英語で国内ニュース 2026年9月21日(月)

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2026年9月21日(月)の原稿スクリプト

主要ニュース

台風25号が北上、大島町で土砂災害レベル5警報
サラ: Large and powerful Typhoon 25 is moving north, bringing strong winds to the Izu Islands, southern Kanto, and parts of Shizuoka. In Oshima Town, a Level 5 special warning for landslide disasters was issued. Very heavy rain continues.

千葉県君津市の小糸川で氾濫、県が安全確保呼びかけ
クリス: Chiba Prefecture confirmed flooding along the Koito River in Kimitsu City. At 3:30 p.m., the prefecture issued flood information and urged people to protect themselves.

横須賀市で土砂が住宅を押しつぶす恐れ、1人救助
サラ: Just before 2 p.m. on the 21st, a resident in Nagai, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, called police, saying mud might crush the house. One person was rescued from the home.

御蔵島付近で1時間110ミリ、記録的短時間大雨情報
クリス: The weather agency estimates that about 110 millimeters of rain fell in one hour near Mikurajima Village in the Izu Islands, up to 3 p.m., based on radar analysis. It issued a warning about record short-time heavy rain because of the danger of disasters.

台風25号で千葉・神奈川の住宅被害、停電や集荷にも影響
サラ: Typhoon 25 has damaged homes in Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures because of heavy rain. In Chiba, eight buildings were damaged. Some areas also have power outages, and package pickup services have been affected.

台風25号で東海道新幹線、運転見合わせの可能性
クリス: Typhoon 25 is affecting transportation. The operator of the Tokaido Shinkansen says service may be suspended. Passengers should check the latest operation information.

びわ湖で水上バイクの男性3人不明、強風高波で捜索
サラ: Three men are missing after using a rented personal watercraft on Lake Biwa in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture. They left at about 10:30 a.m. and were expected back in an hour. The watercraft was found six kilometers east of Wani Port, but the men have not been found. Strong winds and high waves were reported.

福岡の追突事故で3歳男児死亡、飲酒運転疑いで逮捕
クリス: A three-year-old boy died on the morning of the 21st after a crash in Fukuoka City. A small car hit three motorcycles on the 20th. Police arrested a 68-year-old driver, and alcohol detected from him was nearly twice the level used as a standard for dangerous driving.

拉致被害者家族ら訪米、米側に北朝鮮への対応強化要請
サラ: Families of people abducted by North Korea and Japanese lawmakers left for the United States on the 21st. They will ask US officials and lawmakers to help resolve the abduction issue and plan to return on the 25th. Takuya Yokota, whose sister Megumi was abducted 48 years ago, said countries must confront North Korea more strongly. The group also wants President Trump to support efforts to resolve the issue and seek the release of all abductees if a US-North Korea summit is held.

社会のニュース

大島町に土砂災害レベル5、直ちに命を守る行動を
サラ: At 12:40 p.m. on September 21, a Level Five special warning for landslides was issued for Oshima Town in Tokyo. There is an extremely high possibility that landslides or other disasters have already occurred. People should act immediately to protect their lives. If reaching an evacuation shelter is dangerous, they should move to a safe place on the second floor or higher, away from cliffs and slopes, or to a nearby tall, strong building. Level Four warnings remain in Toshima, Niijima, and Kozushima villages. Level Three warnings remain in Miyake and Mikura villages.

台風25号が関東・東海接近、線状降水帯や大雨警戒
クリス: Large, strong Typhoon Number 25 moved north-northeast over waters south of Japan on September 21. It was expected to come very close to the Kanto-Koshin and Tokai regions from the afternoon through late night. A line of heavy rain could sharply raise the risk of disasters. Some expressway sections were closed, flights to and from Hachijojima were canceled, and Tokaido Shinkansen delays or suspensions were possible. Up to 250 millimeters of rain was forecast in Kanto, the Izu Islands, and Tokai by noon on September 22.

