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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 13.10.2025.
It displays 30 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
13.10.2025 ⇢ The Day Hamas Released Hostages
⌨Japanese media on October 13 predominantly focused on the Middle East, specifically the commencement of hostage releases by Hamas. Early reports from Nikkei Shimbun and Yahoo News Japan detailed the initial releases, two years after the Israeli raid. As the day progressed, The Japan Times and Nikkei Shimbun confirmed Hamas began handing over hostages as part of a ceasefire deal, with President Trump visiting Israel. By late morning and early afternoon, Nikkei Shimbun and Yahoo News Japan reported the release of 20 surviving hostages, with President Trump delivering a speech in Israel and proclaiming a "new dawn for the Middle East." Concurrently, domestic political discussions continued regarding Komeito's potential full transition into an opposition party and active movements towards a unified opposition for prime ministerial nomination, building on the political shifts of previous days. Separately, Tata Capital's stock market debut and a survey on gender inequality among high school students also received coverage.
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Yahoo! Japan
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02:09⇢Middle East Peace Accord
⌨Japanese media is currently focused on the political implications of Komeito's potential full transition into an opposition party and increased cooperation with other opposition parties (Japan Business Press). Concurrently, international relations are highlighted with President Trump's efforts to broker a "historic agreement" in a Middle East peace conference in Egypt (Nikkei Shimbun). Regional stock markets are also undertaking reforms to attract foreign investors (Nikkei Asia), while a typhoon brings strong winds to parts of Kanto (Yahoo News Japan).
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Accused con artist Zhimin Qian unexpectedly pleaded guilty in UK court
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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05:43⇢Hostage's Return Echoes
⌨Japanese media is predominantly focused on the unfolding situation in the Middle East, specifically the commencement of hostage releases by Hamas, two years after the initial Israeli raid (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan). Concurrently, the ongoing political implications of Komeito's potential full transition into an opposition party and increased cooperation with other opposition parties are still being discussed (Japan Business Press). Another notable international development is the record $7 billion seizure in a Chinese crypto scam, with the accused pleading guilty in a UK court (Nikkei Asia).
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Stock in non-bank lender climbs 1.2% in early trading on Monday
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Yahoo! Japan
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The Japan Times
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Yahoo! Japan
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08:36⇢Hostage Release Begins in Gaza
⌨Japanese media maintains its focus on the Middle East, with headlines reporting Hamas beginning to hand over hostages as part of a ceasefire deal (The Japan Times, Nikkei Shimbun). Concurrently, domestic political discussions continue regarding Komeito's potential full transition into an opposition party and increased cooperation with other opposition parties (Japan Business Press). Another notable development is Tata Capital's strong debut on the stock market (Nikkei Asia).
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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Non-bank lender raised $1.7 billion in oversubscribed offering
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Yahoo! Japan
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11:32⇢Hamas Freed Twenty
⌨Japanese media continues to report on the ongoing situation in the Middle East, with Hamas releasing 20 hostages as President Trump visits Israel (Nikkei Shimbun). Domestically, discussions around a prime ministerial nomination are underway (Yahoo News Japan), while Komeito's potential full transition into an opposition party remains a focus (Japan Business Press). The Osaka Expo has concluded (The Japan Times), and a survey on gender inequality among high school students is reported (Huffington Post Japan).
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Yahoo! Japan
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September’s exports grow 8.3%, fastest pace in six months on demand from other markets
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16:02⇢Hamas Hostage Release Continues
⌨Japanese media continues to highlight the Middle East situation, with Hamas releasing 20 hostages and President Trump visiting Israel (Nikkei Shimbun). Domestically, there is active movement towards unifying opposition parties for the prime ministerial nomination (Yahoo News Japan). Concurrently, Chinese exports to the US continue to decline amid escalating trade tensions (Nikkei Asia). The Osaka Expo has concluded (The Japan Times), and a survey on gender inequality among high school students is reported (Huffington Post Japan).
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日本人が資産運用に投じる資金を増やしている。日本経済新聞が読者約1900人を対象にアンケート調査したところ、毎月の新規投資額は10万円台が中心であることがわかった。20〜40代の積極性が目立ち、約3割が3年前に比べ新規投資額を2倍以上にした。2024年からの新しい少額投資非課税制度（NISA）をきっかけに現預金を取り崩して投資に回す動きがみられる。
東京都在住の30代男性会社員は2年ほど前から本…
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Japan Business Press
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Interest in collecting is growing but shallow market stymies further expansion
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Yahoo! Japan
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22:25⇢Gaza Peace Accord Signed
⌨Japanese media continues to focus on Middle East developments, with President Trump hailing a "tremendous day" as leaders sign a Gaza declaration (The Japan Times). Domestically, the political fallout from the LDP-Komeito split remains prominent, with Komeito considering voting for opposition leaders (Japan Business Press, Yahoo News Japan). There's also a Nikkei Shimbun survey on increased investment among younger Japanese generations.
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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