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11.09.2025The day Kobayashi joined the LDP leadership race

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 11.09.2025.

It displays 28 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

11.09.2025The day Kobayashi joined the LDP leadership race
Japanese media on September 11th continued its focus on the Liberal Democratic Party's internal dynamics, with early reports indicating that public opinion might influence decisions on LDP slush fund indictments. This was followed by the announcement that Takayuki Kobayashi would run for party president, broadening the field in the leadership contest following Ishiba's resignation. Concurrently, the Tokyo stock market continued its record-breaking surge, exceeding 44,000 yen for the first time, largely driven by AI-related stocks including SoftBank Group. This economic performance occurred as discussions continued regarding Ishiba's resignation making a rate increase less likely. Later in the day, Prime Minister Ishiba instructed a thorough review of inflation countermeasures.
11.09.2025

02:40Public Will Shapes LDP Slush Fund Decisions

Japanese media continues to highlight domestic political scrutiny, with reports suggesting public opinion might influence decisions on LDP slush fund indictments (Yahoo News Japan). Criticism of the Liberal Democratic Party's internal dynamics and populist tax policies persists, drawing comparisons to past opposition (Japan Business Press). Internationally, a conservative influencer's shooting in the U.S. is noted (The Japan Times), while Tokyo's initiative to attract international schools aims to secure foreign talent (Nikkei Shimbun).
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04:22
米航空宇宙局(NASA)の無人探査車が火星で回収した岩石から生命の痕跡の可能性がある物質を発見した。地球外生命発見への期待が高まる。証明するには岩石試料を地球に持ち帰る必要があるが、トランプ米政権は後ろ向きだ。中国は2030年にも火星から試料を地球に持ち帰る計画を立てており、世紀の発見を目指す競争は激しくなる。 「我々が発見した中でもっとも明らかな生命の痕跡になる可能性がある」。NASAのショー…
04:22

04:24Mars Life Traces Unveiled

Japanese media notes the potential discovery of life traces on Mars by a NASA rover, highlighting the US administration's reluctance to retrieve samples contrasting with China's 2030 retrieval plans (Nikkei Shimbun). Concurrently, domestic political scrutiny persists regarding the Liberal Democratic Party's internal dynamics and populist tax policies (Japan Business Press). International reports also cover a flood control corruption scandal in the Philippines (Nikkei Asia) and the ongoing story of a conservative influencer's shooting in the U.S. (The Japan Times).

07:04Ishiba's Resignation Dampens Rate Hike Expectations

Japanese media reports that Ishiba's resignation has made a rate increase in Japan less likely (The Japan Times). Concurrently, the Tokyo stock market has reached a new record high for the second consecutive day (Yahoo News Japan). Domestic political scrutiny continues regarding the Liberal Democratic Party's internal dynamics and populist tax policies (Japan Business Press), while discussions also cover the potential discovery of life traces on Mars (Nikkei Shimbun) and a flood control corruption scandal in the Philippines (Nikkei Asia).
07:47
11日の東京株式市場で日経平均株価は続伸した。終値は前日比534円(1.22%)高の4万4372円だった。連日で最高値を更新した。米株式市場でオラクル株が連日急騰する中、投資計画で協力関係にあるソフトバンクグループ(SBG)に買いが集まり相場を急ピッチで押し上げた。 米ハイテク株高が追い風となった。10日の米株式市場ではクラウド大手のオラクルが前日比35.9%高と急騰し、市場の注目をさらった。…
07:47

08:33Kobayashi Announces LDP Leadership Bid

Japanese media highlights a new development in the Liberal Democratic Party's internal dynamics, with Takayuki Kobayashi announcing his intention to run for party president (Yahoo News Japan). This comes as the Tokyo stock market continues its record-breaking surge, exceeding 44,000 yen, significantly boosted by SoftBank Group (Nikkei Shimbun). Discussions also persist regarding Ishiba's resignation making a rate increase less likely (The Japan Times) and the LDP's populist tax policies (Japan Business Press). Additionally, fatherhood and childcare remain a societal topic (Huffington Post Japan).
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11:19
世界の株式市場で生成AI(人工知能)相場が再び勢いづいている。11日は米ハイテク株高を背景に、日経平均株価は連日で最高値をつけた。エヌビディアなど米巨大テック企業に加え、米オラクルやソフトバンクグループ(SBG)などけん引役が広がった。 日経平均終値は前日比534円(1%)高の4万4372円と、初めて4万4000円台に乗せた。10%上げて上場来高値を付けたSBG株による日経平均への寄与は、上げ幅…
11:19

11:21Nikkei Breaches 44,000 Yen as AI Boosts Stocks

Japanese media reports the Nikkei stock average continues its record-breaking surge, exceeding 44,000 yen for the first time, driven by renewed momentum in AI-related stocks, including SoftBank Group (Nikkei Shimbun). Domestically, discussions persist regarding Ishiba's resignation making a rate increase less likely (The Japan Times) and the LDP's populist tax policies (Japan Business Press). Additionally, fatherhood and childcare remain a societal topic (Huffington Post Japan), and East Japan faces river flooding warnings (Yahoo News Japan).
17:20

17:22Nepal's 'Gen Z' Protests and Global Market Surge

Japanese media reports renewed momentum in AI-related stocks, pushing the Nikkei stock average above 44,000 yen (Nikkei Shimbun). Domestically, discussions persist regarding Ishiba's resignation making a rate increase less likely (The Japan Times). Internationally, a new development highlights Nepal's 'Gen Z' protests, reflecting long-standing resentment towards political elites and eyeing new leadership (Nikkei Asia). The 24th anniversary of 9/11 is also noted (Yahoo News Japan).
20:24
証券口座の乗っ取りの被害補償に業界が頭を悩ませている。統一基準をつくるのは難しく、補償は各社の方針に委ねられている。だが、口座乗っ取りの多くは相場操縦が目的で、株の銘柄が置き換わる形のため、必ずしも資産がなくなるわけではない。専門家からは補償の範囲を巡りトラブルが生じるリスクを指摘する声もある。 ガイドライン改正案、補償の記載は変えず 「顧客側と証券会社側にどの程度の過失があるか、様々なケースが…
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21:25Hyundai Production Delays and Media Accountability

Japanese media reports focus on Hyundai's US factory construction delays due to employee visa issues, with calls for improved visa systems (Nikkei Shimbun). Domestically, there's discussion about the Mainichi Shimbun's refusal to retract an "erroneous report" concerning "Prime Minister Ishiba stepping down," contrasting with Yomiuri's apology (Japan Business Press). Additionally, East and West Japan are warned of heavy rain due to atmospheric instability (Yahoo News Japan).