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Main news(2025/05/13)


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Japanese man arrested in China for "espionage" sentenced to 12 years in prison

2025-05-13 22:58:00
It has been learned that a Chinese court on the 13th sentenced a Japanese man who was detained by authorities in Shanghai, China, and later arrested and indicted to 12 years in prison for "espionage."

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Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Iwatake meets with WTO Director-General to cooperate on free and open trade system

2025-05-13 22:35:00
On the evening of the 13th, Foreign Minister Iwaki held talks with the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), who was visiting Japan, and the two leaders agreed to work closely together to strengthen a free and open multilateral trading system, amid growing concern over protectionist policies in the wake of the U.S. tariff measures.

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China: New structure to be erected near Japan-China median line? Foreign Ministry strongly protests

2025-05-13 22:10:00
Regarding gas field development in the East China Sea, it has been confirmed that China is proceeding with the construction of new structures in Chinese waters near the median line between Japan and China. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly protested to China, saying that this unilateral development is extremely regrettable.

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Yamagata: Man arrested for aiding suicide in teenage girl's death arrested on kidnapping charges

2025-05-13 21:59:00
Last September, the body of a teenage girl was found in a mountainous area of ​​Yamagata Prefecture, and police arrested a 36-year-old suspect on suspicion of kidnapping a minor after he had taken the girl in a car about three weeks earlier. The suspect had previously been arrested and indicted on charges of aiding and abetting the suicides of four people he had met on social media, and police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the girl's death.

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US April Consumer Price Index rises 2.3% year-on-year, but rate of increase declines

2025-05-13 21:44:00
The US Consumer Price Index for last month was released, showing a 2.3% increase compared to the same month last year.

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At a meeting on imperial succession, the LDP said, "Adoption from the former imperial family must be male, aged 15 or older."

2025-05-13 20:39:00
The minutes of a meeting held last month between the Speaker and Vice Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Representatives of the House of Councillors and representatives of each political party to discuss how to ensure a stable succession to the throne have been made public, in which the Liberal Democratic Party expressed the view that the proposal to adopt male descendants of former imperial family members in the male line should be limited to men aged 15 or over.

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Chiba: Third-year junior high school student arrested with strong intent to kill; multiple stab wounds to victim's body

2025-05-13 19:48:00
On the 11th, a woman was stabbed in the back and died on the street in Wakaba Ward, Chiba City, and a third-year junior high school student was arrested on suspicion of murder. Interviews with investigators revealed that there were multiple stab wounds on the woman's body. Police believe there was a strong intent to kill and are investigating the details.

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Listed companies' financial results announcements peak, with over 30% of business outlooks predicting a decline in profits

2025-05-13 19:14:00
As the announcement of financial results by listed companies reaches a peak, over 30% of companies are predicting a decline in profits compared to the previous fiscal year in their "business outlooks" for the year ending March of next year. Many companies are expecting increased costs and a slowdown in trade due to the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration in the fields of automobiles and shipping, and the future of corporate performance, which has been strong up until now, is now uncertain.

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Zensho becomes first domestic restaurant company to surpass 1 trillion yen in sales in fiscal 2024

2025-05-13 17:59:00
Zensho Holdings, which operates the beef bowl chain "Sukiya" and other chains, announced its financial results for fiscal year 2024, showing that the group's total sales exceeded 1 trillion yen for the first time among domestic restaurant companies. Although sales in April fell due to a series of cases of foreign objects being found in products, the company expects to see an increase in sales for fiscal year 2025.

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Fencing: cheating to intentionally lose in Inter-High preliminaries in Gifu

2025-05-13 17:33:00
It was discovered that in a Gifu Prefecture preliminaries for fencing, which was a competition for the National High School Inter-High, one of the athletes from the same high school was asked by an official to intentionally lose in a match. It was believed that this was done to ensure that both of the athletes qualified to compete, and the Gifu Prefectural High School Athletics Federation declared the match "unfair" and invalidated it, with a rematch scheduled soon.

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[Updated regularly] Nissan posts final deficit of 670.8 billion yen, further cuts 10,000 employees

2025-05-13 17:18:00
Nissan Motor's financial results for fiscal year 2024 showed a huge final deficit of 670.8 billion yen due to impairment losses from a review of the asset value of factories. The company has officially announced a plan to cut an additional 11,000 employees both in Japan and overseas in order to turn its business around, and together with previous plans, it will cut 20,000 employees, or about 15% of the group's total workforce, between fiscal years 2024 and 2027. Meanwhile, it has said that the impact of US tariffs is expected to be up to 450 billion yen.

