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07.05.2026

The Day Nikkei Hit 63,000

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 07.05.2026.

It displays 41 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

07.05.2026The Day Nikkei Hit 63,000

The Nikkei average surged past 63,000 for the first time, closing at 62,833 with a record 3,320-point gain, driven by US-Iran de-escalation hopes and AI/semiconductor stock rallies. The surge dominated coverage from morning to evening, with multiple outlets reporting on the historic rise and market overheating concerns. Meanwhile, the Ban-etsu Expressway bus crash story evolved: the driver was arrested, admitting to speeding 90-100 km/h, and the school principal revealed the bus was a rental used without permission, raising questions about illegal 'white bus' operations and safety management in school club activities. Other stories included the arrest of a Kumamoto city councilor for bribery, and a Hokkaido deer eradication effort nearing completion.

07.05.2026
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10:25

10:27Nikkei Breaches 62,000 on Iran Hopes

The newspapers report on the Nikkei average surging past 62,000 for the first time, driven by hopes of a US-Iran de-escalation and AI/semiconductor stock rallies (Yahoo, TBS, NHK, Sankei). Meanwhile, a Chinese university halts exchange student dispatches to Japan, citing government pressure (Yomiuri).

10:27Nikkei Breaches 62,000 on Iran Hopes

The newspapers report on the Nikkei average surging past 62,000 for the first time, driven by hopes of a US-Iran de-escalation and AI/semiconductor stock rallies (Yahoo, TBS, NHK, Sankei). Meanwhile, a Chinese university halts exchange student dispatches to Japan, citing government pressure (Yomiuri).
11:11
防衛力強化を進める高市政権に対し、中国が日本への強硬姿勢をさらに強めている。台湾有事をめぐる高市早苗首相の国会答弁から7日で半年を迎えるなか、首相側が答弁撤回に応じない姿勢を貫く一方、中国側も日本への対抗措置を緩める気配はなく、関係改善の兆…
11:11
12:01
7日の東京株式市場で日経平均株価は大幅続伸し、午前終値は前営業日比3402円(5.72%)高の6万2915円だった。4月27日の最高値(6万0537円)を上回った。米ハイテク株高や米国とイランの戦闘終結観測が追い風となり、主力の人工知能(AI)や半導体関連に買いが集まった。急ピッチでの相場上昇にはかねて過熱感が指摘されるが、連休明けの東京市場ではAIラリーが加速している。 7日午前は東証プライ…
12:01

12:18Nikkei Breaches 62,000 on Iran Hopes

The newspapers report on the Nikkei average surging past 62,000 for the first time, driven by US-Iran de-escalation hopes and AI/semiconductor stock rallies (Yahoo, TBS, NHK, Nikkei). Meanwhile, Sapporo faces a fiscal crisis with projections of zero reserves by 2031 (Hokkaido Shimbun).

12:18Nikkei Breaches 62,000 on Iran Hopes

The newspapers report on the Nikkei average surging past 62,000 for the first time, driven by US-Iran de-escalation hopes and AI/semiconductor stock rallies (Yahoo, TBS, NHK, Nikkei). Meanwhile, Sapporo faces a fiscal crisis with projections of zero reserves by 2031 (Hokkaido Shimbun).
12:26
Kyodo News

Nikkei index extends gains, up over 5% on hopes for end of Mideast conflict

The Nikkei stock index rose over 5 percent Thursday morning, hitting a fresh record intraday high, on expectations for a deal between the United States and Iran to end the war in the Middle East, while crude oil futures declined.
12:26
13:12
Kyodo News

Studio Ghibli awarded Spain's "Nobel Prize" for communication, humanities

The Japanese animation production company Studio Ghibli was awarded the Princess of Asturias Award, considered the Spanish equivalent of the Nobel Prize, for communication and humanities in 2026, according to the foundation.
13:12
13:25
13:46
7日の東京株式市場で日経平均株価は大幅続伸し、午前終値は前営業日比3402円(5.72%)高の6万2915円だった。4月27日の最高値(6万0537円)を上回った。米ハイテク株高や米国とイランの戦闘終結観測が追い風となり、主力の人工知能(AI)や半導体関連に買いが集まった。急ピッチでの相場上昇にはかねて過熱感が指摘されるが、連休明けの東京市場ではAIラリーが加速している。 投資家の強い買い意欲…
13:46
14:04
14:04
7日の東京株式市場で日経平均株価は大幅続伸し、午前終値は前営業日比3402円(5.72%)高の6万2915円だった。4月27日の最高値(6万0537円)を上回った。午後に入り上げ幅を拡大し、6万3000円台をつける場面もある。米ハイテク株高や米国とイランの戦闘終結観測が追い風となり、主力の人工知能(AI)や半導体関連に買いが集まった。急ピッチでの相場上昇にはかねて過熱感が指摘されるが、連休明けの…
14:04
14:16
14:17
Kyodo News

Baseball: Ohtani breaks out of hitless streak as Dodgers crush Astros

Shohei Ohtani snapped his hitless streak in a 2-for-4 outing as the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Houston Astros 12-2 on Wednesday.
14:17

14:19Nikkei Breaches 63,000 on AI Rally

The Nikkei average surged past 63,000 for the first time, driven by AI and semiconductor stock rallies and US-Iran de-escalation hopes. The rise is the largest ever in points, but market observers warn of overheating. Meanwhile, a Kumamoto city councilor was arrested for bribery over a new government building contract.

