January
01.01.2025
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Wednesday
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The Rain of Remembrance

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The one-year commemoration of the Noto Peninsula earthquake dominated media coverage throughout the day. Morning reports focused on individual stories of loss and survival, including a "miracle birth" that occurred 10 hours after the initial shock. By midday, attention shifted to the main memorial service, attended by 300 family members and former PM Kishida. Heavy rain during the 4:10 PM moment of silence was repeatedly described as "tears from heaven" by local media.

Corporate executives projected record highs for the Nikkei in 2025, continuing the upward trend seen in late 2024. Evening coverage was interrupted by reports of a mass-casualty incident in New Orleans, where a vehicle attack killed 10 and injured 30, with FBI classifying it as terrorism.

The media maintained consistent focus on reconstruction challenges in Noto, where over 22,000 still live in temporary housing, while fishing industry recovery remains particularly slow.
02.01.2025
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Thursday
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The Day Fifteen Died in New Orleans While Chuo Lost the Mountain

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Morning coverage focused on two parallel crises: a vehicle ramming in New Orleans that killed 15 people, with FBI confirming ISIS links, and widespread service disruptions at NTT Docomo following suspected cyber attacks. The Imperial Palace reopened for New Year's audiences, hosting 20,000 visitors per session.

The Hakone Ekiden dominated midday coverage as Aoyama Gakuin University overtook Chuo University in the mountain section, securing their second consecutive outward leg victory. The dramatic fifth section performance generated extensive analysis.

Evening reports detailed Korean police investigations at Muan Airport, focusing on runway structures' legality, while coverage of the Noto earthquake anniversary shifted to personal narratives, including a police officer who lost his family. Weather services warned of heavy snow approaching Japan's western regions.
03.01.2025
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Friday
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The Day The Blue House Said No

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Korean investigators attempted to execute an arrest warrant against President Yoon before dawn, entering the presidential compound but facing resistance from 200 military and security personnel. After a 5.5-hour standoff, investigators withdrew, citing legal complexities regarding sitting president detention.

Aoyama Gakuin University won the Hakone Ekiden with a record-breaking performance, marking their second consecutive victory. Their strategic dominance in the mountain sections proved decisive.

By afternoon, Biden announced the blocking of Nippon Steel's acquisition of US Steel, citing national security concerns. Japan's Trade Minister called the decision "difficult to understand," marking unusual public criticism of a US administration decision. The announcement's timing, during Japan's New Year holiday period, generated additional coverage about diplomatic protocol.
04.01.2025
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Saturday
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Steel's Battle Turns To Court

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Nippon Steel's announcement to sue the US government over Biden's US Steel acquisition block dominated morning coverage. US Steel's CEO called Biden's action "shameful," claiming it benefits China, while US labor unions expressed support. Media coverage shifted from initial shock to analytical pieces examining the contradiction between the decision and US "de-China" policy.

Return holiday traffic intensified, with both bullet trains and domestic flights reaching capacity. Aomori prefecture declared its triple-normal snowfall a disaster, while opposition parties rejected coalition possibilities ahead of summer elections.

Coverage maintained focus on the political implications of Biden's steel decision, with analysts suggesting Trump-era labor politics played a key role. By evening, attention turned to potential breach penalties Nippon Steel might face if the acquisition fails.
05.01.2025
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Sunday
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First Tuna, Then Satellites

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The Toyosu market's first tuna auction set a near-record price of ¥207 million, while regional markets also reported high prices, signaling economic confidence. JAXA announced plans to integrate private satellite data into disaster response systems, building on lessons from recent earthquakes.

President Yoon's legal team prepared to file charges against 150 investigators involved in the warrant execution attempt, as the January 6 deadline approached. The situation generated extensive coverage across Japanese media.

Nichigaku prep school's sudden closure announcement, weeks before university entrance exams, sparked concerns about the education sector's stability. Later coverage focused on shipping companies' ¥1 trillion investment in LNG carriers, reflecting energy security priorities. Cultural tensions surfaced as Korean readers demanded removal of alleged Rising Sun flag imagery from a manga artist's New Year's card, which the creator refused.
06.01.2025
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Monday
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The Day Steel Sued Empire

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PM Ishiba's New Year press conference emphasized pension reform and cross-party dialogue while carefully avoiding commitment to a grand coalition. His measured response to Biden's US Steel acquisition block evolved into stronger criticism by mid-morning.

