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08.09.2025The day Motegi and Hayashi joined the LDP leadership race

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 08.09.2025.

It displays 34 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

08.09.2025The day Motegi and Hayashi joined the LDP leadership race
The Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race intensified significantly on September 8th, following Prime Minister Ishiba's resignation. Early reports noted Koizumi and Takaichi as frontrunners, but the contest broadened as LDP heavyweight Motegi formally announced his entry, followed later by Hayashi Yoshimasa solidifying his intention to run. This succession battle, marked by discussions of a "full-spec" election and a proposed October 4th date, continued to dominate editorial attention, reflecting ongoing calls for leadership reform within the party. Concurrently, the Nikkei average surged to record highs, exceeding 43,800 yen, as markets reacted positively to expectations of an active fiscal policy from the incoming administration. Separately, Japan's Q2 GDP was revised upward to an annual rate of 2.2%, partially attributed to strong consumption.
08.09.2025
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内閣府が8日発表した4〜6月期の国内総生産(GDP)改定値は、物価変動の影響を除いた実質の季節調整値が前期比0.5%増、年率換算で2.2%増だった。8月発表の速報値(前期比0.3%増、年率1.0%増)から上方修正した。最新の経済指標を反映した結果、個人消費などが上振れした。 QUICKが事前にまとめた民間予測の中心値(前期比0.3%増、年率1.0%増)を上回った。…
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8日の東京株式市場で日経平均株価は続伸して始まった。一時、前週末からの上げ幅は700円に達して4万3700円台まで上げ、8月18日に付けた史上最高値の4万3714円を上回った。石破茂首相の辞意表明を受け、次期政権で積極的な財政政策が進められるとの期待感から株が買われている。 同日の外国為替市場では円安・ドル高が進行し、1ドル=148円台前半での取引となっている。政局の流動化への懸念から円売りが進…
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8日の東京株式市場で日経平均株価は続伸して始まった。一時、前週末からの上げ幅は800円を超えて4万3800円台まで上げ、8月18日に付けた史上最高値の4万3714円を上回った。石破茂首相の辞意表明を受け、次期政権で積極的な財政政策が進められるとの期待感から株が買われている。 同日の外国為替市場では円安・ドル高が進行し、1ドル=148円台前半での取引となっている。政局の流動化への懸念から円売りが進…
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01:39Tokyo Stock Market Reaches Record

Japanese media reports the Nikkei average has surged to a record high, exceeding 43,800 yen, driven by expectations for an active fiscal policy from the next administration following Prime Minister Ishiba's resignation (Nikkei Shimbun). Concurrently, the yen continues to depreciate. The LDP leadership race remains a central focus, with Koizumi and Takaichi identified as leading contenders (Yahoo News Japan), while discussions revisit the party's historical election practices involving "money and posts" (Japan Business Press). Government bond yields also face upward pressure amid political uncertainty (Nikkei Asia).
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8日の東京株式市場で日経平均株価は大幅続伸して始まり、午前終値は前週末比611円(1.42%)高の4万3630円だった。上げ幅は一時800円を超え、8月18日の最高値(4万3714円)を上回った。石破茂首相が辞任を表明し、次期政権で財政拡張的な政策を進めるとの期待から買いが優勢となった。米景気の先行き不透明感など懸念材料も多いが、国内政治動向を巡り、日本株は最高値圏に浮上した。 午前は東証プライ…
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石破茂首相が辞任を表明しました。自民党は総裁選挙の手続きに入ります。新たな総裁を選ぶ選挙戦を通じ、自民党は積年の膿(うみ)を出し、変わることができるのでしょうか。NIKKEI LIVEでは総裁選の行方を占いつつ日本の政治に何が求められているのかを考えます。長年、政治取材を続けてきたニュース・エディターの吉野直也と政治部長の佐藤理、現場のキャップが出演します。…
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03:48Ishiba Succession Race Intensifies

Japanese media reports the race to replace Prime Minister Ishiba is intensifying, with LDP heavyweight Motegi joining the succession contest (The Japan Times). Koizumi and Takaichi remain leading contenders (Yahoo News Japan), while the LDP faces calls for leadership reform (Japan Business Press, Nikkei Shimbun). Markets continue to react, with stocks nearing new highs amidst speculation of future fiscal expansion following Ishiba's resignation (Nikkei Asia). Separately, a father who disappeared with his children was reportedly shot dead in the US (Huffington Post Japan).
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7日の石破茂首相の辞任表明は、主要7カ国(G7)諸国で深まる政治の混迷を内外に印象づけた。極右勢力に市民の支持を奪われて失脚した最近の欧州の主要国首脳のケースとも類似した展開となった。 民主的価値を標榜する欧州や日本の政治の不安定化は、長期独裁を続ける権威主義国家を利する恐れがある。欧州主要国でイタリアのメローニ首相しか安定した政権運営ができていない現状は、自民党の行く末を考えるうえで示唆に富ん…
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07:46LDP's Recurring Leadership Ousts

Japanese media continues to extensively cover the Liberal Democratic Party's internal politics, with Yahoo News Japan reporting a recurring pattern of "ousting the president" (Yahoo News Japan). This aligns with the ongoing race to replace Prime Minister Ishiba, which has seen LDP heavyweight Motegi join the contest (The Japan Times), and calls persist for leadership reform within the party (Japan Business Press). Separately, the Nikkei Shimbun reports a positive revision of Japan's Q2 GDP to an annual rate of 2.2%, attributing it to consumption boosted by a hot summer (Nikkei Shimbun).
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10:19LDP Leadership Race Kicks Off

Japanese media widely covers the renewed intensity of the Liberal Democratic Party's (LDP) presidential race. The contest to choose the next leader has "kicked off again" (The Japan Times), with Hayashi Yoshimasa solidifying his intention to run (Yahoo News Japan). This builds on ongoing discussions for leadership reform within the LDP (Japan Business Press). Separately, a positive Q2 GDP revision is noted (Nikkei Shimbun), and Indonesia's Finance Minister was reportedly fired (Nikkei Asia).
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19:18Trump Administration's Growing Impact on Japan

Japanese media continues to cover the LDP's leadership race, with "resign, don't resign" demonstrations reflecting public sentiment post-Ishiba's resignation (Yahoo News Japan, The Japan Times). Concurrently, the impact of the Trump administration on Japan is gaining prominence. Reports highlight concerns over Trump's policies encroaching on universities (Nikkei Shimbun) and corporate Japan increasing US investments by 20% to mitigate tariffs (Nikkei Asia).
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22:28LDP Succession Quest

Japanese media continues to highlight the ongoing Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) presidential race, with "resign, don't resign" demonstrations reflecting public sentiment regarding the previous resignation (The Japan Times, Yahoo News Japan). Concurrently, new economic and financial concerns are emerging. Japan Business Press questions the potential "mistake" of deregulation for life insurance companies, while Nikkei Shimbun reports on the "binge buying" of US homes by foreigners, prompting regulatory proposals. Nikkei Asia also covers Indonesia's anemic mortgage market.