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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 03.06.2025.
It displays 37 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
03.06.2025 ⇢ Day Liberal Lee Claims Seoul Presidency
⌨Baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima's death at 89 dominated midnight coverage, marking the end of an era for Japan's economic miracle generation. The rice crisis intensified as 5-kilogram bags exceeded 4,000 yen retail, prompting Agriculture Minister consideration of stockpile buybacks through bidding processes.
Toyota Industries accepted a buyout offer from group companies at 16,300 yen per share by morning, consolidating the automotive empire's structure. The government announced plans for a "furusato jumin" system expanding beyond existing hometown tax programs.
South Korea's presidential election shifted focus throughout the day, with exit polls initially showing Lee Jae-myung leading at 51%, progressing to victory confirmation by afternoon broadcasters. Lee's win represents a return to progressive governance after three years of conservative rule under the ousted Yoon Suk Yeol, whose martial law declaration had polarized the nation.
Toyota Industries accepted a buyout offer from group companies at 16,300 yen per share by morning, consolidating the automotive empire's structure. The government announced plans for a "furusato jumin" system expanding beyond existing hometown tax programs.
South Korea's presidential election shifted focus throughout the day, with exit polls initially showing Lee Jae-myung leading at 51%, progressing to victory confirmation by afternoon broadcasters. Lee's win represents a return to progressive governance after three years of conservative rule under the ousted Yoon Suk Yeol, whose martial law declaration had polarized the nation.
03.06.2025
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Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima, who rose to stardom for his on-field exploits during the country's era of rapid economic growth in the 1960s and 1970s, died Tuesday, the Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper said.
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Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima, a People's Honor Award recipient who rose to stardom for his on-field exploits during the country's era of rapid economic growth in the 1960s and 1970s, died Tuesday, the Yomiuri Giants said.
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00:35⇢Baseball Legend Nagashima Dies at 89
⌨The newspapers report on the death of Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima at age 89, with coverage across multiple sources emphasizing his People's Honor Award status and iconic role during Japan's rapid economic growth period of the 1960s-70s (The Japan Times, Kyodo News English, Yahoo News Japan). Ongoing international coverage continues with Ukrainian drone strikes reportedly destroying over 40 Russian aircraft including bombers (Japan Business Press). Government rice distribution policies face complications as retailers cancel stockpile contracts, citing higher costs compared to direct purchases, forcing potential government buybacks (Nikkei Shimbun).
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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日本経済新聞社は2025年上期の日経MJヒット商品番付をまとめた。東の横綱はコメのインフレによる消費の変化を表した「米（コメ）フレーション」、西の横綱は20年ぶりに日本で開催された大規模万博「大阪・関西万博」。物価高という冷や水が浴びせられるなかでも、消費を刺激するアイデアが注目を集めた。（詳細を4日付日経MJに）
「令和の米騒動」とも呼ばれるほどコメ不足で、平均店頭価格は5㌔で4000円を超え…
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Yahoo! Japan
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New nonprofit aims to build artificial intelligence that is 'truly honest and trustworthy'
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04:47⇢Rice Prices Hit 4000 Yen
⌨The newspapers report on Japan's mid-2025 hit product rankings, with "rice-flation" and Osaka Expo taking top positions as consumer behavior adapts to inflation pressures (Nikkei Shimbun). The rice shortage has intensified to levels dubbed the "Reiwa rice riots," with 5-kilogram bags exceeding 4,000 yen at retail, prompting the Agriculture Minister to consider returning stockpiled rice through bidding processes (Yahoo News Japan). AI safety developments gain attention as Yoshua Bengio launches a nonprofit focused on building trustworthy artificial intelligence with guardrails against rogue behavior (Nikkei Asia). Baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima's death at 89 continues receiving coverage across multiple sources (The Japan Times, Kyodo News English).