North Korea launched an intermediate-range missile, with media focusing on Kim Jong Un's apparent attempt to influence Trump's campaign. The missile landed outside Japan's EEZ.

Nippon Steel's unprecedented legal challenge to Biden's administration dominated afternoon coverage, with the company filing multiple lawsuits citing unfair government intervention and alleged collusion between labor unions and competitors. Trump's social media post questioning US Steel's sale timing added complexity to the narrative.

The "Shogun" drama's Golden Globe success generated substantial coverage, with Hiroyuki Sanada's comments about Asian representation in Hollywood receiving particular attention.
07.01.2025
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Tuesday
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Steel Chairman's Defiance

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Nippon Steel Chairman Hashimoto's morning press conference marked an escalation in the US Steel acquisition dispute, directly challenging Biden's intervention as "illegal political interference." By afternoon, Foreign Minister Iwaya expressed "extreme disappointment" to the US Secretary of State, while competing firms issued statements condemning Nippon Steel's lawsuits as "shameless."

North Korea's claimed hypersonic missile test received limited coverage, overshadowed by the steel dispute and mounting casualties from Tibet's M6.8 earthquake, which rose from 36 to 126 throughout the day.

Evening coverage shifted to domestic concerns, with reports of record vegetable prices due to weather disruptions, and warnings of severe cold approaching January 9-10. The Tokyo Stock Exchange briefly recovered the 40,000-point mark, though US bond yields near 4.6% created market tension.
08.01.2025
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Wednesday
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The Day Snow Stopped Japan

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Pre-dawn reports focused on a grounded tanker leaking fuel near Hakodate, while meteorological agencies issued severe snow warnings for the Sea of Japan coast. By morning, the JMA and Ministry of Transport held an unprecedented joint press conference urging nationwide telecommuting through January 10.

Meta's decision to terminate fact-checking programs generated significant media discussion, particularly regarding implications for the upcoming Trump presidency. The Nikkei reported major US banks withdrawing from climate frameworks, suggesting broader policy shifts.

Rapidus's partnership with Broadcom for 2nm semiconductor development received increasing coverage throughout the day, while agricultural minister Eto's planned China visit for fishery negotiations emerged as a significant diplomatic development.

Reports from Taiwan about foiled insurgency plans and China's ICBM silo preparations highlighted regional security concerns, while Trump's Panama Canal claims added to international tension.
09.01.2025
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Thursday
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The Day Snow Met Flames

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Pre-dawn reports focused on weather warnings across Japan's western regions, with meteorological services predicting up to 80cm of snow in Hokuriku. The Japan Weather Association's website faced cyber attacks during this critical period, limiting access to forecasts.

By mid-morning, coverage split between domestic and international crises: record-breaking influenza numbers reached statistical peaks while Los Angeles wildfires claimed five lives, with flames approaching Hollywood amid 100km/h winds. The day marked a stark meteorological contrast between Pacific regions.

Afternoon reports revealed BYD's triumph over Toyota in domestic EV sales, though trailing behind Nissan's Sakura. Seven & i Holdings reported a 65% profit decline, primarily due to overseas operations. The Kurdish refugee population in Kawaguchi reached 2,500, marking a 1.6-fold increase in six months.
10.01.2025
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Friday
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The Day Hammer Struck Tama

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Extreme weather conditions continued to impact Japan, with Shirakawa village recording 185cm of snow and transportation disruptions affecting multiple regions. The morning's focus shifted dramatically when a 22-year-old Korean student attacked eight classmates with a hammer during a lecture at Hosei University's Tama campus, citing social isolation as motive.

The influenza outbreak reached record levels, prompting concerns about medication hoarding as suppliers implemented distribution controls. The Rapidus semiconductor initiative received additional coverage regarding its 920 billion yen government support package.

International developments included Trump's trial verdict without prison sentence, and the Los Angeles wildfires expanding to claim ten lives with estimated damages reaching 24 trillion yen. The Narita Airport authority announced plans to increase annual flight capacity to 340,000 slots, addressing concerns about declining international relevance.
11.01.2025
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Saturday
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Black Box Silence Over Muan

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Flight recorders from Korean Air crash at Muan Airport stopped functioning four minutes before impact, complicating investigations into the incident that killed 179. The development dominated morning coverage alongside news of Japan's Foreign Minister Iwaya arranging to attend Trump's inauguration.

