Japanese organisation Nihon Hidankyo, a grassroots movement of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, in a warning to countries who have nuclear weapons not to use them.

Witnesses to the only two nuclear bombs ever to be used in conflict, members of the group, also known as Hibakusha, have dedicated their lives to the struggle for a nuclear-free world.

"Hibakusha is receiving the Peace Prize for its efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons and for demonstrating through witness testimony that nuclear weapons must never be used again," the Norwegian Nobel Committee said in its citation.

"The Hibakusha help us to describe the indescribable, to think the unthinkable, and to somehow grasp the incomprehensible pain and suffering caused by nuclear weapons," the committee said.

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Without naming specific countries, Joergen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, warned that nuclear nations should not contemplate using nuclear weapons.

"Today's nuclear weapons have far greater destructive power. They can kill millions and would impact the climate catastrophically," he told a press conference. "A nuclear war could destroy our civilisation."

Frydnes praised "the extraordinary efforts" of NihonHidankyo and other representatives of the Hibakusha to contribute to "the establishment of the nuclear taboo".

"It is therefore alarming that today this taboo against the use of nuclear weapons is under pressure," he said.

Next year will mark the 80th anniversary of the dropping of nuclear bombs by the United States on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August of 1945.

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The Norwegian Nobel Committee has regularly focused on the issue of nuclear weapons, most recently with its award to the ICAN, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, which won the award in 2017.

The Nobel Peace Prize, worth 11 million Swedish crowns, or about $1 million, is due to be presented in Oslo on December&nbsp;10, the anniversary of the death of Swedish industrialist Alfred Nobel, who founded the award in his 1895 will.

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Japanese organisation Nihon Hidankyo, a grassroots movement of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, in a warning to countries who have nuclear weapons not to use them.

Japanese organisation Nihon Hidankyo, a grassroots movement of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, in a warning to countries who have nuclear weapons not to use them. Witnesses to the only two nuclear bombs ever to be used in conflict, members of the group, also known as Hibakusha, have dedicated their lives to the struggle for a nuclear-free world. "Hibakusha is receiving the Peace Prize for its efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons and for demonstrating through witness testimony that nuclear weapons must never be used again," the Norwegian Nobel Committee said in its citation. "The Hibakusha help us to describe the indescribable, to think the unthinkable, and to somehow grasp the incomprehensible pain and suffering caused by nuclear weapons," the committee said. Also read: Nobel Prize in Literature 2024 awarded to South Korean author Han Kang Without naming specific countries, Joergen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, warned that nuclear nations should not contemplate using nuclear weapons. "Today's nuclear weapons have far greater destructive power. They can kill millions and would impact the climate catastrophically," he told a press conference. "A nuclear war could destroy our civilisation." Frydnes praised "the extraordinary efforts" of NihonHidankyo and other representatives of the Hibakusha to contribute to "the establishment of the nuclear taboo". "It is therefore alarming that today this taboo against the use of nuclear weapons is under pressure," he said. Next year will mark the 80th anniversary of the dropping of nuclear bombs by the United States on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August of 1945. Watch | South Korean Author Han Kang Wins Nobel Prize in Literature × The Norwegian Nobel Committee has regularly focused on the issue of nuclear weapons, most recently with its award to the ICAN, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, which won the award in 2017. The Nobel Peace Prize, worth 11 million Swedish crowns, or about $1 million, is due to be presented in Oslo on December 10, the anniversary of the death of Swedish industrialist Alfred Nobel, who founded the award in his 1895 will. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Japanese atomic bomb survivor group Nihon Hidankyo wins Nobel Peace Prize

One of Tokyo's busiest nightlife districts Shibuya has cancelled events for Halloween and imposed a new public drinking ban. This comes after the District attracted Rowdy party goers on festivals like Halloween and New Year. The authorities previously had implemented public drinking bans in a bit to curb public drinking at the iconic Shibuya Crossing and surrounding areas.

Tokyo Imposes Ban On Alcohol In Shibuya

Japanese manufacturers were more positive about business conditions in October, according to a Reuters monthly poll on Wednesday, though they remain cagey about the speed of economic recovery in China.