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小泉進次郎農相は3日、一般競争入札で放出した政府備蓄米について政府が買い戻すことを検討する考えを表明した。流通が滞っているのに加え、小売業者に直接渡す随意契約による備蓄米の放出が始まり、入札分の備蓄米は高値になっている。随意契約での安価な再放出が選択肢になる。
閣議後の記者会見で語った。小泉氏は入札分の買い戻しについて質問され「要望があればそのようなことも含めて適切に対応し、活用したい」と話した…
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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豊田自動織機は3日、トヨタ自動車を中心とする陣営による買収提案を受け入れると取締役会で決議したと発表した。TOB価格は1株1万6300円とする。
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Cooperation in Toyota group to be strengthened by delisting, says parts supplier
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Yahoo! Japan
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Execs trade barbs while Beijing asks BYD and others about 'zero-mileage used cars'
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Yahoo! Japan
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11:11⇢Toyota Buys Loom Works for 16,300 Yen
⌨The newspapers report on Toyota's acquisition of Toyoda Automatic Loom Works through a tender offer at 16,300 yen per share, marking a significant corporate consolidation within the Toyota group (Nikkei Shimbun). Coverage continues of deepfake sexual crimes targeting women in South Korea via Telegram, with Japanese media examining how a New Zealand parliamentarian displayed naked images of herself in parliament to highlight the issue (Huffington Post Japan). South Korea's presidential election receives live coverage as political developments unfold (Yahoo News Japan). China's electric vehicle market intensifies with pricing wars and inventory manipulation tactics drawing Beijing's scrutiny of BYD and other manufacturers over "zero-mileage used cars" practices (Nikkei Asia). Baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima's death at 89 continues generating coverage across multiple sources.
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Election commission begins counting votes as polls close at 8 p.m.
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【ソウル=小林恵理香】韓国大統領選は3日、投票を締め切り、開票作業に入った。世論調査の支持率で首位を保った最大野党「共に民主党」の李在明（イ・ジェミョン）候補が優勢とみられる。同氏が当選すれば3年ぶりに保守系から革新（進歩）系に政権が交代する。
公共放送KBSなどテレビ3局が3日に共同で実施した出口調査の結果、李在明氏の予想得票率は51.7%と首位だった。与党「国民の力」の金文洙（キム・ムンス）…
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Yahoo! Japan
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Lee Jae Myung of the liberal Democratic Party was leading in exit polls in Tuesday's presidential election in South Korea, held to choose a successor to ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, who polarized the nation by imposing martial law.
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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14:24⇢Liberal Lee Wins South Korean Presidency
⌨The newspapers report on South Korea's presidential election results, with liberal candidate Lee Jae-myung projected to win with 51.7% according to exit polls from major broadcasters KBS and others (The Japan Times, Kyodo News English, Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia). Lee's victory would mark a return to progressive governance after three years of conservative rule under the ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, who polarized the nation by imposing martial law. Domestically, the Japanese government plans to create a new "furusato jumin" (hometown resident) system, expanding beyond the existing hometown tax donation program (Yahoo News Japan).
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日本経済新聞
【ソウル=小林恵理香】韓国の公共放送KBSは3日、大統領選で最大野党「共に民主党」の李在明（イ・ジェミョン）候補の当選が確実になったと報じた。3年ぶりに保守系から革新（進歩）系へと政権が代わる。
公共放送KBSなどテレビ3局が3日に共同で実施した出口調査の結果、李在明氏の予想得票率は51.7%と首位だった。与党「国民の力」の金文洙（キム・ムンス）候補は39.3%、「改革新党」の李俊錫（イ・ジュン…
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Yahoo! Japan
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Left-leaning politician gains favor amid backlash against ex-president's martial law
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HuffPost Japan
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Left-leaning politician gains favor amid backlash against ex-president's martial law
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Lee Jae Myung of the liberal Democratic Party won Tuesday's presidential election in South Korea, according to local media projections and exit polls, to become the successor of ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, who polarized the nation by imposing martial law.
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19:29⇢Liberal Lee Wins South Korean Presidency
⌨The newspapers report on Lee Jae-myung's victory in South Korea's presidential election, with coverage expanding to include biographical details of his rise from child laborer to lawyer (Huffington Post Japan). Multiple sources confirm his win with 51.7% of votes according to exit polls, marking a shift from conservative to progressive governance after President Yoon Suk Yeol's ouster following martial law imposition (Kyodo News English, Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia, Yahoo News Japan). The coverage emphasizes the political transition occurring three years after conservative rule, with Lee's liberal Democratic Party defeating the ruling People Power Party's candidate who received 39.3% (Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia).
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Japan Business Press
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Left-leaning politician prevails after backlash against ex-president's martial law
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Yahoo! Japan
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