英語で国内ニュース 2026年8月23日(日)

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2026年8月23日(日)の原稿スクリプト

主要ニュース

茨城南部でM5.9、関東各地で震度5弱
サラ: An earthquake struck southern Ibaraki Prefecture at about 2 a.m. on August 23. It had a magnitude of 5.9. Strong shaking, measured at lower 5 on Japan’s scale, was observed in parts of Ibaraki, Saitama, Chiba, and Tokyo. The weather agency is urging people to stay alert for about one week.

西日本・東海で猛暑、広島や大分は39度超
クリス: Temperatures rose across western Japan and the Tokai region on August 23. Some areas of Hiroshima and Oita Prefectures recorded dangerous highs above 39 degrees Celsius. Disaster-hit areas of Kumamoto Prefecture also saw dangerously hot conditions. People are being urged to take thorough steps to prevent heatstroke.

台風20号で先島大雨、八重山に線状降水帯恐れ
サラ: Typhoon number 20 is bringing heavy rain to Okinawa’s Sakishima Islands. Extremely heavy rain has continued at times. More extremely heavy rain is expected on August 23. In particular, a linear rain band may develop in the Yaeyama area by evening. People there should stay alert for the heavy rain.

東武子会社を捜索、線路事故で作業員4人死亡
クリス: Police searched a subsidiary of Tobu Railway on August 23, suspecting professional negligence resulting in death. Four workers died in a train accident while clearing weeds along tracks on the Tobu Nikko Line in Kanuma, Tochigi Prefecture. The subsidiary had accepted the work. Police are examining documents seized during the search.

ウクライナがロシア中部攻撃、プーチン氏は攻撃強化
サラ: Ukraine carried out a series of attacks on logistics facilities and oil refineries in central Russia. In a media interview, Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized his stance of strengthening attacks against Ukraine. The attacks targeted logistics facilities and oil refineries, while Putin stressed that Russia would intensify its attacks on Ukraine.

滋賀の化学工場で2人死亡、酸欠原因か
クリス: Two men collapsed while polishing the inside of a reaction tank at a chemical products company in Yasu, Shiga Prefecture, on August 22. They were taken to a hospital, where both were confirmed dead. The men were coworkers at a subcontractor. Fire officials said oxygen levels nearby were low, and a lack of oxygen may have caused the accident. Police are investigating.

山手線線路で若い女性死亡、3時間運休
サラ: A young woman was found lying face down on the Yamanote Line tracks near Ikebukuro Station in Tokyo on August 23. Her death was confirmed at the scene. She may have been hit by a train. Service on both inner and outer loops stopped for about three hours, affecting around 85,000 people. Police are examining security camera footage.

少年の父、加害者への謝罪と賠償を求め続ける
クリス: In 2015, an 11-year-old fifth-grade boy was stabbed to death in an empty lot in Kinokawa, Wakayama Prefecture. The inmate serving a 16-year prison sentence has not given a satisfactory apology, and about 44 million yen in compensation remains unpaid. The boy’s father continues letters and visits, saying he will not cut ties with the offender.

六ヶ所村の死亡ひき逃げ、22歳男を逮捕
サラ: Police arrested a 22-year-old company employee in a fatal hit-and-run case in Rokkasho Village. He is suspected of hitting an 80-year-old woman on National Route 338 on the night of August 16 and fleeing. The woman was found dead at the scene the following day. He was arrested on suspicion including negligent driving causing injury.

社会のニュース

関東地震で45人負傷、東京では閉じ込め相次ぐ
サラ: An earthquake with a lower-five intensity struck the Kanto region early on the 23rd. By 1 p.m., 45 people were injured across Tokyo, Saitama, Kanagawa, Chiba, and Ibaraki. In Tokyo, there were six elevator entrapments and eight other door-related entrapments. In Yokohama, a woman in her eighties was seriously injured after falling from her bed.

東武子会社を捜索、4人死亡事故で業務上過失致死疑い
クリス: Police searched a subsidiary of Tobu Railway on the 23rd over a train accident in Kanuma, Tochigi Prefecture. Four workers died while clearing weeds along the Tobu Nikko Line. The subsidiary had received the work order. Police suspect professional negligence resulting in death and are analyzing documents seized during the search.

滋賀の反応釜で作業員2人死亡、低酸素が原因か
サラ: Two men collapsed while polishing the inside of a reaction vessel at a chemical products factory in Yasu, Shiga Prefecture. They were taken to a hospital, where they were confirmed dead. The men, aged 31 and 37, worked for a subcontractor. Fire officials said low oxygen levels may have caused them to lose consciousness.