福岡の3歳男児死亡事故、運転手の酒気は基準の約2倍
サラ: In Fukuoka City on September 20, a small car hit three motorcycles from behind. A three-year-old boy, who had been unconscious, died the next morning. Police arrested the 68-year-old driver on suspicion of dangerous driving causing injury. His alcohol level was nearly twice the level used as the dangerous-driving standard.

能登豪雨から2年、輪島市で遺族らが献花し追悼
クリス: Two years after the heavy rain disaster in the Noto Peninsula earthquake area, many people visited a flower-offering stand at Wajima City Hall on September 21. Fifteen people died in Wajima City. Bereaved families and local residents laid flowers and mourned those who lost their lives.

65歳以上が人口の29.6％、働く高齢者も過去最多
サラ: Japan marked Respect for the Aged Day on September 21. People aged 65 and older made up 29.6 percent of the total population, the highest level ever recorded. The number of older people who work also reached a record high, at 9.43 million.

びわ湖で水上バイクの男性3人不明、艇のみ漂流
クリス: At about 11:30 a.m. on September 21, three men went out on a personal watercraft on Lake Biwa in Otsu, but did not return. A report was made to police. The watercraft was later found drifting on the lake.

JR長野駅エスカレーターで7人転倒、2人けが
サラ: Just before noon on September 20, at least seven people fell on top of one another on an escalator at JR Nagano Station. Two people, including a child, were injured. The station was crowded with tourists during the autumn holiday period, and police are investigating what happened.

拉致被害者家族ら訪米、トランプ氏に解決協力を要請へ
クリス: Families of people abducted by North Korea and Japanese lawmakers left for the United States on September 21. They plan to ask U.S. officials and lawmakers to help resolve the abductions issue and are scheduled to return on September 25. Family association leader Takuya Yokota said they want to tell the United States that countries must work together to confront North Korea. During the trip, they also plan to seek cooperation from President Trump at a scheduled Japan-U.S. summit on September 22, including a request for the release of all abductees if a U.S.-North Korea summit is held.

政治・経済

米中、AI脅威への政府間対話促進で合意、貿易も協議
サラ: On the 20th, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng met in New York. Before Chinese President Xi Jinping’s planned visit to the United States from the 23rd to 25th, they agreed to promote government talks on threats from artificial intelligence. They also discussed tariffs and other trade issues. The United States proposed mutual notification if an AI-related situation affects national security.

玉木氏が訪ウクライナ、日本の支援強化方針を伝達
クリス: Yuichiro Tamaki, leader of Japan’s Democratic Party for the People, says he will visit Ukraine on the 21st. He is arranging meetings with senior government officials and is expected to convey his intention to support stronger Japanese assistance for Ukraine.

北朝鮮が弾道ミサイル発射、EEZ外に落下か
サラ: Defense Minister Koizumi said North Korea launched its second ballistic missile of the day shortly before 6 p.m. on the 20th. It is believed to have fallen outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone.

高市首相、国連演説で湾岸諸国への協力表明へ
クリス: Prime Minister Takaichi will visit the United States from the 21st to attend the United Nations General Assembly. In her speech to the general debate, she plans to explain that Japan is preparing a cooperation plan to strengthen the economies and energy resilience of Gulf countries in response to the situation in the Middle East.

高市首相、国連総会でトランプ氏と会談を最終調整
サラ: Prime Minister Takaichi is making final arrangements to meet President Trump in New York next week during the United Nations General Assembly. With a U.S.-China summit planned soon afterward, she aims to coordinate Japan and the United States’ views on China.

政府、台風25号対応を官邸連絡室に格上げ
クリス: For Typhoon 25, the Japanese government has raised its response level, upgrading it to a liaison office at the Prime Minister’s Office.

10月からビール減税、発泡酒やチューハイは増税
サラ: Japan’s alcohol tax rates will change on October 1. The tax on a 350-milliliter can of beer will fall by 9.1 yen, while taxes on happoshu and third-category beer will rise by 7.26 yen. The tax on chuhai will rise by 7 yen. Beer-related taxes will then be unified at 54.25 yen per 350 milliliters.

