2025-05-27 22:31:00
French President Macron is currently visiting Southeast Asian countries such as Vietnam and Indonesia, aiming to emphasize France's position as a reliable partner to these countries as they navigate the difficult situation between the United States and China, and to strengthen economic and security ties.
2025-05-27 22:01:00
Six professional baseball games were played, and Nippon Ham, the leader of the Pacific League, won their sixth victory, tying them for the top of the league, with pitcher Taikai Ito pitching well, giving up only two runs in the seventh inning. They beat SoftBank, who have been doing well this month, and widened the gap with second-place Seibu, who lost, to 1.5 games. The Giants lost to Hiroshima, bringing their winning streak to an end at five.
2025-05-27 21:25:00
German Chancellor Merz indicated that he would allow the Ukrainian military to launch long-range attacks on Russia using weapons provided by Germany, as Russia intensifies its attacks on Ukraine. Germany possesses missiles with a range of 500 km, and it is believed that the aim is to strongly deter Russia.
2025-05-27 20:46:00
The Japan Boxing Commission (JBC) announced that Ginjiro Shigeoka, the former world champion who lost by decision in the professional boxing world title match held on the 24th of this month, underwent craniotomy surgery after the match. Shigeoka will retire from active competition according to JBC regulations.
2025-05-27 20:38:00
Israeli media reported that an organization established with the backing of the US government has begun distributing aid to the Gaza Strip, where the humanitarian situation is deteriorating. However, it has been reported that the head of the organization has resigned before the full-scale distribution begins, causing a stir.
2025-05-27 20:24:00
An interview with the city revealed that of the 7,800 or so "special zone private lodgings" and hotels that have been approved or licensed by Osaka City, 690 have the same addresses as other facilities. It is believed that the same facilities are being counted twice due to accommodation businesses not filing notifications when they go out of business, and experts point out that "this means that it will be impossible to accurately grasp the number of people who can stay in the city."
2025-05-27 19:33:00
On the 26th, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that "there were more than 900 drone attacks in three days," and once again criticized Russian President Putin for having no plan to end the military invasion and for wanting to prolong it.
2025-05-27 18:49:00
In order to promote the recycling of soil removed during decontamination following the accident at Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and its final disposal outside the prefecture, a meeting was held with all Cabinet ministers as members, and a basic policy was compiled that includes the government taking the lead in creating precedents, such as recycling the soil on the grounds of the Prime Minister's Official Residence.
2025-05-27 18:00:00
Regarding the political funding issue of the LDP faction, former Abe faction executive and former Policy Research Council Chairman Shimomura revealed in a witness summoned to the House of Representatives Budget Committee that after the refunds were canceled in the former Abe faction, he told the faction chairman, former Prime Minister Abe, and the accounting officer that there were voices calling for the resumption of the refunds from his faction. However, he stated that he was not aware that he had ever ordered the resumption of the refunds.
2025-05-27 17:52:00
Regarding the issue of online teaching materials from the company that operates "Katekyo no Try," which contained false statements about Minamata disease, such as "The terrifying thing about this disease is that it is hereditary," Environment Minister Asao said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting on the 27th, "It is extremely unfortunate that this situation has come about," and revealed that he had asked the company to explain the circumstances.
2025-05-27 17:45:00
In a trial last June in Kumamoto City where a man backed up his car at over 70 kilometres per hour, hitting and injuring two female pedestrians, the Kumamoto District Court found that the man was guilty of dangerous driving resulting in death or injury, and sentenced the 24-year-old defendant to 12 years in prison.
2025-05-27 16:01:00
The Fiscal System Council, an advisory body to the Minister of Finance, has compiled recommendations for this year's "Basic Policy," stating that the goal of fiscal consolidation should be to achieve a primary balance surplus "as soon as possible between this fiscal year and next."
2025-05-27 14:50:00
An explanatory meeting regarding proportional representation for the summer's House of Councillors election was held at the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, and was attended by representatives from 16 political parties, political organizations, and other parties.
2025-05-27 14:35:00
Regarding the optional system of separate surnames for married couples, Leader Tamaki of the Democratic Party for the People has indicated his intention to submit a bill to amend the Civil Code to introduce the system to the Diet as early as the 28th.
2025-05-27 14:13:00
In regards to the issue surrounding the incriminating documents against Hyogo Prefecture Governor Saito, the prefecture's third-party committee has determined that the former director of the general affairs department leaked private information of the former bureau chief who prepared the documents to a prefectural assembly member, and has announced the results of its investigation which concluded that it is highly likely that the leak was made at the direction of Governor Saito and others.
2025-05-27 12:55:00
In a case where a US Marine Corps corporal was arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run after injuring four people in a car crash on a national highway in Naha City and then leaving the scene, it was discovered that the corporal's car had crashed into the side of the road just before the crash, and then crashed into another car due to the impact. The corporal is also suspected of drunk driving, but the police are currently investigating the case in detail as he stated during questioning that "I thought the alcohol had worn off."
