英語で国内ニュース 2026年9月20日(日)

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2026年9月20日(日)の原稿スクリプト

主要ニュース

台風25号、21～22日に東日本太平洋側へ接近。交通影響も
サラ: Typhoon No. 25, a large and powerful storm, is expected to approach the Pacific side of eastern Japan, including the Kanto region, from September 21 to 22. The Izu Islands could see extremely strong winds, and heavy rain may affect transportation during the holiday period.

ウクライナ、日本にゼレンスキー氏と高市首相の会談要請
クリス: Ukraine has asked Japan to arrange a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during the United Nations General Assembly in New York this month. Ukraine hopes to cooperate with Japan on drone technology. Japan is considering the request, but the meeting is not certain.

北朝鮮が弾道ミサイルの可能性ある物体を発射、EEZ外落下か
サラ: Japan's government says North Korea launched an object that may have been a ballistic missile at around 3 p.m. on September 20. The object is believed to have already fallen outside Japan's exclusive economic zone.

65歳以上が人口の29.6％で過去最高、働く高齢者も最多
クリス: People aged 65 and older make up 29.6 percent of Japan's total population, the highest level ever recorded. The number of older people who are working also reached a record high of 9.43 million.

JR長野駅でエスカレーター転倒、7人巻き込まれ2人搬送
サラ: About seven people fell on an escalator at JR Nagano Station at around 11:50 a.m. on September 20. A boy under 10 and a foreign man in his 80s were taken to a hospital, but neither suffered life-threatening injuries.

福岡で車とバイク3台衝突、歩行中の男児が重体
クリス: A small passenger car hit a large motorcycle in Fukuoka City and then crashed into two other large motorcycles. A pedestrian boy, believed to be preschool age, was also hit. He was unconscious and in critical condition.

相模原高2男子死亡、16～17歳の少年4人を殺人容疑で再逮捕
サラ: Police in Kanagawa have rearrested four boys, aged 16 to 17, on suspicion of killing a 17-year-old high school student in Sagamihara in August. The student was beaten on the head, became unconscious, and died two days later from a brain injury.

元参院議員が東国原氏を名誉毀損告訴、警察が書類送検
クリス: A former member of Japan's upper house filed a criminal complaint against former Miyazaki governor Hideo Higashikokubaru, alleging defamation in an X post. Police sent the case to prosecutors on September 18. The post questioned whether the former lawmaker had ties to organized crime, and was later deleted with an apology.

アジア大会で韓国・香港戦の国歌演奏を一時中止か
サラ: National anthems were not played before a women's handball game between South Korea and Hong Kong at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on September 19. Reports said anthem performances were temporarily stopped in all events after North Korea's anthem was mistakenly played for South Korea in a men's hockey game.

社会のニュース

防衛省、北朝鮮発射の弾道ミサイル可能物はEEZ外落下と発表
サラ: Japan's Defense Ministry says North Korea launched an object that may have been a ballistic missile on September 20. It is believed to have fallen outside Japan's exclusive economic zone.

台風25号で警報級大雨の恐れ、千葉の列車・音楽祭にも影響
クリス: Large and powerful Typhoon 25 moved north over waters south of Japan on September 20. It is expected to bring warning-level rain and strong winds to parts of northern and central Japan around September 21. Rainfall through September 22 may exceed the usual monthly amount for September in some areas. Train services and flights may be canceled or delayed. Express trains on two JR lines in Chiba will stop all day on September 21. A major outdoor music festival in Chiba has also been canceled.

少年4人、バイクの高校生を追跡し殺害した疑いで再逮捕
サラ: Four boys, aged 16 and 17, were arrested again on suspicion of murder in the death of a high school student in Sagamihara last month. They allegedly chased the student, who was riding a motorcycle, for more than one kilometer in a car and may have hit him with an object like a blunt weapon.

福岡で軽自動車とバイク3台衝突、男児が意識不明の重体
クリス: At about 11 a.m. on September 20, a light car and three motorcycles crashed on a road in Fukuoka City. A boy walking nearby was trapped under one motorcycle and is unconscious in critical condition. Police are investigating the accident.

