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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 02.07.2025.
It displays 46 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
02.07.2025 ⇢ Day Debates Engaged and Workforce Shifted
⌨Japanese media maintained a significant focus on US-Japan trade relations throughout the day, as President Trump continued his third day of threatening 35% tariffs on Japanese imports. This persistent pressure prompted several major Japanese car manufacturers to announce price increases in the U.S., reflecting the economic impact. Concurrently, editorial attention increasingly shifted towards domestic politics, with major outlets highlighting ongoing party leader debates in anticipation of the upcoming Upper House election. Discussions surrounding a consumption tax cut also gained prominence in the political conversation. A new development in addressing the severe labor shortage emerged, with logistics giant SBS Holdings planning to recruit foreign drivers from Indonesia, indicating a growing reliance on international workers across industries.
02.07.2025
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The Japan Times
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Yahoo! Japan
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The Japan Times
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The Japan Times
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The Japan Times
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The Japan Times
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「ブラジル領ギアナ」。4月、SNS上でこんなミーム（はやりの文章や画像）が拡散した。南米に実在するフランス領ギアナを念頭に、かつての宗主国ポルトガルをブラジル領とやゆして両国の立場の逆転を皮肉る内容だ。これが瞬く間に両国ユーザーによる非難の応酬に発展した。…
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Country takes more modest approach than China and US as labor crunch bites
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01:42⇢Japan-US Trade Standoff
⌨Japanese media continues its focus on stalled US-Japan trade negotiations, with President Trump expressing frustration (The Japan Times). Alongside these ongoing discussions, a new editorial priority emerges: Japan's strategic approach to its labor crunch. Nikkei Asia reports on the country's specific need for pragmatic service robots, such as "cat-eared waiters," over more advanced AI humanoids, reflecting a practical solution to domestic challenges.
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The Japan Times
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The Japan Times
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The Japan Times
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The Japan Times
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■「ただの冗談」が国民対立をあおる事態に
■国・地域・年代によりSNS信頼度は異なる
■SNSは｢現代のアゴラ｣、あなたはどう使う…
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Yahoo! Japan
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Embattled leader has 15 days to present her case; MPs to elect new premier if she is removed
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The Japan Times
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Yahoo! Japan
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03:43⇢Trump Doubles Down on Tariffs
⌨Japanese media continues to highlight the intensifying US-Japan trade tensions, with President Trump reiterating threats of a 35% tariff on Japanese imports (The Japan Times). Reflecting the impact of these potential measures, several major Japanese car manufacturers have publicly stated plans to increase prices in the U.S., indicating their inability to fully absorb expected tariff costs (Nikkei Shimbun). This underscores the persistent focus on the economic implications of the trade standoff.
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Yahoo! Japan
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日本経済新聞
参議院議員選挙（20日投開票）の公示（3日）を前に、主要政党のトップは2日午後、日本記者クラブ主催の党首討論会に臨みます。NIKKEI LIVEでは党首討論会をライブ中継し、記者が同時進行でテキスト解説します。…
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Yahoo! Japan
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06:03⇢Leaders Debate Future Paths
⌨Japanese media has shifted focus towards domestic politics as the Upper House election approaches, with major news outlets covering the party leaders' debate (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan). This new emphasis on internal affairs comes amidst continued reporting on President Trump's threat of a 35% tariff on Japanese imports (The Japan Times), indicating a dual focus on impending elections and persistent trade tensions.
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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07:24⇢Party Leaders Convene for Debates
⌨Japanese media maintains a dual focus on domestic politics and international trade. Major outlets prominently feature the ongoing party leader debates in anticipation of the Upper House election, officially announced tomorrow (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan). Simultaneously, President Trump's continued threat of 35% duties on Japanese imports remains a significant concern, highlighted by The Japan Times as he persists for a third day.