2025-05-27 12:21:00
As energy prices continue to rise, it has been revealed that the Japan Fair Trade Commission has conducted on-site inspections of six companies selling diesel to transport companies and other businesses in Kanagawa Prefecture on suspicion of violating the Antimonopoly Act by forming a cartel to illegally raise sales prices.
2025-05-27 11:53:00
At around 11:00 a.m. on the 27th, the police were notified through the fire department that "three people collapsed when a generator was used during the demolition of a building in Minami-ku, Sakai City, Osaka." According to the police, the three are unconscious, and the police and fire department are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2025-05-27 11:52:00
A 54-year-old company president was arrested for illegally reselling tickets to the opening series of the Major League Baseball season in Japan, in which Shohei Ohtani played. The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the case, believing that he illegally resold more than 60 tickets and made a profit of more than 20 million yen.
2025-05-27 11:45:00
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has announced the subsidies for electricity and gas bills that will be implemented for three months from July. For a standard household, the cost will be reduced by 1,260 yen in August, when the heat is expected to be at its worst, and 1,040 yen in July and September.
2025-05-27 11:43:00
The epidemic of whooping cough, which mainly infects children and causes persistent severe coughing, continues. According to the National Institute for Health and Risk Management, the number of patients reported by medical institutions nationwide in the week ending May 18 was 2,299, 507 more than the previous week, the highest number ever.
2025-05-27 10:58:00
At a press conference after the Cabinet meeting on the 27th, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Koizumi revealed that by 9 a.m. on the 27th, 19 businesses had applied to purchase the government's stockpiled rice through discretionary contracts. The total amount of stockpiled rice that had been applied for was over 90,000 tons. Contracts with the earliest businesses will be completed on the 27th or 28th, and the stockpiled rice is expected to be handed over as early as the 29th.
2025-05-27 10:04:00
According to the Tokyo Fire Department, at around 9:30 a.m. on the 27th, a report was received of an explosion at a construction site in Higashi-Kasai, Edogawa Ward, Tokyo. The incident was on the grounds of a convenience store, and black smoke was rising from near what appeared to be a construction vehicle. Over 20 vehicles, including fire engines, were deployed to the scene to extinguish the fire. There are also reports of people who were injured and others who were unable to escape in time, and firefighters are currently investigating. The incident occurred in a residential area lined with apartment buildings, located right next to Kasai Station on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line.
2025-05-27 09:58:00
A meeting between Prime Minister Ishiba, Komeito leader Saito, and Constitutional Democratic Party leader Noda regarding the pension system reform bill will be held from 4:00 pm on the 27th. It is expected that they will formally agree to amend the bill to include measures to raise the basic pension level.
2025-05-27 07:49:00
German Chancellor Merz harshly criticized Israel for expanding its military operations in the Gaza Strip in Palestine, resulting in increasing civilian casualties, saying, "I cannot understand why they would harm civilians." Germany is known for its pro-Israel stance, and local media reported that this is an unusual criticism.
2025-05-27 07:18:00
Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers in Major League Baseball started as the leadoff hitter and designated hitter in the game against the Guardians on the 26th, and in the first inning, right after the ball was put into play, he hit his 19th solo home run as the leadoff hitter for the second consecutive game. At this point, he was the sole leader in the number of home runs across both leagues.
2025-05-27 05:38:00
On the 26th, in Liverpool, central England, a car crashed into the roadside of a celebration parade for the local club "Liverpool", which won the English Premier League this season, and according to emergency services, several people were injured. Police arrested a 53-year-old man on the spot and are investigating further.
2025-05-27 05:33:00
Swedish car manufacturer Volvo Cars has announced that it will cut about 3,000 jobs, or 7% of its global workforce. The move comes as the company is trying to address its sluggish performance amid uncertainty over the impact of the Trump administration's tariff policies.
2025-05-27 05:19:00
Regarding the bill related to pension system reform, the Liberal Democratic Party, the Komeito Party, and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan have reached an agreement in principle to amend the bill to include measures to raise the basic pension. The leaders of the three parties are expected to formally agree on this on the 27th, aiming to pass the bill through the House of Representatives this week.
2025-05-27 05:16:00
Regarding the US tariff measures, the government is coordinating to hold the next ministerial negotiations this week. The government is considering further proposals to encourage understanding, hoping to create an environment in which a review of the tariff measures can be reported to President Trump after gaining understanding at the ministerial level.
2025-05-27 05:13:00
On the 26th, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries began accepting applications from businesses wishing to purchase stockpiled rice under discretionary contracts. Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Koizumi revealed on the night of the 26th that applications had been received from seven companies, including major supermarkets, and the focus will be on whether the target retail price of 2,000 yen excluding tax per 5 kilograms can be achieved as soon as possible.
2025-05-27 05:08:00
There is now one week until the South Korean presidential election. As the gap between the leading candidate from the largest progressive opposition party and the conservative ruling party candidate is narrowing, there are growing calls from within the ruling party to unify the conservative candidate, and attention is focused on whether the composition of the election will change in the final stages.
2025-05-27 05:01:00
Japan Post has announced that it has begun using "digital addresses" that identify addresses with seven-digit alphanumeric characters. Since the name of the building where you live and your room number will also be registered, it will be easier to enter destination addresses, etc.