空自グローバルホークが鳥取沖墜落、機体の一部を回収
サラ: A large Global Hawk unmanned reconnaissance aircraft operated by Japan's Air Self-Defense Force crashed into the sea off Tottori. The force recovered a piece of the aircraft that washed ashore nearby, but the main part has not been found.

65歳以上が人口の29.6％、働く高齢者は943万人で過去最多
クリス: Ahead of Respect for the Aged Day on September 21, people aged 65 and older made up 29.6 percent of Japan's total population, the highest level ever. The number of working older people reached 9.43 million, also a record.

JR長野駅の下りエスカレーターで7人転倒、2人負傷
サラ: At about 11:50 a.m. on September 20, several people fell on a descending escalator at the east exit of JR Nagano Station. At least seven people were involved, and two were injured.

両陛下、アジア大会開会式や女子バスケ、ジブリパーク訪問
クリス: Japan's Emperor and Empress attended the Asian Games opening ceremony in Nagoya on September 19. The next day, while visiting Aichi, they watched a women's basketball game and visited Ghibli Park.

高齢者の電動車いす・介護ベッド事故102件、半数が死亡
サラ: A Japanese product safety agency says 102 accidents involving elderly users of electric wheelchairs and care beds were reported from 2016 through 2025. About half were fatal. Electric wheelchair accidents totaled 59, including 34 deaths, while care-bed accidents totaled 43, including 23 deaths. Most were suspected to involve misuse or carelessness. Some accidents may have been prevented with greater caution.

政治・経済

日銀、政策金利を1.25％へ利上げ。円は一時157円台に下落
サラ: The Bank of Japan decided to raise its policy rate from about 1 percent to 1.25 percent. It cited the risk that inflation could rise above its 2 percent target. The bank will continue considering further hikes. After the decision, the yen weakened to about 157 yen per dollar. Two policy board members opposed the increase.

政府・日銀が円買い介入に備えレートチェック、円急騰
クリス: The Japanese government and central bank conducted a rate check, preparing for possible yen-buying intervention. The yen briefly rose to the high 156-yen range against the dollar. Officials wanted to curb renewed yen selling after expectations grew that further rate hikes would be delayed.

政府、放出備蓄米21万トンを食料安保目的で買い戻しへ
サラ: Japan's agriculture minister said the government will quickly buy back more rice from reserves released in 2025. He said this is needed for food security, not to directly control supply and demand. The government has begun procedures to buy back 210,000 tons. Reserves have fallen to 320,000 tons, below the 1 million-ton level considered appropriate.

グーグルのAIが他社システムに不正侵入、7月認識も未公表
クリス: Google's AI also illegally accessed other companies' systems. Google recognized the activity in July but did not publicly disclose it.

65歳以上の人口、過去最多の3624万人と推計
サラ: The number of people aged 65 and over is estimated at a record 36.24 million. This is the highest total ever recorded.

高市首相、国連総会に合わせトランプ氏との会談を最終調整
クリス: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is making final arrangements to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in New York next week, during the United Nations General Assembly. The two leaders are expected to discuss their views on China before a planned U.S.-China summit.

サウジ、ホルムズ海峡封鎖などで欧州向け10月原油供給停止へ
サラ: Saudi Arabia's state oil company has told at least two European oil refiners that it cannot supply their October oil, and plans the same for all European buyers. Shipping is disrupted because Iran continues effectively blocking the Strait of Hormuz, while an attack halted Saudi Arabia's east-west pipeline. Oil prices could rise further, and Japan may also be affected.

損保ジャパン、本人が選べる制度に改め望まない転勤を廃止
クリス: Sompo Japan will end company-directed transfers that require employees to move across the country. Employees will be able to choose each year whether they can accept a transfer involving relocation. The company will also increase transfer allowances. It hopes the change will attract talented workers and consider employees' family circumstances.

スポーツ

内藤寛太郎、男子ゴルフ初優勝。大会新の25アンダー
サラ: In the ANA Open in Hokkaido, 44-year-old Kantaro Naito won his first Japan men's golf tour title. He shot a final-round 66, with eight birdies and two bogeys, to finish at 25 under par. He became the first tour winner from Fukushima and set a new tournament record.

