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(睡眠用)英語で国内ニュース2026年5月25日(月) · 英語で国内ニュース

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  On. May 25th around noon a strong
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  odor was reported near Jinza. 6IN Tokyo, 25 people complained
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  of throat pain with 19 transported to hospitals.
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  All were conscious. Police suspect someone sprayed a
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  tear gas like substance. The area was cordoned off and
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  multiple ambulances were on scene as authorities
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  investigated the incident. U.S.
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  President Trump first announced an agreement with Iran was
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  coming soon, then told negotiators not to rush.
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  While a deal for the Strait of Hormuz seemed close,
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  disagreements emerged. Iran insists the Strait remains
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  under its control. Not for free navigation.
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  Iran's nuclear development is also a key point of contention.
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  A male body found in a Yamagata forest on May 5th was confirmed
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  today as a victim of a bear attack.
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  The 78 year old man had been missing after foraging.
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  This marks Yamagata's first fatal bear attack in 38 years.
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  A bear was called near the scene.
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  Authorities urge caution in mountain areas.
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  On May 25th, the Nikkei 225 Stock Average surged, closing
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  above ¥65,000 for the first time.
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  The index reached a new record high of 65,158.19 yen.
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  Expectations of AUS Iran conflict resolution and falling
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  crude oil prices fueled buying, particularly in AI and
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  semiconductor stocks. Market observers suggest ¥70,000
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  could be insight. At the US China summit, Chinese
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  President Xi Jinping reportedly strongly criticized Japanese
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  Prime Minister Takaichi by name over Japan's rearmament.
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  UK media described XI as emotional during the intense
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  discussion. U.S.
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  President Trump defended Takaichi, citing Japan's need
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  for a stronger security response due to North Korean threats.
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  In Hiogo, a mother and daughter were found dead three days
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  prior, suspect Kenji Oyama told police I killed someone.
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  Oyama, now publicly wanted for murder, gave no specific
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  details. Police, unaware of the crime,
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  drove him near the scene. He is currently at large and an
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  arrest warrant has been issued. Regarding this fiscal year's
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  supplementary budget bill prompted by the Middle East
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  situation, the Liberal Democratic Party and its Shin
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  Party executives confirmed their policy.
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  They will seek swift deliberation and early approval
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  once the bill is submitted to the Diet.
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  The government is reportedly preparing a ¥3 trillion
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  supplementary budget. NTT Dokomo has sold land for two
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  Tokyo office buildings for approximately ¥59 billion
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  completed by March. These sales involved properties
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  for the Shin, Yotsuya and Hitotsubashi buildings.
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  Dokomo stated the move aims to maximize asset utilization
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  efficiency. This comes as the company SCORE
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  Mobile business faces ongoing challenges.
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  A crude oil tanker managed by a Japanese company arrived in
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  Japan on May 25th. It is the first to pass through
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  the Strait of Hormuz since its de facto blockade due to
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  escalating Middle East tensions. 3 Japanese crew members were on
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  board, marking a significant event for Japan's energy supply.
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  Prince Hisahito of Akashino will attend his first Imperial Palace
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  banquet on May 27th. He will join the Emperor and
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  Empress in welcoming Philippine President Marcos and his wife as
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  state guests. Separately, the Akashino couple
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  will visit Ishikawa Prefecture on May 31st for a commemoration
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  ceremony. The wife of a former official
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  who died by suicide over the Moritomo Gaequin document
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  alteration is suing the government.
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  She seeks to disclose her husband's handwritten notes and
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  audio records, which the Ministry of Finance withheld
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  citing privacy and potential investigation obstruction the
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  ministry previously refused. She aims to uncover the truth of
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  the scandal. In Tokyo's Ginza district, 25
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  people reported feeling unwell, including sore throats, after a
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  pungent odor spread through a commercial complex around noon
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  today. Reports indicate a man sprayed
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  something in an ATM corner located on the first floor of a
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  bank within the facility. Authorities are investigating
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  the incident. In Tatsuno City, Hyogo
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  Prefecture, where a mother and daughter were murdered, a person
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  resembling The Wanted suspect was reportedly seen near the
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  scene before the crime was discovered.
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  The suspect's location remains unknown.
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  Police are continuing their investigation into the case.
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  In Asahikawa, Hokkaido, the first trial began for a 23 year
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  old defendant accused of murdering a 17 year old high
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  school girl by pushing her into a river two years ago.
