# マイあさ! 午前6時のNHKニュース 2026年10月19日

- Show: NHKラジオニュース
- Published: 2026-10-19
- Canonical: https://podc.club/en/episode/400203229_d7d28222e816.html
- Audio: https://www.nhk.or.jp/s-media/news/podcast/audio/a75bd183e3db491d52df77200395e2e5_64k.mp3
- Source: Edited from a machine transcript of the first 30 minutes of the episode. Not an official summary.

Typhoon No. 30, an extremely strong storm, is forecast to reach waters south of Okinawa around October 22, placing the Sakishima Islands on high-wind alert. In domestic news, attorney Atsumi Harazawa won the Yokohama mayoral by-election triggered by the resignation of her predecessor over a power harassment scandal. Internationally, riots that broke out during mass protests in France damaged over 1,500 stores, and U.S. President Trump's approval rating has slid to 38.9% with the midterm elections two weeks away.

## What this episode answers

### Where is Typhoon No. 30 headed and what damage could it cause?

As of 3 a.m. on October 19, Typhoon No. 30 was moving west-northwest at 20 km/h near the Mariana Islands with a central pressure of 960 hPa and maximum sustained winds of 45 m/s; it is forecast to reach waters south of Okinawa around October 22 and potentially hit Taiwan on October 24. The Sakishima Islands are already under high-wind alert, and the Yaeyama region faces risks of severe weather and warning-level storm surges.

### How large were the riots in France, and how are residents responding?

Riots broke out across France on October 17 during large-scale protests over rising prices and education conditions, with the retail industry's top representative estimating that over 1,500 stores were damaged nationwide and the Interior Ministry announcing the arrest of more than 2,300 people. A 70-year-old Paris resident condemned the violence, saying 'destroying stores is not peaceful protest,' while an 18-year-old student argued that those doing the damage are not students and that the destruction is overshadowing the protesters' actual demands.

### What were the results of the Yokohama mayoral election, and who is new mayor Atsumi Harazawa?

Attorney Atsumi Harazawa (原沢厚美), 59, running as an independent, won the Yokohama mayoral election on October 18 with 552,207 votes, defeating former mayor Takeharu Yamanaka—who resigned over power harassment—by a wide margin. Backed by local chapters of the LDP, Nippon Ishin, Kokumin Minshuto, and Komeito, she campaigned on her compliance expertise and drew broad support from unaffiliated voters; turnout was 45.56%, up 3.92 percentage points from the previous election.

### How is President Trump's approval rating faring ahead of the U.S. midterm elections?

According to the political data site RealClearPolitics, Trump's average approval rating stood at 38.9% as of October 18, down sharply from over 50% when he took office in January of last year. Reuters reported that Republican candidates in 41 of 62 competitive House and Senate races are distancing themselves from the president, and Ipsos analyst Courtney Kennedy said the key question is whether low-enthusiasm voters will actually turn out to vote.

### What record was set at the Japan Open golf tournament?

Yusaku Hosono (細野裕作) won his first Japan Open title at 13-under par, becoming the first left-handed champion since Yutaka Hagawa (羽川豊) 45 years ago. The victory also earned him spots at next year's Masters Tournament and The Open Championship.

## Article

## Typhoon No. 30 Approaches Okinawa — Sakishima Islands on High-Wind Alert

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, extremely strong Typhoon No. 30 was located near the Mariana Islands as of 3 a.m. on October 19, moving west-northwest at 20 km/h. The storm had a central pressure of 960 hPa, maximum sustained winds of 45 m/s, and maximum gusts of 65 m/s, with destructive winds extending within a radius of 110 kilometers from its center.

The typhoon is expected to maintain its extremely strong intensity as it continues westward, reaching waters south of Okinawa around Thursday, October 22. It may then reach Taiwan by Saturday, October 24. Heavy swells are forecast for the Okinawa and Amami regions from around Wednesday, and the Sakishima Islands have already entered the high-wind alert zone. The Yaeyama region faces the additional risk of severe weather and warning-level storm surges. The JMA is urging residents to monitor the latest forecasts and take early precautions.

## Mass Riots in France — Over 1,500 Stores Damaged, More Than 2,300 Arrested

On October 17, riots broke out across France in the wake of large-scale protests over rising prices and conditions in education. Vandalism of public facilities and looting of stores were reported nationwide. The Interior Ministry announced on October 18 that more than 2,300 people had been taken into custody.

The head of a retail industry association revealed an estimate on October 18 that more than 1,500 stores had been affected across the country. In Paris, shop windows were smashed and a smartphone retailer was stripped of numerous products, with losses at that store alone reaching 70,000 euros (approximately 12 million yen).

