Hello and welcome to NHK Newsline. I'm Yoshikawa Ryuichi in Tokyo.
Tsunami Advisory Lifted in Japan After Philippines Quake
The Japan Meteorological Agency has lifted its tsunami advisory for Japan's Pacific coastline.
The advisory had been issued following a 8.2 magnitude earthquake near the Philippines on Monday morning.
At Least 15 Dead After Quake in Philippines
A media outlet affiliated with the Philippine government posted this video.
It reportedly shows a building collapsing in a city near the epicenter of the quake.
The upper floor of the building in General Santos on the southern islands of Mindanao is seen collapsing with white smoke rising.
Philippine officials say at least 15 people have died and 129 people were injured.
Local media are also reporting that a high school on Mindanao was damaged.
Photos posted on social media show structural damage to part of the two-story building.
The Philippine Red Cross says it has sent a support team to General Santos to assess damage, provide medical aid, and assess the risk to buildings.
A video posted by the organization shows a fast-food restaurant with its wall severely damaged and several motorcycles trapped under rubble.
At a university, a building has partially collapsed and its first floor crashed.
Meanwhile, operations have been temporarily suspended at the airport in General Santos.
Philippine civil aviation authorities say assessments of air navigation facilities, equipment and operational capabilities are underway to ensure safety.
President Ferdinando Marcos Jr. said he has directed government agencies to act immediately.
Tsunami Advisory Lifted for Japan's Pacific Coast
The JMA says some areas in Japan have recorded tsunami as high as 20 centimeters.
Those include Chichijima Island, located south of Tokyo, Kushimoto Town in Wakayama Prefecture, and Tanegashima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture.
10-centimeter tsunami waves were seen in places such as Miyazaki Prefecture and Mie Prefecture.
Waves of a few centimeters in height were also reported on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture and elsewhere.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii says 46-centimeter-high waves reached Davao in the Philippines.
And in Indonesia, meteorological authorities said 75-centimeter-high tsunami were observed on Sangye Island around 10:30 a.m. Japan time.
The area is south of where the quake struck.
What Beijing Hopes to Gain From China–N. Korea Summit Talks
Chinese President Xi Jinping has begun a two-day state visit to North Korea.
He arrived in Pyongyang on Monday.
Xi attended a welcome ceremony which will be followed by a summit meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
This is Xi's first visit there since 2019 and his first trip outside China this year.
For more on this earlier, I spoke with NHK World's Baba Takeo in Beijing.
Takeo, why is this meeting taking place now?
00:03:43 話者 2/Baba Takeo
Well, there are two big reasons. The first, the United States.
Beijing is expected to hold several major meetings with Washington this year.
There may be up to three summits. Xi may even visit the US in September.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has said he is willing to sit down with Kim.
That may push China to want to show off its own ties with Pyongyang.
And second, this year is a big milestone. 65 years ago, China and North Korea signed the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance.
Notably, it says each side will provide military assistance if the other is attacked.
For China, highlighting that anniversary is a way to reaffirm their historic alliance.
00:04:35 話者 1
So what is China hoping to gain from this summit?
00:04:40 話者 2
Well, it seems China wants to reassert its influence over North Korea.
In recent years, Pyongyang has improved ties with Moscow.
Pyongyang has sent troops and is believed to have provided munitions to aid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
In return, Russia has reportedly helped North Korea with things like their missile program.
At the same time, some say that China-North Korea relationship seems strained, so Beijing may want to secure its place and its authority.
Remember, both American and Russian leaders visited Beijing recently, yet Xi is making Pyongyang his first foreign visit of the year.
It goes to show the importance China is placing on the Korean Peninsula.
00:05:32 話者 1
So Takeo, what are the key issues that you will be watching for at the summit?
00:05:41 話者 2
The main focus has to do with nuclear issues, namely denuclearization.
It came up during his last visit seven years ago.
Xi has said China would play an active and constructive role in denuclearizing North Korea. But then the issue didn't come up after Kim's China visit last year.
However, it may have been mentioned during the US-China summit in May.
China says they discussed the Korean Peninsula during the talks.
The US went a step further, saying they confirmed their shared goal of denuclearizing North Korea.
