♪ it is the top of the hour. welcome to nhk "newsline." the tropical storm is making its way to japan. many are dealing with heavy rain. there are some serious concerns of flat slides and flooding. for more on the severe weather and how residents should be preparing, we bring in meteorologist.

>> hello. we do have a couple of factors we are monitoring as we go during the day on saturday. we have been dealing with heavy rain, along with a front expanding towards the west. that is factor number one. number two, we have a tropical storm. this combination is bringing some pretty heavy rainfall and to the southerly flow around the storm, even though the storm is still we far south from japan, along with the pacific i bringing the tropical flow from the south, that combination is bringing a lot of juicy air and instability located extending to the east. be prepared as the storm moves towards the north and east

saturday. here is another look at at the satellite perspective as the storm tries to gather his self together. it is struggling to move in terms of forward momentum. the flow of moisture is still continuing. we are looking for the storm to make landfall during the midday hours on saturday. ahead of that is where we will see have your rain bands. by sunday the storm will be out of the picture but the ground will likely be quite saturated here. the forecast model is showing us the rain ahead of the system with the storm moving through the day on saturday, cutting across to the north and east. some of the rain could be quite intense. we are talking about rainfall rates as high as 70 millimeters in a one hour time frame with totals for 48 hours extending up to 500 millimeters. be on rain, "star wars" and high waves. make sure you have the preparation and know what you need to do in place in case

those warnings are issued. we will see things calming down as we had to monday. i hope you have a safe day, no matter where you are. ♪ ♪ a new poll shows south korea's president had a less than 30% approval rating for the third straight week. gallup korea has released the results of a poll conducted from 1000 people over three days until thursday. it shows 25% of south korean's support you seek you'll, up by one percentage point approval rating hit a record low. yoon's approval rating exceeded 50% shortly after his inauguration in may but in three months if fell by almost half. the new poll shows yoon's disapproval rating hit 66%. most who said they disapprove of the president cited his personnel appointments. there are reports of turmoil in the party over the removal of

the party leader and scandals involving cabinet nominees appear to have affected the poll. south koreans also say yoon's handling of national disasters is a reason they don't support him . flooding, triggered by heavy rain, hit seoul and left 13 people dead. the opposition camp criticized yoon's disaster his home. meanwhile, yoon's government has granted its first pardons including four disgraced samsung it is customary for the president to issue pardons on the country's liberation day, which marks the end of japanese colonial rule during world war ii. samsung heir lee had been sentenced to prison in a bribery case involving the former president and was released on parole in august of last year. his term was completed last

month but he had legally been restricted from some business activities. the pardon allows him to work freely. shigemitsu akio or shin dong- bin was also granted a pardon. he had been sentenced to a suspended prison term on charges of bribery. the former president "young rock" was not among those pardon. a sentence of 17 years on charges, including bribery, was finalized in 2020. local media says the government may have judged it unwise to pardon lee in the light of public opinion. keeping up the pressure on taiwan, even after wrapping up large skill the jewels in the area with a buffer in the taiwan strait for tonight consecutive day.

taiwan's defense ministry says it detected 21 planes and six vessels from the chinese literary in and around the taiwan strait on thursday. he claims 11 and the aircraft flew on the eastern side of the so-called median line. the line is designed to prevent unintended military clashes and had really been crossed until last month. beijing has been sending military aircraft across on a daily basis since august 3. tynette housley end of military drills around taiwan on wednesday. the exercises began last week, following u.s. house speaker nancy pelosi's visit. meanwhile, president tsai ing-wen said she wants the military to show the world its determination to never give up on any of taiwan for military or back down in the fight to protect freedom and democracy. ♪ ♪

in the u.s., the attorney general has confirmed he approved an fbi search of the home of former president donald trump. media reports say it is very rare for the highest rank a law enforcement officer to comment on an ongoing investigation. >> first, i personally approve the decision to seek a search warrant in this matter. second, the department does not take such decisions lightly. where possible, it is standard practice to seek less intrusive means as an alternative to a search and to narrowly scope any search >> merrick garland did not disclose what the investigators were looking for but he says the search was appropriate.

he says the justice department has asked a court to make details of the warrant public with the list of items seized were dr. trump could file an objection to the disclosure. the "washington post" reports federal agents were looking for documents related to nuclear weapons that trump for florida home. informed sources say related to documents trump took home allegedly when he left office last year. trump said on monday that fbi agents rated his mar-a-lago his state and said the raid was politically motivated. some party members have criticized the search. u.s. federal health agencies have guidelines on the coronavirus . they say people who have been exposed no longer need to quarantine. it advises wearing a high- quality mask instead, regardless of vaccination status. the u.s. centers for disease control and prevention