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  The defendant disputed the murder charge, stating he had no
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  intent to kill. He faces charges of murder and
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  confinement. Frequent bear sightings are
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  disrupting schools across Japan, leading to temporary closures
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  and canceled outdoor activities. Some children are even absent
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  due to fear. Education boards face challenges
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  balancing continued learning with student safety.
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  Schools are grappling with difficult decisions such as
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  restricting outdoor play or shifting to online classes.
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  A person in their 70s has been referred to prosecutors on
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  suspicion of making a false report.
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  The individual allegedly claimed to have been a victim of a
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  Bicycle Blue ticket scam where they supposedly received a
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  traffic ticket from a scammer. Authorities are investigating
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  the details of this alleged false statement.
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  The mayor of Kibichuo town, Okama Prefecture, was referred
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  to prosecutors today on suspicion of violating the
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  public office's election Act. He is suspected of partially
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  paying for voters dining expenses at a social gathering.
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  The mayor has denied these allegations.
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  In Ishigaki City, Okinawa, a man was transported to the hospital
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  unconscious this morning after being found bleeding from his
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  chest at an apartment complex. Police are investigating the
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  incident as a potential criminal case.
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  Later reports confirmed the man's death and authorities are
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  now investigating it as a murder.
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  The growing number of single elderly people dying without
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  relatives is burdening local governments.
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  Municipalities are struggling with Funeral arrangements,
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  storing remains and managing unclaimed belongings.
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  Many relatives refuse responsibility, citing various
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  reasons. This rising trend of unclaimed
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  bodies is increasing the workload and emotional strain on
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  city staff. The number of public school
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  students needing Japanese language instruction reached a
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  record 84,759 in 2025, doubling in a decade.
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  This includes over 73,000 foreign nationals.
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  The Ministry of Education plans to enhance support, including
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  launching pre classes for initial instruction and
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  developing new teaching materials starting in 2027.
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  Business content on useless. Japan's Nikkei stock average
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  closed above ¥65,000 for the first time on May 25th, hitting
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  a record high of 65,158.19 yen. Hopes for AUS Iron conflict
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  resolution lowered crude oil prices to below $90.00 a barrel.
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  This combined with strong buying in AI and semiconductor shares
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  drove the market. Some experts, I believe ¥70,000
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  is now Insight. Toshifumi Suzuki, honorary
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  advisor and former chairman of Seven and I Holdings, passed
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  away on May 18th at age 93 due to heart failure.
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  He was widely known as the father of convenience stores in
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  Japan, having established the country's first full scale 711
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  chain. A public memorial service is
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  planned. The tanker Idemitsu Maru arrived
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  at Nagoya port on May 25th. It was the first Japanese tanker
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  to pass through the Strait of Hormuz since it was effectively
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  blockaded due to worsening Middle East tensions.
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  The vessel carries about 2 million barrels of Saudi Arabian
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  crude oil, enough for 0.6 days of Japan's consumption.
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  The Japanese government is planning a supplementary budget
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  of about ¥3 trillion for this fiscal year.
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  This budget aims to address the Middle East situation.
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  Prime Minister Takehichi is scheduled to explain the
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  government's future response, including details of the budget
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  and the outlook for oil supply, on May 25th.
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  Toyota Motor announced on May 25th it will expand overseas
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  production cuts to about 83,000 units by November.
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  This is an increase from the previously planned 38,000 units.
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  The decision stems from escalating Middle East tensions
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  and the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which
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  continues to disrupt logistics. A NAFTA shock threatens small
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  businesses. Despite government claims of
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  sufficient supply, the Strait of Hormuz blockade cut Middle East
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  NAFTA imports. Though alternative sources
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  exist, total supply is 13% below normal.
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  Businesses now face rising material costs, making price,
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  not just volume, the main concern.
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  The government has confirmed future initiatives to address
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  women's specific health issues, including menopause symptoms and
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  menstruation. These plans involve compiling
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  and publishing a list of medical institutions capable of
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  providing specialized care. This aims to help women find
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  appropriate support and improve their overall health outcomes.
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  Team Mirai has proposed income based benefits for low to middle
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  income earners. This is an alternative to the 0
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  consumption tax on food idea being discussed by the
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  bipartisan National Council. The proposal aims to provide
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  support tailored to annual income, focusing on those who
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  need it most. Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara
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  emphasized the importance of communication between Japan and
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  China even as relations worsen following Minister of Economy,
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  Trade and Industry Akazawa's contact with a Chinese minister.
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  Kihara stated that dialogue is crucial due to existing
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  concerns. He reiterated Japan's open
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  stance toward continued discussions.