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Telecommunications giant IIJ strengthens measures to detect unauthorized access following data leak

2025-05-13 16:38:00
Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ), a major telecommunications company that provides email security services, was subject to unauthorized access through a cyber attack that led to the leak of customer information. In response to this, the company has announced its intention to rapidly implement measures to prevent recurrence, including strengthening its ability to detect unauthorized access.

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Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to hold first joint training with South Korean Marine Corps in June, calling for cooperation in security

2025-05-13 16:36:00
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force announced that it will conduct joint training with the South Korean Marine Corps for the first time in June. It is believed that the aim is to deepen security cooperation with North Korea and other issues in mind.

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President Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia to discuss expanding investment

2025-05-13 16:31:00
US President Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia on the 13th, the first stop on his Middle East tour. He is expected to meet with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed and discuss expanding investment and strengthening economic cooperation.

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Major distributors expand sales of imported rice to ease high prices and shortages

2025-05-13 16:22:00
In an effort to alleviate high rice prices and shortages on store shelves, major distribution companies are increasingly moving to expand sales of imported rice.

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Aichi Prefecture, Tahara: 70s couple dies; arrested grandson confesses "I wanted to kill someone"

2025-05-13 16:16:00
In a case where a couple in their 70s were found dead in a house in Tahara City, Aichi Prefecture, and their high school-aged grandson, who lived with them, was arrested on suspicion of murdering his grandfather, it was learned from an interview with an investigator that the grandson stated to police questioning that he "wanted to kill someone." As he gave vague statements about why he attacked his grandparents, the police are carefully investigating the circumstances that led to the incident.

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China's President Xi to support Latin American countries, aiming to diversify trade

2025-05-13 15:57:00
Chinese President Xi Jinping, in a speech at a ministerial-level meeting with Latin American countries, announced that China would provide a loan framework of approximately 1.3 trillion yen to support the development of the region. With the future of trade friction with the United States still unclear, this is thought to be an attempt to strengthen relations with Latin American countries and promote trade diversification.

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Honda expects 70% fall in net profit this fiscal year due to US tariffs and other factors

2025-05-13 15:51:00
Honda's outlook for the group's overall performance for fiscal 2025 predicts sales to fall 6.4% from fiscal 2024 to 20.3 trillion yen, operating profit, which represents the profit from the company's core business, to fall 58.8% to 500 billion yen, and net profit to fall 70.1% to 250 billion yen, all of which are significant declines in profits.

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The House of Representatives passed a bill to make the Science Council of Japan an independent corporation from the government.

2025-05-13 15:43:00
A bill to make the Science Council of Japan an independent corporation from the state was passed by a majority vote in the House of Representatives with support from the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito Party, Japan Restoration Party, and others, and was sent to the House of Councillors.

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Hong Kong company to sell Panama Canal port operating rights: "Consent of Chinese authorities required"

2025-05-13 15:37:00
As the Chinese government steps up pressure on a Hong Kong company planning to sell the operating rights of ports around the Panama Canal in Central America, saying it will review the deal, the company has issued a statement saying it needs the consent of the authorities to complete the deal. Attention is focused on whether the company will go ahead with the sale.

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Six people reported feeling unwell during science experiment at junior high school in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo

2025-05-13 15:10:00
On the afternoon of the 13th, several students at a junior high school in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, complained of feeling unwell during a science experiment in which hydrogen sulfide was generated, and at least six students have been treated at hospitals so far. All symptoms appear to be mild.

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Tokuryu: "The truth must be clarified and dismantled immediately" - Commissioner General of the National Police Agency

2025-05-13 14:59:00
A meeting was held to bring together senior investigators who are acting as commanders in the investigation into the anonymous, mobile crime group "Tokuryu." National Police Agency Commissioner General Yoshinobu Kusunoki stated, "We must immediately identify and dismantle the core individuals and the illegal business model," and ordered the police to pool their resources to implement strategic measures.

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Hiroshima University reports "Bomb-like object discovered underground" in Minami Ward, Hiroshima

2025-05-13 14:51:00
According to the police, at around 10:20 a.m. on the 13th, a report was received that "something resembling a bomb was found underground after a building was demolished" at Hiroshima University's Kasumi Campus in Minami-ku, Hiroshima City. The police are restricting people from approaching the site. The object found at the site was approximately 90 cm long and 25 cm in diameter, and they are currently checking with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces to see if it poses any risk of explosion.

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Hyogo Prefecture document issue: Third-party committee announces findings on "public PC data leak"

2025-05-13 14:18:00
On the 13th, a third-party committee of the Hyogo Prefecture announced the results of its investigation into data that was allegedly from the official computer of a former bureau director who prepared a document accusing Governor Saito of Hyogo Prefecture and was made public on the Internet. The committee stated that the data "is recognized to be identical to information held by the prefecture." The prefecture then filed a complaint with the police for alleged violation of the Local Public Service Act, alleging that the information had been leaked.