Sentiment in the service sector eased, as the survey reflected, presenting Japan with uneven economic conditions.

The Reuters Tankan, closely tracking the Bank of Japan's quarterly business survey, showed the sentiment index for manufacturers was at plus 7 in October, up from plus 4 in September.

In the latest poll, 506 major non-financial firms were surveyed, with 241 companies responding anonymously between Sept. 25 and Oct. 4.

China, Japan's second-largest export market after the U.S., began announcing aggressive economic stimulus efforts on Sept. 24.

A wide cross-section of Japanese industries said business sentiments brightened, and in increases, it was led by chemicals and food industries.

"We are seeing a stronger-than-expected rebound in the electronics materials sector," a chemicals maker manager said in the poll.

Memory chip makers, in particular, have been selling well, according to a manager at an electronics firm.

Manufacturers expect their business sentiment to rise further to plus 9 in the next three months, said the survey.

However, managers across multiple sectors voiced concerns about the weak Chinese economy.

"Our clients are growing cautious about raising capital expenditures due to a Chinese economic slowdown," a machinery maker manager said.

The Reuters Tankan service-sector index fell for the fourth straight month in October to plus 20, from plus 23 in September, with both the transport and wholesale sectors experiencing the sharpest decline in sentiment. It was also the lowest since February last year.

"We have been unable to fully pass on higher energy costs and currency impacts to pricing," a wholesaler manager wrote.

Other factors mentioned by non-manufacturers were the slowing Chinese economy, unpredictable weather, and a stronger yen.

Despite this, service sector firms expect the index to rebound to plus 22 in January as a result of good investment in information systems and foreign tourist spending.

The Reuters Tankan indexes are achieved by subtracting the percentage of pessimists from the optimistic ones. A positive figure indicates optimists outnumber pessimists.

Japanese manufacturers were more positive about business conditions in October, according to a Reuters monthly poll on Wednesday, though they remain cagey about the speed of economic recovery in China.

Japanese manufacturers were more positive about business conditions in October, according to a Reuters monthly poll on Wednesday, though they remain cagey about the speed of economic recovery in China. Sentiment in the service sector eased, as the survey reflected, presenting Japan with uneven economic conditions. The Reuters Tankan, closely tracking the Bank of Japan's quarterly business survey, showed the sentiment index for manufacturers was at plus 7 in October, up from plus 4 in September. In the latest poll, 506 major non-financial firms were surveyed, with 241 companies responding anonymously between Sept. 25 and Oct. 4. China, Japan's second-largest export market after the U.S., began announcing aggressive economic stimulus efforts on Sept. 24. A wide cross-section of Japanese industries said business sentiments brightened, and in increases, it was led by chemicals and food industries. "We are seeing a stronger-than-expected rebound in the electronics materials sector," a chemicals maker manager said in the poll. Memory chip makers, in particular, have been selling well, according to a manager at an electronics firm. Manufacturers expect their business sentiment to rise further to plus 9 in the next three months, said the survey. However, managers across multiple sectors voiced concerns about the weak Chinese economy. "Our clients are growing cautious about raising capital expenditures due to a Chinese economic slowdown," a machinery maker manager said. The Reuters Tankan service-sector index fell for the fourth straight month in October to plus 20, from plus 23 in September, with both the transport and wholesale sectors experiencing the sharpest decline in sentiment. It was also the lowest since February last year. "We have been unable to fully pass on higher energy costs and currency impacts to pricing," a wholesaler manager wrote. Other factors mentioned by non-manufacturers were the slowing Chinese economy, unpredictable weather, and a stronger yen. Despite this, service sector firms expect the index to rebound to plus 22 in January as a result of good investment in information systems and foreign tourist spending. The Reuters Tankan indexes are achieved by subtracting the percentage of pessimists from the optimistic ones. A positive figure indicates optimists outnumber pessimists.

