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(睡眠用)英語で国内ニュース2026年4月25日(土) · 英語で国内ニュース

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  A suspect in the Roppongi murder case from 8 years ago has been
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  arrested. A 47 year old man who lived with
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  the 29 year old victim fled to Malaysia after the incident in
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  Tokyo. He was internationally wanted
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  and was transferred from Malaysia on the 25th.
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  The suspect denies the charges. Today, April 25th, marks 21
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  years since the Jr. Fukuchiyama Line derailment.
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  The accident killed 107 people. A memorial ceremony was held at
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  the site in Amagasaki, Hyogo. Bereaved families and executives
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  from Jr. W offered prayers for the
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  victims. This solemn occasion remembers
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  those lost in the 2005 tragedy. A forest fire in Otsuchi town,
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  Iwade Prefecture continues to spread on its fourth day, April
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  25th. The fire is now threatening
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  homes in several areas. According to local officials,
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  over 1000 people are engaged in intense firefighting efforts to
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  control the blaze and protect residents properties.
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  Iran's foreign minister arrived in Pakistan on April 24th to
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  discuss resuming peace talks with the USUS.
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  Envoys are also visiting Islamabad on April 25th for
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  discussions. However, it's unclear if direct
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  meetings between US and Iranian officials will occur.
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  Iran states it will convey concerns through Pakistan as
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  diplomatic efforts continue. Ukraine dismissed the commander
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  of the 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade on April 24th.
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  This decision came after photos were released showing frontline
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  soldiers who were left for months without enough food and
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  water, becoming emaciated. Ukrainian citizens are
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  reportedly outraged by the incident.
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  The government is addressing the severe neglect of its troops.
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  Japan's Olympic and Paralympic athletes held an appreciation
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  parade on April 25th. Figure skating pair Rikuru Riku
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  Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, who won Japan's first gold in pairs,
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  performed a spectacular lift. Around 50,000 spectators cheered
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  as 119 athletes paraded. This event marked the first
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  Winter Games delegation parade. Experts suggest a slow slip
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  event may be continuing off the Sanriku Coast.
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  A major earthquake occurred there on April 20th.
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  Since last November, frequent small tremors have been
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  observed. Analysis shows the location of
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  these tremors has gradually shifted since the earthquake,
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  indicating ongoing movement along the plate boundary.
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  Before the NPT Review conference, UN Under Secretary
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  General Nakamitsu urged nations to be flexible in reaching
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  agreements. As the head of the UN
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  Disarmament Department, she warned that achievements in
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  nuclear disarmament are being lost and we are witnessing the
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  beginning of a reversal. Her call aims to halt this
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  concerning trend. The US and EU signed an
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  agreement on April 24th to secure critical mineral
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  supplies. They also launched an action
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  plan to strengthen supply chains, aiming to reduce China's
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  market dominance. Future trade measures like
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  minimum pricing will be considered.
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  US Secretary Rubio stressed the need to diversify supply chains,
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  citing risks from resource over concentration.
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  U.S. stocks, including the S&P 500 and NASDAQ, hit record highs
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  on April 24th. Hopes for US IRIN, talks to end
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  conflict and a surge in semiconductor shares fueled the
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  rally. Intel soared over 23% after
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  exceeding revenue forecasts. Fading concerns about AI
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  investments also contributed to the market's strong performance.
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  Sukiva Shaka Ino news this. Today marks 21 years since the
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  Junior Fukuchiyama Line derailment accident on April
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  25th, 2005. 170 Seventy people died and 562 were injured.
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  A memorial service was held at the accident site in Omagasaki,
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  Hyogo. Victims, families and Junior W
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  executives offered prayers for those who lost their lives.
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  A 47 year old man was arrested on April 25th, transferred from
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  Malaysia. He is suspected in the 2018
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  murder of a 29 year old woman in a Roppongi, Tokyo apartment.
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  The suspect, who lived with the victim, fled to Malaysia and was
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  internationally wanted. He denies the charges.
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  A forest fire in Otsuchi town, Iwade Prefecture continues to
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  spread on its fourth day, April 25th.
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  The town reports the blaze is now approaching homes in
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  multiple districts. Over 1000 people are engaged in
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  intense firefighting efforts, working hard to control the fire
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  and protect residential areas. In Chiba, a police Sergeant from
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  the Traffic division is suspected of drunk driving.
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  The officer was involved in a property damage accident while
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  riding a motorcycle on April 25th, 2026.
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  Authorities are currently investigating the incident to
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  determine if the Sergeant was indeed driving under the
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  influence. A 30 year old employee at
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  Asahiyama Zoo admitted abandoning his wife's body in
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  the zoo's incinerator during police questioning.
