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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 05.06.2025.
It displays 40 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
05.06.2025 ⇢ Day Rare Earth Restrictions Force Counter-Strategy
⌨China's rare earth export curbs halted Suzuki Swift production in Japan by morning, marking the first direct manufacturing impact of Beijing's strategic mineral restrictions. Japan's Economic Minister departed for Washington with a "China countermeasure package" focused on building alternative supply chains for seven restricted rare earth types and liquified natural gas procurement.
The diplomatic response accelerated when Trump and Xi Jinping held a phone call by afternoon, reportedly discussing both rare earth restrictions and student visa issues. The leaders agreed to early tariff negotiations, with Japan positioning its counter-China proposal as leverage for US trade concessions.
Domestic stories continued evolving from previous days' coverage. Government stockpiled rice appeared in convenience stores as the ongoing shortage persisted. Tohoku University announced plans to recruit 500 top researchers without salary caps, targeting American academics affected by Trump administration policies. The imperial family's Okinawa commemoration of war dead remained in focus ahead of World War II's 80th anniversary.
The diplomatic response accelerated when Trump and Xi Jinping held a phone call by afternoon, reportedly discussing both rare earth restrictions and student visa issues. The leaders agreed to early tariff negotiations, with Japan positioning its counter-China proposal as leverage for US trade concessions.
Domestic stories continued evolving from previous days' coverage. Government stockpiled rice appeared in convenience stores as the ongoing shortage persisted. Tohoku University announced plans to recruit 500 top researchers without salary caps, targeting American academics affected by Trump administration policies. The imperial family's Okinawa commemoration of war dead remained in focus ahead of World War II's 80th anniversary.
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Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako paid their respects to the war dead in Okinawa on Wednesday ahead of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, accompanied by their daughter Princess Aiko on her first trip to the prefecture.
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02:08⇢Imperial Family Honors Okinawa War Dead
⌨The newspapers report on Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako paying respects to war dead in Okinawa ahead of the 80th anniversary of World War II's end, with Princess Aiko making her first visit to the prefecture (Kyodo News English). Major convenience store chains begin selling government stockpile rice in stores as rice shortages continue affecting retail markets (Yahoo News Japan). International diplomacy coverage persists with Putin and Trump conducting phone discussions over Ukraine attacks, with Putin framing responses as "retaliation" (Nikkei Shimbun). Analysis continues questioning Xi Jinping's regime strength amid China's silence on May monthly meetings (Nikkei Asia).
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04:15⇢Foreign Resident Tax Hike Considered
⌨The newspapers report on Japan considering tougher regulations and tax increases targeting foreign residents and tourists (The Japan Times). Political tensions escalate as a no-confidence motion against the cabinet becomes the focal point in the final stages of the current Diet session (Yahoo News Japan). Global markets approach record highs as concerns over US tariffs recede, with European stocks and AI-related shares driving the rally (Nikkei Shimbun). Coverage continues on baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima's death, with analysis of how newspapers competed to reveal personal details and episodes (Japan Business Press). The imperial family's commemoration of war dead in Okinawa remains in focus ahead of World War II's 80th anniversary (Kyodo News English).
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First case among Japanese automakers could point to future problems elsewhere
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政府は米国との関税交渉で対中国を意識した協力パッケージを提示する。中国が輸出規制したレアアース（希土類）7種類や米国から調達を止めた液化天然ガス（LNG）のサプライチェーン（供給網）で連携を打ち出す。トランプ米大統領が関税で「最大の標的」とする中国への対応に焦点を絞り、譲歩を引き出す狙いだ。
赤沢亮正経済財政・再生相は5日、関税交渉のため米国へ出発した。閣僚協議に臨み、対中パッケージとして協力を…
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08:08⇢Japan Offers China Counter-Package to US
⌨The newspapers report on Japan proposing a "China countermeasure package" in tariff negotiations with the US, focusing on rare earth supply chain cooperation after China's export restrictions halted production of Suzuki Swift vehicles (Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia). Economic Minister Akasawa departed for Washington to present the package, which includes collaboration on seven restricted rare earth types and liquified natural gas procurement alternatives. Domestic work-life balance discussions emerge as 30% of fathers seek job transfers or department changes to better manage childcare responsibilities (Huffington Post Japan). Foreign resident policies tighten with government consideration of stricter regulations and tourist tax increases (The Japan Times). The imperial family's Okinawa commemoration continues coverage, while Japan initiates information protection agreement negotiations with the EU (Yahoo News Japan).
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Two major convenience store chains in Japan began selling government-released stockpiled rice at select stores in Tokyo and Osaka on Thursday, joining major supermarkets and e-commerce platforms in a move to increase availability of the staple food for consumers struggling with soaring rice prices.
