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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 04.09.2025.
It displays 32 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
04.09.2025 ⇢ The day Ishiba faced resignation pressure
⌨The escalating political crisis within the Liberal Democratic Party intensified, with Prime Minister Ishiba facing growing pressure to resign amid further executive resignations. This development followed days of LDP leadership challenges and internal strife. Concurrently, Japanese media extensively covered the approach of Typhoon 15, issuing urgent heavy rain warnings for Kyushu and Shikoku throughout the day, with fears of landfall in Shikoku by early afternoon. Significant domestic economic news also emerged, including a nationwide minimum wage increase to an average of 1121 yen, exceeding targets in many prefectures. Separately, apartment rents in Tokyo's 23 wards remained a concern, while major credit card companies considered new fees for foreign visitors to offset rising costs.
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00:17⇢Kim's Diplomatic Victory at Beijing Parade
⌨Japanese media continues to analyze China's military parade, highlighting Kim Jong Un's perceived diplomatic victory by achieving equal billing with Vladimir Putin (Nikkei Asia). While Putin and Kim's presence drew significant attention, one outlet notes a "shadow" over the event when compared to ten years ago (Japan Business Press). Domestically, there are discussions on the risk of 1970s-style "great inflation" impacting the US Federal Reserve and the dollar's credibility (Nikkei Shimbun).
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Yahoo! Japan
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The Japan Times
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東京23区や大阪市など主要都市でマンションの家賃が上昇し、家計を圧迫している。可処分所得に対する平均家賃の割合は2024年までの約4年で1〜5ポイント高まり18〜34%となった。23区は3割を超す水準だ。分譲物件の価格高騰で購入を見合わせて賃貸を選ぶ世帯が増え、家賃をさらに押し上げる構図もある。
「もう東京都心には住めないかも」。神奈川県の賃貸マンションに暮らす50代夫婦は話す。約5年前、事情が…
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Yahoo! Japan
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City remains top offshore hub while rivals retreat on growth concerns
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04:06⇢Tokyo Rents Reach Danger Zone
⌨Japanese media focuses on the Liberal Democratic Party's strategy to secure an Upper House majority by seeking support from independent lawmakers (The Japan Times). Domestically, a new economic concern emerges as apartment rents in major cities like Tokyo's 23 wards are highlighted as a 'danger zone,' exceeding 30% of household income (Nikkei Shimbun). Meanwhile, attention is drawn to Taiwanese banks increasing their investments in Hong Kong, capitalizing on its role as a key offshore financial hub amid ongoing regional geopolitical shifts (Nikkei Asia).
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Yahoo! Japan
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Opportunities arise from rising budgets, partners' need for interoperability
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07:00⇢Japan-UK Defense Ties Deepen Amid Typhoon Alert
⌨Japanese media highlight deepening military ties between Japan and the UK, benefiting British defense contractors amid rising budgets (Nikkei Asia). Domestically, an urgent heavy rain warning is issued for Kyushu and Shikoku as Typhoon 15 approaches (Yahoo News Japan). Concurrently, the Liberal Democratic Party continues its pursuit of an Upper House majority (The Japan Times), and surging apartment rents in Tokyo's 23 wards remain a 'danger zone' for households (Nikkei Shimbun).
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Japan Business Press
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Yahoo! Japan
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08:45⇢Gaza Activism Takes Center Stage
⌨Japanese media continue to monitor the approach of a typhoon to Shikoku (Yahoo News Japan), while also reporting on the enduring issue of soaring apartment rents in major cities like Tokyo's 23 wards (Nikkei Shimbun). Internationally, a new focus emerged with actor Mark Ruffalo's strong criticism of politicians, including Trump, over the Gaza situation, generating a standing ovation (Huffington Post Japan). Separately, discussion continues regarding the future path of Takeshi Niinami, who resigned as Suntory chairman (Japan Business Press).
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京都大学iPS細胞研究財団（京都市）と伊藤忠商事は、患者の細胞から個別に作る「マイiPS細胞」を安く生産できる専用キットを2025年にも国内外で販売する。培養に必要な試薬や添加剤を一つにしたキットで、無菌設備がなくても製造できる。量産の課題だったコストや歩留まりが改善される見込みで、マイiPS細胞の普及に弾みがつく。
専用キットはiPS細胞研究財団が開発した試薬などを特殊なプラスチックフィルムの…
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インバウンド（訪日外国人）の増加で、国内の主要クレジットカード会社が海外のカード発行会社に支払う費用が増えている。小売店などから得る収入を上回り赤字が発生している。一部の国内カード会社は、海外発行カードを使う訪日客に新たな手数料負担を求める検討を始めた。
日本経済新聞が7月、三井住友カードや三菱UFJニコスなどの大手カード会社8社にアンケートを実施した。8社のうち、6社が海外発行カードの取引によ…
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10:40⇢LDP Crisis Intensifies for Ishiba
⌨Japanese media focuses on the escalating political crisis for Prime Minister Ishiba, who faces pressure to resign amidst executive resignations within the Liberal Democratic Party (The Japan Times). This builds on previous reports of LDP leadership challenges. Separately, a new economic development sees major Japanese credit card companies considering new fees for foreign visitors to offset rising costs from inbound tourism (Nikkei Shimbun). The approaching typhoon in Shikoku (Yahoo News Japan) also remains a concern.