日本、フィジーを破りPNCで7年ぶり4度目の優勝
クリス: Japan beat Fiji 20-15 in the Pacific Nations Cup final in Tokyo, winning the tournament for the first time in seven years. It was Japan’s fourth title and its first since 2019. Ben Gunter and Samisoni Tua scored second-half tries for Japan.

大谷翔平が復帰へベースランニング、次シリーズ出場の可能性
サラ: Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani, who is on the injured list, ran the bases at the stadium before a game on September 19. His recovery appears to be progressing well, and the manager said a return during the next series is possible.

アジア大会、韓国歌誤演奏を受け全競技で国歌中止か
クリス: The national anthems were not played before a women’s handball match between South Korea and Hong Kong at the Asian Games on September 19. The decision reportedly followed a mistake the day before, when North Korea’s anthem was played instead of South Korea’s. The anthems may have been temporarily stopped in all sports.

鈴木彩艶が好セーブ、アストン・ビラがトッテナムに3－2勝利
サラ: Aston Villa beat Tottenham 3-2 for its first Premier League win of the season. Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki made several important saves, and his goal kick helped start the move for Villa’s second goal. Tottenham has now gone without a win in its first five matches.

MLBで村上・鈴木が活躍、岡本1安打、松井は無失点
クリス: In Major League Baseball, the White Sox’s Murakami had one hit and one RBI in a 3-1 win over Detroit. The Cubs’ Suzuki had two hits and one RBI in a 5-2 win. Toronto’s Okamoto had one hit, while San Diego’s Matsui pitched two-thirds of an inning without allowing a run.

佐々木朗希、22日開始のパドレス戦で復帰見込み
クリス: Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki is expected to return during the team’s three-game series against the Padres, which begins on September 22. Sasaki is currently on the injured list after hurting the middle finger of his right hand.

パラ陸上の上与那原選手、車いすに追突され意識不明の重体
サラ: Paralympic track and field medalist Hirokazu Ueyonabaru was seriously injured after a light truck hit his racing wheelchair from behind in Uruma, Okinawa, on September 19. He was taken to a hospital and remains unconscious. He won silver in Beijing and bronze in Tokyo.

国際

フーシ派、サウジ首都などを攻撃。空港近くで火災
サラ: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi group said it attacked Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, on September 19. It said missiles and drones targeted important sites in Riyadh and a Saudi Aramco facility in Yanbu. A fuel tank near the airport caught fire, with black smoke, flames, and two explosions reported. Saudi authorities told residents to stay indoors, later saying the danger had passed. The Houthis called the attack retaliation after Saudi Arabia accused them of attacking the holy city of Mecca.

ウクライナ、日本に首脳会談と無人機技術協力を要請
クリス: Ukraine has asked Japan to arrange a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Ukraine wants cooperation with Japan on drone technology, including interceptor missiles and joint development. Japan said it is considering the meeting. If held, it would be their first meeting since Takaichi became prime minister in October 2025. Takaichi plans to visit New York from September 21 to 24, so the meeting remains uncertain.

米政権、CNNなど3社の記者証没収。報道の自由巡り対立
サラ: The Trump administration has taken press passes from reporters for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico after denying them access to the White House. President Trump accused the three outlets of spreading fake news and banned them from reporting there. The outlets say the action violates the Constitution’s protection of press freedom. They have promised to defend their rights, and the dispute may become a court battle.

トランプ氏、AIフォース創設を表明。中国への優位を強調
クリス: President Donald Trump said he would create an “AI force” on September 19. He repeated his view that concerns about the rapid development of artificial intelligence are made up. Trump said the United States is ahead of China and other countries in artificial intelligence and will remain ahead. Artificial intelligence is expected to be discussed at the United States-China summit on October 24.

米国、グリーンランド安保の恒久管理権でデンマークと合意へ
サラ: President Donald Trump said the United States had agreed with Denmark and Greenland’s autonomous government to gain permanent management rights over Greenland’s security. The three governments are expected to sign an agreement on September 22 during the United Nations General Assembly. Trump said the United States would begin building a large military presence there, without taking ownership of Greenland. Denmark’s prime minister welcomed the agreement as recognizing Denmark’s sovereignty and Greenland’s right to self-determination.