Public reactions have been mixed. A 70-year-old man living in Paris said, "I feel outraged. Destroying stores is not peaceful protest — it is violence. It is terrible that this is happening in my neighborhood." An 18-year-old university student offered a different perspective: "The ones doing the destruction are not students — they are people whose only purpose is to destroy. The problem is that this is drowning out what students are actually demanding." Tensions continued on October 18 as crowds again gathered in Paris squares and faced off with police.

## Yokohama Mayoral Election — Attorney Atsumi Harazawa Wins in First Run

The Yokohama mayoral by-election, held on October 18 following the resignation of the previous mayor over a power harassment scandal, was won by newcomer attorney Atsumi Harazawa (原沢厚美), running as an independent, with 552,207 votes. The full results were as follows:

- Atsumi Harazawa (independent) — elected: 552,207 votes
- Atsu Fukuyama (independent): 230,418 votes
- Takeharu Yamanaka (independent): 199,746 votes
- Kazuma Nakatani (independent): 179,739 votes

Harazawa received endorsements and support from local chapters of the Liberal Democratic Party, Nippon Ishin no Kai, Kokumin Minshuto, and Komeito. She defeated outgoing mayor Yamanaka — whose resignation triggered the election — and other candidates by a substantial margin. A 59-year-old Yokohama native, she worked as an aircraft maintenance engineer before becoming an attorney. Her campaign centered on her experience handling compliance issues, and she pledged to "rebuild the city administration that stalled under the power harassment scandal," winning broad backing from unaffiliated voters.

After her victory, Harazawa said, "The votes cast for someone with no track record like me represent people's hopes and expectations. I want to always put first what matters most from the citizens' perspective, and make Yokohama a better city." Defeated candidate Yamanaka commented, "This result reflects the harsh judgment of citizens, which stems from my own actions. I am deeply sorry that my pledges remain only half-fulfilled." Voter turnout was 45.56%, an increase of 3.92 percentage points from the previous election.

## Two Weeks to U.S. Midterms — Trump at 38.9%, Republican Candidates Keep Distance

With voting on November 3 now little more than two weeks away, President Trump's approval rating continues to decline against a backdrop of rising prices and other concerns. According to the political data site RealClearPolitics, the average of major polls stood at 38.9% as of October 18 — a sharp drop from the more than 50% recorded when he took office in January of last year.

Reuters reported that in 41 of the 62 competitive House and Senate districts — roughly two-thirds — Republican candidates are either taking policy positions that differ from the president's or are deliberately avoiding highlighting their association with him. Courtney Kennedy of the polling firm Ipsos observed, "Enthusiasm for President Trump does appear to have genuinely weakened this year. Whether low-enthusiasm voters will actually show up on election day is the central question."

## Sports: Yusaku Hosono Wins Japan Open — First Left-Handed Champion in 45 Years

The final round of the Japan Open golf championship was played at a course in Koka City, Shiga Prefecture, and Yusaku Hosono (細野裕作), who started the day in the lead, claimed his first title at 13-under par. Hosono picked up a birdie on the par-5 4th hole and holed out from the rough for a chip-in birdie on the par-4 8th, gaining two strokes on the front nine. He made consecutive bogeys on the 17th and 18th holes coming in, but held on with a resilient round of five birdies and five bogeys. His victory marks the first Japan Open title for a left-handed player since Yutaka Hagawa (羽川豊) 45 years ago. The result also earned Hosono invitations to next year's Masters Tournament and The Open Championship.

Two J1 League soccer matches were also played. FC Machida Zelvia defeated Avispa Fukuoka 3–0. With 23 points, three clubs are tied, and on goal difference Sanfrecce Hiroshima leads in first place, Zelvia sits second, and FC Tokyo third. Vissel Kobe cruised past Fagiano Okayama 3–0 to move up to fourth, while Fagiano suffered their third consecutive defeat to fall to 13 points.

## Takeaways

- Typhoon No. 30 is forecast to reach waters south of Okinawa around October 22, with the Sakishima Islands already under high-wind alert and the Yaeyama region at risk of warning-level storm surges.
- Attorney Atsumi Harazawa won the Yokohama mayoral election with over 552,000 votes, campaigning on compliance reform to address the power harassment scandal that ousted her predecessor.
- Golfer Yusaku Hosono captured his first Japan Open title at 13-under par, becoming the first left-handed champion in 45 years and earning berths at next year's Masters and The Open Championship.