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都道府県ごとに決める2025年度の最低賃金の全国加重平均が過去最高の時給1121円になる見通しとなった。現在の1055円から66円増え、過去最大の引き上げ額となる。人口が減少する各地域で人手を確保するための競争が生まれ、国の「目安」を上回るのは39道県に上った。
最低賃金は企業が従業員に払わなければならない最低限の水準で、時給ベースで示す。違反する事業者には罰則がある。大幅な引き上げは雇用者の平…
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都道府県ごとに決める2025年度の最低賃金の全国加重平均が過去最高の時給1121円になる見通しとなった。現在の1055円から66円増え、過去最大の引き上げ額となる。人口が減少する各地域で人手を確保するための競争が生まれ、国の「目安」を上回るのは39道府県に上った。
最低賃金は企業が従業員に払わなければならない最低限の水準で、時給ベースで示す。違反する事業者には罰則がある。大幅な引き上げは雇用者の…
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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12:25⇢Japan's Minimum Wage Rises
⌨Japanese media highlights a significant nationwide minimum wage increase, with the average set to reach 1121 yen, exceeding national targets in many prefectures (Nikkei Shimbun). Concurrently, a typhoon is expected to make landfall in Shikoku, prompting disaster alerts (Yahoo News Japan). Meanwhile, Prime Minister Ishiba faces continued pressure to resign amid executive departures (The Japan Times).
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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16:24⇢Typhoon 15 Landfall in Kochi
⌨Japanese media reports Typhoon 15 has made landfall in Kochi, prompting continued disaster alerts (Yahoo News Japan). This develops from earlier warnings of its approach. Concurrently, discussions continue regarding a significant nationwide minimum wage increase, now projected to reach 1121 yen on average, surpassing targets in many prefectures (Nikkei Shimbun). Prime Minister Ishiba also faces escalating political pressure to resign amidst ongoing executive departures (The Japan Times).
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Chinese tech giant's B2B arm logs 20% growth in America amid strong SME demand
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【ワシントン=八十島綾平】日米両政府は4日、ワシントンで関税交渉に関する10回目の閣僚級協議を開く予定だ。日本側は自動車関税引き下げなどの大統領令をすぐに出すよう米国側に求め、米国側は日本による5500億ドル（80兆円）の投資など7月の日米合意の内容の詳細を記した文書の作成を促す。
自動車関税の引き下げ 大統領令「一刻も早く」
4日朝にワシントン近郊の空港に到着した赤沢亮正経済財政・再生相は、自…
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【ワシントン=八十島綾平】トランプ米大統領は4日、日本車の自動車関税引き下げに関する大統領令に署名した。米ホワイトハウスが発表した。現在25%の自動車関税の税率を12.5%に下げる。既存の税率2.5%と合わせた税率は計15%になる。
相互関税の負担軽減措置を日本に適用…
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Japan Business Press
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Yahoo! Japan
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【ワシントン=八十島綾平】トランプ米大統領は4日、日本車の自動車関税引き下げに関する大統領令に署名した。米ホワイトハウスが発表した。現在25%の自動車関税の税率を12.5%に下げる。既存の税率2.5%と合わせた税率は計15%になる。
大統領令の内容が連邦官報に掲載されてから7日以内に詳細が示され、引き下げの時期などはそれまでに明らかになる見通しだ。
相互関税の負担軽減措置を日本に適用することも盛…
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Total levy to fall to 15% after push by Japan negotiator Akazawa
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21:24⇢Trump Eases Car Tariffs
⌨Japanese media reports a new development with US President Trump signing an executive order to reduce tariffs on Japanese car exports to 15% (Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia). This comes as Typhoon 15 has made landfall, raising concerns about linear rainbands domestically (Yahoo News Japan). Concurrently, Prime Minister Ishiba continues to face escalating pressure to resign amid executive resignations within his government (The Japan Times).
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Total levy to fall to 15% after push by Japan negotiator Akazawa
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The Japan Times
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