Main news(2025/05/25)
Man stabbed to death on street in Ryugasaki, Ibaraki; suspect arrested for mediating dispute
2025-05-25 23:08:00
On the afternoon of the 25th, a 44-year-old man living in Tokyo was stabbed in the chest with a kitchen knife on a street in Ryugasaki City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and was later confirmed dead. The man is believed to have been trying to mediate a dispute, and police have arrested a self-proclaimed 36-year-old suspect on the spot on suspicion of attempted murder, and will be investigating the circumstances of the incident in detail.
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Saitama mayoral election: Incumbent Shimizu certain to win for fifth term
2025-05-25 20:16:00
In the Saitama mayoral election, which was a contest between the incumbent and four newcomers, independent incumbent Hayato Shimizu (63) was assured of being elected for a fifth term.
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Table Tennis World Championships Men's Doubles Shinozuka and Togami win gold for Japan's first time in 64 years
2025-05-25 19:16:00
The men's doubles final at the Table Tennis World Championships being held in Qatar on the 25th was held, with the pair of Shinozuka Daito and Togami Shunsuke beating a Taiwanese pair 3-2, becoming Japan's first gold medal in this event in 64 years.
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CDP leader Noda agrees to hold a meeting with party leaders to discuss amendments to pension reform bill
2025-05-25 19:06:00
Regarding the discussions on amending bills related to pension system reform, Constitutional Democratic Party leader Noda said he hopes to reach an agreement with the ruling party as early as the middle of this week that reflects the party's position of including measures to raise basic pensions, and indicated his willingness to hold a meeting between party leaders if necessary.
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China's proactive diplomacy aims to "focus exports on Southeast Asia"
2025-05-25 18:39:00
Chinese Premier Li Qiang visited Indonesia and met with President Prabowo, confirming the strengthening of cooperation, especially in the economic field. Chinese President Xi Jinping also visited Southeast Asia last month, and it is believed that China is aiming to deepen cooperation with Southeast Asian countries, which are its major trading partners, amid ongoing trade friction with the United States.
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Prime Minister Ishiba: US tariff measures: Negotiations to be held with a view to reaching a certain agreement among leaders in line with the G7 summit
2025-05-25 17:56:00
Regarding the tariff measures taken by the Trump administration, Prime Minister Ishiba expressed his intention to proceed with negotiations with the aim of reaching a certain level of agreement between the leaders at the G7 summit in June. He also revealed his intention to consider promoting cooperation regarding icebreakers used for repairs of US military vessels in Japan and for navigation in the Arctic Circle.
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Sumo wrestler Onosato certain to be promoted to Yokozuna - Fastest promotion in 13 tournaments since debut
2025-05-25 17:51:00
The Japan Sumo Association has decided to hold an extraordinary board meeting to promote Oonosato to yokozuna after he won two consecutive tournaments as ozeki in the summer tournament of the Grand Sumo Tournament, and his promotion to yokozuna is now certain. His promotion in 13 tournaments from his debut is the fastest since yokozuna was made a legal rank in the ranking system in 1909.
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Economic Revitalization Minister Akazawa returns from the US: "Next round of negotiations should be held as soon as possible"
2025-05-25 17:30:00
Regarding the US tariff measures, Minister of Economic Revitalization Akazawa returned to Japan after completing ministerial negotiations and expressed his desire to hold the next round of negotiations as soon as possible, including Treasury Secretary Bessent, who did not participate in the current negotiations.
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Emperor attends "National Tree Planting Festival" ceremony in Saitama
2025-05-25 17:09:00
On the afternoon of the 25th, His Majesty the Emperor attended the National Tree Planting Festival in Saitama Prefecture, which aims to create abundant forests.
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Groundbreaking ceremony held for full-scale construction of Narita Airport runway, including extension and construction of third runway
2025-05-25 16:24:00
At Narita Airport, where plans are underway to significantly increase the number of aircraft takeoffs and landings and strengthen its functions, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for "full-scale construction" to extend the current runway and build a new third runway.
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Prime Minister Ishiba inspects MSDF escort ship: "We will steadily improve working conditions"
2025-05-25 15:44:00
Prime Minister Ishiba visited Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture, and inspected a Maritime Self-Defense Force escort ship, expressing his intention to steadily improve working conditions, including raising salaries and providing support for reemployment after retirement, in order to secure sufficient personnel for the Self-Defense Forces, which are facing a serious labor shortage.
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Two years after the Nagano Nakano murders, flowers laid at memorial to victims
2025-05-25 15:42:00
On the 25th, it has been two years since the incident in which four people, including a woman and a police officer, were killed in Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture. Flowers were laid in memory of the victims at the memorial near the scene.
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Grand Sumo Summer Tournament Sadanoumi wins Fighting Spirit Award for the first time in three years. Three Awards Selection Committee
2025-05-25 15:38:00
The selection committee for the three awards for the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament met, and 38-year-old Sadanoumi, who achieved double-digit wins in this tournament, was awarded the Fighting Spirit Award for the first time in three years.
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Researchers announce discovery of 42,000-year-old stone tools at Kanmuri ruins in Hiroshima
2025-05-25 15:09:00
Researchers from the Nara National Research Institute for Cultural Properties announced that they have excavated stone tools dating back approximately 42,000 years at a Paleolithic site in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture. Based on the characteristics and age of the strata, the stone tools found may date back to an earlier period than the Late Paleolithic, a period that has been called into question due to the so-called "fabrication problem" of archaeological excavations, and are attracting attention as a valuable discovery in considering when humans arrived on the Japanese archipelago.