Meanwhile, Pyongyang continues to reassert itself as a nuclear-armed state.
It has pushed forward with its nuclear and missile programs.
North Korea seems to see its nuclear capabilities as increasingly essential.
So we'll have to see if Xi brings up denuclearization this time.
It may offer hints as to whether China's stance has shifted.
Peruvian Media: Presidential Runoff Election
00:07:01 話者 1
Now for the latest on Peru's presidential election. Local media say exit polls show rightist candidate Keiko Fujimori narrowly leads her leftist rival Roberto Sanchez in the run of election.
Vote counting began after polls closed at 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Fujimori is of Japanese descent and the eldest daughter of late former president Alberto Fujimori. This is her fourth attempt at running for president.
Peru's electoral authority says she had a roughly 52 percent share of the ballot, with about 38 percent of votes counted.
Sanchez, a former foreign trade and tourism minister, secured about 47 percent.
A major campaign issue was how to deal with the country's worsening security and economic inequality.
Tight Race in Peru's Presidential Runoff Election
NHK World's Yoshinaga Tomoya is on the ground in Lima following the election.
He breaks down how these two drastically different candidates are making their case to the Peruvian people.
00:08:13 話者 3/Yoshinaga Tomoya
A very tight race was already predicted from pre-election opinion polls, and the outcome has unfolded largely as expected so far.
So it could be hours, if not days, before we know the official result.
A main focus during this campaign has been the level of crime and corruption in Peru recently. Homicide raids and cases of extortion have been rising.
Criminal groups are demanding protection money from people working in the transportation industry, and those that refuse often face these threats.
The legacy of Keiko Fujimori's father is still fresh for many motors heading into this election.
He thoroughly cracked down on anti-government armed groups in the 1990s and helped restore some peace and stability to the country at the time.
So Keiko Fujimori's supporters are hopeful she can privatize public safety in a similar way.
However, there are still those who are critical of her furthered history of authoritarian rules.
He suspended the Constitution, reserved Congress, and was later convicted of crimes, including killing civilians using security forces.
Meanwhile, given the backdrop of economic inequality in Peru today, many are leaning towards Sanchez's more social democratic policies.
Looking ahead, a key forecast point will be how Peru manages its relations with major powers.
The country has traditionally pursued a balanced foreign policy maintaining good relations with both the United States and China.
The challenge now will be how to keep a strategic distance from the Trump administration and its policies that emphasize the West.
At the same time, it's critical that Peru avoids worsening relations with China, its largest trading partner.
For either candidate, the real test will be whether they can maintain balanced diplomacy while safeguarding the country's national interests.
Iranian Conflict : Israel, Iran Strikes Raise Fears of Full-Scale Fighting
00:10:58 話者 1
Israel and Iran have launched military attacks against each other, raising concerns that full-scale fighting may resume.
The Israeli military announced on Sunday that Iran launched missiles toward Israel.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a statement saying it targeted an Israeli military base that it calls the source of attacks against the southern suburbs of Lebanon's capital, Beirut.
The statement called the strike a response to large-scale Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon, including the displacement and killing of civilians.
The Israeli military posted on social media on Monday that the air force carried out strikes on Iranian military sites in the central and western parts of the country.
Iran's pro-government Meir news agency reported that loud explosions were hurt in Tehran, the northwestern city of Tabriz, and the central city of Isfahan.
US broadcaster Fox News reported on Sunday that US President Donald Trump said the Iranian missile attack on Israel is certainly not going to help negotiations.
Trump also reportedly said he would suggest to Iran that You've shot your missiles.
That's enough. Get back to the table and make a deal.
US news website Axios quoted a US official as saying Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a phone call not to retaliate against Iran's missile attack because we are close to doing something good in terms of a deal.
The official said Netanyahu pushed back, but ultimately pseudo-agreed to stand down.
The latest military strikes show that Israel ignored Trump's call for restraint.
Think Tank: Nations Increasingly Rely on Nuclear Weapons
A Swedish think tank says some nations are increasingly turning to nuclear weapons to demonstrate force, reversing long-standing efforts to reduce such arsenals.
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute released its annual report on Monday.