日ASEAN、EPA内容拡充に向け見直しで合意
クリス: Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations agreed on September 20 to review their economic partnership agreement, or EPA, to expand its content. The agreement was reached at a meeting of economic ministers in Manila, the Philippines.

コメ農家の撤退32件、高齢化とコスト高で過去最多ペース
サラ: Thirty-two Japanese rice-growing businesses left the industry through closure or bankruptcy from January through August 2026. Aging farmers and higher production costs were the main causes. The figure is moving at the same pace as the annual highs in 2024 and 2025, and could set a new record in the next four months. Falling rice prices are adding to concerns about the future.

スポーツ

長友佑都が右ひざ前十字じん帯を損傷
サラ: Yuto Nagatomo, a 40-year-old player for FC Tokyo in Japan's J1 League, has injured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. He has made five straight World Cup appearances, the most by any Japanese player.

佐々木朗希、パドレス戦で復帰し救援起用へ
クリス: Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki is nearing a return from the injured list. Manager Dave Roberts plans to bring him back during the Dodgers' three-game series against the Padres beginning on the 22nd. Sasaki is expected to work as a relief pitcher as the team prepares for the postseason.

鈴木誠也が今季25号、カブスのプレーオフ進出前進
サラ: Cubs player Seiya Suzuki hit his 25th home run of the season against the Reds. The Cubs won by a large margin and moved closer to reaching the postseason through the wild card.

大谷翔平が初の走塁練習、復帰へ前進
クリス: Shohei Ohtani, on the injured list with inflammation in his right upper arm, did base-running practice for the first time since entering the list. He ran from first to second and then home, while fans cheered. He has also resumed batting practice. His earliest possible return is the Padres game on the 23rd, and the manager says 10 to 12 at-bats would be ideal preparation.

日本、フィジーに20-15で勝利、7年ぶりPNC優勝
サラ: Japan beat Fiji, 20 to 15, in the Pacific Nations Cup final for its first title in seven years and its fourth overall. Japan trailed 12 to 10 at halftime, then scored tries by Ben Gunter and Samisoni Tua. Scrums and mauls were key. Japan will play Fiji again on October 24.

冨安健洋がふくらはぎ負傷、前半で交代
クリス: Japan defender Takehiro Tomiyasu started for Crystal Palace against Leeds United but left at halftime with a calf problem. The match ended 0-0. Palace manager Pierre Sage said the injury did not appear serious, but playing was too difficult. Tomiyasu has been selected for Japan's upcoming games against Uruguay, Venezuela, and Ecuador.

森保監督、アジア杯まで異例の半年契約延長
サラ: Japan national team manager Hajime Moriyasu has accepted an unusual six-month contract extension, lasting through the Asian Cup in January. He said a normal contract would last four years, but continuing would give Japan a better chance to win the tournament. He also said the next six months could include up to 13 valuable matches for building the team and preparing the next manager.

体操男子個人総合、岡が銀、橋本が銅
クリス: China's Zhang Boheng won the men's all-around gold medal at the Asian Games with 85.065 points. Japan's Shinnosuke Oka won silver with 84.698, and Daiki Hashimoto took bronze with 83.865. Japan missed the gold, but its athletes finished on the podium together for the first time in 12 years.

愛知・名古屋アジア大会の運営不備、招致への影響懸念
サラ: A series of problems at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games is raising concerns about Japan's future bids to host the Olympics and the soccer World Cup. Athletes have complained about container hotels. Wrong national anthems were played, and a bus for South Korea's basketball team failed to arrive before practice. An Olympic sports official said poor preparation could damage Japan's international reputation.

国際

米政権、ICCへの広範な制裁を検討か
サラ: A major US newspaper reported that the Trump administration is considering broad sanctions against the International Criminal Court, or ICC. If imposed, the measures could cut the ICC off from much of the world's financial system.

ドイツ北東部州議選でAfD躍進、CDUは議席減
クリス: In elections held on the 20th in northeastern German states, the Alternative for Germany, a party identified as far-right in some states, became the largest party in some areas. Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democratic Union lost seats.

