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15.12.2025

The Day of the Ito Mayoral Election Result and Hokkaido Blizzards

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 15.12.2025.

It displays 31 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

15.12.2025 ⇢ The Day of the Ito Mayoral Election Result and Hokkaido Blizzards
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Japanese media on December 15 initially reported on the Ito mayoral election results, with Ken'ya Sugimoto winning and incumbent Maki Takubo losing. This followed the previous day's focus on the election. Concurrently, severe blizzards and heavy snow in Hokkaido caused widespread power outages, flight cancellations, and transportation disruptions, becoming an increasingly dominant story throughout the day. By the early morning, reports shifted to an arrest in a Fukuoka stabbing incident, where a 30-year-old man was apprehended on suspicion of attempted murder. Later, the re-arrest of a 37-year-old man for a dangerous driving incident in Tokyo's Adachi Ward, which caused 14 casualties, gained prominence. Other notable developments included the Japanese Society of Anthropology's apology for collecting Ainu remains and the return of twin pandas from Ueno Zoo to China.

15.12.2025
16.12.2025

00:20⇢Ito Mayoral Election Concludes

⌨Japanese media's main focus remains on the mayoral election in Ito, Shizuoka, where Ken'ya Sugimoto secured victory (Chunichi Shimbun, Yomiuri Shimbun, Sankei Shimbun, TBS News, Asahi Shimbun). This continues to be the dominant story, overshadowing other domestic news like an assault in Fukuoka (NHK News) and an earthquake in Ishikawa Prefecture (Yahoo News Japan), as well as ongoing reports of severe snowstorms in Hokkaido (Hokkaido Shimbun).
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09:05
日本経済新聞

大企業製造業の景況感、3四半期連続の改善日銀12月短観

日銀が15日発表した12月の全国企業短期経済観測調査（短観）で、大企業製造業の景況感を示す業況判断指数（DI）は、前回2025年9月調査（プラス14）から改善しプラス15だった。3四半期連続で改善した。 大企業非製造業の景況感は9月から横ばいのプラス34だった。業況判断DIは景況感が「良い」と答えた企業の割合から「悪い」の割合を引いた値。…
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日本経済新聞

大企業製造業の景況感、3四半期連続で改善日銀12月短観

日銀が15日発表した12月の全国企業短期経済観測調査（短観）で、大企業製造業の景況感を示す業況判断指数（DI）は、前回2025年9月調査（プラス14）から改善しプラス15だった。3四半期連続で改善した。DIは4年ぶりの高水準だった。 大企業非製造業の景況感は9月から横ばいのプラス34だった。 業況判断DIは景況感が「良い」と答えた企業の割合から「悪い」の割合を引いた値。12月調査の回答期間は11…
09:21

09:23⇢Ueno Pandas Return to China

⌨Japanese media's attention is now dominated by the impending return of the twin giant pandas, Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, from Ueno Zoo to China in January, which will leave Japan without any pandas for the first time in over 50 years (Mainichi Shimbun, Sankei Shimbun, Yomiuri Shimbun, NHK News, Asahi Shimbun). This new development has superseded previous reports on the Ito mayoral election and other domestic incidents.
10:15
Kyodo News

2 pandas to depart Japan in Jan., leaving none for 1st time in half-century

Twin pandas at a zoo in Tokyo are set to be returned to China in late January, leaving none in the country for the first time in around half a century, a source close to the matter said Monday.
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10:31⇢Ueno Pandas Depart Japan

⌨Japanese media continues to highlight the impending return of the twin giant pandas, Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, from Ueno Zoo to China in late January, which will mark the first time Japan has been without pandas in approximately 50 years (Mainichi Shimbun, Kyodo News English). New headlines also cover a stabbing incident in Fukuoka (TBS News, NHK News) and the redevelopment of the Tsukiji market site (Asahi Shimbun).
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日本経済新聞

人手不足34年ぶり水準、サービス業で賃上げ圧力日銀短観

日銀が15日公表した12月の全国企業短期経済観測調査（短観）では、企業の人手不足が一段と深刻になっていることが浮き彫りになった。雇用状況を示す指数は全規模全産業でマイナス38と34年ぶりの「人手不足超」の水準となった。サービス業を中心に賃上げ圧力が強まりそうだ。 雇用人員判断指数（DI）は雇用人員が「過剰」と答えた企業の割合から「不足」の割合を引いた値。マイナスの値が大きいほど人手不足感が強いこ…
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11:55

11:57⇢Ueno Pandas Depart Japan

⌨Japanese media continues to highlight the impending return of twin giant pandas from Ueno Zoo to China in late January, marking the first time Japan will be without pandas in approximately 50 years (Kyodo News English). New reports also cover the arrest of a 30-year-old man in connection with a stabbing incident in Fukuoka (TBS News, Yahoo News Japan, NHK News). Additionally, there are discussions on the redevelopment of the Tsukiji market site (Asahi Shimbun) and the government's plans to abolish support for mega solar power projects (Sankei Shimbun).
12:10

13:27⇢Fukuoka Stabbing Arrest

⌨Japanese media continues to report on the stabbing incident in Fukuoka, with new headlines confirming the arrest of a 30-year-old man (Yomiuri Shimbun, TBS News, NHK News). Additionally, there are ongoing reports about severe snowstorms in Hokkaido causing power outages and isolated areas (Yahoo News Japan, Hokkaido Shimbun). Other topics include China's travel restrictions on Japan (Sankei Shimbun) and discussions on international order (Asahi Shimbun).
14:16
日本経済新聞

