Voter participation seen as key metric for 'patriots only' legislative poll
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 08.12.2025.
It displays 34 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
08.12.2025 ⇢ The Day Aomori Prefecture Experienced a Major Earthquake and Tsunami Warning
⌨The day began with continued reports on the escalating tensions with China, as Japanese officials refuted China's claims regarding radar lock-on incidents involving Self-Defense Force jets. Throughout the morning, government figures, including the Chief Cabinet Secretary, reiterated Japan's stance and condemned China's actions. However, editorial focus dramatically shifted in the early afternoon with news of a powerful earthquake. At 02:40 PM, multiple major Japanese news outlets reported a 6.6 magnitude earthquake in Aomori Prefecture, quickly followed by tsunami warnings for Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate prefectures, with anticipated tsunami heights of up to 3 meters. This major natural disaster and the subsequent evacuation advisories dominated headlines for the remainder of the day.
08.12.2025
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中国軍の戦闘機が6日、自衛隊の戦闘機にレーダーを照射した。高市早苗首相が台湾有事は存立危機事態になり得ると国会で答弁したことに反発する中国が威圧的な行動をエスカレートさせる狙いはどこにあるのか。米欧の安全保障政策の専門家に聞いた。（聞き手はワシントン=坂口幸裕、飛田臨太郎、ロンドン=江渕智弘）
「中国は地域秩序の再構築に利用」
米ハドソン研究所・アジア太平洋安全保障部長のパトリック・クローニン氏…
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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11:17 (02:17)⇢China's Radar Lock-On Escalation
⌨Japanese media continues to focus on escalating tensions with China, reporting that Chinese military aircraft locked radar onto Japanese Self-Defense Force jets. This action follows Prime Minister Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan, prompting strong protests from Japan. US and European experts weigh in on China's intentions to reshape regional order (Nikkei Shimbun, NHK News, Mainichi Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan, Kyodo News English). Discussions also reflect public opinion on Takaichi's statements.
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東京・霞が関の経済産業省にほど近いJR浜松町駅周辺といえば、電機業界の大手メーカーが本社や主要拠点を構えるオフィス街だった。
東芝がそこを出て、川崎市に本社を移転したのは今年8月。「芝浦オフィス」を構えるシャープも2016年に台湾資本になっており、昔のままなのはアイリスオーヤマ（東京アンテナオフィス、本社は仙台市）くらいだ、と言う人が多い。
同社を日本の電機産業の「継承者」と呼ぶには少し小ぶりか…
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11:52
Both nations accuse each other of opening fire first
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Kyodo News
Emperor's 1998 visit to Britain seen as "conciliatory" amid POW protests
Britain viewed Emperor Akihito's first state visit to Britain in 1998 as "conciliatory" despite fierce protests by former Far East prisoners of war, according to documents drafted by then-British Ambassador to Japan David Wright.
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Kyodo News
Japan denies China's claim over radar lock on fighter jets
Japan's top government spokesman on Monday dismissed as "baseless" China's claim that interference by Self-Defense Forces fighter jets during Chinese naval training prompted radar to be locked on the planes.
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Kyodo News
Japan denies China's claim interference led to radar lock on SDF fighters
Japan's top government spokesman on Monday dismissed as "baseless" China's claim that interference by Self-Defense Forces fighter jets during Chinese naval training prompted radar to be locked on the planes.
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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14:16 (05:16)⇢China Radar Lock-On Denied
⌨Japanese media continues to report on the escalating tensions with China, with government officials refuting China's claims regarding radar lock-on incidents involving Self-Defense Force jets (TBS News, Yahoo News Japan, Kyodo News English). Simultaneously, reports highlight ongoing anti-dictatorship protests by foreigners in Japan (Sankei Shimbun) and a commemoration of the first anniversary of the Syrian Assad regime's collapse (Asahi Shimbun), along with an overview of Japan's economic measures (NHK News).
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東京以外でも新築マンションの高騰が顕著になってきた。建築コストや地価の上昇などを背景に販売価格が上がり、全国の過半にあたる24都道府県で平均価格がその地域の年収の10倍を超えた。新築マンションは全国的に、一般的な会社員の家庭には手が届きにくい存在になりつつある。
不動産調査会社の東京カンテイ（東京・品川）が2024年に新規分譲された新築マンションの平均価格（70平方メートル換算）を都道府県ごとに…
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Kyodo News
Skiing: World champion Horishima wins moguls in World Cup opener
Japanese world champion Ikuma Horishima won the men's moguls at the freestyle skiing World Cup season opener Sunday, claiming his 23rd triumph on the circuit.
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15:59 (06:59)⇢China Japan Radar Lock-On Claims
⌨Japanese media continues to report on the escalating tensions with China regarding radar lock-on incidents. China's ambassador to Japan unilaterally claimed Japanese Self-Defense Force aircraft interfered with Chinese naval exercises (Sankei Shimbun). Meanwhile, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary refuted China's accusations, stating SDF aircraft maintained a safe distance during operations (TBS News, Yahoo News Japan).