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  It was revealed on April 25th that he went to work as usual on
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  April 23rd, the day questioning began.
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  Police searched the incinerator on April 24th, but the body
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  remains unfound. Investigations are ongoing.
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  Japan's Immigration Services Agency tightened requirements
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  for the business manager visa last October.
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  Previously ¥5 million capital or two full time employees was
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  sufficient. Now applicants must meet all new
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  criteria ¥30,000,000 capital, at least one full time employee, a
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  certain Japanese language level, and proven management experience
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  or education. Earthquake activity continues
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  off the Sanriku coast after a magnitude 7 quake quaint quake
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  on April 20th. A Hokkaido Sanriku offshore post
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  earthquake warning is now active indicating a higher risk of a
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  mega earthquake along the Chashima and Japan trenches.
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  Commercial facilities and festivals are taking precautions
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  and people are urged to check their daily preparedness.
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  A religious corporation donated ¥30,000,000 in 2024 to a Liberal
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  Democratic Party branch led by Prime Minister Sanae.
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  To catch each. A newspaper tried to verify the
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  donation, but no supporting documents were disclosed.
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  This reveals a flaw in the political funds control law,
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  hindering public oversight and creating a black box for such
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  contributions. Juvenile detention centers are
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  now making it easier for residents to choose hairstyles
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  other than buzz cuts, the Ministry of Justice confirmed on
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  April 25th. Previously, professional styling
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  was rare, making buzz cuts common.
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  Starting this fiscal year, Barber visits will increase.
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  This aims to reduce discomfort and better promote
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  rehabilitation among residents. Former foreign Minister Takeshi
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  Aiwaya of the Liberal Democratic Party opposes introducing a
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  national emblem damage crime to punish acts of damaging the
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  Japanese flag. In an interview, he expressed
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  concerns that such a law could punish people's thoughts and
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  beliefs and might be legislation primarily for political appeal.
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  To give a business condemn on useless.
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  TEPCO Holdings is considering Kisuke Yoku, 74, president of
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  JIC, as its next chairman. He would be the first finance
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  professional in this role. TEPCO needs to rebuild its
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  business due to rising Fukushima Daiichi accident costs.
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  Yoku is expected to implement bold reforms, improving the
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  company's value. The domestic production of the
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  popular Mazda 2 car is scheduled to cease in August.
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  This decision marks a change for the well known model in its home
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  market. The Mazda 2 has been a familiar
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  vehicle for many drivers in Japan.
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  Discussions on reducing consumption tax for food items
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  show mixed reactions. While some support it for low
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  income households, businesses and related groups are worried
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  about the burden and financial impact.
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  The ruling party is working to ease these concerns.
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  On April 24th, the dollar fell while the S&P and NASDAQ reached
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  record highs and yields declined.
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  The dollar's drop was due to the US Justice Department ending its
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  investigation into Fed Chair Powell and optimism about US air
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  and peace talks. US envoys are visiting Pakistan
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  for discussions. On April 24th, oil futures were
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  mixed, reflecting both optimism for US Iran peace talks and
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  concerns over supply. Brent crude futures rose, while
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  USWTI futures declined. Reports of envoys traveling for
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  peace discussions reduced earlier price gains.
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  Both benchmarks still posted significant weekly increases.
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  Alphabet, Google's parent company, has invested $10
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  billion in AI firm Anthropic. A report suggests Alphabet may
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  invest an additional $30 billion, potentially reaching
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  $40 billion. This follows Amazon's recent
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  announcement of up to a $25 billion investment in Anthropic
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  showing strong interest in the AI sector.
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  On April 24th, the US Attorney's Office in Washington ended its
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  investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Powell.
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  This probe had hindered the confirmation of Kevin Walsh,
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  nominated as the next Fed chair. The decision could now clear the
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  way for Walsh's congressional approval.
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  On April 24th, METI Minister Akazawa met RENGO President
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  Yoshino amid concerns about the stable supply of petroleum
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  products. Minister Okazawa reiterated his
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  commitment. He stated that the government
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  would make all out efforts to resolve distribution
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  bottlenecks, ensuring a smooth flow of these essential goods.
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  The United States and the European Union have formulated
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  an action plan concerning critical minerals.
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  This initiative is reportedly aimed at China, with both powers
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  preparing to implement trade measures to counter Beijing's
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  influence in the vital minerals sector.
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  Foreign owned ethnic restaurants in Japan face closures due to
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  stricter visa requirements since last autumn.
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  The ¥30,000,000 capital barrier is a key issue.