Japan manufacturers’ confidence improves in October, concerns about China persist

Amidst criticism that the vote is taking place far too soon, the new Japanese prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, dissolved the lower chamber of parliament on Wednesday in order to hold a snap election on October 27. Ishiba asked the public to have faith in the party's policies. Ishiba assumed office last week following the resignation of Fumio Kishida, who had led the ruling Liberal Democratic Party for three years during a period marred by corruption scandals.

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Japan's government has admitted an official photo of its new cabinet was manipulated to make members look less unkempt after online speculation that it had been edited. Watch for more details!

Japanese Government Confesses Manipulation of Cabinet Members' Photo

The Japanese government accepted that a recent official photo of its new cabinet was “edited” to make members look less unkempt. This came after a lot of buzz was going around the image being manipulated by the authorities.

Photos of the cabinet, taken by local media, with new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his defence minister showed&nbsp;small patches of clothing visible under their suits. However, the official photos shared by the prime minister’s office on Thursday (Oct 3), didn’t have&nbsp;any of such loose clothing, creating online speculation.

The government spokesperson on Monday (Oct 7) said “minor editing was made” to the image, after rounds of online mockery.

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Spokesman Yoshimasa Hayashi told reporters the image had been manipulated as group photos taken by the prime minister's office "will be preserved forever as memorabilia".

He added that "minor editing is customarily performed on these photos".&nbsp;
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He was further mocked online for his bizarre reasoning behind the editing.

"This is more hideous than a group picture of some kind of a seniors' club during a trip to a hot spring. It's utterly embarrassing," one user wrote on X.

Another user said it was clear the cabinet members were wearing suits in the incorrect size.

Other users have been referring to the cabinet – and their trousers – as "ill-fitting", according to local media.

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The photograph was taken on October 3 following the first meeting of Japan's new cabinet.&nbsp;

A few days earlier, Ishiba, 67, replaced outgoing Prime Minister&nbsp;Fumio Kishida, as chief of the country's ruling party. He was officially appointed to the role of prime minister on Tuesday.

Ishiba has announced plans for a snap election on October 27.

"It is important for the new administration to be judged by the people as soon as possible," he told a news conference in Tokyo, according to Reuters. The election will decide which party controls parliament's lower house.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The Japanese government accepted that a recent official photo of its new cabinet was “edited” to make members look less unkempt. This came after a lot of buzz was going around the image being manipulated by the authorities.

The Japanese government accepted that a recent official photo of its new cabinet was “edited” to make members look less unkempt. This came after a lot of buzz was going around the image being manipulated by the authorities. Photos of the cabinet, taken by local media, with new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his defence minister showed small patches of clothing visible under their suits. However, the official photos shared by the prime minister’s office on Thursday (Oct 3), didn’t have any of such loose clothing, creating online speculation. The government spokesperson on Monday (Oct 7) said “minor editing was made” to the image, after rounds of online mockery. Also Read | Chinese boy goes to foot spa for treatment of nail infection, ends up losing finger Spokesman Yoshimasa Hayashi told reporters the image had been manipulated as group photos taken by the prime minister's office "will be preserved forever as memorabilia". He added that "minor editing is customarily performed on these photos". He was further mocked online for his bizarre reasoning behind the editing. "This is more hideous than a group picture of some kind of a seniors' club during a trip to a hot spring. It's utterly embarrassing," one user wrote on X. Another user said it was clear the cabinet members were wearing suits in the incorrect size. Other users have been referring to the cabinet – and their trousers – as "ill-fitting", according to local media. Also Read | ‘From rag to riches,’ Sri Lankan worker becomes millionaire in Australia doing cleaning jobs The photograph was taken on October 3 following the first meeting of Japan's new cabinet. A few days earlier, Ishiba, 67, replaced outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, as chief of the country's ruling party. He was officially appointed to the role of prime minister on Tuesday. Ishiba has announced plans for a snap election on October 27. "It is important for the new administration to be judged by the people as soon as possible," he told a news conference in Tokyo, according to Reuters. The election will decide which party controls parliament's lower house. (With inputs from agencies)

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In a bizarre situation, an R-rated film started accidentally playing on a Qantas flight from Sydney, Australia, to Haneda, Japan, for all passengers on all in-flight screens because of a technical glitch, reported news.com.au.&nbsp;

The incident took place on flight QF59 and made many passengers uncomfortable, especially those travelling with families and children.&nbsp;

The R-rated film that played on the flight was Daddio&nbsp;(2023), featuring Hollywood actors Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn. The movie included scenes of graphic nudity, explicit sexual content and exposed genitals.