updated the guidelines on thursday. the daily average of new cases in the country has been over 100,000 since the middle of last month. around 400 people die every day. the latest guidelines recommend those who have been in contact with the virus wear a high- quality mask for 10 days and get tested on day five. the previous people who were exposed to self isolate for a certain period of time, depending on vaccination status. the new guidelines, again, recommend people testing positive isolate for at least five days. those who are sick and suspected of having the virus but have not received test results are asked to isolate until the results come in. the cdc says it updated the guidelines so peoples lives are not so disrupted by the virus. japanese airlines have had to cut back operations due to

the pandemic, but they did their best not to lay off their workforce. instead, they launched outside projects arranging for staff members to take up side jobs. we followed one flight attendant who is combining her airline duties with the field much more down-to-earth. >> this area of western japan feels very far from the busy world of the airport. mashimo is an international flight attendant . living a long way from tokyo, spending half her time working in a very different field. >> translator: when i am in the air, i only get to interact with the passengers. i decided to move to this town so i could learn from the local residents. >> translator: one of my assignments here is to promote the local food. in this area, buckwheat flour

is mostly made into noodles. her challenge now is to develop new ways of using the flour. looking for inspiration, mashimo visits the produces of another specialty, strawberries. her plan is to combine these two local favorites. she is working on the idea of serving buckwheat flour topped with various ingredients. she presents her proposal at a meeting with the president of our company and tourism officials. >> translator: in my discussions on ways to use buckwheat flour, many women i talked to said they would like to put forward their suggestions. treasury secretary steve mnuchin can you prepare some samples? we could do a propulsion at the opening party for a local craft

beer brewery. >> working with a team of local shops, the idea is developed into just the right size to be eaten one-handed at outdoor events. they have come up with two recipes. because they are prototypes, they are priced at around $1 a piece and prove very popular. >> translator: it was nice and chewy. >> translator: i have a perspective as ajik ouider so i hope i can find aspects of this area to promote, working together with the local people. >> until the end of

she will draw on her communication skills while wearing two hats, not just in the air, but working to promote local culture on the ground. >> there is a group of 20 leading economies will have a summit in valley. they will be expected to get around largely by electric vehicle supplied by the automaker showcasing their wares at a motor show now under way in the country. the show opened on thursday in a suburb of jakarta. it is the country's biggest international motor show. japan says it will provide about 140 units of the lexus luxury electric model. >> translator: the time has come for the g20 to go electric. this is a way to show the electrification trend has really taken hold in indonesia.

>> south korea is committing around 320 vehicles, including some made in indonesia. the company launched the first ev factory march. it is a joint venture between general motors and two chinese firms. it pledged roughly 300 units of the ev units early this month. all the call makers want to advertise their shift to electric vehicles. meanwhile, the indonesian government is working to show how they are reducing carbon outputs. those are the stories we are following this hour. ♪

that concludes this presentation of nhk "newsline." goodbye for now. ♪ ♪ is our general partner at venture capitol fund and power partners. to have you back. thank you for having me. let's jump in today's stories. by dying the black, department store's leftover garments are

being turned into popular new products and a studio is turning vibrant fabrics into chic, one-of-a- kind apparel. the epicenter of this russian invasion? the city of kyoto. today's on-site report shows how traditional fabric dyeing techniques are being used to create modern apparel with a unique twist. so, today we are looking at kyoto's traditional fabric dyeing industry. if you take a look here, the number of textile industry related businesses are up here in kyoto prefecture. and you can see it peaked back in 1975 at over 21,000, and has dropped down to below 3500 in 2016. as a result, many artisans are closing their businesses, and the traditional techniques they possess are in danger of being lost . you know, to be honest i can't say i'm surprised, because i live here

in japan, but i don't see too many people here in komodo's, only for special occasions. i agree. tomorrow is beautiful, but i don't wear them much anymore, and frankly i can't remember the last time he did. right? well, i will report begins with a kyoto-based dyeing fabric company that has modernized itself by turning modern apparel

to the dark side. the black crested kimono is japan' is most formal type of attire. while there are no other color or pattern options, the deeper the black, the higher the status it conveys. originally worn by the elite samurai class , they are now worn mainly for weddings and other special occasions. this business has specialized in dying these for over 50 years. it uses its own proprietary die to give the cigna kurt signature garments their deep blocks. the fabrics they die are famous for reaching

such a deep level of black that they barely reflect any light. however, with high price tags and indications for use, demand for kimonos has plummeted from its peak in the late 70s, the company's production has dropped over 99%. people in the industry are worried that their traditions are now at risk of disappearing. i realize that young people, like my daughter, might not even want to wear one. i knew if i didn't do something different, our company could be lost forever. but how could he find a new

market that could help them to keep using traditional dyeing methods? he found the solution in sight of his service. dying any used clothing they brought in. stained or fitted garments could be given a new look, by dying the black. nine years ago, arakawa expanded on that as the sun opened up to the public. made from a variety of materials it prevents more challenges than dyeing silk kimonos. is thy master had to rely on his decades of dye making experience to create special mixtures for each of the different materials he would be working with. after three hours of dying the clothes emerged a deep, dark black, except for certain areas, where synthetic fibers or other materials are present. the resulting contracts gives each garment a unique new look. this dyeing technique attracted the attention of one of japan's largest department stores. after struggling to sell leftover inventory, made from a variety of high-end brands that had gone out of season his company used those governments to create a black-tie collection. the new look proved to be an instant hit, with every item in the initial run selling out. just by using his dyeing techniques, they were able to turn unsellable inventory into popular new product. a lot of the appeal is because it is done by a traditional dyer. it sounds like we found a special solution for our excess inventory. we need to be creative and figure out how to use our skills