Headlines shifted midday to Zelenskyy's announcement of capturing two North Korean soldiers in Ukraine's Kursk region, with subsequent reports revealing they carried Russian military identification. The soldiers, born in 1999 and 2005, claimed they thought they were going for training.

Local coverage continued monitoring the Noto earthquake aftermath, with delayed coming-of-age ceremonies finally taking place in affected areas. The Hosei University hammer attack investigation revealed the perpetrator targeted students without prior connections, citing bullying as motivation. Record ramen shop bankruptcies in 2024 received attention as an economic indicator.
12.01.2025
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Sunday
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Soldiers Who Thought They Were Training

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Morning coverage focused on detailed testimonies from two captured North Korean soldiers in Ukraine, revealing orders for suicide over surrender and claims they believed they were going for training. The U.S. Treasury extended Nippon Steel's deadline for the U.S. Steel acquisition decision to June 18, indicating ongoing diplomatic complexities.

Kyoto claimed its 19th national women's ekiden title, while preparation news for Trump's inauguration dominated diplomatic coverage, with Foreign Minister Iwaya confirming attendance. The Los Angeles wildfire death toll reached 16, with evacuation violations leading to 22 arrests.

Evening coverage shifted to Coming of Age Day preparations, with particular attention to Noto earthquake regions holding delayed ceremonies. Generation Z consumption patterns gained attention, with reports of monthly entertainment spending reaching 200,000 yen per person, primarily on idol support activities.
13.01.2025
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Monday
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Power Falls at Women's Medical School

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The arrest of Tokyo Women's Medical University's former chairperson Iwamoto dominated morning coverage, with allegations of misappropriating 120 million yen from construction projects. Media narratives evolved from initial financial misconduct reports to revelations of dictatorial management practices since 2014.

Early afternoon coverage shifted abruptly to a magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Hyuganada, triggering tsunami warnings for Miyazaki and Kochi prefectures. The Meteorological Agency issued a Nankai Trough investigation bulletin, later concluding no elevated risk of major seismic events.

Japan-South Korea diplomatic engagement continued despite Seoul's political uncertainty, with foreign ministers reaffirming bilateral ties. Prime Minister Ishiba pressed Biden administration regarding U.S. Steel acquisition concerns, marking continued tension over the blocked deal that has occupied headlines since January 6.
14.01.2025
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Tuesday
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When Gold Vanished From Vaults

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North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan before dawn, while a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck southwestern Japan, triggering brief tsunami warnings.

The arrest of a 46-year-old former MUFJ Bank employee dominated coverage from mid-morning, revealing systematic theft from safety deposit boxes affecting 60 customers. Initial reports of ¥260 million in stolen gold bars evolved into estimates exceeding ¥1 billion, with afternoon coverage exposing the suspect's ¥1 billion losses in prohibited FX trading.

Morning markets fell sharply (-716 points) on NVIDIA export control concerns and Bank of Japan rate hike speculation. Cleveland-Cliffs CEO's controversial comparison of Japan to its 1945 practices in the U.S. Steel acquisition battle drew diplomatic silence from Tokyo, marking continued tension over the blocked Nippon Steel deal.
15.01.2025
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Wednesday
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President Behind Barbed Wire

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The predawn arrest of South Korean President Yoon dominated Japanese media coverage, with detailed reporting on the 6-hour operation involving 1,000 investigators cutting through barbed wire. The coverage evolved from initial reports of police entering the compound to Yoon's statement about "preventing bloodshed" and his subsequent silence during interrogation.

Tourism statistics released mid-morning showed record-breaking numbers, with 36.86 million visitors in 2024 and spending exceeding 8 trillion yen. The afternoon brought confirmation of Hino Motors' $1.89 billion settlement with U.S. authorities over engine certification fraud, continuing the thread of U.S.-Japan industrial tensions from previous days.

The government raised the 30-year probability of a major Nankai Trough earthquake to "around 80%," while reports emerged of a possible self-immolation near the facility holding President Yoon.
16.01.2025
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Thursday
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Four Legends Enter Temple Gates

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Qatar announced a 42-day Gaza ceasefire agreement in the early morning hours, with Japan welcoming it as a step toward stability. The morning brought confirmation that MUFJ Bank executives would face salary cuts over the safety deposit box theft scandal that dominated headlines the previous day.

