The Hear
Flag of japan
27.04.2026

The Day Hokkaido Shook and Nikkei Hit 60,000

THE
The Hear Logo
HEAR

This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 27.04.2026.

It displays 35 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

27.04.2026The Day Hokkaido Shook and Nikkei Hit 60,000

The day began with a magnitude 6.2 earthquake in Hokkaido at dawn, shaking the region with intensity 5 strong and disrupting train services. The quake occurred while the 'post-earthquake warning' for the Hokkaido-Sanriku area was still active, but authorities confirmed no direct link and ended the advisory as scheduled at 5 PM. Meanwhile, the Nikkei average closed above 60,000 for the first time, driven by AI and 'physical AI' stocks like Fanuc, with the index hitting a record high of 60,537 yen. The Ōtsuchi forest fire saw its first rain since ignition, though containment remained elusive. In international news, the Trump dinner shooting suspect was revealed to have planned to target administration officials, and Iran proposed nuclear talks after resolving the Hormuz Strait issue.

27.04.2026
10:23
人工知能(AI)は戦争の形態を変えてしまうかもしれない。象徴的なのが、米国・イスラエルによるイランへの軍事作戦だ。AIによって攻撃のスピードが一気に速まっている。 AIにどこまで軍事作戦を任せてよいのか。人が関与すべき一線をどこに引くのか。各国の軍や外交、国際会議の現場で激しい議論が続いている。 AIが戦争の速度を著しく加速 24〜26日、フランス・パリ近郊で、国際問題を討論する「世界政策会議」…
10:23

11:18Hokkaido Shaken at Dawn

The newspapers report on a magnitude 6.2 earthquake in Hokkaido early this morning, with maximum intensity 5 strong, causing train suspensions (TBS, NHK, Kyodo, Yahoo). The quake did not trigger the 'post-earthquake warning' for the Nankai Trough (Yahoo). Meanwhile, the Ōtsuchi forest fire continues to spread on its sixth day (NHK).

11:18Hokkaido Shaken at Dawn

The newspapers report on a magnitude 6.2 earthquake in Hokkaido early this morning, with maximum intensity 5 strong, causing train suspensions (TBS, NHK, Kyodo, Yahoo). The quake did not trigger the 'post-earthquake warning' for the Nankai Trough (Yahoo). Meanwhile, the Ōtsuchi forest fire continues to spread on its sixth day (NHK).
11:43
ロシア占領下のウクライナに住む少年が2025年夏、「ロシア代表」として北朝鮮に滞在していたことがわかった。名前はミーシャ。ロシア国旗柄の服を着て、首都・平壌で記念写真に写っていた。ロシアによるウクライナ侵略から4年。クリミア併合や東部地域の実効支配から12年がたつ。長引く占領でウクライナの子どもたちは「ロシア化」の危機に陥っている。…
11:43
12:16
12:30
「被曝で死亡」描写の福島映画、9メディアが“宣伝”記事。問題描写に触れず拡散、「差別加担の可能性」の指摘も
12:30
13:36

14:33Hokkaido Shaken, Warning Issued

The newspapers report on a magnitude 6.2 earthquake in Hokkaido early this morning, with maximum intensity 5 strong, triggering the 'post-earthquake warning' for the Hokkaido-Sanriku area (TBS, NHK, Yomiuri, Kyodo). The quake is estimated to be 1,000 times weaker than the anticipated M8+ 'later earthquake' (Yomiuri).

14:33Hokkaido Shaken, Warning Issued

The newspapers report on a magnitude 6.2 earthquake in Hokkaido early this morning, with maximum intensity 5 strong, triggering the 'post-earthquake warning' for the Hokkaido-Sanriku area (TBS, NHK, Yomiuri, Kyodo). The quake is estimated to be 1,000 times weaker than the anticipated M8+ 'later earthquake' (Yomiuri).
15:43
27日の東京株式市場で日経平均株価は大幅続伸し、終値は前週末比821円18銭(1.4%)高の6万0537円36銭と6万円台をつけた。23日の取引時間中に一時6万円を上回ったが、終値で上回るのは史上初めて。人工知能(AI)・半導体関連銘柄への資金流入が続くなか、前週末に好決算を発表したファナックなど「フィジカルAI」銘柄への買いが相場を押し上げた。 終値として初めて5万円の大台に乗せた2025年1…
15:43
15:51
27日の東京株式市場で日経平均株価は大幅続伸し、終値は前週末比821円18銭(1.4%)高の6万0537円36銭と6万円台をつけた。23日の取引時間中に一時6万円を上回ったが、終値で上回るのは史上初めて。人工知能(AI)・半導体関連銘柄への資金流入が続くなか、前週末に好決算を発表したファナックなど「フィジカルAI」銘柄への買いが相場を押し上げた。 終値として初めて5万円の大台に乗せた2025年1…
15:51
16:26
Kyodo News

PM Takaichi opposes urging Japanese to save energy amid Middle East crisis

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday took a negative stance on urging the Japanese public to limit energy usage amid supply uncertainties due to the war in the Middle East, saying economic activity should not be stopped.
16:26

16:27Nikkei Crosses 60,000 at Close

The Nikkei average closed above 60,000 for the first time, driven by AI and 'physical AI' stocks like Fanuc (Nikkei). Meanwhile, Israel reportedly supplied its Iron Dome system to the UAE, intercepting Iranian missiles (Sankei). The Asahiyama Zoo delayed its summer opening after a worker allegedly disposed of his wife's body in an incinerator (Hokkaido).

