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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 05.12.2025.
It displays 28 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
05.12.2025 ⇢ The Day Dark Part-Time Robbery Masterminds Were Arrested
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Japanese media extensively reported on the arrest of four individuals suspected of being the masterminds behind a series of "dark part-time" robberies in the Tokyo metropolitan area. Early morning headlines across multiple outlets highlighted the apprehension, with later reports detailing the use of smartphone analysis to identify the suspects and a victim's harrowing 20-hour ordeal. This development marks a significant progression in the ongoing investigation into these violent home invasions. Concurrently, discussions continued regarding defense financing, with the government and ruling party considering an income tax increase from 2027 to fund defense spending, a shift from previous stances. Also prominent were reports of China deploying over 100 naval vessels in East Asian waters, reportedly in response to Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan, prompting concern from Taiwanese authorities.
05.12.2025
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09:23
Kyodo News
Figure skating: Kagiyama logs personal best to top men's SP at GP Final
Japan's Yuma Kagiyama rewrote his personal best score to top the men's short program on Thursday at the figure skating Grand Prix Final as Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara also placed first in the pairs.
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【シリコンバレー=中藤玲】2026年に創業50年を迎える米アップルで経営幹部や事業責任者の入れ替わりが相次いでいる。4日、法務と環境の幹部2人の退任を発表した。就任から14年を迎えたティム・クック最高経営責任者（CEO）の去就も取り沙汰されている。AI（人工知能）開発で後手に回る中、組織改革に向け転換点を迎えた。
環境、法務、デザイン幹部が一斉に退任
アップルは4日、法務担当シニアバイスプレジデ…
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10:17⇢Dark Part-Time Robbery Masterminds Arrested
⌨Japanese media extensively reports on the arrest of four men suspected of being masterminds behind a series of "dark part-time" robberies in the Tokyo metropolitan area (Asahi Shimbun, Sankei Shimbun, TBS News, Yomiuri Shimbun, NHK News). This marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation into these violent home invasions.
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Kyodo News
China has sent over 100 vessels to E. Asian waters since mid-Nov.: Reuters
China has deployed more than 100 naval and coast guard vessels in East Asian waters since mid-November amid a diplomatic row with Japan over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan, according to Reuters.
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11:34
後継者難の中小事業者で親族や従業員でない「第三者」の事業承継が広がる。国が設置した公的相談窓口「事業承継・引継ぎ支援センター」の第三者承継の成約は6年間で伸び率が2.6倍になった。センターと連携する自治体なども地域に根差した事業者の廃業を防ごうと取り組む。
国は2011年度から支援センターを順次開設、17年度に現在と同じ全国48カ所（東京は2カ所）になった。マッチングなどを後押しした第三者承継支…
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Chipmaker's market cap hits $43bn in Shanghai IPO
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12:19⇢Dark Part-Time Robbery Masterminds Arrested
⌨Japanese media extensively reports on the arrest of four men suspected of being masterminds behind a series of "dark part-time" robberies in the Tokyo metropolitan area (Asahi Shimbun, TBS News, Yomiuri Shimbun, Mainichi Shimbun). This marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation into these violent home invasions. Separately, China has deployed over 100 naval and coast guard vessels in East Asian waters, reportedly in response to Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan (Sankei Shimbun, Kyodo News English).
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Central bank resumes easing cycle, benefiting from low inflation
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14:17⇢Dark Part-Time Robbery Masterminds Arrested
⌨Japanese media continues to report on the arrests related to the "dark part-time" robbery cases, with new details emerging about a victim's 20-hour ordeal (Asahi Shimbun). Four individuals suspected of being masterminds have been apprehended (NHK News, Mainichi Shimbun). Concurrently, China's deployment of over 100 naval and coast guard vessels in East Asian waters, reportedly in response to Japan's stance on Taiwan, remains a significant international concern (Sankei Shimbun, Kyodo News English).
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Kyodo News
Toyota unveils GR GT supercar, racing car prototypes for 2027 release
Toyota Motor Corp.
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16:17⇢Unification Church Chairman Steps Down
⌨Japanese media continues to report on the leadership of the Unification Church, with its chairman Tomihiro Tanaka set to resign (TBS News, Yahoo News Japan). This development is linked to the establishment of a compensation committee for high-value donations. Separately, Toyota has unveiled three luxury sports car models, highlighting its strategy for the EV era (Nikkei Shimbun, Kyodo News English). The ongoing issue of China's increased naval presence also remains a concern (Sankei Shimbun).
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17:35
医療費の患者負担を一定額に抑える高額療養費制度に関する厚生労働省の専門委員会のとりまとめ案が5日分かった。70歳以上の一部が毎月定額で何度でも受診できる「外来特例」の限度額の引き上げを提起し、対象年齢を上げることも求める。支払い能力に応じた負担を求める医療制度改革の試金石となる。
8日に開く社会保障審議会（厚労相の諮問機関）の専門委員会で議論する。高額療養費の限度額引き上げは、石破茂前政権が20…
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Indian, Russian leaders hold summit talks in New Delhi as US looks on
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18:20⇢US Urges Defense Spending Hike
⌨Japanese media reports on the US Trump administration's National Security Strategy, urging Japan and South Korea to increase defense spending amid the Indo-Pacific's strategic importance (Sankei Shimbun). Separately, political discussions continue regarding a bill to reduce the number of Lower House members (Mainichi Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan), with tax reform also on the agenda (NHK News).
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Indian PM says New Delhi 'not neutral' in Ukraine war, 'on side of peace'
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Kyodo News
BOJ likely to raise interest rates at Dec. 18-19 policy meeting: sources
The Bank of Japan is likely to raise its benchmark interest rate from 0.
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20:15⇢Dark Part-Time Robbery Masterminds Held
⌨Japanese media continues to report on the arrests of individuals suspected of being masterminds behind a series of "dark part-time" robberies in the Tokyo metropolitan area (TBS News, Yomiuri Shimbun, NHK News). Four suspects have been apprehended, with investigations progressing through phone analysis. Concurrently, political discussions are ongoing regarding a bill to reduce the number of Lower House members (Asahi Shimbun, Sankei Shimbun, Mainichi Shimbun).
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India and Russia agree to boost trade to $100bn by 2030, deepen nuclear ties
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21:51⇢Medical Costs for Seniors Revised
⌨Japanese media continues to report on the arrests of individuals suspected of being masterminds behind a series of 'dark part-time' robberies in the Tokyo metropolitan area (TBS News). Concurrently, there is significant discussion regarding proposed changes to medical expenses for those aged 70 and above, specifically the revision of high-cost medical care benefits (Asahi Shimbun, Nikkei Shimbun). International relations are also highlighted, with Putin vowing uninterrupted fuel exports to Modi amidst potential Trump tariffs (Nikkei Asia, Yomiuri Shimbun).
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23:18⇢Netflix Acquires Warner Assets
⌨Japanese media reports on Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery assets for approximately 11 trillion yen, indicating a major media industry restructuring (Sankei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan, NHK News). Concurrently, political discussions focus on Prime Minister Takaichi's change of stance on defense tax increases, now reportedly accepting them despite previous caution (Mainichi Shimbun, TBS News). The Trump administration's demand for increased defense spending from Japan and South Korea also receives attention (Yomiuri Shimbun).
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