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  Japan's Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission will
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  investigate Nedek, a major Motor Company, for alleged accounting
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  fraud. The probe under financial law
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  will check for false statements in reports, possibly leading to
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  a penalty. A third party report previously
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  found multiple irregularities and implicated founder Shigenobu
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  Nagamori. Deva Sports and you saw what's
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  dysmus? Sumo wrestler Waka Talkakaage,
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  after winning his second championship at the Summer Grand
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  tournament, his first in 25 tournaments, aims for ozeki
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  promotion. The 31 year old, who recovered
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  from a severe knee injury, secured 12 wins.
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  This achievement, returning to the sanyaku rank, sets a strong
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  foundation for his goal of becoming an ozeki, and he vows
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  to continue his efforts. Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu
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  Yamamoto secured his fourth win of the season.
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  He pitched 7 strong innings against the Brewers, giving up
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  just one run. Shohei Otani, however, went
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  hitless in three at bats, drawing two walks.
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  This ended Otani's hitting streak in consecutive games.
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  Japan's National Football team Moriasu Japan began its training
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  camp in Chiba for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. 13 players
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  including Yuto, Nagatomo and Ritsudon participated in the
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  initial public session. Other European based players
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  will join later. The team will play a warm up
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  match against Iceland on May 31st.
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  Cubs pitcher Shota Aimanaga took his fifth loss of the season,
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  allowing seven runs over six innings against the Astros.
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  This defeat extended the Cubs losing streak to 8 games.
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  Additionally, his teammate Saya Suzuki went hitless in four at
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  bats. The team continues to face a
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  challenging period. Red Sox player Masataka Yoshida
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  hit his first home run of the season against the Twins.
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  He delivered a strong performance with two hits and
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  one RBI. However, the Red Sox ultimately
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  lost the game, extending their losing streak to three
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  consecutive matches. Female jockey Sena Imamura, 22,
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  made history by winning the G1 Oaks at Tokyo Racecourse on May
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  24th riding Jurio Cupiero. This is the first G1 victory for
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  a Japanese female jockey. It also marked the first time a
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  female jockey competed in one of Japan's five major classic horse
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  races. White Sox AAA infielder Riku
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  Nishida is reportedly set for his MLB debut on May 26th.
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  The 25 year old, drafted in 2023, boasts a .347 batting
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  average with one home run and 10 RBIs in 33 AAA games.
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  This season. He will join Munataka Murakami
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  on the White Sox roster. In Japanese professional
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  baseball, Hanshen secured its 5th consecutive win, moving into
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  first place in the Central League.
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  Rookie Masahiro Tatishi hit his first professional home run.
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  In the Pacific League, Cebu defeated the former leader Oryx
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  in a direct match, now holding the top spot.
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  At the Summer Grand Sumo tournament, Takaru Fuji secured
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  11 wins, guaranteeing his promotion back to the Machu
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  Wuchi division for the next tournament.
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  The West Urio 2 wrestler ended with A5 match winning streak,
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  showcasing a strong performance by overcoming opponents.
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  Intermiami's Lionel Messi was forced to leave a game on May
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  24th due to injury, reportedly clutching his leg.
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  Occurring weeks before the 2026 World Cup, this incident has
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  caused global concern. Messi went directly to the
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  locker room for evaluation, leaving fans worried about his
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  condition. Cesita Cook sign useless.
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  U.S. President Trump stated he
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  instructed his delegation not to rush an agreement in talks with
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  Iran to end the conflict. U.S. media reports indicate the
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  main focus is how Iran will dispose of its highly enriched
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  uranium. There are concerns that
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  negotiations could break down. The US and Iran are in final
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  adjustments for an agreement to end their conflict.
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  President Trump announced on social media that most of the
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  draft is negotiated and includes opening the Strait of Hormuz.
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  Iran's foreign ministry also confirmed this.
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  However, differences remain regarding the Strait of Hormuz's
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  opening. In the northern Philippines, a
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  building under construction collapsed on May 24th. 4 deaths
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  have been confirmed and more than 10 people are trapped under
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  the rubble. Rescue operations are continuing
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  in Pampanga province, Luzon Island.
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  Local authorities are managing the situation.
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  During the US China summit on May 14th, Chinese President Xi
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  Jinping criticized Prime Minister Takaichi.
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  However, President Trump defended Takaichi, praising her
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  leadership. She claimed Takaichi and
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  Taiwan's President Lai Ching T threaten regional peace, urging
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  Trump not to support them. Japanese government officials
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  now expect prolonged tensions with China.
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  A gas explosion at a coal mine in Chengji City, China, on May
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  22nd killed 82 people. The incident exposed the
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  company's LAX management. Authorities confirmed serious
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  illegal activities by the mine, and the person in charge has
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  been detained. Reports suggest illegal mining
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  may have been common practice there.
