NHK World — English
株価 6万4000円台 取り引き時間中の最高値を更新
On May 25, the Tokyo stock market saw the Nikkei average rise over 800 points, reaching the 64,000 yen range for the…
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Japan Times
He told his wife he was ‘coming home.’ Then he disappeared.
One family's search reveals Japan's growing crisis of dementia-related disappearances.
NHK World — English
NY原油 一時1バレル＝91ドル台まで下落 戦闘終結へ進展の見方
On May 24, the price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil briefly fell to the $91 per barrel range in the New…
NHK World — English
岡山 吉備中央町長を書類送検へ 有権者の飲食代支払った疑い
The mayor of Kibi Central Town in Okayama Prefecture is set to be indicted for allegedly paying part of the dining…
NHK World — English
ホルムズ海峡通過の原油タンカー きょうにも初めて日本到着へ
A crude oil tanker managed by a Japanese company is expected to arrive in Japan today after successfully passing…
NHK World — English
小売各社 中東情勢受け配送回数削減へ 価格転嫁抑えるねらい
Retail companies are reducing delivery frequencies in response to the ongoing Middle Eastern situation and high fuel…
NHK World — English
兵庫 母娘殺害事件 容疑者「人殺した」も警察 事件把握できず
A mother and daughter were murdered in Tatsuno City, Hyogo Prefecture. The 42-year-old suspect, who has been placed on…
NHK World — English
補正予算案3兆円規模で調整 高市首相 きょう今後の対応を説明
The Japanese government is adjusting this year's supplementary budget to approximately 3 trillion yen in response to…
NHK World — English
トランプ大統領「急いで合意するなと指示」イラン情勢めぐり
President Trump has instructed his delegation not to rush into an agreement regarding the situation in Iran. He…
Japan Times
Japanese listed firms log record net profits in 2025
Japanese listed companies have reported record net profits for the year 2025. This significant financial achievement…
Japan Times
Police obtain arrest warrant for man in Hyogo murder case
The man's whereabouts are unknown, a situation prompting the Hyogo Prefectural Police Department to launch an open…
NHK World — English
トランプ大統領 イランと「最終調整の段階」詰めの協議続くか
President Trump has indicated that negotiations with Iran regarding the end of hostilities are nearing completion. He…
NHK World — English
福島 「相馬野馬追」で馬が観客席へ 衝突した3人が病院に
During the traditional festival 'Soma Nomaoi' in Fukushima, a horse entered the audience area, resulting in a…
NHK World — English
大相撲夏場所 千秋楽 霧島と若隆景が優勝決定戦
The Summer Grand Sumo Tournament concluded with a championship match between Kirishima and Wakatakakage, both…
NHK World — English
兵庫 たつの 母娘殺害事件 40代の男に逮捕状
A man in his 40s has been issued an arrest warrant in connection with the murder of a mother and daughter in Tatsuno,…
NHK World — English
栃木強盗殺人事件 事件8日前に不審車 トクリュウ指示で下見か
A robbery-murder incident occurred in Kamikawachi, Tochigi Prefecture, where a suspicious vehicle was spotted eight…
Japan Times
Japan imperial couple likely to visit Kumamoto in September
During an envisaged two-day visit, the emperor and the empress are expected to inspect progress in reconstruction…
NHK World — English
競馬「オークス」 今村聖奈騎手が日本人の女性騎手初のG1制覇
In the G1 horse racing event 'Oaks', jockey Seina Imamura made history by becoming the first Japanese female jockey to…
Japan Times
China coal mine blast tests limits of Xi’s energy security push
A recent coal mine blast in China has raised concerns about the effectiveness of President Xi Jinping's energy…
NHK World — English
【地震速報】茨城県北部で震度3 津波の心配なし
A magnitude 3 earthquake occurred in northern Ibaraki Prefecture on May 24 at 3:08 PM. There is no tsunami threat…
NHK World — English
北海道 士別 スキージャンプ台付近でヒグマ1頭を緊急銃猟
In Shibetsu, Hokkaido, a bear was spotted near a ski jump area close to residential neighborhoods. Due to repeated…
NHK World — English
福島 相馬地方伝統の「相馬野馬追」 騎馬武者が練り歩く
The traditional festival 'Soma Nomaoi' in the Soma region of Fukushima Prefecture celebrated its second day with…
Japan Times
Pilgrims from the West flock to hajj despite Mideast war
For many, the chance to perform the sacrosanct Muslim rite has taken precedence over the fears of instability caused…
Japan Times
California seeks novel solution as chemical tank heats up, risking catastrophe
Evacuation orders remained in place for an area covering tens of thousands of people in the Garden Grove suburb of…
Japan Times
Dozens feared trapped after building collapses in Philippines
A building has collapsed in the Philippines, leading to fears that dozens of people may be trapped inside. Rescue…
Japan Times
Japan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic row