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Anti-Beijing sentiment that rose in Yoon's term may impede his 'pragmatic' diplomacy
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東北大学は今後5年間で300億円を投じ、トップレベルの研究者約500人を採用する。国の「10兆円ファンド」からの資金を活用する。1人当たりの報酬に上限は設けない。米国の有力大学と連携し、採用や共同研究の拠点を設置する。トランプ米政権の政策によって苦境に陥った米国の優秀な研究者を獲得する。
東北大の冨永悌二学長が5日、日本経済新聞の取材に応じて明らかにした。冨永氏は「米国をはじめ、世界中から優秀な…
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A Chinese man detained in late May on suspicion of murdering two Japanese nationals in Dalian, northeastern China, was involved in a financial dispute with the victims, who were his business partners, a source familiar with Sino-Japanese relations said Thursday.
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東北大学は今後5年間で300億円を投じ、トップレベルの研究者約500人を採用する。国の「10兆円ファンド」からの資金を活用する。1人当たりの報酬に上限は設けない。米国の有力大学と連携し、採用や共同研究の拠点を設置する。トランプ米政権の政策によって苦境に陥った米国の優秀な研究者を獲得する。
東北大の冨永悌二学長が5日、日本経済新聞の取材に応じて明らかにした。冨永氏は「米国をはじめ、世界中から優秀な…
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11:05⇢Tohoku University Targets Trump-Era Researchers
⌨The newspapers report on Tohoku University's ambitious plan to recruit 500 top researchers over five years using 30 billion yen from Japan's "10 trillion yen fund," with no salary caps and targeting American researchers affected by Trump administration policies (Nikkei Shimbun). A Chinese murder suspect in Dalian had financial disputes with two Japanese business partners he allegedly killed, according to sources familiar with Sino-Japanese relations (Kyodo News English). Political scheduling changes emerge as party leader debates move to 6 PM to increase viewership (Yahoo News Japan). Previous coverage continues on Japan considering stricter regulations for foreign residents and tourist tax increases (The Japan Times), while 30% of fathers seek job transfers for better work-life balance (Huffington Post Japan).
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Shortage of key magnets could come 'very soon' if export freeze continues
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【ワシントン=高見浩輔】米商務省が6日公表した4月の貿易統計によると、モノとサービスを合わせた貿易赤字（国際収支ベース、季節調整済み）は前月比55.5%小さい616億ドルだった。関税発動を警戒して急増していた駆け込み輸入が落ち着いた。
660億ドル程度とみていた市場予想にほぼ沿った内容だった。輸入は16.3%減の3510億ドル。輸出は3%増の2894億ドルだった。
貿易赤字の拡大はトランプ米政権…
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【北京=田島如生】トランプ米大統領と中国の習近平（シー・ジンピン）国家主席が5日夜、電話で協議した。中国国営新華社などが伝えた。中国によるレアアース（希土類）の輸出規制や、トラン…
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Tokyo sees path to drawing concessions through rare earth, LNG supply chains
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13:39⇢Trump Xi Phone Call Sparks Japan Counter-Package
⌨The newspapers report on a US-China presidential phone call between Trump and Xi Jinping discussing rare earth export restrictions and student visa issues (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan). Japan proposes a China countermeasure package during upcoming US tariff negotiations, focusing on rare earth and LNG supply chain alternatives as leverage for concessions (Nikkei Asia). The diplomatic activity follows China's rare earth restrictions that previously halted Japanese auto production. Coverage continues on domestic policy changes including stricter foreign resident regulations and tourist tax increases (The Japan Times), while 30% of fathers seek job transfers for better work-life balance (Huffington Post Japan). A Chinese murder suspect in Dalian had financial disputes with two Japanese business partners he allegedly killed (Kyodo News English).
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Leaders of world's 2 largest economies speak for 1st time since start of trade war
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20:14⇢Trump Splits from Musk While Embracing Xi
⌨The newspapers report on a dramatic shift in US-China relations as Trump and Xi Jinping agreed to new trade talks in their first conversation since the trade war began (Nikkei Asia, Yahoo News Japan). The development follows previous coverage of Japan's China countermeasure package negotiations. Simultaneously, Trump's relationship with Elon Musk deteriorated significantly, with Trump expressing disappointment and suggesting cancellation of government contracts with Musk's companies (Nikkei Shimbun). The contrast between diplomatic progress with China and domestic tensions with a key tech ally marks a notable change from previous coverage focused on Japan's strategic positioning between the superpowers.
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世界の富裕層が国境を越えて動き始めた。強権的なトランプ政権下の米国では富裕層が国外脱出を計画し、英国などの市民権を申請する人が急増している。その英国でも、税制変更をきっかけに富裕層が英国から逃げ出す「Wexit（ウェグジット）」が広がる。英コンサルタント会社の試算では、2025年の富裕層の移住は10年前の2倍を超え、過去最高を更新する見通しだ。
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Review of technologies to restrict access by children under 16 to be completed soon
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