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  For example, a Hong Kong kanji shop in Tokyo, San Mai San
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  Nerima, will close on May 20 with its owner expressing
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  regret. Deva Sports and you saw
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  Otstashimas. White Sox player Munitaka
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  Murakami hit his 11th home run of the season in a game against
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  the Nationals. This home run ties him for the
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  top spot in the American League home run rankings.
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  It was his sixth home run in the last 10 games, showcasing his
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  strong performance. Approximately 110 Japanese
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  Olympic and Paralympic athletes from the Milan Cortina Winter
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  Games held a parade in Nihan Bashi, Tokyo.
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  Around 50,000 people gathered to cheer them on.
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  Notable athletes included Rikuru figure skating pair and speed
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  skater Miho Takagi. Japan won a record 24 Olympic
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  medals and four Paralympic medals.
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  Lot pitcher Atsuki Tana Ichi was forced to leave the game against
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  SoftBank in the first inning due to a left leg injury.
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  After covering first base on a foul ball, he collapsed and was
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  stretchered off the field, causing a stir in the stadium.
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  Akiyagi replaced him on the. Mound Dina's Shugo Maki has been
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  removed from the active roster. He injured his right hamstring
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  during a game against the Giants on the evening of April 24th.
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  Maki was substituted out of the game at Yokohama Stadium after
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  hurting himself while running to third base.
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  Para athlete Yudai Shimazu set a new world record and won the
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  men's 5000 meter visually impaired class at an
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  international competition in Morocco.
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  The 26 year old athlete had previously won two section
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  awards in the Hakone Ecaden during his university years.
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  The Cubs extended their winning streak to 10 games with a
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  comeback victory against the Dodgers.
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  Trailing by four runs early, the Cubs powerful offense rallied in
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  the late innings, overcoming the Dodgers relief pitchers.
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  Sayya Suzuki went hitless, ending his home run streak, but
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  contributed with excellent defense.
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  In the first overseas major of the women's golf season, 11
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  Japanese players advanced to the final round.
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  The second round took place in Texas, USA on April 24th.
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  Yuzuri Yoshida and Sora Kamiya are currently the top Japanese
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  players, tied for 11th place at 4 under par.
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  Dodgers player Shohei Otani went hitless in three at bats with
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  one walk against the Cubs, extending his hitless streak to
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  three games. Manager Dave Roberts expressed
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  full confidence in Otani, stating he bets on him and will
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  keep believing in him. Roberts confirmed there are no
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  plans to change Otani's batting order.
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  Rui Hachimora of the Lakers delivered a strong performance
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  in game three of the NBA Playoffs first round against the
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  Rockets. He scored 22 points, including
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  four three pointers and an alley oop dunk.
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  The Lakers secured an overtime victory, putting them one win
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  away from advancing in the series.
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  Kaoru Takara, chairman of the Japan High School Baseball
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  Federation, has resigned. He received a strict warning
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  from the federation for reasons undisclosed due to privacy, but
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  it conflicted with the Japan Student Baseball Charter.
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  Vice Chairman Satoshi Kitamura will succeed him.
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  Ukraine dismissed a military commander on April 24th.
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  This followed public outrage over photos showing soldiers on
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  the front lines for months suffering from a lack of food
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  and water. The dismissed commander belonged
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  to the 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade.
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  Ukrainian citizens are reportedly furious about the
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  situation. The US Justice Department
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  announced on April 24th that it is expanding federal execution
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  methods. In addition to lethal injection,
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  the options will now include firing squad, electric chair,
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  and nitrogen hypoxia. This decision was made by the
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  Trump administration, adding more ways to carry out federal
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  death sentences. On April 24th, U.S.
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  Federal prosecutor Piro announced the end of a criminal
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  investigation. The investigation concerned
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  Federal Reserve Chairman Powell and renovation work at the Fed's
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  headquarters in Washington, DC The prosecutor shared this
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  update via a social media post concluding the inquiry into the
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  chairman. The UK House of Lords will
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  likely scrap a bill on April 24th that would grant euthanasia
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  rights to terminally ill patients in England and Wales.
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  Though passed by the House of Commons, strong concerns arose
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  that patients might choose it to reduce family burdens.
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  Over 1200 amendments were proposed and the debate time
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  expired. Ahead of the NPT Review
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  conference, UN Under Secretary General Nakamitsu, head of
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  disarmament, warned that nuclear disarmament achievements are
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  being lost. She observed a beginning of a
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  reversal in global efforts. Nakamitsu urged countries to
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  adopt flexible positions to reach agreements and halt this
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  concerning trend. The UN and other organizations
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  reported that over 260 million people in 47 countries
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  experienced severe food shortages last year.
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  Conflict was identified as the primary cause this year.