ロシア下院選、与党「統一ロシア」が大幅リード
サラ: Counting is under way in Russia's first lower-house election since the invasion of Ukraine began. United Russia, the ruling party that supports President Vladimir Putin, has a large lead.

ウクライナが露選挙最終日にモスクワなどを大規模攻撃
クリス: On the final day of Russia's lower-house election, Ukraine launched a large attack on Moscow, including an oil refinery. Moscow's mayor said the unprecedented attack was clearly planned to disrupt the election.

イラン、戦闘終結へ米国に7条件提示し返答待ち
サラ: Iran has sent the United States seven conditions for ending the fighting, through Qatar, and is waiting for President Trump's response. The conditions include ending fighting across the Middle East, unfreezing Iranian assets, and lifting a sea blockade on Iran-related ships.

米財務長官、AI関連の米中通報制度を提案
クリス: Before a US-China summit planned for this week, US Treasury Secretary Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng met in New York. Bessent said he proposed creating an AI-related reporting mechanism.

国連総会、22日から各国首脳の一般討論演説
サラ: General debate speeches by national leaders at the United Nations General Assembly will begin on September 22. The United Nations is also facing its first change of secretary-general in ten years.

ゼレンスキー氏が訪米、トランプ氏と和平・防空を協議へ
クリス: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the United States for the United Nations General Assembly and meet President Trump. They are expected to discuss stalled peace talks with Russia and support for stronger air defenses.

北朝鮮が短距離弾道ミサイルを2回発射
サラ: South Korea's military said North Korea launched short-range ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan twice on the afternoon of the 20th. The launches came from near Wonsan at about 3 p.m.

エンタメ（文化・芸能）

timelesz猪俣周杜、傷害容疑逮捕で活動休止
サラ: A 25-year-old member of the boy group timelesz, Shuto Inomata, has suspended his activities for the time being after being arrested on suspicion of assault. Police suspect he hit a 26-year-old female acquaintance several times in the face inside a car in Tokyo. His agency apologized to the injured woman and said it will decide his formal punishment after authorities finalize their action.

映画ちいかわ興収158.4億円、コナン最高記録を突破
クリス: The animated film Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island has earned 15.84 billion yen after 59 days in theaters. It has attracted more than 10.85 million viewers, surpassing the 15.8 billion yen earned by the highest-grossing Conan film. It ranks 16th on the all-time box office list and is number one among films released in 2026.

台風でSPARK出演のアイドル30組超が辞退
サラ: The music festival SPARK 2026 in Yamanakako said it would be held as planned on September 21. However, more than 30 idol groups have announced that they will not perform because Typhoon Number 25 could worsen the weather and disrupt transportation. The groups said the safety of their members and staff was their top priority.

綾瀬はるかさん、会津藩公行列に参加
クリス: Actress Haruka Ayase took part in the Aizu Clan Lord's Parade in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima. Ayase played the lead role in the historical drama Yae no Sakura.

NHK、受信契約の戸別訪問営業を外部委託で再開
サラ: The broadcaster has restarted door-to-door visits to seek new broadcasting fee contracts, using outside companies again after ending that system in 2023. The effort began in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya, with expansion to other areas under consideration. The broadcaster plans to send letters before visits and hopes to increase fee income after continuing losses following a fee reduction.

声優の津久井教生、ALS進行で文字盤を活用へ
クリス: Voice actor Kyosei Tsukui, who is known for voicing Nyanchu, says his ALS has progressed slightly. He says his mouth movements have weakened, making it harder to communicate through mouth movements. Tsukui plans to use a letter board as an important communication tool and says he is moving forward to the next step.

新作「踊る」が原点回帰、シリーズ再始動の序章か
サラ: The new film Dancing in the Big City was released on September 18 and has drawn attention online. It includes many homages to the earlier series, bringing both criticism and praise. Core fans welcomed Yuji Oda's return as Shunsaku Aoshima. An analysis says the film returns to the series' original themes and may serve as a prologue to its restart.

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