By midday, coverage shifted to four baseball legends entering the Hall of Fame, led by Ichiro Suzuki in his first year of eligibility. The afternoon saw developments in two ongoing crises: heating oil prices in Hokkaido reached 16-year highs following subsidy reductions, while the probability of a major Nankai Trough earthquake was raised to 80% within 30 years. The day concluded with Yokozuna Terunofuji's retirement announcement, marking the end of a career defined by comebacks from injury and illness.
17.01.2025
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Friday
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Day Memory Became Inheritance

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The 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin Earthquake dominated coverage, with memorial services drawing twice the usual attendance. The Emperor's presence and emphasis on intergenerational memory transmission marked a shift from previous commemorations.

Fuji TV's president held a press conference regarding the Nakai scandal, revealing year-old knowledge of the incident and announcing a third-party investigation. The Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly LDP's financial scandal deepened with the indictment of its accountant over ¥35 million in unreported funds.

China's President Xi and former President Trump held their first phone call since Trump's nomination victory, discussing trade and TikTok regulation. The Supreme Court upheld TikTok restrictions as constitutional, forcing a decision between sale or shutdown.

Yokozuna Terunofuji's retirement announcement concluded coverage of his injury-marked career.
18.01.2025
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Saturday
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Three Stars Under Los Angeles Sky

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Roki Sasaki's agreement with the Los Angeles Dodgers dominated morning coverage, completing their acquisition of three major Japanese players. The signing, reported at ¥1 billion, positions the Dodgers as the first MLB team with three Japanese star players.

South Korean President Yun's unprecedented court appearance for an arrest warrant review occupied midday coverage, with reports of his 40-minute testimony defending military and police officials.

Major corporations including Toyota, Nippon Life, and Meiji Yasuda Life suspended advertising on Fuji TV following the Nakai scandal revelations from previous days. The Gaza ceasefire announcement specified implementation for 3:30 PM JST on January 19, while entrance examination coverage focused on the integration of Japanese and World History subjects and accommodation measures for 3,500 students with special needs.
19.01.2025
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Sunday
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President in Handcuffs, Streets in Flames

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South Korean President Yoon's unprecedented arrest dominated morning coverage, with supporters storming Seoul Western District Court, leading to 45 arrests and property damage. Yoon refused questioning following his detention.

The planned Gaza ceasefire faced a three-hour delay due to Hamas's delayed submission of hostage lists, finally taking effect at 6:15 PM JST. By evening, three Israeli hostages were released through Red Cross intermediation.

Trump's impending presidency shaped financial markets, with the Bank of Japan contemplating its first rate hike in 17 years following his inauguration speech. His team prepared approximately 100 executive orders focusing on immigration and tariffs. Opinion polls showed the Ishibashi cabinet's support rate declining to 28-33%, while 51% of respondents preferred non-LDP leadership.
20.01.2025
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Monday
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White House Gates Open Second Time

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The Osaka High Court's ruling equalizing compensation for disabled accident victims with non-disabled individuals marked the morning's domestic coverage. By midday, Japanese media shifted focus to Trump's inauguration preparations, with extensive reporting on planned executive orders and policy shifts affecting Japan-US relations. The Bank of Japan contemplated policy adjustments in response.

Fuji TV's advertising crisis deepened, with approximately 40 companies suspending commercials following the Nakai scandal. In security news, JAXA identified Chinese hacker group MirrorFace's involvement in recent cyber attacks. The Gaza ceasefire implementation continued with prisoner exchanges, while regional temperatures reached unusual highs, with Hokkaido recording March-level warmth during midwinter.

By afternoon, coverage concentrated on Trump's arrival at the White House and inaugural preparations, while financial markets adjusted to anticipated policy shifts.
21.01.2025
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Tuesday
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Day Treaties Fell Like Dominos

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Trump's return to the presidency triggered immediate withdrawals from international agreements, starting with the Paris Climate Accord at dawn, followed by WHO exit announcements. Japanese media tracked the cascade of executive orders throughout the morning, while noting the presence of tech industry leaders in privileged positions at the inauguration.

By midday, focus shifted to impending trade policies, particularly the announced 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada. Japanese government's secret pre-inauguration preparations emerged in reporting, revealing institutional concerns about policy unpredictability.