and techniques in different ways. if we cat evolveo meet the needs of today, we will cease to exist. you know, i really love learning about these little pieces of history. until this report i had no idea that prestige was tied to how dark the color of your kimono was. it is really amazing that they are trying to keep these techniques alive. i agree. the company is targeting new customers, by switching from traditional garments to more modern clothes, but they are doing so, by keeping the old techniques , which i think is great. they are keeping all techniques, but creating something that is new, attracting new customers. and a lot is changing the world, right? we have new laws popping up. is actually a really interesting thing that is happening around the world, especially in the eu, new w that will require a companies not to dispose unsold products. so, something like

this could be potentially really useful in the future, for many companies. but i have an important question for you. how many pieces you throw out every year? too many. i'm a little bit ashamed of it. so, if i get a coffee stain on my t-shirt it means normally it is gone, right? but this is a new way to look at the world now. because there is no more waste. it can be recycled and i think that is a great things we ye, it is ntastic. almo closeup shop r good duri the panmic. nowhe has found new success by applying his traditional dyeing techniques in unexpected ways. reporter: this 75-year-old runs

a traditional dye studio in tokyo. he has been dying locally made silks here for 50 years. he is known for being highly skilled at a hand brush dyeing technique which uses several layers to create various effects.'s abilities are so respected he has been asked to die fabrics for world renowned fashion designers. despite his success, the pandemic forced many of his clients to suspend production, and with little to no revenue, he considered closing down for good. at the time, i felt like i had

reached my limit. i just didn't see how i could possibly grow the business anymore. reporter: little did he know that an acquaintance he met in 2016 would help him take his business to the next level. they first met when he was working as a loan officer at a bank. wanting to help nishida save his studio, he quit his job so they could team up as business partners. world-class skills, like nishida 's need to be preserved. i knew if i didn't take action quickly, i would definitely regret it. reporter: when thinking about new business opportunities, for remember the beautiful fabrics he saw in tokyo, while living there when he was younger. he thought that, by combining the bright and colorful designs with nishida 's dyeing techniques,

they could create a new style of clothing that had never been seen before. i had never worked with anything that vibrant before, but figured why not give it a go and see what happens? reporter: feeling that the designs were way too flamboyant for japanese tastes, nishida decided to tone things down, by brushing over the fabrics with various layers of softer, darker fabrics, he was able to achieve the look he wanted. for example, take this fabric, with a distinctive anchor pattern. used his decades of experience to mix extremely rich dies, so he could dramatically mute the pattern, without losing the pattern. if it is off by 1/10 of a gram it can ruin the color. reporter: for this fabric, nishida wanted to use a burgundy die, he felt that the color would give it a depth of calmness. after his work was done, it was turned into this shirt. the anchor pattern was preserved, but with a much softer, more subdued appearance. the fabrics used for these suits also demonstrate the extent of nishida 's skills. at first glance, this vest appears to be died uniformly. but a closer look reveals a subtle striping achieved by applying differing layers of dye. they began selling the garments at a clothing shop managed by toshiharu, and it was better than they expected, selling 40 garments two days. look at those colors, this is just so unique. last year, nishida 's dye studio experienced a change, the arrival of an apprentice.

24-year-old, six. he plans to spend the next three years teaching him traditional and modern dyeing techniques. as six says he is learning from toshiharu as well. learning recent fashion trends, he decided to try something new, three sneakers. after putting shoes up for sale online, he sold all 50 pairs he had died. he now plans to create his own, original brand and start selling them on a much larger scale . i actually feel younger now, the desire to compete with these youngsters is giving me a boost to continue to change and innovate on a daily basis. i hope to keep coming up with great new ideas. i love how automated nishida

was. he continues to challenge himself. what did you think about the story? i saw a lot of energy and drive , maybe that is why he looks so young. also, it is great to see how young people are also very willing and interested in learning old, traditional techniques. and i think this is a sort of two way conversation, two way dialogue that is leading to new ideas. and i must say, these sneakers are looking pretty cool. where can i get a pair? i know. i think i need a pair too. today, we looked at

companies that are trying to keep these traditional techniques alive, but in japan a lot of companies are facing a similar dilemma, aren't they? yeah, and i do believe that there are many companies with very, very useful techniques and traditional techniques that should be used today, but not being used. i think, for us being able to keep them, or keep them alive , we need to find ways for these old techniques to be used for life in the 21st century. otherwise, you put them in museums, and people forget, unless they are part of daily life. so i think these companies are doing great jobs, in terms

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