamoto Prefecture, 39 people had died by 8 a.m. on August 15 in the earthquake, including people suspected of disaster-related deaths. A total of 3,223 people were staying in evacuation shelters. These figures include deaths directly caused by the disaster and suspected related deaths.

政府、食品減税と給付制度の法案一本化へ
サラ: The government is considering one bill combining a cut in the consumption tax on food with a new benefit program. The bill may be submitted to the autumn extraordinary Diet session. The food tax would fall from eight percent to one percent for two years from April next year. The benefit program would begin fully in fiscal 2029.

関東から近畿で大雨警戒、千葉は土砂災害注意
クリス: Rain clouds are developing locally from the Kanto region to Kinki today, August 15. In Kanto, especially Chiba, earlier rain has weakened the ground, so people should watch for landslides. Heavy rain may also affect Tokai, Kinki, Hokuriku, and Aomori. On August 16, strong rain is expected in parts of the Kii Peninsula and Shikoku.

7道府県が副首都申請を検討、4県は代替地域希望
サラ: Seven prefectures are considering applying to become Japan’s second capital areas. They are Hokkaido, Miyagi, Gunma, Aichi, Osaka, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka. The plan aims to provide substitute national functions during major disasters and spread economic activity. Four prefectures also want to replace some central functions during disasters in the Tokyo region.

外国人の重大事故323件、日本免許所持が8割超
クリス: Serious traffic accidents involving foreign drivers are increasing in Japan. In the first half of 2026, there were 323 fatal or serious injury accidents, up from 267 in the same period last year. Of these, 266, or 82.4 percent, involved drivers holding Japanese licenses. Experts point to issues with switching foreign licenses to Japanese ones.

英国人12歳少女が東京で不明、情報提供呼びかけ
サラ: A 12-year-old British girl, Carmelita Lakdesha Paul, went missing during a family trip in Japan. She was last seen leaving a vacation rental in Tokyo’s Ota Ward around 8:30 a.m. on August 13. She is 160 centimeters tall, with curly black hair, and was wearing a light-blue sleeveless shirt and a black-and-white checked skirt. Information: Kamata Police, 03-3731-0110.

政治・経済

小泉防衛相ら靖国参拝、高市首相は奉納にとどめる
サラ: On August 15, Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and three other ministers visited Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi did not visit. Instead, she sent a ritual offering through a party official, paying with her own money. The shrine includes convicted Class-A war criminals, and reactions from China and South Korea are expected.

茂木外相、4カ国歴訪で経済・エネ安保協議へ
クリス: Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi is arranging a trip to Turkmenistan, Slovakia, Austria, and Mongolia from late August to early September. Talks are expected on economic cooperation, energy security, and regional issues. In Mongolia, Japan plans to support expansion of New Ulaanbaatar International Airport and seek cooperation on resolving the abduction issue involving Japanese citizens.

政府、半導体・造船など17分野に3.7兆円投資
サラ: Japan’s government has identified 17 strategic fields for focused investment. By 2040, it plans public and private investment totaling 3.7 trillion yen in semiconductor projects in Hiroshima Prefecture and shipbuilding in the Setouchi region. The plan was prepared by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry as part of the government’s investment policy.

日銀利上げ観測で円高、1ドル159円台前半
クリス: In New York trading on August 14, the yen strengthened slightly to between 159.31 and 159.41 yen per U.S. dollar at 5 p.m. It was 17 sen stronger than the previous day. The dollar was sold after reports that the Bank of Japan could raise interest rates as early as September, narrowing the Japan-U.S. rate gap.

中東緊張懸念でNY株反落、ダウ107ドル安
サラ: U.S. stocks fell on August 14 as worries about worsening tensions in the Middle East increased. The Dow Jones average dropped 107.58 points to 53,732.41. The Nasdaq fell 73.87 points to 26,729.16. The United States said it might continue an indefinite naval blockade against Iran near the Strait of Hormuz. War-ending talks were seen as stalled.

豚肉・鶏肉の小売価格、8月に過去最高を更新
クリス: Average retail prices for pork and chicken in Japan reached record highs in August, the highest since the survey began in 2003. Pork loin rose three yen to 290 yen per 100 grams, while chicken thighs rose three yen to 156 yen. Higher import costs and demand shifting from expensive beef to cheaper pork and chicken may be driving the increases.

ニチレイ、サイバー攻撃で従業員情報流出の恐れ
サラ: Frozen-food maker Nichirei said on August 14 that a cyberattack in July may have exposed personal information belonging to some employees. The information may include names, birth dates, email addresses, and human-resources data. The company said it has found no evidence of illegal use. The attack also disrupted warehouse operations and caused product shortages at some stores and restaurants.

