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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 12.04.2025.
It displays 31 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
12.04.2025 ⇢ Day of Expo Opening and Tariff Relief for Smartphones
⌨The Osaka-Kansai Expo held its formal opening ceremony with Emperor Naruhito and PM Ishiba in attendance, who warned of a "divided world." The Expo begins fully tomorrow, with last-minute ticket purchases creating lines despite storm warnings. Ishiba's government rebuffed calls for tax cuts amid the continuing economic fallout from Trump's tariffs.
International news showed Ukraine receiving record financial support of ¥3.4 trillion from 50 countries, while a US special envoy proposed "joint management" for post-war Ukraine during talks with Putin.
By afternoon, a significant development emerged as smartphones were excluded from mutual US-China tariffs, saving Apple's iPhone from price increases. Earlier, Nikkei reported Apple and HP had halted exports from inland China to the US, showing the tariff war's substantial supply chain impacts despite the partial 90-day pause announced two days prior.
International news showed Ukraine receiving record financial support of ¥3.4 trillion from 50 countries, while a US special envoy proposed "joint management" for post-war Ukraine during talks with Putin.
By afternoon, a significant development emerged as smartphones were excluded from mutual US-China tariffs, saving Apple's iPhone from price increases. Earlier, Nikkei reported Apple and HP had halted exports from inland China to the US, showing the tariff war's substantial supply chain impacts despite the partial 90-day pause announced two days prior.
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01:13⇢Ukraine Aid Hits Record ¥3.4 Trillion
⌨The newspapers report on the record-high financial support for Ukraine, which has reached ¥3.4 trillion (approximately $34 billion) from 50 countries, marking the highest level since the conflict began (Yahoo News Japan). Meanwhile, the economic fallout from Trump's tariffs continues to dominate coverage, with Japan and the US arranging ministerial-level talks next week (Kyodo News English). The financial markets remain in turmoil, with a "selling shock" of US Treasury bonds and the dollar described as the worst in 23 years (Nikkei Shimbun), shutting down the leveraged-loan market (Nikkei Asia).
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大阪・関西万博が13日に開幕する。地元で半世紀ぶりの開催を控え、大阪の街は官民一丸で受け入れ準備を整えた。企業による旅行予約が増えるなど盛り上がりを見せつつあるが、全国への波及はこれからだ。魅力を幅広い層に届け、興味をひき付ける工夫が求められる。
12日午前、大阪市北区の大阪市役所前。公式キャラクター「ミャクミャク」のモニュメントに設置されたカウントダウンクロックは「開催まで1日」を表示する。…
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04:04⇢Osaka Expo Opens Tomorrow
⌨The newspapers report on the eve of the Osaka-Kansai Expo opening on April 13, with local preparations in full swing and the official mascot "Myaku Myaku" featured in countdown displays (Nikkei Shimbun). In international news, Trump is described as "optimistic" about reaching a China trade deal despite defending his tariff policies (The Japan Times), while a US special envoy has held peace discussions with Putin (Yahoo News Japan). The Japan Business Press continues its political analysis of Trump's victory, attributing it to First Lady Jill Biden.
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06:19⇢US Envoy Proposes Post-War Ukraine "Joint Management"
⌨The newspapers report on a new development in Ukraine peace negotiations, with a US special envoy proposing "joint management" of post-war Ukraine (Yahoo News Japan). This diplomatic initiative comes as the Osaka-Kansai Expo prepares to open tomorrow, with local preparations and the "Myaku Myaku" mascot featured prominently in countdown displays (Nikkei Shimbun). Meanwhile, Trump continues defending his tariff policies while the White House portrays him as "optimistic" about reaching a trade deal with China (The Japan Times).
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China and Japan said Saturday they have held technical talks over Beijing's ban on Japanese seafood imports, which was imposed in August 2023 following the discharge of treated radioactive water into the sea from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.
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Dignitaries including Emperor Naruhito and Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba attended the opening ceremony for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka on Saturday, a day before the long-anticipated event opens its doors to the public.
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09:35⇢Osaka Expo Opening Ceremony Draws Emperor and PM
⌨The newspapers report on the opening ceremony for the 2025 Osaka World Exposition being held today, ahead of the full public opening tomorrow. Emperor Naruhito and Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba attended the formal ceremony (The Japan Times, Kyodo News English). Meanwhile, a domestically-produced quantum computer is scheduled to be unveiled at the Expo in August by Osaka University and ULVAC (Nikkei Shimbun). Weather conditions are expected to deteriorate with a spring storm threatening through April 13 (Yahoo News Japan).
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【重慶=多部田俊輔】米パソコン大手は相次いで中国内陸部からの対米輸出を止めた。トランプ米大統領の関税政策を受けて、アップルのパソコン「Mac」などを組み立てている四川省成都市の工場は対米輸出を一時中止し、HPの重慶のパソコン工場も北米輸出を停止した。地元経済への影響だけでなく、世界的なサプライチェーン（供給網）見直しに波及しかねない。
Macやタブレット端末「iPad」などの製造を受託する台湾の…
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13:34⇢Apple Halts China-US Exports Amid Tariff Storm
⌨The newspapers report on the opening of the Osaka Expo, with Prime Minister Ishiba warning about global division during the ceremony attended by Emperor Naruhito (The Japan Times, Kyodo News). In economic news, Apple and HP have halted exports from inland China to the US in response to Trump's tariff policies, potentially disrupting global supply chains (Nikkei Shimbun). Meanwhile, a university survey indicates expected US inflation has reached 6.7% (Yahoo News Japan).
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【ワシントン=八十島綾平】トランプ米政権は11日、相互関税の対象からスマートフォンなどを除外すると表明した。米アップルのiPhoneなどの大幅な値上がりを回避し、消費者の反発を抑える狙いとみられる。
米税関・国境取締局（CBP）が米東部時間11日夜に輸入事業者向けに通達…
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21:06⇢Osaka Expo Opens Amid Corporate Withdrawal
⌨The newspapers report on the Osaka-Kansai Expo opening today, with ceremony attended by Emperor Naruhito and PM Ishiba warning of global division (The Japan Times, Kyodo News). New headlines indicate the Expo faces criticism for over-reliance on advertising giant Dentsu, with even entertainment company Yoshimoto Kogyo withdrawing support, leading some to call it merely a "local exposition" (Japan Business Press). In economic news, the US has excluded smartphones from mutual tariffs, preventing iPhone price increases (Nikkei Shimbun).
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