The afternoon saw attention split between international implications of WHO withdrawal and domestic corporate developments, notably Fuji TV's deepening advertising crisis, with over 70 companies suspending commercials. The Bank of Japan's anticipated rate adjustment emerged as a response to the absence of immediate Chinese tariffs, marking financial markets' first concrete reaction to the new administration.
22.01.2025
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Wednesday
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Day When One Vote Was Missing

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Ichiro Suzuki's election to Baseball Hall of Fame with 393 of 394 votes dominated morning coverage, his characteristic response about the missing vote echoing Derek Jeter's similar experience. By midday, media attention split between Trump's first executive orders dismantling diversity initiatives and the deepening Fuji TV crisis, with US fund Dalton demanding transparency.

The evening was marked by violence at Nagano Station's Zenkoji exit, where a man wearing a white cloth head covering attacked three people at a bus stop, killing one. The random attack occurred as media covered SoftBank CEO Son's massive US data center investment plans and Trump's consideration of 10% Chinese import tariffs.

The government's newly announced screening of Chinese-affiliated companies for investment approval highlighted growing economic security concerns.
23.01.2025
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Thursday
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Day Star Falls and Camera Turns

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The morning saw Masahiro Nakai's sudden retirement announcement amid scandal, dominating media coverage across all platforms. His departure triggered immediate corporate responses, with Fuji TV facing intensified advertiser exodus beyond the previous day's 70 companies.

By midday, Fuji TV's crisis deepened as internal dissent emerged, with over 200 employee questions submitted to management. CEO Minami admitted the initial press conference was "a complete failure," announcing an independent committee investigation and a new open-format press conference scheduled for January 27.

The afternoon coverage split between the ongoing Nagano station stabbing investigation, where security footage revealed the suspect's movements, and the fatal accident at JR Asari Station involving a Chinese tourist at a popular film location. The Bank of Japan's signals of a 0.5% rate increase emerged as significant economic news, while China confirmed "no abnormalities" in Fukushima water tests.
24.01.2025
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Friday
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Day Bank Rose and Chief Smiled

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The Bank of Japan's rate hike to 0.5% dominated morning coverage, with Governor Ueda emphasizing market stability while expressing concerns about Trump policy uncertainties. The afternoon press followed Prime Minister Ishiba's first policy speech introducing his "Enjoyable Japan" vision, met with opposition skepticism.

Fuji Television's crisis entered a new phase with the announcement of an emergency board meeting for January 27, while financial estimates projected potential losses of 50 billion yen. The government began investigating the broadcaster's public contracts.

China's immediate death sentence in the Shenzhen child murder case sparked media attention, with state media notably silent. The Nagano Station murder investigation continued with new surveillance footage, while details emerged about the Gifu stabbing incident's weapon recovery.
25.01.2025
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Saturday
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Defense Chief by Single Vote, Emperor by Million Likes

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Pete Hegseth's confirmation as U.S. Defense Secretary by Vice President's tie-breaking vote dominated morning coverage, with Japanese media noting concerns over his past conduct. The afternoon saw multiple developments in the Nagano Station stabbing investigation, with surveillance footage revealing the suspect's movements and local police receiving 240 witness reports.

Hamas's release of four Israeli female hostages gained attention, while coverage continued of the Bank of Japan's rate guidance and potential path to 0.75%. The Imperial Household Agency's social media success reached 19 million likes, marking an unprecedented digital engagement for the imperial family.

Evening reports focused on the Self-Defense Forces' planned Joint Operations Command, scheduled for March 24 launch, while Russian tourism numbers showed unexpected growth amid European visa restrictions.
26.01.2025
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Sunday
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Day Sumo Prince Claimed Crown While President Faced Bars

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The morning coverage focused on the Nagano stabbing case arrest details, with suspect Yaguchi Yusuke, 46, maintaining silence during questioning. Special forces used flash grenades during the apartment raid, located through surveillance camera tracking.

By midday, attention shifted to Ozeki Hoshoryu's dramatic victory in the New Year Tournament through a three-way playoff, leading to immediate discussions of his promotion to Yokozuna. The afternoon saw breaking news of South Korean President Yoon's unprecedented indictment on insurrection charges, with prosecutors moving ahead without interrogation after courts rejected detention extension.