アシックス上期最高益、通期売上予想1兆500億円
クリス: ASICS reported record results for January through June 2026. Sales rose 32.7 percent to 534.4 billion yen, operating profit rose 48.5 percent to 120.4 billion yen, and net profit rose 53.3 percent to 82.1 billion yen. The company raised its full-year sales forecast to 1.05 trillion yen, helped by a global running boom and more casual clothing.

太平洋クロマグロ会議再開催、漁獲枠合意が焦点
サラ: An international meeting on Pacific bluefin tuna fishing will be held again online on August 18, an unusual step. The previous meeting failed to agree on larger catch limits, but Mexico now supports the proposal. Japan backed increasing next year’s limit for fish over 30 kilograms by 25 percent, while cutting the small-fish limit by 6 percent.

スポーツ

大谷、約3週間ぶり投球練習　投手復帰へ前進
サラ: Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers has not been pitching because of pain in his left knee and other issues. On the 14th, he returned to the bullpen for pitching practice. It was his first bullpen session in about three weeks, as he works toward returning to the mound.

山本由伸6回1失点で12勝、大谷は無安打
クリス: Yoshinobu Yamamoto started for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Milwaukee Brewers. He allowed one run in six strong innings and earned his 12th win of the season. The Dodgers played the Brewers at their home stadium in Los Angeles on the 14th. Shohei Ohtani had no hits in the game.

三重が履正社を5-2で破り、甲子園8強入り
サラ: In the third game on the 11th day of the Summer National High School Baseball Tournament, Mie High School defeated Osaka's Riseisha High School, five to two. With this victory, Mie advanced to the quarterfinals of the tournament.

智弁和歌山、延長11回で敦賀気比を破り8強
クリス: In the second game on the 11th day of the Summer National High School Baseball Tournament, Chiben Wakayama defeated Fukui's Tsuruga Kehi, seven to three. The game was decided in the 11th inning, after a tiebreak. Chiben Wakayama won and advanced to the quarterfinals.

横浜・織田、156キロで甲子園最速記録を更新
サラ: Yokohama High School pitcher Shoki Oda threw 156 kilometers per hour against Nichinan Gakuen. He entered during the sixth inning and set a new speed record for the spring and summer Koshien tournaments. He also threw 155 kilometers per hour for a strikeout, then made a double play with the bases loaded.

村上宗隆、決勝27号本塁打でホワイトソックス勝利
クリス: Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hit the game-winning 27th home run of the season against the Detroit Tigers. The White Sox are in first place in the American League Central Division. Murakami's home run helped his team win the game.

鈴木誠也、決勝21号3ラン　カブスが3-0勝利
サラ: Seiya Suzuki hit a game-winning three-run home run in the sixth inning as the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals, three to zero. It was Suzuki's 21st home run and his first in three games. He also hit a double in the eighth inning. His season total reached 73 runs batted in.

17歳小島、競泳男子200メートル背泳ぎ優勝
クリス: At the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, 17-year-old Yuki Kojima won the men's 200-meter backstroke in one minute, 55.38 seconds. Japan finished third in the men's 400-meter relay. Satomi Suzuki finished fourth in the women's 50-meter breaststroke, with a time of 30.40 seconds.

リバプール、ベゾス氏らの投資家に一部株式売却へ
サラ: Liverpool of England's Premier League announced plans to sell part of the club's shares to an investment group. The group includes Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon. The announcement concerns only part of Liverpool's ownership, while further details were not included in the report.

国際

トランプ氏の対ロ和平仲介、終戦への道筋見えず
サラ: One year has passed since U.S. President Donald Trump met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders since Russia invaded Ukraine. The meeting did not create a path to ending the war. Trump’s position has shifted repeatedly, while the continuing Iran conflict clouds the outlook for peace talks.

トランプ氏のホルムズ海峡米領発言にイラン反発
クリス: President Donald Trump has claimed in a speech to supporters that the United States will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz to be American territory. Iran has strongly rejected the claim. Iranian officials said they will not give in to threats or displays of force. The situation remains deadlocked, with no clear progress reported.

インドネシア東部沖M7.7、20人死亡　津波警報解除
サラ: A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia early on August 15, followed by dozens of aftershocks. Rescue officials said at least 20 people died, six were injured, and two were trapped under rubble near Maumere. Waves under one meter were observed in several areas, and the tsunami warning was lifted about three hours later.

中国、閣僚の靖国参拝を「国際秩序への挑戦」と非難
クリス: China has strongly protested visits to the Yasukuni Shrine by ministers in Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s cabinet. China called the visits a challenge to the postwar international order. Its Foreign Ministry also described the shrine as effectively a shrine for war criminals and said correctly recognizing history is a political foundation for relations with neighboring countries.