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  The situation involving Iran is expected to have a broad impact
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  on global agriculture and food markets, potentially worsening
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  the crisis The Gaza. Strip is preparing for its first
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  elections in 20 years on April 25th following two years of
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  conflict. The outcome will be closely
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  watched as it is expected to reflect public opinion
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  concerning Hamas. Hamas is the Islamic
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  organization that effectively governs the region and engaged
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  in recent fighting with Israel. Iranian Foreign Minister Arakshi
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  arrived in Pakistan on April 24th for talks concerning peace
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  with the US. White House spokesperson Levitt
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  said US envoys would also visit on April 25th.
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  However, Iran's Foreign ministry stated no direct meeting with
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  the US delegation is planned, creating uncertainty for direct
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  negotiations. President Trump stated on April
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  24th that Iran may present proposals to meet US demands
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  during talks in Pakistan. He believes Iran wants to
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  negotiate an agreement. White House spokesperson Levitt
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  confirmed US envoys will visit Islamabad on April 25th for
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  these discussions as Iran's foreign minister has already
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  arrived. U.S. presidential spokesperson
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  Levitt, 28, announced on April 24th she is about to give birth
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  and will go on maternity leave. She confirmed her second
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  pregnancy last December. No direct replacement is
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  expected. Senior administration officials
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  will handle press duties. Levitt assured that news from
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  the White House would not stop. AKB48 member Maho Omori, 26,
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  announced her graduation from the group on April 25th.
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  Her final performance will be on June 30th.
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  Omori also stated her retirement from the entertainment industry
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  after graduation, saying she did it without regrets.
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  She shared the news with fans at a theatre performance.
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  Artist Katsuyuki Shinohara, known as Gejutsuka Nokumasan,
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  passed away on April 17th at 84 from pneumonia.
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  He was famous for his stage, art and TV appearances.
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  Per his wishes, no funeral will be held, a message he left on
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  Instagram stated. Finally, it's time to say
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  goodbye. Thank you very much.
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  I'm going on a journey bye. Shogi Maijin, Soda Fuji and
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  challenger Tetsoro Itodani, 9 Dan are in Aomori for the second
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  game of the 84th Maijin match held April 25th and 26th.
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  Fuji aims for 1/4 consecutive title while Itodani seeks to tie
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  the series. This is the first Maijin match
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  in Aomori in 47 years. Fuji Maijin will make the first
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  move. Japan's Supreme Court has made
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  its first ruling on copyright infringement for mass produced
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  practical items. The court determined that such
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  infringement is recognized only in exceptional cases.
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  This judgment arose from a dispute between a Norwegian
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  company and a Japanese company regarding the copyright of a
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  children's chair, setting a new precedent.
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  A Ministry of Justice panel confirmed that people's voices
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  have legal rights protecting them from unauthorized use,
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  similar to faces and appearances.
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  This right is based on constitutional personality
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  rights, the panel confirmed. Voice rights are included in
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  likeness and publicity rights. Guidelines on civil liability
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  for infringement will be developed.
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  The national stadium's operating company announced new measures
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  after spectators caused disruptions during Misses
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  Greenapolis concert on April 18th.
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  These include stricter terms of use.
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  Any nuisance behavior in the future will result in all
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  involved being ejected from the venue.
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  The stadium aims to prevent similar incidents.
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  Rock band T Bo LAN announced the postponement of their Wakayama
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  concert on April 24th just minutes before Showtime.
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  Their Nara concert on April 25th is also cancelled or postponed.
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  This is due to vocalist Arashi Moritomo's poor health making
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  him unable to perform. Moritomo apologized on Instagram
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  for the last minute announcement.
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  Female rapper Unit Hal Kali will resume music activities after a
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  13 year hiatus, performing at Summer Sonic 2026 on August
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  16th. Their 23 year old song Otskare
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  Summer has become a massive revival hit on TikTok with over
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  6.5 billion total plays. This marks their first festival
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  performance of original songs since December 2012.
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  World renowned American conductor Michael Tilson Thomas
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  passed away on April 22nd at 81 at his San Francisco home due to
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  a malignant brain tumor. He served as Music director of
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  the San Francisco Symphony for 25 years, winning Grammy Awards.
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  Thomas also served as Artistic Director for Sapporo's Pacific
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  Music Festival from 1990 to 2000.
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  Exile, celebrating its 25th anniversary, held its first
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  Tokyo Dome concert in over three years.
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  Bees guitarist Tak Matsumoto made a surprise appearance,
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  performing a collaboration. The group announced additional
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  25th anniversary Dome concerts for November in Saitama and
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  December in Osaka. Special members will also
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  perform at these upcoming events.
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  Join on you survive each artist. Saigo Madiotzky, Aitadaki
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  Arigato, Josai Masta, Oyasumina Sai.