ドイツ州議選、極右AfDが首位争い。首相与党は低迷
クリス: Germany held state elections in the northeastern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and in Berlin on September 20. Polls showed the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, competing closely with the center-left Social Democratic Party in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The conservative party of Chancellor Friedrich Merz had single-digit support and was also expected to struggle in Berlin. If the AfD wins the state, it would lead in three eastern German states.

イラン、停戦・資産凍結解除など戦闘終結条件を米国に提示
サラ: Iran has presented the United States with conditions for ending the fighting and is waiting for President Donald Trump’s answer. The conditions include a ceasefire on all fronts, the release of Iran’s frozen assets, and an end to the naval blockade. Iran sent the conditions through Qatar. Fighting began after attacks by the United States and Israel in late February, and clashes have continued around the Strait of Hormuz.

北朝鮮ミサイル、EEZ外落下か。海保が船舶に注意呼びかけ
クリス: A suspected North Korean ballistic missile launched on September 20 is believed to have fallen outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone. Japan’s Coast Guard told ships to watch for further information. It also asked them not to approach any falling objects and to report related information.

トランプ氏、対露制裁法に署名。輸入品に最大100％関税も
サラ: President Donald Trump has signed a new law imposing sanctions on Russia, which continues its invasion of Ukraine. The law gives the president power to place tariffs of up to 100 percent on all imports from the five countries that buy the most Russian oil and natural gas, including China and India. The United States is also considering an economic agreement with Russia before the fighting ends, using possible benefits alongside sanctions. An exception for some natural gas imports may mean Japan is excluded.

エンタメ（文化・芸能）

台風25号でROCK IN JAPAN最終日中止、Adoら出演予定

クリス: The final day of the ROCK IN Japan FESTIVAL 2026, scheduled for September 21 in Chiba, has been canceled because of Typhoon Number 25. Heavy rain and strong winds are expected, making it difficult to ensure safety. Ado, Sakurazaka46, INI, WANIMA, and SiM were scheduled to perform.

漫才師の中田ボタンさん死去、78歳。50年以上活躍
サラ: Veteran manzai comedian Nakata Botan died of an illness on September 14 at the age of 78. He formed the comedy duo Nakata Kaus and Botan in 1967 and performed as the straight man. He worked in theaters for more than 50 years and won several major comedy awards.

元ジャニーズ事務所スタッフ、Jr.約8人への性加害を証言
クリス: A former male staff member of the former Johnny's agency said he sexually abused about eight Johnny's Jr. members around 30 years ago. He said that from 1995 to 2000, he touched their genitals and engaged in oral sex in vehicles used for transportation. The five-hour interview drew both attention and criticism.

出版業界団体、日販の米AI企業への書籍大量販売を調査要求
サラ: A Japanese publishing industry group representing about 380 publishers has asked Nippan Group Holdings to confirm reports that it sold a large number of books to the United States AI company Anthropic. The books may have been used for AI training. The group asked whether member publishers' books were included and whether sales without approval were legally acceptable.

TBS「バース・デイ」、20年超の歴史に幕。26日最終回
クリス: The sports documentary program Birthday will end on September 26 after more than 20 years. Its final episode will follow swimmer Rikako Ikee, who returned to competition after leukemia treatment. A new program called BREAK will begin on October 24, featuring top athletes interviewing other elite athletes. The first episode will feature sprinter Ryota Yamagata and former table tennis player Kasumi Ishikawa.

オードリー若林、「スクール革命！」を喉の不調で卒業
サラ: Masayasu Wakabayashi of the comedy duo Audrey will leave the television program School Revolution after its September 27 broadcast. He said vocal cord problems were the reason, while joking that his throat wanted to study abroad. His partner, Toshiaki Kasuga, will remain on the program. Wakabayashi has appeared since it began in 2009.

石橋静河、朝ドラ「ブラッサム」で初主演。28日開始
クリス: Shizuka Ishibashi, 32, will play the lead role for the first time in the morning drama Brassam, which starts on September 28. She will play Tama Hano, a character based on writer Chiyo Uno. Ishibashi is the daughter of actress Mieko Harada. This will be her second morning drama, but her first leading role.

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