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  An explosion on railway tracks in southwestern Pakistan
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  derailed a train, killing at least 23 people.
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  An anti government armed group seeking regional independence
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  claimed responsibility for a suicide attack.
• 19:03
  Police are now investigating the incident as an act of terrorism.
• 19:08
  Turkish police forcibly removed main opposition CHP leader Ozal
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  from the party headquarters in Ankara on May 24th.
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  Ozell had defied a court order suspending his duties due to
• 19:23
  alleged election irregularities. The court ordered the former
• 19:28
  leader reinstated. This move is seen as part of the
• 19:32
  Erdogan government's crackdown on the opposition.
• 19:36
  North Korean media announced that a Workers Party Central
• 19:40
  Committee plenary meeting, which sets major policies, will be
• 19:44
  held late next month. The key focus will be how
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  General Secretary Kim Jong Un addresses relations with the
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  United States and the country's nuclear and missile development
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  programs. An oil tanker managed by a
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  Japanese company arrived in Japan on May 25th.
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  This marks the first time such a vessel has passed through the
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  Strait of Hormuz since it was effectively closed due to
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  escalating Middle East tensions. 3 Japanese crew members were
• 20:16
  reportedly on board. Detective Precure and Detective
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  Conan will air special collaboration episodes.
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  The Precure producer initiated this rare cross over a year ago,
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  which was challenging due to different broadcasters and
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  studios. Detective Conan appears in
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  Procure on May 31st Cure Answer will then appear in Conan on
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  June 6th. Producers overcame hurdles for
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  this unique event. On May 24th, during Fukushima's
• 20:56
  Soma no Maui Festival, a horse went off course during an
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  armored horse race after its rider fell.
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  The horse injured 6 female spectators, 2 are possibly
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  seriously hurt and one suffered light injuries, all transported
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  to a hospital. The horse was later secured.
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  Tau Okamoto won Best actress at the 79th Cannes Film Festival
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  for Ryusuke Hamaguchi's film Suddenly I Feel Sick.
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  She is the first Japanese actress to receive this honor,
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  sharing the award with Virginie Afira.
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  The film, set in Paris, depicts A deepening friendship, with
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  their performances receiving high praise.
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  TV Asahi apologized on May 23rd for inappropriate questions and
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  intentional direction on its variety show.
• 21:54
  Anokan Nehru. A celebrity was asked to name a
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  disliked public figure, causing discomfort and
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  misinterpretation. TV Asahi stated staff lacked
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  consideration taking full responsibility for inducing and
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  broadcasting unintended remarks. Talent Haruna I runs a monthly
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  children's cafeteria at her restaurant.
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  She admits rising prices are making operation frankly tough,
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  forcing her to use personal funds.
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  Despite the challenges, she is committed to continuing the
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  service, believing everyone is struggling.
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  She also receives support from others, including donations.
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  The popular character Popeye is being adapted into a horror
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  film, Popeye the Slayer Man, releasing July 24th.
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  A sequel is already planned. Popeye, traditionally a hero,
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  transforms into a ruthless killer armed with spinach.
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  He brutally murders young people as college students investigate
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  a sailor urban legend. Yujiro Hanma from the Baki manga
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  will join the fighting game Tekken 8 as a guest character
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  known as the strongest creature on Earth.
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  He's the final edition for Tekken Eight Season 3, arriving
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  early 2027. His fighting style remains a
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  mystery as in game footage is not yet released.
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  On May 25th at Arashi Agako No leaders met with Education
• 23:31
  Minister Yohei Matsumoto to discuss promoting Japanese music
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  globally. The group is popular
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  internationally, with member Rin expressing hope to deliver our
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  works to the world. Minister Matsumoto pledged
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  wholehearted support for their efforts.
• 23:50
  At the 79th Cannes Film Festival, Russian director
• 23:54
  Andrei Zvyagintsev, Grand Prix winner for Minotaur, appealed to
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  President Putin to end the Ukraine invasion.
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  During the May 23rd ceremony, he stated millions of people dream
• 24:07
  that countless massacres will stop.
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  Only you, the Russian President, can stop it.
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  Actress Yu Aoy was seen filming a new drama in Tokyo in early
• 24:18
  May. She will star in Until the
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  T-shirt Dries Atbs drama starting in July, her first lead
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  role in a terrestrial drama in 18 years.
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  After marriage and childbirth, AOI is making a full return to
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  acting, having previously prioritized childcare.