Japan's trade minister engaged in brief discussions with his Chinese counterpart amidst ongoing diplomatic tensions.…
Japan Times
Surging Knicks beat Cavs to move to brink of NBA Finals
The New York Knicks achieved a significant victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, bringing them closer to the NBA…
Japan Times
Philippine leader’s state visit to Japan to focus on shoring up defense ties
Energy security will also be on the agenda for Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s trip to Tokyo — the first…
Japan Times
Iran switches World Cup base from U.S. to Mexico
Iran has decided to change its World Cup base from the United States to Mexico. This decision comes as part of the…
Japan Times
Japan’s automotive industry is driving — slowly — toward a greener future
While major carmakers have committed to cut emissions, the industry's slow shift to EVs means that it faces a high…
Japan Times
In first for Japanese, Tao Okamoto shares Best Actress award at Cannes
Okamoto shared the honor with Belgium's Virginie Efira for their roles in the drama 'All of a Sudden' by Japanese…
NHK World — English
妻殺害容疑の旭山動物園職員 事件数か月前から殺害行為検索か
A 33-year-old employee of Asahiyama Zoo in Hokkaido has been re-arrested on suspicion of murdering his wife.…
NHK World — English
憲法改正の是非など各党が意見交わす NHK日曜討論
各党の憲法論議の担当者がNHKの日曜討論に出演しました。彼らは憲法改正の是非や衆参両院の憲法審査会での議論の進め方について意見を交わしました。自民党の新藤元経済再生担当大臣は憲法改正の機運が盛り上がっていると述べました。
Japan Times
Gael Monfils thankful to have inspired other Black tennis players
Former women's world No. 1 Naomi Osaka, who was part of the celebrations, hailed Monfils for his role in growing the…
Japan Times
Origin of crab walk dates back some 200 million years
The crab walk, a unique locomotion method, has origins tracing back approximately 200 million years. This evolutionary…
Japan Times
North Korea’s Naegohyang FC ready to take on world after winning Asian crown
Naegohyang Women's FC beat Tokyo Verdy Beleza 1-0 in the final in the South Korean city of Suwon, thanks to captain…
Japan Times
Oleksandr Usyk survives scare from Rico Verhoeven to retain heavyweight titles
Oleksandr Usyk successfully defended his heavyweight titles against Rico Verhoeven in a closely contested match.…
Japan Times
Indonesia plans to beat global trading giants at their own game
Under a surprise plan, the country will take control of exports of the country's major commodities — a sweeping move…
Japan Times
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls associate EU membership proposal ’unfair’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticized the European Union's proposal for Ukraine to join as an…
NHK World — English
ゼレンスキー大統領“軍事関連企業を攻撃”長距離攻撃を強化へ
ウクライナのゼレンスキー大統領は、ロシアの軍事関連企業を攻撃したことを明らかにしました。この攻撃は国境から1700キロ離れた地点で行われました。ウクライナは最近、モスクワ近郊にも無人機で攻撃を実施しています。
Japan Times
Police, security forces swarm White House area after shots fired
Police and security forces responded to reports of shots fired in the vicinity of the White House. The area was…
NHK World — English
“ホワイトハウス周辺で複数の銃声” 米報道記者がSNSに投稿
A CBS reporter posted on social media about hearing multiple gunshots near the White House on the evening of May 23.…
Japan Times
Barbaric tastes: The pickled Portuguese dish that won over Japan
A refreshingly piquant bite for increasingly warm days, this medley of Portuguese and Japanese flavors works as both…
Japan Times
What I ate at SoNoMa, Kyoto’s newest fine-dining restaurant
At SoNoMa, chef Kyle Connaughton filters Kyoto fine dining through a distinctly Californian sensibility.
Japan Times
Trump says framework of Iran deal ’largely negotiated,’ with provision to reopen strait
Former President Trump stated that the framework of the Iran deal has been largely negotiated. He mentioned a…
NHK World — English
トランプ大統領 イランとの合意 “かなり近づいている”
President Trump has stated that the negotiations for a ceasefire agreement with Iran are nearing their final stages.…
NHK World — English
細かい凹凸で空気抵抗抑える可能性 航空機へ応用目指す 東北大
Tohoku University researchers have discovered that applying very fine surface irregularities to aircraft can…
NHK World — English
大相撲夏場所千秋楽 大関 霧島が宇良 若隆景が藤凌駕と対戦
The final day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament features two top contenders. Ozeki Kirishima will face Ura, while…
NHK World — English
中国 山西省の炭鉱で爆発事故 82人死亡 当局が責任者を拘束
A tragic explosion occurred in a coal mine in Shanxi Province, China, resulting in the deaths of 82 individuals.…
NHK World — English
カンヌ映画祭 最優秀女優賞に岡本多緒さん 日本人初
岡本多緒さんがフランスのカンヌ映画祭で最優秀女優賞を受賞しました。彼女は日本人として初めてこの栄誉を手にしました。受賞作は濱口竜介監督の「急に具合が悪くなる」です。