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Emperor visits Chichibu Shrine to see floats at Chichibu Night Festival in Saitama
2025-05-25 13:50:00
The Emperor, who has been visiting Saitama Prefecture since the 24th, visited a shrine in Chichibu City to view the floats used in the Chichibu Night Festival, which is registered as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO.
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Shiga Koga Large truck hits fallen tree, driver dies
2025-05-25 12:17:00
On the early morning of the 25th, a large truck collided with a fallen tree on a national highway in Koka City, Shiga Prefecture, and the driver was killed. It was raining at the time of the accident, and the police are currently investigating the details.
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Wakayama: Pandas returned to China attract many tourists on final day of outdoor exhibit
2025-05-25 12:16:00
At a theme park in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, the outdoor exhibit of four giant pandas that will be returned to China was on its final day on the 25th, and many tourists flocked to see the pandas up close.
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Shibuya and Setagaya wards to issue "qualification confirmation certificates" to all national health insurance subscribers
2025-05-25 11:53:00
Shibuya and Setagaya wards in Tokyo have decided to issue "qualification confirmation cards" that can be used like health insurance cards to all National Health Insurance subscribers, regardless of whether they have a Myna Insurance Card or not. The national government has stated that, in principle, the qualification confirmation cards will be issued to those who cannot be accepted with a Myna Insurance Card, and that it will "verify the facts."
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The ruling and opposition parties exchange opinions on measures to raise basic pensions [Sunday Debate]
2025-05-25 11:44:00
During NHK's Sunday debate on the pension system reform bill, for which the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan are currently negotiating amendments, social security system officials from the ruling and opposition parties exchanged opinions on measures to raise the basic pension.
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North Korean media: "Judicial authorities arrest three responsible parties in destroyer accident"
2025-05-25 11:11:00
North Korean media reported that judicial authorities have arrested three people responsible for the accident in which a destroyer failed to launch.
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4 people killed in series of house fires in Kansai
2025-05-25 11:03:00
A series of house fires broke out in Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo from the night of the 24th to the morning of the 25th, resulting in four deaths. Police are investigating the cause and identifying the victims.
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Beware of health hazards caused by mold during the rainy season. What are the key points to prevent it?
2025-05-25 09:33:00
The rainy season will soon be in full swing, and mold is a common problem during this time. Experts are urging people to be careful of mold-related health hazards, including pneumonia.
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Suspect arrested for attempting to flee police station while police officer asleep
2025-05-25 06:59:00
On the 24th, a suspect who had been arrested on suspicion of violating the Stimulants Control Law was arrested for attempting to escape from Kawasaki Police Station in Kawasaki City. The suspect left the interrogation room while a police officer was dozing off, and was apprehended on the street about 200 meters from the police station.
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Israeli forces' fierce attacks on Gaza Strip: child casualties continue to rise
2025-05-25 06:51:00
The Israeli military continues its fierce attacks on the Palestinian Gaza Strip, and the number of children killed continues to rise, with Palestinian media reporting that an airstrike on a home in the south killed nine children in a family.
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Heavy rain expected in eastern Japan, mainly on the Pacific coast; be cautious of landslides
2025-05-25 06:49:00
Due to the influence of a front and a low pressure system, very heavy rain fell in Shikoku and Tokai from the night of the 24th to the early morning of the 25th. Heavy rain is expected to fall mainly on the Pacific coast of eastern Japan from now until around noon, so caution is advised against landslides.
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Court issues temporary injunction against Harvard University, administration protests
2025-05-25 06:47:00
A US court has issued a temporary injunction to halt the Trump administration's move to revoke Harvard University's accreditation for accepting international students. However, the administration is opposed to the court's decision, and international students are likely to remain in a state of uncertainty until the final decision is made.
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Japan-U.S. ministerial talks on U.S. tariff measures, with summit agreement possible in the run-up to G7
2025-05-25 06:09:00
In response to the US tariff measures, Japan and the US have confirmed that they will continue with ministerial negotiations, with a view to reaching an agreement between the leaders at the G7 summit in June. Minister for Economic Revitalization Akazawa is making arrangements to visit the US again later this week, and the focus will be on whether concrete progress can be made at the next round of negotiations.
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Russia is negative about holding talks with Ukraine, and is expected to present a draft
2025-05-25 06:08:00
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov expressed his disapproval of direct talks with Ukraine, which have been reported to be taking place in the Vatican. However, he revealed his intention to present Ukraine with a draft proposal for resolving the issue, suggesting that even if talks are held, they should be conducted on Russia's terms.
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Nippon Steel plans to acquire US Steel - focus shifts to stock acquisition ratio
2025-05-25 06:06:00
Regarding Nippon Steel's plan to acquire US Steel, US President Trump has expressed his intention to approve the partnership between the two companies. However, there has been no mention of Nippon Steel's goal of making US Steel a wholly owned subsidiary, and the focus is on the percentage of shares to be acquired.
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Iranian director's film wins top award at Cannes Film Festival, Hayakawa's film misses out
2025-05-25 06:02:00
The awards ceremony at the Cannes Film Festival in France, one of the world's three major film festivals, was held on the 24th, with a film by an Iranian director winning the top prize, while director Chie Hayakawa's film, "Renoir," missed out on the award.
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