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深刻な人手不足を背景に、新卒採用者の初任給引き上げが広がっている。平均は過去最高の更新が続き、30万円台も珍しくない。それでも若手社会人の満足度は高くないかもしれない。東京23区の単身向けマンション家賃は初任給を上回る伸び率をみせ、もはや若手にとって一人暮らしは「ぜいたく品」になりつつあるからだ。
「通勤時間が長いのが嫌で早く実家を出たいが、希望条件にあう部屋がない」。今春、新卒で都内の金融機関…
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Yahoo! Japan
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08:42⇢Election's Tax Debate
⌨Japanese media remains focused on domestic politics as the Upper House election approaches. The Japan Times reports that a consumption tax cut has entered the political conversation ahead of the election (The Japan Times). This continues the broader discussion among major outlets regarding party leader debates (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan) related to the upcoming vote.
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物流大手のSBSホールディングス（HD）は10年以内にトラック運転手の3割を外国人にする。外国人が最長5年働ける「特定技能」の制度を活用し、主にインドネシアから1800人を採用する。ヤマト運輸など業界大手も採用に乗り出しており、人手不足が深刻な物流業界において外国人頼みが強まっている。
SBSHDはまず年内にインドネシアに自動車学校を設ける。講師を現地に派遣し、日本の交通ルールや日本語を教える。…
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Yahoo! Japan
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11:36⇢Workforce Horizon Widens
⌨Japanese media continues to highlight key domestic issues. While the consumption tax cut remains a political topic ahead of the Upper House election (The Japan Times), a new focus emerges on addressing the severe labor shortage. Logistics giant SBS Holdings plans to recruit 1,800 foreign drivers from Indonesia within a decade (Nikkei Shimbun), reflecting a growing reliance on foreign workers across industries. Social issues, such as same-sex marriage, also draw parliamentary attention (Huffington Post Japan).
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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【ニューヨーク=川上梓】米電気自動車(EV）大手のテスラが2日発表した2025年4〜6月期の世界販売台数は前年同期と比べ13%減り、38万4122台だった。2四半期連続で2ケタ減となった。イーロン・マスク最高経営責任者（CEO）の政治的な発言への反発から続く不買運動に加え、中国企業が価格や質の面でも台頭し競争が厳しくなっている。
4〜6月期は主力の米国や中国を含め全地域で低迷した。落ち込みが激し…
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US automaker's sales plunge further as Chinese rival grows 42.5% after price cuts
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Yahoo! Japan
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日本経済新聞
【ワシントン=八十島綾平】トランプ米大統領は2日、各国と進める関税交渉を巡り「ベトナムと合意した」と発表した。トランプ氏によると、米国がベトナムに対する相互関税率を下げるかわりに、ベトナム側は米国に「完全な市場アクセスを与える」という。
トランプ政権下で貿易協定を締結するのは英国に続き2例目となる。アジアでは初めて。
トランプ氏が自身のSNSで合意を表明した。トランプ氏の投稿によると、米国はベト…
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16:34⇢Trade Policy Diversifies
⌨Japanese media maintains its focus on domestic politics, with party leader debates featuring exchanges over "handouts" (Yahoo News Japan) and ongoing discussions on a consumption tax cut ahead of the Upper House election (The Japan Times). Social issues like same-sex marriage also remain a parliamentary topic (Huffington Post Japan). Internationally, coverage highlights President Trump's announcement of a trade agreement with Vietnam, marking a development in his trade agenda (Nikkei Shimbun).
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Trump says Southeast Asian country will allow 'total access' to American goods
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Xi Jinping's dilemma: Balancing national security against China's harsh realities
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Japan Business Press
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Yahoo! Japan
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Trump says Southeast Asian country will allow 'total access' to American goods
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23:14⇢Election Campaign Underway
⌨Japanese media prioritizes domestic politics as the Upper House election officially commenced today, with rising prices and consumption tax cuts emerging as key campaign issues (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan, The Japan Times). Internationally, President Trump's trade policies remain prominent. Following an agreement to lower tariffs between the US and Vietnam (Nikkei Asia), media also discusses the "China Plus One" strategy, exploring Japan as a potential manufacturing base due to Trump's tariffs (Japan Business Press).
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日本経済新聞
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