Prime Minister Ishiba's approval ratings remained at 35%, with 84% expressing concern over US tariffs. Regional elections saw new leadership in Gifu prefecture while Yamagata's incumbent secured a fifth term.
27.01.2025
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Monday
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Day Television Chiefs Bowed Eight Hours

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Fuji Television's leadership crisis culminated in an unprecedented 8-hour press conference, broadcasting without commercials and preempting regular programming. President Minato and Chairman Kano resigned, acknowledging human rights failures in the Nakai scandal handling. The conference's length and format reflected mounting pressure from labor unions and advertisers.

The morning political coverage showed 82% public dissatisfaction with government policies, while Kokumin Shinto gained ground in Kitakyushu local elections. Former world boxing champion Yakushiji's arrest for assault added to media scrutiny of celebrity conduct.

Bank of Japan's rate hike impact analysis showed corporate cash reserves reaching 600 trillion yen, while online banks lost their mortgage rate advantage to traditional institutions. The government announced plans to release rice reserves after a six-month delay, responding to JA's supply concerns.
28.01.2025
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Tuesday
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Day Markets Fell and Justice Arrived

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Morning trading opened with Tokyo stocks plunging on DeepSeek's AI breakthrough, erasing the equivalent of "two Toyotas" from Nvidia's market value. A major sinkhole in Yashio consumed a truck, initiating an 11-hour rescue operation that continued into the evening.

The Kyoto Animation case reached its conclusion as Shinji Aoba withdrew his appeal, finalizing his death sentence. This development dominated afternoon coverage across all media platforms. Weekly Bunshun issued a correction regarding their Nakai scandal reporting, following yesterday's extended Fuji TV press conference aftermath.

The evening brought news of economist Takuro Morinaga's death at 67, while reports emerged of a passenger aircraft fire evacuation in Busan. The Kakatsu CLUB data breach affecting 7.29 million users remained in focus throughout the day.
29.01.2025
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Wednesday
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Day Earth Swallowed Driver as Million Stayed Dry

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The Yashio sinkhole crisis entered its second day, with rescue operations for the trapped truck driver suspended and resumed multiple times as ground conditions deteriorated. By afternoon, authorities implemented emergency sewage discharge into the Shinkata River, affecting 1.2 million residents across municipalities who were instructed to minimize water usage.

Hoshoryu's unanimous promotion to 74th Yokozuna was confirmed in early morning proceedings, becoming the sixth Mongolian to achieve the rank. The Bank of Japan's 2014 meeting minutes revealed Kuroda's quantitative easing passed by single vote, contextualizing current monetary policy debates.

Microsoft and OpenAI launched investigations into DeepSeek's alleged data misappropriation, following yesterday's market turbulence. Corporate dividend projections reached 18 trillion yen, marking historical peak amid pension reform discussions.
30.01.2025
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Thursday
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Day Sixty-Four Vanished Over Potomac

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The morning began with Trump's announcement regarding Guantanamo's conversion for migrants, followed by confirmation of Ishiba's February 7 summit in Washington. The news cycle shifted dramatically when an American Airlines regional jet collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport. Initial reports of survivors gave way to confirmation of no survivors among 67 people.

The Yashio sinkhole crisis entered its third day as rescue teams prepared to construct a ramp for heavy machinery access. The Osaka High Court ordered disclosure of Moritomo Gakuen scandal documents, while Dentsu received a 300 million yen Olympic bid-rigging fine.

SoftBank's potential $25 billion investment in OpenAI emerged as markets processed yesterday's AI sector turbulence. Fujita Media Holdings revised profit forecasts down 66% amid continuing advertiser exodus.
31.01.2025
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Friday
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Day Rice Vanished and Figure Skaters Perished

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Morning reports revealed 2.6 billion bowls worth of rice untraceable in distribution networks, prompting government consideration of strategic reserve releases. The Washington aviation disaster investigation confirmed multiple figure skating prospects among victims, while initial reports of survivors proved false. Black box recovery began as Trump attributed the crash to diversity programs.

The Yashio sinkhole rescue entered its fourth day with completion of access ramps delayed by persistent water management issues affecting 1.2 million residents. Bank of Japan head Ueda projected inflation decline by mid-year despite current 2.5% rate.

Prime Minister Ishiba faced opposition-led budget committee while finalizing February 7 Trump summit arrangements. China extended February visit invitation, suggesting shifting diplomatic dynamics. Employment figures reached 67.81 million despite population decline, marking historical peak in workforce participation.
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