10代女性への性的暴行容疑で公立校教員を再逮捕
クリス: Police in Fukui Prefecture re-arrested a 24-year-old public school teacher on suspicion of sexually assaulting a teenage woman and filming her with a smartphone. The alleged incident happened at his home on May 6. He had already been arrested over an alleged assault involving the same woman in June. The two knew each other.

山手線が全線再開、池袋―大塚間の人身事故
サラ: The Yamanote Line in Tokyo has resumed service across the entire line. Service was temporarily suspended after a person was hit by a train between Ikebukuro and Otsuka stations. Trains on the outer loop also resumed at 12:23 p.m., bringing service back on both loops.

関東から九州で猛暑続く、熱中症に厳重警戒
クリス: Very hot weather is expected to continue from the Kanto region to Kyushu through the end of August. Temperatures in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya may often reach around 35 degrees Celsius, with tropical nights above 25 degrees. From August 24 to 27, people should take strong precautions against heatstroke during outdoor activities.

台風18号、25～27日に沖縄接近へ、猛烈な風警戒
サラ: Typhoon Number 18 is expected to approach Okinawa between August 25 and 27. It may bring extremely strong winds powerful enough to knock down some utility poles, along with high waves, storm surges, and heavy rain. People should avoid unnecessary trips, stay away from windows, and prepare before the winds become stronger.

厚労省、残業月45時間以内の一律指導を撤廃
クリス: The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry will change its response to overtime work next month. Labor standards offices will stop giving uniform guidance to companies to keep overtime within 45 hours per month. The labor group Rengo has expressed concern about the change.

横浜市長のパワハラ認定、3会派が辞職要求
サラ: A third-party investigation has recognized power harassment by Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka, including improper use of personnel authority and insulting remarks toward employees. Three major city council groups have asked him to resign. They may support a no-confidence motion at the assembly beginning September 9. Yamanaka is expected to decide his future after a supporters’ meeting on August 28.

政治・経済

カナダ、米国に9月8日から報復関税
サラ: Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on US imports starting September 8. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the plan after the United States placed additional 50 percent tariffs on Canadian imports. The measures are expected to total 20 billion dollars. They will target products such as steel, dairy goods, and home appliances, after talks between the two countries failed.

高市首相、地震被害の確認を政府に指示
クリス: Prime Minister Takaichi posted on social media at about 2:50 a.m. on August 23. She said there were no reports of injuries or damage to homes at that time. She also said the government had instructed officials to check the damage after the earthquake, and that information was still being collected.

国民民主党代表選、玉木氏と橋本氏が立候補
サラ: The Democratic Party for the People opened its leadership election on August 22. Two lawmakers are running: current leader Yuichiro Tamaki and House of Representatives member Mikihiko Hashimoto, who has been elected twice. The campaign will continue until the vote on September 6, with debate expected over how to work with the ruling parties.

熊本地震支援、政府が観光「応援割」検討
クリス: After inspecting Kumamoto Castle, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara said the government plans to include tourism support in a package to be compiled as early as next week. The measures may include a support discount that pays part of visitors’ accommodation costs, with the goal of increasing tourism demand.

新米が昨年産より安い逆転、渇水で農家圧迫
サラ: New rice priced in the 2,000-yen range is becoming cheaper than rice from last year, creating an unusual reversal. Record-low rainfall has caused serious water shortages and affected rice growth. The average rice price announced on August 21 fell to 3,191 yen. Farmers also face lower estimated payments and rising production costs.

総務省、食品減税に伴う自治体財政措置を要望へ
クリス: The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is considering a request for measures to protect local government finances. The request will be included in its outline for next fiscal year’s budget. It follows a policy to cut the consumption tax on food to one percent for two years, so local governments do not face financial problems.

経産省、ラピダスに1500億円追加出資要求へ
サラ: The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry plans to request 150 billion yen in next fiscal year’s budget to invest in Rapidus, which aims to mass-produce advanced semiconductors. If approved, this would be the government’s third investment. Total government funding would then reach 400 billion yen.

中国地方5県、最低賃金を国目安超引き上げ
クリス: Recommendations on fiscal 2026 minimum hourly wages are complete for five prefectures in Japan’s Chugoku region. All five proposed increases exceed the national guideline of 56 yen. In Hiroshima, Yamaguchi, and Okayama, the minimum wage would rise above 1,100 yen. The size of the increases is the second highest on record.

財務省、27年度想定金利3.8％へ、国債費膨張
サラ: The Finance Ministry is adjusting its assumed interest rate for fiscal 2027 to 3.8 percent. This is up from 3.0 percent for fiscal 2026, reflecting higher long-term interest rates. Higher rates will increase interest payments and pressure public finances. In fiscal 2026, interest payments were 13 trillion yen, and total debt service reached a record 31.2 trillion yen.