ANA・JAL、自動運転で縮まる距離羽田と成田で「レベル4」貨物車

全日本空輸（ANA）と日本航空（JAL）は15日、羽田・成田両空港の貨物輸送において、特定の条件下で運転手が不要となる「レベル4」の自動運転車両を導入した。2030年までに全国に計100台の運用を目指す。長年競合関係にある両社。歩み寄りの背景には国内線の収益悪化に加え、他国と比べた国際的な空港競争力の低下がある。 同日午前、羽田空港（東京・大田）内の講堂。ANAの井上慎一社長とJALの鳥取三津子…
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15:11
日本経済新聞

米カーライル、ホギメディカルを買収へ1500億円規模でTOB

投資ファンドの米カーライル・グループは手術用品のホギメディカルを買収する。近くTOB（株式公開買い付け）を実施し、全株式の取得を目指す。買収額は1500億円規模とみられる。成立すればホギメディカルは非公開化される見込みで、カーライルのもと、販売体制の見直しや新製品の開発を通じて企業価値の向上に取り組む。 ホギメディカルは主要販売先の医療機関の経営悪化により、主力製品の手術器具の伸びが低調になって…
15:11

15:13⇢Adachi Hit-and-Run Re-Arrest

⌨Japanese media is predominantly focused on the re-arrest of a 37-year-old man for dangerous driving causing death and hit-and-run in Tokyo's Adachi Ward, an incident that resulted in 14 casualties (TBS News, Yomiuri Shimbun, NHK News, Yahoo News Japan). Concurrently, several outlets report on a deadly shooting terror attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, targeting a Jewish festival, with suspects identified as an immigrant father and son (Sankei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia).
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16:45
Kyodo News

Japan to go panda-less as Ueno zoo pair set for China return

Popular twin pandas at a zoo in the Japanese capital are set to be returned to China in late January, the Tokyo metropolitan government said Monday, leaving none in Japan for the first time in around half a century and creating public disappointment.
16:45

16:47⇢Adachi Hit-and-Run Driver Re-arrested

⌨Japanese media continues to extensively cover the re-arrest of a 37-year-old man for dangerous driving causing death and hit-and-run in Tokyo's Adachi Ward, an incident that led to 14 casualties (Asahi Shimbun, TBS News, Yomiuri Shimbun). Additionally, the Japanese Society of Anthropology has issued its first apology for the historical collection of over 1,700 Ainu remains for research purposes (Mainichi Shimbun). The upcoming return of pandas from Ueno Zoo to China is also noted (Kyodo News English).
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18:06
日本経済新聞

冬ボーナス初の100万円台、建設けん引トランプ関税で車は伸び悩み

日本経済新聞社は15日、2025年冬のボーナス調査をまとめた。ボーナスの1人あたり支給額（加重平均）は前年比6.40%増の102万9808円となり、初めて100万円台に乗った。3年連続で過去最高を更新した。建設や防衛関連がけん引したが、トランプ米政権の関税政策の影響を受ける自動車や鉄鋼関連は伸び悩んだ。 上場企業を中心に比較可能な478社を対象に12月2日時点のデータを集計した。支給額は5年連続…
18:06

18:40⇢Adachi Hit-and-Run Driver Re-arrested

⌨Japanese media continues to report on the re-arrest of a 37-year-old man for dangerous driving causing death and hit-and-run in Tokyo's Adachi Ward, which resulted in 14 casualties (Asahi Shimbun, TBS News, Yomiuri Shimbun). The Japanese Society of Anthropology has apologized for the historical collection of over 1,700 Ainu remains (Mainichi Shimbun). Additionally, the winter bonus reached a record high of over 1 million yen, driven by the construction sector (Nikkei Shimbun).
19:03

20:21⇢Adachi Hit-and-Run Re-arrest Continues

⌨Japanese media continues to highlight two key issues: the re-arrest of a 37-year-old man for a hit-and-run in Adachi Ward (Asahi Shimbun, TBS News, Yomiuri Shimbun) and the ongoing discussion about future major earthquakes, especially a week after the Aomori earthquake (Mainichi Shimbun, NHK News). Additionally, there's a new report on a fire at a private sauna in Akasaka resulting in two deaths (TBS News).
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22:50
Kyodo News

Japan to go panda-less as Ueno zoo pair set for China return in January

Popular twin pandas at a Japanese zoo will be returned to China in late January, a move that will leave Japan without any pandas for the first time in around half a century and disappoint much of the public, the Tokyo metropolitan government said Monday.
22:50

22:52⇢Aomori Earthquake Aftermath Continues

⌨Japanese media continues to highlight the aftermath of the Aomori earthquake, with a focus on cold weather challenges and the recent expiration of the Hokkaido-Sanriku offshore earthquake advisory (Mainichi Shimbun, NHK News). Additionally, there are reports on a fire at a private sauna in Akasaka causing two deaths (TBS News) and a worker dying in a demolition accident in Mie Prefecture (Chunichi Shimbun). Other news includes the return of pandas from Ueno Zoo to China (Kyodo News English).
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