14:19Nikkei Breaches 63,000 on AI Rally

The Nikkei average surged past 63,000 for the first time, driven by AI and semiconductor stock rallies and US-Iran de-escalation hopes. The rise is the largest ever in points, but market observers warn of overheating. Meanwhile, a Kumamoto city councilor was arrested for bribery over a new government building contract.
15:17
Kyodo News

Nikkei up over 6% above 63,000 points on tech gains, Mideast hopes

The Nikkei stock index briefly surged over 6 percent Thursday, boosted by further buying of heavyweight technology shares and broader gains on hopes for a peace deal between the United States and Iran.
15:17
15:42
7日の東京株式市場で日経平均株価は大幅続伸し、終値は前営業日比3320円(5.58%)高の6万2833円だった。4月27日の6万0537円を上回り、最高値を更新した。上げ幅は2024年8月6日の3217円を超え過去最大。米ハイテク株高や米国とイランの戦闘終結観測が追い風となり、主力の人工知能(AI)や半導体関連に買いが集まった。急ピッチでの相場上昇にはかねて過熱感が指摘されるが、連休明けの東京市…
15:42

16:18Nikkei's Record 3,320-Point Surge

The Nikkei average surged 3,320 points to close at 62,833, its largest-ever single-day point gain, driven by AI and semiconductor stocks and US-Iran peace hopes. Multiple outlets (Yahoo, TBS, NHK, Nikkei, Kyodo) highlight the record rise and market overheating concerns. Meanwhile, a Hokkaido deer eradication effort on Lake Toya's island nears completion after 50 years (Hokkaido Shimbun).

16:18Nikkei's Record 3,320-Point Surge

The Nikkei average surged 3,320 points to close at 62,833, its largest-ever single-day point gain, driven by AI and semiconductor stocks and US-Iran peace hopes. Multiple outlets (Yahoo, TBS, NHK, Nikkei, Kyodo) highlight the record rise and market overheating concerns. Meanwhile, a Hokkaido deer eradication effort on Lake Toya's island nears completion after 50 years (Hokkaido Shimbun).
16:56
17:08
Kyodo News

Nikkei ends at record above 62,000, posts biggest single-day point gain

The Nikkei stock index ended at a new record high above the 62,000 line on Thursday, posting its largest-ever single-day point gain of more than 3,300, as hopes for a peace deal between the United States and Iran, along with buying of heavyweight technology shares, lifted the broader market.
17:08
18:07
不動産価格の上昇で上場企業のオフィスや物流施設の時価が膨らみ、含み益が20兆円規模になったことがわかった。みずほ信託銀行がこのほど独自の不動産データなどを基に推計した。物言う株主(アクティビスト)が価値に注目し、売却して資産効率を上げるよう求め始めた。 余剰資産と異なり、本社などのオフィスや物流施設、工場は本業の継続に欠かせない。こうした事業用不動産の時価を表す開示資料はなく、含み益の規模はわか…
18:07
18:16
社外秘の書類や顧客情報などを社員がSNSに投稿し、企業などが謝罪に追い込まれる事案が各地で相次いでいる。なぜ問題が繰り返されるのか。 「当行職員がインターネット上に投稿した営業店執務室内を撮影した動画や画像が、拡散された事案が判明いたしまし…
18:16

18:18The Nikkei's Record Leap

The Nikkei's record-breaking surge dominates, closing above 62,000 with a 3,320-point gain, driven by US-Iran peace hopes and tech stocks. Multiple outlets (Yahoo, TBS, NHK, Nikkei, Kyodo, Nikkei Asia) highlight the historic rise and market overheating concerns. Meanwhile, a new story emerges: internal documents leaked by employees on social media are causing corporate apologies, covered by Asahi.

18:18The Nikkei's Record Leap

The Nikkei's record-breaking surge dominates, closing above 62,000 with a 3,320-point gain, driven by US-Iran peace hopes and tech stocks. Multiple outlets (Yahoo, TBS, NHK, Nikkei, Kyodo, Nikkei Asia) highlight the historic rise and market overheating concerns. Meanwhile, a new story emerges: internal documents leaked by employees on social media are causing corporate apologies, covered by Asahi.
20:19
福島県郡山市の磐越道で6日、北越高校(新潟市)のソフトテニス部員20人が乗ったマイクロバスがガードレールなどに衝突し、1人が死亡した。学校の部活動では、大会や練習試合のため長距離の移動が必要になることがある。引率に専任の運転手を確保できる予…
20:19

20:20Nikkei's Record Leap on Iran Hopes

The Nikkei's record surge continues to dominate, closing above 62,800 with a 3,320-point gain, driven by US-Iran peace hopes and tech stocks (Yahoo, TBS, NHK, Nikkei, Kyodo, Nikkei Asia). Meanwhile, Japan and South Korea held their first vice-ministerial '2+2' talks (Yahoo).

20:20Nikkei's Record Leap on Iran Hopes

The Nikkei's record surge continues to dominate, closing above 62,800 with a 3,320-point gain, driven by US-Iran peace hopes and tech stocks (Yahoo, TBS, NHK, Nikkei, Kyodo, Nikkei Asia). Meanwhile, Japan and South Korea held their first vice-ministerial '2+2' talks (Yahoo).

22:08The White Bus Crash

The newspapers report on a bus accident in Fukushima that killed one and injured 20, with the driver arrested for dangerous driving (TBS, NHK, Sankei, Asahi). The accident raises questions about illegal 'white bus' operations and safety management. Meanwhile, the Nikkei's record surge continues, closing above 62,000 on US-Iran peace hopes (Nikkei, Kyodo, Nikkei Asia).

22:08The White Bus Crash

The newspapers report on a bus accident in Fukushima that killed one and injured 20, with the driver arrested for dangerous driving (TBS, NHK, Sankei, Asahi). The accident raises questions about illegal 'white bus' operations and safety management. Meanwhile, the Nikkei's record surge continues, closing above 62,000 on US-Iran peace hopes (Nikkei, Kyodo, Nikkei Asia).