07月03日

In 822 (the 13th year of Kōnin), Emperor Saga granted permission for the construction of a major ordination platform (daijō kaidan) at Enryaku-ji on Mount Hiei. This platform allowed monks to receive proper Mahayana precepts without traveling to mainland China. The creation of the daijō kaidan elevated Enryaku-ji's prominence and influence in the Tendai school. It marked a key step in the institutionalization of Buddhism in Heian-era Japan. The platform remained central to Japanese monastic ordinations for centuries.

Peter von Scholten, the Danish governor of the West Indies, announced the immediate emancipation of all enslaved individuals on July 3, 1848. This decree liberated around 5,000 people across Saint Thomas, Saint John, and Saint Croix. The emancipation followed growing slave revolts and international abolitionist pressure. Von Scholten's order predated Denmark's official abolition by several months and remains a landmark in Caribbean history. The event reshaped the islands’ social and economic structure, laying groundwork for future civil rights movements.

1912年7月3日、大阪市浪速区の新世界地区にアメリカ・ルナパークを模した遊園地『新世界ルナパーク』と初代『通天閣』が同時に開場しました。ルナパークは観覧車やメリーゴーラウンドなど多彩なアトラクションを備え、市民の娯楽の中心地となりました。通天閣は高さ約64メートルを誇り、当時の大阪のシンボルとして親しまれました。２つの施設は大阪の近代化と観光振興に大きく寄与し、多くの観光客を魅了しました。

The so-called 'Korean anti-Chinese incident' erupted in July 1931 amid rising tensions between local Koreans and Chinese immigrants. What began as protests against alleged Chinese criminal activity spiraled into violent rioting across multiple cities. Over 100 Chinese residents were killed, and many more were injured or displaced during the unrest. The violence prompted harsh crackdowns by Japanese colonial authorities and strained diplomatic relations with the Republic of China. Historians view the incident as a tragic example of ethnic violence under colonial rule. It underscores the volatile social conditions in Korea under Japanese occupation.

「JET STREAM」は夜間の海外音楽を中心にしたラジオ番組です。 1967年7月3日、FM東海から放送がスタートし、独自の世界観で人気を博しました。 その後TOKYO FMに引き継がれ、長寿番組として親しまれています。 ナレーションとBGMの調和が高いリラックス効果を生み、多くのリスナーを魅了。 日本におけるFM放送文化の礎を築いた意義深い番組です。

In July 2005, Spain's parliament passed a historic law granting marriage rights to same-sex couples. The reform made Spain one of the first countries and the first major Catholic nation to extend full marriage equality. It provided legal protections, inheritance rights, and parental recognition for LGBT couples under Spanish law. The enactment sparked nationwide celebrations and became a catalyst for similar legal changes across Europe. While celebrated by human rights advocates, the measure also faced opposition from conservative groups and the Catholic Church. This landmark decision marked a significant step forward in Spain's social and political commitment to equality.

On July 3, 2007, a student at Takikawa High School in Hokkaido, Japan, took their own life after suffering repeated bullying. The incident brought widespread attention to the severity of schoolyard harassment in Japan. Parents, educators, and government officials called for stronger anti-bullying measures and mental health support in schools. The tragedy led to curriculum changes, improved counseling services, and stricter enforcement of anti-bullying policies. Media coverage of the event ignited discussions on student welfare and the responsibilities of teachers and peers. This case remains a somber reminder of the devastating effects of unchecked bullying on young lives.