It says nuclear-armed countries had an estimated 12,187 warheads in January 2026.
That's down 54 from a year earlier.
Russia is estimated to have the most warheads at 5,420.
The United States follows with 5,042.
Together, they are believed to possess more than 80% of the global stockpile.
China comes in third with an estimated 620 nuclear warheads.
But the institute says Beijing's arsenal is growing faster than any others.
The last nuclear arms reduction pact between the US and Russia, known as the New START Treaty, expired in February.
In March, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that his country would increase its number of nuclear warheads.
The institute says influential voices, including some world leaders, are advocating nuclear weapons as a guarantee against attack by a hostile state, but it says making national defense and security strategies more dependent on nuclear weapons could significantly increase risks.
Japan Suspends H3 Rocket Launch
Japan's space agency says it has suspended the launch of its flagship 83 rocket from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture.
The launch was planned for Wednesday but was suspended due to expected poor weather. It was to be the first attempt since a failed mission last December.
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency says the new launch date will be announced as soon as it is decided.
Business
And now for business stories, here is Ramin Mellegard.
00:15:12 話者 4/Ramin Mellegard
Thank you very much indeed.
Nikkei 225 Plunges With Chip-Related Selloff
Now the Nikkei 225 stock index has kicked off the week with a plunge.
Investors sold off semiconductor related shares that had been driving a rally.
The Tokyo benchmark ended 3.85% lower at 64,024 on Monday.
This follows sharp declines Friday for indexes in New York, especially the tech-heavy Nasdaq.
Robust US jobs data sparked speculation the Federal Reserve could raise its policy rate this year.
The wide sell-off in the Nikkei was also due to uncertainty in the Middle East.
The index had an all-time high finish above the 68,000 mark last Wednesday, but it has now extended its losing streak to a third trading day.
Japan's Q1 Growth Revised Down
Japan's economy grew at a slower pace in the January to March quarter than had been initially estimated. This was largely due to weak capital investment.
The revised figure released by the Cabinet Office says the inflation-adjusted GDP rose 1.8% in annualized terms. That compares to a preliminary reading of 2.1%.
Corporate investment was revised down from 0.3% growth to a contraction of
of 0.7%. This was due to lackluster spending on software.
Now, on the other hand, housing investment was upgraded to 0.9%, reflecting robust demand for renovations.
Private consumption was kept unchanged at 0.3% as the restaurant and food delivery sector enjoyed sturdy sales. That figure accounts for more than half of Japan's economy.
Iran Conflict : Seven OPEC+ Members to Boost Crude Oil Output in July
Seven members of OPEC Plus have announced they will boost crude oil output next month.
The move is seen as preparation for the possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
The major oil producers, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, held a virtual meeting on Sunday. They say they will raise production by 188,000 barrels per day in July.
It will be the fourth straight month with an output hike.
They have already implemented the same adjustment for June.
The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed since March.
This has choked off oil shipments around the world.
The United Arab Emirates did not take part in Sunday's meeting.
It announced its withdrawal from both OPEC and OPEC+, effective May 1.
Where Grownups Become Kids Again
An increasing number of adults in Japan are showing interest in products and services that were initially intended for children.
We take a look at what's behind this phenomenon.
00:18:15 話者 5/Narrator: Christiane Brew/Reporter: Uenoyama Shigeo
This theme bar opened last August. A major toy maker is involved in the business.
Several grown-ups watch intently. The modern version of spinning tops.
This product was first marketed as a toy for children in 1999.
But over the years, the number of adult players has grown.
The top's features have also evolved with boosted speed and offensive capability.
More than 20,000 people have visited the bar since it opened.
On weekday evenings, the place is busy with office workers on their way home from work.
00:19:08 話者 13
It feels so good to knock the opponent's top off the board.
00:19:14 話者 14
Spinning tops with friends from outside of work while talking with them in a bar like this is a great way to release stress.
00:19:22 話者 15/Kosaka Yuta/Tomy
We hope people coming here will always be able to find someone who likes the game.
We want to make the bar a place where new communities can thrive.
00:19:35 話者 5
This play centre in Tokyo is designed as a place where children can try their hand at a range of jobs.