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Empress attends Japan Red Cross Society's National Convention in Tokyo

2025-05-13 13:50:00
The Japanese Red Cross Society's national conference was held in Tokyo on the 13th, with the Empress and female members of the Imperial family in attendance.

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Kyoto Jisso-in Temple's "Tokomidori" is in full bloom

2025-05-13 13:12:00
At Jisso-in Temple in Kyoto City, the "Toko Midori" (green floor), where the fresh green leaves of maple leaves are reflected on the floor, is at its best.

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Fuji parent company's next director: "Selection to include fund proposal" Outside director

2025-05-13 13:09:00
Regarding the next director of Fuji Television's parent company, while a major shareholder investment fund is proposing its own candidates, the company plans to decide on a new director proposal this month. Regarding this, Nippon Cultural Broadcasting Company President Kiyoto Saito, who serves as an outside director, expressed the opinion that the selection should be made carefully, including the proposal from the fund.

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Pension system reform bill approved by LDP General Affairs Committee to be submitted to the Diet within this week

2025-05-13 13:03:00
The pension system reform bill, which has been postponed until the Diet, was approved at the Liberal Democratic Party's General Affairs Committee on the 13th. The government plans to make a cabinet decision on the bill within this week and submit it to the Diet.

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Woman dies after being hit by truck after hit-and-run; 2 arrested in Tokyo

2025-05-13 12:50:00
On the 12th, a 22-year-old suspect was arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department on suspicion of hit-and-run after he ran over a woman crossing the street in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo with his car and then fled the scene. The woman was killed when she was hit by another truck immediately afterwards, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the details of the incident.

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Chiba: Junior high school student suspected of murder confesses, "I wanted to go to a juvenile detention center"

2025-05-13 12:47:00
In an investigation into the case of an 80-year-old woman who was stabbed in the back and killed on the street in Wakaba Ward, Chiba City on the 11th, a male junior high school third-year student who was arrested on suspicion of murder said during police questioning that he "wanted to go to a juvenile detention center." Prior to the incident, the parents had consulted the police about the student running away from home, and the police believe that the student had been growing dissatisfied with his home environment, and are currently investigating the details of the incident.

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LDP and Komeito economic measures: Compiling supplementary budget for autumn Diet session after House of Councillors election

2025-05-13 11:58:00
The secretaries-general of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito met and agreed that in order to implement economic measures in response to rising prices and the U.S. tariff measures, it is necessary to draw up a supplementary budget bill for this fiscal year in preparation for the extraordinary Diet session to be held in the fall after the House of Councillors election.

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Main opinion of the Bank of Japan at the last meeting: "Outlook will change depending on Trump's tariffs"

2025-05-13 11:56:00
On the 13th, the Bank of Japan released the main opinions expressed at its last monetary policy meeting. At the meeting, the outlook for economic growth and inflation rates from this fiscal year onwards was lowered, but committee members repeatedly voiced opinions that the outlook could change significantly depending on the direction of the Trump administration's tariff measures, suggesting that they are strengthening their stance of carefully assessing the impact.

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Rice price drop: "Consumers are not very impressed" - Agriculture Minister

2025-05-13 11:53:00
Regarding the first drop in 18 weeks in the average price of rice sold at supermarkets nationwide, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Eto said, "We welcome this, but it is not at a level that consumers will be very impressed with," and revealed that he is considering measures to improve the distribution of cheap stockpiled rice.

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Part of Moritomo Gakuen disclosure document missing: "Destroying public documents was inappropriate" - Finance Minister

2025-05-13 11:32:00
Regarding the issue of some of the documents related to Moritomo Gakuen being missing from the new disclosure by the Ministry of Finance in April, Finance Minister Kato reiterated his view that the documents were missing in the process of destroying records of negotiations with the school eight years ago, and stated his view that it is inappropriate to destroy public documents, which are the property of the people.

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Trump administration accepts white refugees from South Africa, drawing criticism from opposition parties

2025-05-13 11:26:00
The Trump administration in the United States has begun accepting South Africans as refugees, claiming that the white minority is being treated racistally in South Africa. The Trump administration has set a goal of strengthening measures against illegal immigration, and has severely restricted the acceptance of immigrants and refugees from other countries, leading to criticism from the opposition party that this is special treatment.