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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17:42 (08:42)⇢Thailand-Cambodia Border Clashes
⌨Japanese media continues to report on the ongoing cross-border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, with both nations accusing each other of initiating conflict (Nikkei Asia, Yahoo News Japan). Domestically, there is discussion about political funding scandals involving club expenditures (Sankei Shimbun) and the global boom in Japanese matcha (Chunichi Shimbun). MUFG's leadership change is also noted (Yomiuri Shimbun), along with a product recall by Glico (NHK News).
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【フランクフルト=林英樹】欧州連合（EU）が自動車分類に「小型EV（電気自動車）」枠を新設する。通常のEVより技術要件を緩和することで欧州車大手の車両コストを下げて普及を促し、中国勢の低価格EVに対抗する。EUは日本の軽自動車規格を参考にしており、日本勢の欧州での販売拡大につながる可能性もある。
新分類の名称は「E Car（イーカー）」。EU執行機関の欧州委員会が近く法案を発表し、主要機関の承認…
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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19:51 (10:51)⇢China Radar Lock-On Refuted
⌨Japanese media continues to report on China's claims regarding radar lock-on incidents with Japanese Self-Defense Force aircraft, with the Chief Cabinet Secretary refuting Beijing's assertions (NHK News). Separately, a wildfire is actively burning in Mount Myogi, Gunma Prefecture (TBS News, Yahoo News Japan), while MUFG's leadership change remains a topic of discussion (Yomiuri Shimbun). The issue of illegal forced evictions by a certified support organization in Sapporo for welfare recipients is also gaining attention (Hokkaido Shimbun).
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Yahoo! Japan
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22:08 (13:08)⇢China's Radar Lock-On Escalation
⌨Japanese media continues to focus on escalating tensions with China over radar lock-on incidents. Several sources report on China's military aircraft targeting Japanese Self-Defense Force jets, escalating the international public opinion battle (Sankei Shimbun, Asahi Shimbun). Domestically, there are reports of a wildfire in Gunma Prefecture (TBS News) and ongoing issues with forced evictions for welfare recipients in Sapporo (Hokkaido Shimbun). Discussions also continue regarding Prime Minister Takaichi's statements and their impact on Japan-China relations (Mainichi Shimbun).
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【フランクフルト=林英樹】欧州連合（EU）が自動車分類に「小型EV（電気自動車）」枠を新設する。通常のEVより技術要件を緩和することで欧州車大手の車両コストを下げて普及を促し、中国勢の低価格EVに対抗する。EUは日本の軽自動車規格を参考にしており、日本勢の欧州での販売拡大につながる可能性もある。
新分類の名称は「E Car（イーカー）」。EU執行機関の欧州委員会が近く法案を発表し、主要機関の承認…
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Yahoo! Japan
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Mom-and-pop stores target South Korea, Singapore to stay afloat
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Kyodo News
Japan to set up environment safeguards for mega solar project regulations
The Japanese government will strengthen safeguards to protect ecosystems and landscapes from the adverse impact of large-scale solar farms, officials said Monday.
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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23:29 (14:29)⇢Tsunami Warning Hokkaido to Iwate
⌨Japanese media is predominantly focused on a tsunami warning issued for the Hokkaido to Iwate prefectural coasts, urging residents to evacuate to higher ground (NHK News, Yahoo News Japan). Separately, the selection of the new NHK chairman is also being discussed, with reports on the split vote and internal promotion (Sankei Shimbun, Mainichi Shimbun). Concerns over China's 'salami tactics' with radar lock-ons continue (Asahi Shimbun).
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日本経済新聞
8日午後11時15分ごろ、青森県八戸市で震度6強を観測する地震があった。気象庁は青森県太平洋沿岸、岩手県、北海道太平洋沿岸中部などに津波警報を発令した。予想される津波の高さは最大3メートル。
気象庁によると、震源は青森県東方沖で、震源の深さは約50キロ。地震の規模はマグニチュード（M）7.6と推定される。
震度6弱は青森県おいらせ町、階上町、震度5強はむつ市、北海道函館市など。…
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8日午後11時15分ごろ、青森県八戸市で震度6強を観測する地震があった。気象庁は青森県太平洋沿岸、岩手県、北海道太平洋沿岸中部などに津波警報を発令した。予想される津波の高さは最大3メートル。
気象庁によると、震源は青森県東方沖で、震源の深さは約50キロ。地震の規模はマグニチュード（M）7.6と推定される。
震度6弱は青森県おいらせ町、階上町、震度5強はむつ市、野辺地町、七戸町、東北町、東通村、五…
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8日午後11時15分ごろ、青森県八戸市で震度6強を観測する地震があった。気象庁は青森県太平洋沿岸、岩手県、北海道太平洋沿岸中部などに津波警報を発令した。予想される津波の高さは最大3メートル。
政府は8日夜、首相官邸の危機管理センターに官邸対策室を設置した。
気象庁によると、震源は青森県東方沖で、震源の深さは約50キロ。地震の規模はマグニチュード（M）7.6と推定される。
JR東日本によると、地震…
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