韓国大統領、日韓協力拡大と歴史問題への配慮表明
サラ: South Korean President Lee has expressed support for expanding cooperation between South Korea and Japan. On historical issues, he called for understanding the pain of the other side. His statement focuses on two points: closer cooperation between the countries, and a careful approach to their difficult history.

国連、7月のウクライナ民間人死者430人超と報告
クリス: The United Nations says more than 430 civilians were killed in Ukraine in July as Russian attacks continued. This was the highest monthly total since the early days of Russia’s invasion, except for that initial period, when civilian deaths were higher. The United Nations reported this figure for July.

仏憲法評議会、15歳未満SNS禁止法を違憲判断
サラ: France’s Constitutional Council has ruled that a law banning children under 15 from using social media is unconstitutional. The law had been prepared for implementation next month. The council said the ban would infringe on freedom of expression. The measure was therefore judged incompatible with France’s Constitution.

英南東部で列車脱線が連続、暑さでレール変形か
クリス: Two train derailments occurred on consecutive days in southeast England. On the 13th, a train carrying about 150 people derailed near Lewes station, and three cars overturned. Twenty people were hurt, including two seriously. The next day, another train derailed near Wickford station. Its 62 passengers were unhurt. Heat may have bent the rails.

ワシントンの戦争記念碑落書き容疑者を訴追
サラ: A 41-year-old suspect has been charged over graffiti allegedly written on the World War II memorial in Washington, the U.S. capital. President Donald Trump condemned the act, saying it was the greatest possible insult to America’s heroes. The report did not provide further details about the charges.

エンタメ（文化・芸能）

寺田心、初のボディビル大会で上位14人入り逃す
サラ: Actor Kokoro Terada, 18, entered his first bodybuilding competition at a national high-school men’s physique championship in Kyoto on August 15. He showed his well-trained body and received loud cheers. Registered at 177.8 centimeters and 70 kilograms, he reportedly had six percent body fat. However, he did not make the top 14 competitors.

「キングダム ハーツ」アニメ化、Disney+などで配信へ
クリス: The popular game Kingdom Hearts will become an animated series for Disney Plus and Disney Channel. The announcement was made at a Disney fan event in Anaheim on the 14th. The story follows Sora, Donald Duck, and Goofy as they travel through worlds based on Disney stories. No release date has been announced.

ハマ・オカモト、療養継続のためOKAMOTO’S脱退
サラ: Hama Okamoto, the bass player of rock band OKAMOTO’S, will leave the group. He stopped activities in April after doctors said he needed rest. After discussions among the members, they decided to follow separate paths. The band’s hall tour, starting August 15, will go ahead with support musicians. Hama will focus on recovery.

「ガラスのうさぎ」著者・高木敏子さん、94歳で死去
クリス: Children’s author Toshiko Takagi, known for the best-selling book The Glass Rabbit, died of old age on August 8. She was 94. Based on her experience of losing her parents and two sisters in the Pacific War, the book was published in 1977. It sold more than 2.4 million copies and was translated into several languages.

大橋未歩、8年の不妊治療と流産を初告白
サラ: Former television announcer Miho Ohashi, 48, has spoken publicly for the first time about eight years of fertility treatment and a miscarriage. She moved to New York with her husband in spring 2023. At a local talk event, she said she has never regretted leaving her work in Japan, because curiosity about a new world overcame fear.

「はたらく細胞」歌舞伎化、2027年4月上演へ
クリス: The popular manga Cells at Work!, which has sold more than 11 million copies and has also become an anime and film, will be adapted for kabuki. The production will be staged in Tokyo in April 2027. Ainosuke Kataoka will play a white blood cell, with Ichitaro Nakamura, Chusha Ichikawa, Mandy Sekiguchi, and Ryoga Ishikawa also appearing.

週刊少年ジャンプ、平均発行部数が初の100万部割れ
サラ: Weekly Shonen Jump, one of Japan’s best-known manga magazines, has fallen below one million copies in average circulation for the first time. Its latest figure was an average of just over 980,000 copies, according to a magazine industry survey. At its peak, the magazine published about 6.5 million copies.

宮崎麗果、夫からのDV被害を公表
クリス: Businesswoman Reika Miyazaki says she suffered domestic violence from her husband, former EXILE member Keiji Kuroki. On Instagram on August 14, she said he repeatedly choked her and cut her body in late January, making her fear for her life. She said violence had continued for years, affecting their children’s safety, and that she sought help.

和田アキ子、ダンス練習中に左手を骨折
サラ: Singer Akiko Wada, 76, revealed that she fractured her left hand while practicing a Michael Jackson dance for a December live show. She fell while trying to turn. Wada said her fingers can now move and she is recovering, but she had to cancel television appearances and found cooking, brushing her teeth, and eating difficult.

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