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Accident involving three vehicles, including a tourist bus, on Hanshin Expressway in Konohana Ward, Osaka, leaving one injured

2025-05-13 11:12:00
According to the police, just before 10 a.m. on the 13th, an accident involving three vehicles, a tourist bus, a dump truck, and a passenger car, occurred on the outbound lane of the Hanshin Expressway Route 5 Bayshore Line in Konohana Ward, Osaka. One person was injured in the accident and taken to the hospital, but the exact extent of their injuries is not known. The accident occurred on a straight road with good visibility and three lanes on each side, and the police are currently investigating the circumstances of the accident in detail.

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[Earthquake Alert] Earthquake magnitude 3 in Fukushima, Tochigi, and Ibaraki, no risk of tsunami

2025-05-13 11:05:00
At around 10:37 a.m. on the 13th, an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 3 was observed in Fukushima, Tochigi, and Ibaraki prefectures. There is no need to worry about a tsunami caused by this earthquake.

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Philippine midterm elections: President Marcos camp reported to have lead in Senate

2025-05-13 10:12:00
Voting took place in the Philippines on the 12th for midterm elections, amid a deepening conflict between President Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte, and local media are reporting that the president's camp is in the lead in the highly anticipated Senate elections.

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Stock prices rise by more than 800 yen at one point as concerns over US-China trade friction ease

2025-05-13 09:10:00
On the 13th, the Nikkei average rose by more than 800 yen at one point on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Following the agreement reached on the 12th between the United States and China to significantly reduce the tariffs imposed on each other, concerns over trade friction have eased, and buying orders have been increasing since the start of trading.

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Qatar's "jet d'affaires": Trump claims legitimacy

2025-05-13 08:41:00
US media reported that the Trump administration had received a large passenger plane from Qatar in the Middle East, and that it would be used as a presidential aircraft, and President Trump has expressed a positive attitude towards the matter. Although some issues have been pointed out, President Trump has maintained that the deal is legitimate, calling it a "transparent transaction."

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Myanmar military bombs school, more than 20 children killed; ceasefire becomes a mere formality

2025-05-13 08:03:00
In Myanmar, where fighting has continued since the coup four years ago, the military has bombed schools operated by opposing pro-democracy forces, killing more than 20 children and students. After the major earthquake in March this year, the military announced a ceasefire, but it is believed that airstrikes are still continuing in some areas, making the ceasefire a mere formality.

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The NY Dow surges by more than $1,100, with the yen hitting its lowest level in about a month

2025-05-13 06:20:00
On the 12th, the New York stock market saw a surge in buying orders as investors welcomed the agreement reached between the United States and China to significantly reduce the tariffs imposed on each other in trade talks, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose significantly by more than $1,100 compared to the end of last week.

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New Pope emphasizes "no tolerance for war" in speech to media representatives around the world

2025-05-13 05:59:00
On the 12th, the newly elected Pope Leo XIV spoke to reporters from around the world, saying, "We must reject the paradigm of war," emphasizing his opposition to war.

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Nobel Committee plans event on nuclear disarmament in Japan in late July

2025-05-13 05:34:00
It has been learned that the Nobel Committee, which selects the Nobel Peace Prize, is planning an event on the theme of nuclear disarmament in Japan in July of this year. Chairman Friedness is also considering visiting Hiroshima and Nagasaki, apparently with the aim of increasing momentum for nuclear disarmament in line with the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings.

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Russia and Ukraine: Uncertainty over whether direct talks will take place on the 15th of this month

2025-05-13 05:25:00
Regarding the situation in Ukraine, Russian President Putin has proposed that direct talks between Russia and Ukraine be held in Istanbul, Turkey on the 15th of this month, but with the two sides' positions not aligned, it is unclear whether the talks will actually take place.

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Consumption tax: LDP remains cautious, opposition parties call for lowering or abolishing it

2025-05-13 05:19:00
Regarding the treatment of the consumption tax as an economic measure in response to rising prices, there are strong opinions within the LDP, particularly among its executive members, who are cautious about lowering the tax rate, as it is a source of revenue for social security. In response, opposition parties such as the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan are calling for a reduction or abolition of the tax.

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US and China agree to reduce additional tariffs by 115%, but future negotiations remain unclear

2025-05-13 05:13:00
As a result of trade talks held in Switzerland, the United States and China have agreed to reduce the additional tariffs imposed on each other by 115%. This will ease trade friction between the United States and China for the time being, but it remains unclear whether the two countries will be able to reach an agreement on market opening and reduction of the trade deficit as requested by the United States in future talks.

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Nissan plans to cut more than 10,000 jobs; focus on strengthening management structure

2025-05-13 05:07:00
Nissan Motor, whose business performance continues to deteriorate, has decided to further cut more than 10,000 employees both in Japan and overseas, bringing the total number of employees across the group to 20,000, in addition to previous plans. The company has decided that it needs to make more in-depth cuts than before in order to turn its business around, and the focus is on whether it can strengthen its management structure.

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