スポーツ

りくりゅう三浦・木原組が婚約、五輪金に続く朗報
サラ: Figure skating pair Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara have announced their engagement on social media. In February, they won Japan’s first Olympic gold medal in pairs figure skating at the Milan-Cortina Olympics. The pair, known as “Rikuryu,” shared the news separately. They are now engaged after reaching the top of their sport.

吉田麻也、鮮やかなヒール弾で今季2点目
クリス: Maya Yoshida scored a stunning backheel goal for Los Angeles Galaxy in a 2-2 MLS draw with CF Montreal on August 22. The Japanese captain reacted to a low cross and scored into the left corner in the 48th minute. It was his second goal this season and first since April. The club called him “Maya Yoshidinho.”

大谷無安打もドジャース勝利、チーム5連勝
サラ: Shohei Ohtani had no hits as the Los Angeles Dodgers played the Pittsburgh Pirates on August 22. The game was held in Los Angeles. Although Ohtani was held hitless, the Dodgers won a close game and extended their winning streak to five games.

山下美夢有、6打差首位で今季2勝目へ
クリス: Miyu Yamashita took control of the CPKC Women’s Open in Canada after the third round on August 22. She held a six-stroke lead and stayed in first place. Yamashita said she made no major mistakes and her shots were stable. She is now aiming for her second victory of the season.

大谷、実戦形式で30球、投手復帰へ順調
サラ: Shohei Ohtani is making steady progress toward returning as a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. In a simulated game, he faced six batters and threw 30 pitches. Only one was hit hard enough to be considered a hit. Ohtani has been sitting out pitching, but this workout showed encouraging progress toward his return.

W杯決勝後の暴行でFIFAが5人処分
クリス: During the final of the North and Central American World Cup, an Argentine player assaulted a Spanish player after the match, leading to a scuffle. On August 21, FIFA suspended and fined five people from both teams. The punishments followed the incident after the final.

智弁和歌山、健大高崎を破り5年ぶり優勝
サラ: Chiben Wakayama won the national high school baseball championship, defeating Kendai Takasaki of Gunma, 4-3, in the final on August 22. It was the school’s fourth title and first in five years. The team used six pitchers during the tournament. Kendai Takasaki was seeking its first championship in its sixth appearance, but fell short.

高校野球の頭部外傷、まず休ませる対応を提言
クリス: A high school baseball player who was hit near the head returned to the game after doctors checked his eyes and mental responses. Another player previously said he had lost several minutes of memory after a head hit but quickly returned. The report says head injuries need greater understanding, and the first step should be letting athletes rest.

角田裕毅、8か月ぶりF1復帰で予選12位
サラ: Yuki Tsunoda returned to Formula One after an eight-month break, racing for Racing Bulls as a substitute. In Dutch Grand Prix qualifying, he finished eighth in Q1 and 12th in Q2, only 0.102 seconds from the cutoff. In Q1, he was faster than Red Bull drivers Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson, impressing team leaders.

国際

米国がカナダ産品に50％追加関税、報復へ
サラ: The Trump administration has imposed an additional 50 percent tariff on some imports from Canada, including ice hockey sticks and dairy products. The two countries continued negotiations to avoid the tariffs, but reached no agreement. Prime Minister Carney said the United States changed its conditions at the last minute. He suggested matching tariffs to protect Canadian workers and businesses.

ゼレンスキー氏故郷を露無人機攻撃、16人死亡
クリス: A large commercial complex in Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, was attacked by a Russian drone. The city is in Ukraine’s eastern Dnipropetrovsk region. Sixteen people have died, and more than 100 others were injured in the attack, according to the latest report.

米の対イラン制裁に、イランは協力国を敵視と警告
サラ: The United States plans to increase pressure on Iran by imposing large sanctions on countries that cooperate with it. In response, Iran warned that any country imposing economic restrictions on Iran would be considered an enemy. Iran also urged countries not to follow the United States, as tensions over cooperation continue to rise.

タイ南部3県で爆発・放火、イスラム勢力か
クリス: Several arson attacks and explosions were reported on August 22 in Thailand’s three southern provinces: Narathiwat, Pattani, and Yala. Authorities imposed nighttime curfews in some areas. Public facilities were bombed, and tires were set on fire. The attacks may be linked to Islamic armed groups seeking separation or independence in the region.

米国防総省、星条旗新聞の編集幹部らに解雇通知
サラ: A newspaper connected to the U.S. military said the Defense Department notified its editor in chief, publisher, and Middle East reporter that they would be fired. The paper receives part of its annual budget from the department, but its editorial operations have been independent. The editor said he was fired after criticizing department censorship on television.