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Taking to Reddit, one passenger wrote, "It was impossible to pause, dim, or turn it off. The worst part was that the movie was extremely inappropriate."

“Here’s the kicker. The movie they played was extremely inappropriate. It featured graphic nudity and a lot of sexting – the kind where you could literally read the texts on screen without needing headphones. It was super uncomfortable for everyone, especially with families and kids on board," said the user.

The passengers said that the crew was able to change the movie and play a more family-friendly option after nearly an hour.

<h2>Here's why the technical glitch occurred</h2>

Acknowledging the incident, Qantas said that a technical malfunction occurred in the in-flight entertainment system because of which passengers were not able to select individual films.

As per the New York Post, the airline said that the crew members tried to resolve the issue and asked about the movie preferences of passengers, because of which the entire cabin ended up seeing Daddio.

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However, when the crew members realised that the movie was not appropriate for all viewers, they tried to fix the screens.

A Qantas spokesperson, in a statement to news.com.au, apologised for the incident and emphasised that their standard procedure is to play family-friendly films on all screens when individual selection is unavailable.

"The movie was clearly not suitable to play for the whole flight, and we sincerely apologize to customers for this experience," said the spokesperson, adding that they are looking into the incident.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a bizarre situation, an R-rated film started accidentally playing on a Qantas flight from Sydney, Australia, to Haneda, Japan, for all passengers on all in-flight screens because of a technical glitch, reported news.

In a bizarre situation, an R-rated film started accidentally playing on a Qantas flight from Sydney, Australia, to Haneda, Japan, for all passengers on all in-flight screens because of a technical glitch, reported news.com.au. The incident took place on flight QF59 and made many passengers uncomfortable, especially those travelling with families and children. The R-rated film that played on the flight was Daddio (2023), featuring Hollywood actors Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn. The movie included scenes of graphic nudity, explicit sexual content and exposed genitals. Also Read: Frontier Airlines jet bursts into flames while landing at Las Vegas airport, video goes viral Taking to Reddit, one passenger wrote, "It was impossible to pause, dim, or turn it off. The worst part was that the movie was extremely inappropriate." “Here’s the kicker. The movie they played was extremely inappropriate. It featured graphic nudity and a lot of sexting – the kind where you could literally read the texts on screen without needing headphones. It was super uncomfortable for everyone, especially with families and kids on board," said the user. The passengers said that the crew was able to change the movie and play a more family-friendly option after nearly an hour. Here's why the technical glitch occurred Acknowledging the incident, Qantas said that a technical malfunction occurred in the in-flight entertainment system because of which passengers were not able to select individual films. As per the New York Post, the airline said that the crew members tried to resolve the issue and asked about the movie preferences of passengers, because of which the entire cabin ended up seeing Daddio. Also Read: Scientists want to add 50 minutes to your flight time to save the planet However, when the crew members realised that the movie was not appropriate for all viewers, they tried to fix the screens. A Qantas spokesperson, in a statement to news.com.au, apologised for the incident and emphasised that their standard procedure is to play family-friendly films on all screens when individual selection is unavailable. "The movie was clearly not suitable to play for the whole flight, and we sincerely apologize to customers for this experience," said the spokesperson, adding that they are looking into the incident. (With inputs from agencies)

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Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba warned in his first policy speech on Friday that “today’s Ukraine could be tomorrow’s East Asia”. “Combined with the situation in the Middle East, the international community is becoming increasingly divided and confrontational,” said Ishiba.

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A Chinese aircraft carrier, flanked by four destroyers and a fast combat support ship, was spotted alarmingly close to the Japanese island of Okinotorishima. This has sparked a strong diplomatic response from Japan, with the country calling these maneuvers, a direct threat to its security and stability. The warships were also seen near the Philippines’ Island of Mindanao.

