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09.09.2025The day the LDP presidential election date was set

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 09.09.2025.

It displays 36 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

09.09.2025The day the LDP presidential election date was set
The day in Japan commenced with widespread reports of the Nikkei 225 stock average reaching an unprecedented 44,000 yen, continuing the market's positive response to Prime Minister Ishiba's recent resignation. Concurrently, news emerged of a significant minimum wage hike, exceeding 1000 yen, influenced by rising food costs. As the day progressed, editorial attention increasingly focused on the impending Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) presidential election. Japanese media confirmed the official schedule, with the vote set for October 4th using a "full-spec" method. Separately, Toyota announced a strategic reorganization of its US production, consolidating Lexus operations and boosting hybrid output as a countermeasure against tariffs. Later reports highlighted internal LDP political dynamics, including Komeito's acknowledgment of a "party's survival crisis."
09.09.2025
00:27
9日の東京株式市場で日経平均株価が続伸し、取引時間中として初めて4万4000円を上回った。石破茂首相が退陣表明し、次期政権が大規模な経済対策を打つとの思惑から、海外投資家の買いが入った。米利下げの思惑から前日の米株式相場が上昇したことも投資家心理を上向かせている。 前日比の上げ幅は一時400円を超えた。終値でも8月18日に付けた最高値(4万3714円)を上回る可能性がある。…
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01:19
9日の東京株式市場で日経平均株価が続伸し、取引時間中として初めて4万4000円を上回った。石破茂首相が退陣を表明し、次期政権が大規模な経済対策を打つとの思惑から、海外投資家の買いが入った。米利下げの思惑から前日の米株式相場が上昇したことも投資家心理を上向かせている。 前日比の上げ幅は一時500円を超えた。終値でも8月18日に付けた最高値(4万3714円)を上回る可能性がある。 市場では、次期政権…
01:19

01:46Nikkei Record After Ishiba Exit

Japanese media reports that the Nikkei 225 stock average has hit record highs, surpassing 44,000 yen for the first time, days after Prime Minister Ishiba announced his resignation (The Japan Times, Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan). This surge is attributed to expectations that the next administration will implement large-scale economic measures. Separately, one outlet discusses a media crackdown amidst a "state of emergency" (Huffington Post Japan), alongside lingering concerns about life insurance deregulation.
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02:28
2025年度の最低賃金が決着した。7日に退陣表明した石破茂首相は「2020年代に全国平均1500円」の実現に向け大幅な引き上げを促した。結果的に66円増の1121円と過去最高の伸びを記録し、国の目安を上回る地域も相次いだ。異例の展開の裏側を追った。 20歳代後半で福岡県に住む大石忠規さんは1年半ほど前から地元のビアホールで週4〜5日間働く。勤務時間は店長のいない平日で10時間、土日祝日は7時間ほ…
02:28
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05:33Minimum Wage Rises Past 1000 Yen

Japanese media reports a significant minimum wage hike exceeding 1000 yen, influenced by rising food prices and termed an "Ishiba legacy" (Nikkei Shimbun). This new economic development appears alongside a continued focus on economic stability, with LDP figure Koizumi discussing options for reserved rice sales (Yahoo News Japan). The Nikkei 225 stock average also remains at record highs following Ishiba's resignation (The Japan Times), while concerns persist about life insurance deregulation (Japan Business Press).
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07:55LDP Presidential Election Set for October 4

Japanese media is now primarily focused on the upcoming Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) presidential election, with the schedule officially announced for a October 4th vote (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan). This political transition follows Prime Minister Ishiba's resignation, coinciding with the Nikkei 225 maintaining record highs (The Japan Times). Separately, discussions continue regarding improving workplaces for foreign workers (Huffington Post Japan) and concerns persist about life insurance deregulation (Japan Business Press).
09:07
【ワシントン=川上梓】トヨタ自動車は米国の自動車生産を見直す。高級車「レクサス」の生産拠点を2カ所から1カ所に集約する。高価格でも売れるレクサスは一部を日本からの輸出に切り替え、価格競争が激しいハイブリッド車(HV)などの現地生産を強化する。高関税下で最適な生産体制に見直す動きが広がってきた。 現在、米国ではケンタッキー州でレクサスのセダン「ES」、インディアナ州で大型SUV(多目的スポーツ車)…
09:07
09:16

11:00LDP Leadership Vote Details Emerge

Japanese media continues to highlight the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership race, with details emerging about a full-scale vote and internal strategic remarks (The Japan Times, Yahoo News Japan). Concurrently, Toyota is reorganizing its US production, aiming to consolidate Lexus operations and boost hybrid output as a countermeasure against high tariffs (Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia). Discussions also persist regarding life insurance deregulation and efforts to create welcoming workplaces for foreign workers (Japan Business Press, Huffington Post Japan).

13:21Komeito Faces Survival Crisis

Japanese media continues to report on Toyota's strategic reorganization of its U.S. production, aiming to consolidate Lexus operations and boost hybrid output as a response to high tariffs (Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia). Concurrently, details emerge regarding the Liberal Democratic Party's method for selecting its next leader (The Japan Times). A new political development highlights that the Komeito party is preparing to acknowledge a "party's survival crisis" in an upcoming summary (Yahoo News Japan), while efforts to create welcoming workplaces for foreign employees also remain a topic (Huffington Post Japan).
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【ドバイ=福冨隼太郎】ロイター通信などによるとカタールの首都ドーハで9日、爆発があった。イスラエル軍は同日、イスラム組織ハマス指導部を標的に攻撃を実施したと発表した。カタール外務省は「イスラエルによる攻撃だ」として批判する声明を発表した。 イスラエルメディアはハマス幹部のハイヤ氏らが標的になったと報じた。同氏はパレスチナ自治区ガザでのイスラエルとの衝突をめぐり、停戦協議などをする交渉団のトップを…
16:34

20:56Israel Strikes Hamas Leader in Qatar

Japanese media introduces a new focus on international affairs, with Israel reportedly attacking a Hamas leader in Qatar amidst ceasefire negotiations (Nikkei Shimbun). Domestically, the Liberal Democratic Party continues its preparations for a full-scale vote to select its next leader (The Japan Times). Concurrently, local attention is drawn to a severe linear rain band requiring safety precautions in Nagasaki Prefecture (Yahoo News Japan), while efforts to create welcoming workplaces for foreign employees remain a topic (Huffington Post Japan).
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22:05
三井化学、出光興産、住友化学の3社は国内の汎用樹脂事業を統合する方針を固めた。三井化学と出光の共同出資会社に住友化学の事業が合流する。統合により生産や物流などで合理化を進める。実現すれば汎用樹脂の国内生産能力で少なくとも3割超を占める。中国の過剰生産の影響で市況が悪化するなか、石油化学業界の再編が加速する。 10日にも発表する。統合の対象となるのは三井化学が65%、出光が35%出資し汎用樹脂「ポ…
22:05

22:50Beijing's Stance on Japan's Transition

Japanese media focuses on the Liberal Democratic Party leadership race, now creating a policy vacuum (Yahoo News Japan, The Japan Times). China's multifaceted influence is a prominent theme, with Beijing reportedly reacting to Prime Minister Ishiba's resignation and targeting the next leader (Japan Business Press). This extends to Japanese industry consolidation due to Chinese overproduction (Nikkei Shimbun) and Taiwan protecting undersea cables from interference (Nikkei Asia).