ロシア軍死者24万1088人超、合同調査
クリス: A joint investigation found that at least 241,088 Russian soldiers had died from the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 through August 21. The actual number is likely higher. The average age was 38, and 56 percent were people with no previous military connection, including volunteers and prisoners.

南シナ海ミスチーフ礁に中国漁船200隻超集結
サラ: More than 200 Chinese fishing boats have gathered at Mischief Reef in the South China Sea, satellite image analysis shows. A group of more than 20 boats was also found fixed together like a raft. The vessels may be carrying Chinese maritime militia members. Mischief Reef lies within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone.

トルコ、ネタニヤフ氏の国際手配をICPOに要請へ
クリス: Turkey plans to ask the International Criminal Police Organization, or ICPO, to issue an international wanted notice for Benjamin Netanyahu. The report gives no further details about the request, including its timing or possible next steps. The main development is Turkey’s planned request concerning Netanyahu.

中国の台風10号で159人死亡、10人不明
サラ: At least 159 people died and 10 remain missing after Typhoon Number 10 hit China in early July. More than 1.65 million people were affected in Nanning and Guigang, in Guangxi. Heavy rain caused several dams in Nanning to collapse, flooding villages downstream. More than 100 people died there by August 20.

エンタメ（文化・芸能）

映画「ちいかわ」興収100億円突破
サラ: The animated film, “Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island,” has earned more than 10 billion yen at the box office. The movie reached this level less than one month after opening on July 24. By August 16, it had earned 9.28 billion yen and attracted 6.45 million viewers. A special celebratory image was also released.

天木じゅん、競輪選手の佐々木悠葵と結婚へ
クリス: Jun Amaki, a 30-year-old glamour model and entertainer, is set to marry professional cyclist Yuki Sasaki, who is 31. Amaki ended her 13-year career as a glamour model on August 10. The couple met last year through friends. A planned group dinner was canceled, so they met alone in Tokyo instead.

乃木坂46、避難客の入場前に公演開始し謝罪
サラ: Nogizaka46 apologized after beginning a concert before some audience members had returned from temporary evacuation. On August 22, lightning danger caused officials to limit entry at Tokyo’s Meiji Jingu Stadium. Entry later resumed, but staff failed to share information about returning guests. The concert start was also delayed from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.

三谷幸喜氏に坪内逍遥大賞、演劇界への功績評価
クリス: The Tsubouchi Shoyo Award was given to playwright and screenwriter Koki Mitani in Minokamo, Gifu Prefecture, on August 22. The award recognized his long contribution to theater and his efforts to create new forms of expression across genres and eras. In 2025, Mitani created “Showa Much Ado,” based on Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing.”

西山白玲、白玲戦初戦で福間女流四冠に逆転勝ち
サラ: The first game of the seventh-match HakuRei title series opened on August 22 in Urayasu, Chiba. Defending champion Tomoka Nishiyama defeated challenger Kana Fukuma in 128 moves, coming from behind. Nishiyama has won the title four times. Under a new rule, five total HakuRei titles would give her the right to become a professional shogi player.

熊本地震被災地で文化財レスキュー開始
クリス: A cultural-property rescue effort has begun in areas affected by the July Kumamoto earthquake. Damaged buildings may contain artworks and other cultural treasures, but the full extent of the damage is still unknown. In Yatsushiro, the historic Shohinken site suffered major damage, including a collapsed storehouse. The rescued items must be protected from deterioration, loss, and theft.

井山裕太碁聖、防衛し2度目の6連覇
サラ: Go player Yuta Iyama defended his Gosei title on August 21, defeating challenger Atsushi Sada in 164 moves. Iyama won the five-game series, three games to two, and achieved his second six-title winning streak. He had faced the risk of becoming titleless, but he also earned the right to challenge for the Tengen title this fall.

元寇船から南宋由来とみられる弩の矢を発見
クリス: Researchers found the end of an arrow in mud from a Mongol invasion ship at an underwater site in Matsuura, Nagasaki. The piece is about 5.3 centimeters long and has a bamboo shaft, a wooden nock, and three feather-like plates. Its design matches arrows used with crossbows in Southern Song China, suggesting Yuan forces reused those weapons.

りくりゅう、結成の地で婚約写真公開
サラ: Figure skating pair Rika Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, known as Riku-Ryu, announced their engagement on social media on August 23. Photos show Kihara proposing to Miura at a skating rink and putting a ring on her finger. Miura said the photos were taken at the memorable place where they formed their pair in 2019.

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