But for a set time on this day, only people 16 years and older could join the fun.
What started on a trial basis proved popular.
Last fiscal year, the operator opened it up for grown-ups on 6 occasions.
These 3 men are from the same workplace.
They've come all the way from the city of Sendai in northeastern Japan.
00:20:13 話者 16
Seeing my children having fun made me really want to try it myself.
It's a great place to rediscover the joy of work and playfulness.
00:20:25 話者 5
This customer is a returning visitor.
The last time he was here was when he was in elementary school.
This time, he and his date role-played as surgeons in an operating room.
00:20:40 話者 17
I wanted to do it once again from a different viewpoint as an adult.
00:20:44 話者 18
I could experience life in a different setting, as if I were the main character in a TV drama.
00:20:51 話者 5
The head of operations says the main customers during the grown-up hours are in their 20s and 30s.
She says they seem to be enjoying something out of the ordinary from their real jobs.
00:21:06 話者 19/Kanzaki Reiko/General Manager, KCJ Group
Some of our customers want to make their childhood dreams come true.
We hope they will come again with their children.
00:21:18 話者 5
Everyone has childhood dreams. These venues are providing grown-ups with a place where they can live out their fantasies at a price they can afford.
Markets
00:21:34 話者 4
OK, let's get a check on the markets.
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And that is it for Business News.
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00:23:08 話者 1
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Surviving a Bear Attack Tourist Areas
Bear sightings in tourist spots have become a major concern since last fall.
This bear was spotted near a popular tourist mountain.
These cases have prompted authorities to take precautionary measures warning visitors in several languages. What can we do to protect ourselves?
Take bear spray or bells and travel in groups.
If you inadvertently encounter a bear, do not turn your back and run away.
That could make the bear aggressive. Slowly step backwards while facing the bear.
If an attack is imminent, lie face down on the ground and cover your head. Stay safe!
Weather
It's time for a check on the weather with our meteorologist, Jonathan Oh.
So Jonathan, it looks like recently we've needed to keep the umbrella nearby in Tokyo.
How are things looking for the week?
00:24:33 話者 6/Jonathan Oh
Hello, the rainy season has started, at least declared started on Sunday in the Tolka in the Kanto Koshin region.
And so you're going to probably have to have the umbrella near by more often as we have more of the clouds in place and the rain coming as well.
But we've been seeing some heavier rainfall taking place back to the west where the rainy season has already started and looks like that we'll be seeing the front that's responsible for that hugging nearby.
And that's going to be the main impetus for seeing the rain continuing.
We have another system up toward the north that's not related to the rainy season up into Hokkaido as a low pressure system pushed on through on Tuesday.
Pretty much a good chunk of Japan will be looking at rain at some point during the day.
And so be on the lookout for that with again, the possibility of seeing some of the heavier rains down toward the south and west around the stationary front, the rainy season front that's going to be lingering in the area.
So from Sapporo to Naha, it's all wet on Tuesday.
It looks like it will be dry in places like Tokyo and Osaka.
And in Osaka, close to 30 degrees by the time we go later on this week.
Rain continues hit or miss in places like Sapporo and also into Tokyo and Naha as you go later on this week.
So all in all at this point, except for places like the Hokuriko and Tohoku region, you're in the rainy season, you're going to need to have those umbrellas nearby.
Speaking of some rain, we're talking about some really stormy weather happening over in North America. We have a couple of systems rolling through the central plains.
And as it does so, Monday into Tuesday, we're seeing an expansion from the central plains into the upper Midwest, where we're looking at the possibility of seeing strong to severe thunderstorms.
And so make sure that you are keeping an eye to the sky as we go throughout the next couple of days.
For Monday, looking at thunderstorms into Denver and down toward the southwestern portion of the United States, the temperatures are really cranking up and that's really surging, pushing the energy in terms of the possibility of seeing those thunderstorms.
26 in Atlanta, 24 Chicago, thunderstorms as far north as Winnipeg with a high of 26 as we go through the day on Monday.
Hope you have a good day wherever you are.
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00:27:40 話者 1
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I'm Yoshikawa Ryuichi in Tokyo. Thanks for joining us.
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