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Japan’s ruling party picked Shigeru Ishiba as its next leader, positioning an advocate of an “Asian NATO” to become prime minister in a move that risks further increasing tensions with China. Ishiba, a 67-year-old party veteran who has served in several senior roles including defense minister, beat Sanae Takaichi in a run-off for the leadership of the Liberal Democratic Party, helped by strong support among rank-and-file members.

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A World War II era bomb that lay buried unexploded beneath a Japanese airport blew up Wednesday (Oct 2), damaging the taxiway and causing flight cancellations. Land and Transport Ministry officials said the incident at Miyazaki Airport in southwestern Japan caused no injuries but led to the cancellation of 87 flights.

The airport was used as a base of Japanese ‘Kamikaze’ pilots during the World War 2. 
 
The explosion created a crater seven metres (23 feet) wide and one metre (3.2 feet) deep in the middle of the taxiway. Officials said the explosion was caused by a World War II US bomb that remained buried all these years.

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CCTV footage showed an aeroplane was just 100 metres away from the explosion site. A bomb disposal team from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force was rushed to the scene following the explosion. As per media reports, the airport will resume operations Thursday morning, once the crater is filled and necessary repairs to the taxiway are carried out.

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Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said there was no threat of a second explosion.

"There is no threat of a second explosion, and police and firefighters are currently examining the scene," Hayashi said.

<h2>More about the airport</h2>

Miyazaki Airport served as a base for Japanese kamikaze jets from 1943 till the war ended.

That explains why it became a prime military target for US bombers during the WW2 era. So far, several unexploded US bombs have been recovered from the site.

Even after 79 years of the end of the war, discovery of unexploded bombs across Japan is not uncommon. According to Japan’s SDF, a total of 2,348 bombs weighing 37.5 tonnes were disposed of during fiscal year 2023.

(With inputs from agencies)

A World War II era bomb that lay buried unexploded beneath a Japanese airport blew up Wednesday (Oct 2), damaging the taxiway and causing flight cancellations. Land and Transport Ministry officials said the incident at Miyazaki Airport in southwestern Japan caused no injuries but led to the cancellation of 87 flights.

A World War II era bomb that lay buried unexploded beneath a Japanese airport blew up Wednesday (Oct 2), damaging the taxiway and causing flight cancellations. Land and Transport Ministry officials said the incident at Miyazaki Airport in southwestern Japan caused no injuries but led to the cancellation of 87 flights. The airport was used as a base of Japanese ‘Kamikaze’ pilots during the World War 2. The explosion created a crater seven metres (23 feet) wide and one metre (3.2 feet) deep in the middle of the taxiway. Officials said the explosion was caused by a World War II US bomb that remained buried all these years. Miyazaki Airport in Japan was temporarily closed after an unexploded American Bomb from World War II was detonated near its runway, creating a crater 7 Meters. pic.twitter.com/cpEBGlxhgd — Truthseeker (@Xx17965797N) October 2, 2024 × CCTV footage showed an aeroplane was just 100 metres away from the explosion site. A bomb disposal team from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force was rushed to the scene following the explosion. As per media reports, the airport will resume operations Thursday morning, once the crater is filled and necessary repairs to the taxiway are carried out. Also read: Only 13 female CEOs among top 1,600 companies in Japan, reveals survey Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said there was no threat of a second explosion. "There is no threat of a second explosion, and police and firefighters are currently examining the scene," Hayashi said. More about the airport Miyazaki Airport served as a base for Japanese kamikaze jets from 1943 till the war ended. That explains why it became a prime military target for US bombers during the WW2 era. So far, several unexploded US bombs have been recovered from the site. Even after 79 years of the end of the war, discovery of unexploded bombs across Japan is not uncommon. According to Japan’s SDF, a total of 2,348 bombs weighing 37.5 tonnes were disposed of during fiscal year 2023. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: WW2 era US bomb explodes at Japan airport, creates huge crater on taxiway

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