16:27Nikkei Crosses 60,000 at Close

The Nikkei average closed above 60,000 for the first time, driven by AI and 'physical AI' stocks like Fanuc (Nikkei). Meanwhile, Israel reportedly supplied its Iron Dome system to the UAE, intercepting Iranian missiles (Sankei). The Asahiyama Zoo delayed its summer opening after a worker allegedly disposed of his wife's body in an incinerator (Hokkaido).
17:16
7月17日までの特別国会は、間もなく折り返しを迎える。高市早苗政権への対抗軸を目指して結成された中道改革連合は、存在感を発揮できずにいる。御厨貴・東京大名誉教授(近現代日本政治史)は、言葉の重みも政権交代を狙う気概も失っていると指摘。野党の…
17:16
18:05

18:15Nikkei Crosses 60,000 at Close

The newspapers report on the Nikkei average closing above 60,000 for the first time, driven by AI and 'physical AI' stocks (Nikkei). Meanwhile, the Hokkaido earthquake and subsequent warning end, with experts urging continued preparedness (NHK, Yahoo). Other stories include JR East's new brand 'GENICHI' for selling field technology globally (Sankei), and a terror attack in Mali killing the defense minister (Yomiuri).

18:15Nikkei Crosses 60,000 at Close

The newspapers report on the Nikkei average closing above 60,000 for the first time, driven by AI and 'physical AI' stocks (Nikkei). Meanwhile, the Hokkaido earthquake and subsequent warning end, with experts urging continued preparedness (NHK, Yahoo). Other stories include JR East's new brand 'GENICHI' for selling field technology globally (Sankei), and a terror attack in Mali killing the defense minister (Yomiuri).
18:28
Kyodo News

Nikkei ends above 60,000 for 1st time on tech gains, Mideast hopes

The Nikkei stock index finished above the 60,000-point line for the first time on Monday, propelled by heavyweight technology shares and hopes for a breakthrough in the Middle East conflict.
18:28

20:15Nikkei Crosses 60,000 at Close

The newspapers report on the Nikkei closing above 60,000 for the first time, driven by tech and AI stocks (Nikkei, Kyodo). Meanwhile, the Ōtsuchi forest fire saw its first rain since ignition, with firefighting continuing (NHK, Yahoo). Other stories include the Hokkaido earthquake aftermath, Trump dinner shooting suspect details, and NPT review positioning.

20:15Nikkei Crosses 60,000 at Close

The newspapers report on the Nikkei closing above 60,000 for the first time, driven by tech and AI stocks (Nikkei, Kyodo). Meanwhile, the Ōtsuchi forest fire saw its first rain since ignition, with firefighting continuing (NHK, Yahoo). Other stories include the Hokkaido earthquake aftermath, Trump dinner shooting suspect details, and NPT review positioning.
21:11
Kyodo News

JAL, GMO to test using humanoid robots for airport ground operations

Japan Airlines Co.
21:11
21:16
年末の安全保障関連3文書の改定に向け、政府が設置した有識者会議の議論が始まった。防衛費の規模や国是の「非核三原則」の扱いなどが改定に向けた焦点になる。 最大の焦点は、防衛費の増額だ。トランプ米政権は、日本を含む同盟国に安全保障のコストをより…
21:16

23:01Nikkei's 60,000 Summit

The Nikkei's historic close above 60,000 (Nikkei, Kyodo) dominates, with photo retrospectives of its 77-year journey. Meanwhile, the Trump dinner shooting suspect reportedly sent a note threatening to kill administration officials (TBS). Other stories include Iran's nuclear negotiation proposal after Hormuz Strait resolution (Yomiuri), and Japan's security document revision focusing on defense spending and non-nuclear principles (Asahi).

23:01Nikkei's 60,000 Summit

The Nikkei's historic close above 60,000 (Nikkei, Kyodo) dominates, with photo retrospectives of its 77-year journey. Meanwhile, the Trump dinner shooting suspect reportedly sent a note threatening to kill administration officials (TBS). Other stories include Iran's nuclear negotiation proposal after Hormuz Strait resolution (Yomiuri), and Japan's security document revision focusing on defense spending and non-nuclear principles (Asahi).
23:35
核不拡散条約(NPT)の再検討会議が4月27日から米ニューヨークの国連本部で始まりました。核をめぐる国際情勢が厳しさを増すなか、どのような議論が展開されるのか。会議の動きや、現地に赴いた広島・長崎の被爆者たちの動きを随時更新してお伝えします…
23:35
23:48
Kyodo News

Weather agency ends 1-week advisory after M7.7 quake in northeastern Japan

The weather agency on Monday ended a weeklong advisory for an increased risk of a strong earthquake after a magnitude 7.
23:48