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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 05.05.2025.
It displays 33 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
05.05.2025 โข Day of Rejected Tariff Exemption and Emperor Emeritus Hospitalization
โจUS-Japan trade tensions escalated as the US firmly rejected Japan's request for exemption from the "reciprocal" tariffs, continuing the trajectory from previous days when Japan objected to the US framework excluding automobile tariffs. This development threatens to influence Japan's upcoming Upper House election.
Emperor Emeritus Akihito was hospitalized with suspected myocardial ischemia, drawing national attention. Disaster preparedness concerns emerged with reports that 60% of municipalities lack essential supplies for potential Nankai Trough evacuations.
Morning reports highlighted growing ASEAN-plus-3 concerns about rising protectionism following US tariff announcements. Japan-India defense cooperation deepened with agreement on a new dialogue body. In corporate news, Warren Buffett will remain Berkshire Hathaway chairman after stepping down as CEO, with succession plans formalized following his retirement announcement yesterday.
Emperor Emeritus Akihito was hospitalized with suspected myocardial ischemia, drawing national attention. Disaster preparedness concerns emerged with reports that 60% of municipalities lack essential supplies for potential Nankai Trough evacuations.
Morning reports highlighted growing ASEAN-plus-3 concerns about rising protectionism following US tariff announcements. Japan-India defense cooperation deepened with agreement on a new dialogue body. In corporate news, Warren Buffett will remain Berkshire Hathaway chairman after stepping down as CEO, with succession plans formalized following his retirement announcement yesterday.
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The finance chiefs of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations plus Japan, China and South Korea warned Sunday of the potential global economic fallout of protectionist trade policies, following the announcement of higher import tariffs by U.
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01:50โขASEAN Ministers Sound Alarm on U.S. Protectionism
โจThe newspapers report on growing concerns about rising protectionism following U.S. tariff announcements, with ASEAN-plus-3 finance ministers warning about potential global economic fallout (Kyodo News English). Japan's aging society continues transforming the workforce, with 5.4 million workers over 70 still employed, including some in their 80s who bring valuable skills to various industries (Nikkei Shimbun). Financial markets face challenges as Tokyo currency trading systems operate slightly behind New York, leading to higher costs in Japan's foreign exchange market (Nikkei Asia). Meanwhile, holiday traffic congestion peaks with U-turn traffic jams reaching up to 40km as people return from Golden Week holidays (Yahoo News Japan).
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GDP grew 51-fold from 1994, with Apple and Samsung being major driving forces
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Japanese boxing star Naoya Inoue retained the undisputed super bantamweight world championship Sunday with an eighth-round technical knockout of American Ramon Cardenas.
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Visitors to Japan have cited the lack of trash bins in public areas, including at train stations, as the biggest inconvenience during their trip, a recent government survey showed.
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04:37โขTrash Bin Shortage Tops Tourist Frustrations
โจThe newspapers report on tourism challenges in Japan with foreign visitors most frustrated by the lack of public trash bins, particularly at train stations, according to a government survey (Kyodo News English). Vietnam's economic growth receives attention, with reports that its GDP expanded 51-fold since 1994, driven significantly by companies like Apple and Samsung (Nikkei Asia). Golden Week holiday traffic congestion updates continue to dominate local news (Yahoo News Japan). Meanwhile, Japan's aging society transformation persists as a topic, with 5.4 million workers over 70 still employed, including some in their 80s bringing valuable experience to various industries (Nikkei Shimbun).
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Beijing opens doors to medical tourists amid souring of Dhaka-New Delhi relations
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06:57โขEmperor Emeritus Hospitalized For Heart Condition
โจThe newspapers report on diplomatic tensions with Trump reportedly ordering Alcatraz prison reopening (Huffington Post Japan), while tariff negotiations with the U.S. could influence Japan's Upper House election (Japan Times). In healthcare diplomacy, China increases investment in Bangladesh's medical sector amid deteriorating Dhaka-New Delhi relations (Nikkei Asia). Domestically, Emperor Emeritus Akihito is hospitalized for suspected myocardial ischemia (Yahoo News Japan), while the Kawasaki murder case continues drawing attention (Japan Business Press). Tourist frustrations with Japan's lack of public trash bins (Kyodo News) and the aging workforce phenomenon persist as ongoing topics (Nikkei Shimbun).
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From shoes to furniture, reduced orders force furloughs and pay cuts
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10:37โข60% of Municipalities Unprepared for Nankai Trough Disaster
โจThe newspapers report on disaster preparedness concerns with 60% of municipalities lacking stockpiles of essential emergency supplies for potential Nankai Trough evacuations, including infant formula, toilet paper, and blankets (Nikkei Shimbun). China's economic tensions continue as reduced export orders for shoes and furniture force worker furloughs and pay cuts, testing Beijing's resolve in ongoing trade disputes (Nikkei Asia). Domestic policy updates include modifications to a bill improving teacher working conditions (Yahoo News Japan), while earlier reports on Trump's directive to reopen Alcatraz prison (Huffington Post) and US-Japan tariff negotiations affecting Upper House elections (Japan Times) remain in the news.
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The defense ministers of Japan and India agreed Monday to deepen cooperation between their forces, including starting discussions toward establishing a senior officer-level dialogue body, as China continues to expand its military presence in the Indo-Pacific region.
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The United States has refused Japan's full exemption from not only a 10 percent "reciprocal" tariff but a country-specific tariff in recent negotiations, sources close to the matter said Monday.
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14:02โขUS Rejects Japan's Tariff Exemption Request
โจThe newspapers report on intensifying US-Japan trade tensions as the United States rejects Japan's request for full exemption from both the 10% "reciprocal" tariffs and country-specific tariffs during recent negotiations (Kyodo News English, Yahoo News Japan). This development could influence Japan's upcoming Upper House election (Japan Times). In corporate news, Berkshire Hathaway's board has approved Warren Buffett (94) to remain as chairman after he steps down as CEO on January 1, 2026, with Greg Abel (62) unanimously selected to succeed him as CEO (Nikkei Shimbun).
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Defense ministers agree to add layer to cooperative framework in Indo-Pacific
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21:07โขChina Military Aircraft Violates Japanese Airspace
โจThe newspapers report on critical defense developments with China's military aircraft violating Japanese airspace near the Senkaku Islands, prompting discussions about necessary government responses (Japan Business Press). Japan and India are establishing a defense consultation body to strengthen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region (Nikkei Asia). Meanwhile, in tech news, OpenAI has abandoned its profit-seeking plans, with CEO Sam Altman announcing the company will maintain nonprofit governance (Nikkei Shimbun). U.S.-Japan trade tensions continue with America rejecting Japan's tariff exemption requests (Kyodo News, Yahoo News).
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Curriculum mix and cultural links also prove key recruitment drivers
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