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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 17.02.2025.
It displays 28 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
17.02.2025 ⇢ Day Growth Numbers Masked Consumer Retreat
⌨Japan's GDP exceeded 600 trillion yen for the first time, with Q4 2024 showing 2.8% annualized growth. Morning coverage focused on the divergence between corporate investment growth and consumer spending weakness.
The Ishiba administration continued addressing multiple policy fronts: proposing 450,000 yen support for private high school students, moving toward free elementary school lunches, and meeting with Mrs. Akagi in the Diet. UN concerns emerged regarding Japan's permanent residency revocation system.
U.S.-Russia talks scheduled for February 18th generated coverage, with Senator Rubio emphasizing Ukraine and Europe's inclusion in peace negotiations. This followed previous days' tensions over Ukrainian territorial concessions.
Citizen Watch's success with mechanical timepieces targeting youth markets indicated a broader generational shift, parallel to reports of declining Panasonic brand recognition among younger demographics.
The Ishiba administration continued addressing multiple policy fronts: proposing 450,000 yen support for private high school students, moving toward free elementary school lunches, and meeting with Mrs. Akagi in the Diet. UN concerns emerged regarding Japan's permanent residency revocation system.
U.S.-Russia talks scheduled for February 18th generated coverage, with Senator Rubio emphasizing Ukraine and Europe's inclusion in peace negotiations. This followed previous days' tensions over Ukrainian territorial concessions.
Citizen Watch's success with mechanical timepieces targeting youth markets indicated a broader generational shift, parallel to reports of declining Panasonic brand recognition among younger demographics.
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00:34⇢Young Japan Forgets Panasonic
⌨The newspapers report on a generational brand crisis at Panasonic, with half of those in their 20s unfamiliar with the company, prompting concerns about potential loss of ¥3000 trillion market (Nikkei). Coverage continues of the Ishiba-Trump summit approval ratings hovering around 40% (Asahi, Yomiuri), while reports emerge of an imminent Trump-Putin meeting (Yahoo).
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Japan's economy grew an annualized 2.
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日本にも若者向けのビジネスを反転の原動力にした企業がある。
2024年にブランド創設から100年を迎えたシチズン時計。若者を開拓したことで創業以来、最も売れた腕時計が生まれた。ゼンマイで動く機械式の「TSUYOSA（ツヨサ）コレクション」だ。
21年の発売から3年間の累計販売数は過去10年間で最も売れた腕時計の4倍に達した。各商品の販売数は明らかにしていないものの、日の丸腕時計がクオーツ式で世界…
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Japan's economy grew an annualized real 2.
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03:36⇢GDP Rises While Youth Choose Mechanical Time
⌨The newspapers report on Japan's Q4 2023 GDP growth of 2.8% annualized (Kyodo), while Citizen Watch reports unprecedented success with mechanical watches targeting youth markets, achieving 4x typical sales volumes (Nikkei). Coverage continues of upcoming U.S.-Russia talks scheduled for February 18th (Yahoo), while Ishiba cabinet approval ratings show improvement to 40% (Asahi, Yomiuri).
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06:57⇢Rubio Promises Ukraine Voice in Peace
⌨The newspapers report on peace talk developments with Senator Rubio asserting Ukraine and Europe's inclusion in upcoming Russia negotiations (Japan Times), while Prime Minister Ishiba meets with Mrs. Akagi in the Diet (Yahoo). Coverage continues of Japan's 2.8% GDP growth (Kyodo) and Citizen Watch's success with mechanical timepieces (Nikkei), alongside reporting on the death of Akihiro Arimoto, father of North Korean abduction victim (Sankei).
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永住許可取り消し制度、国連の委員会が緊急の書簡「不均衡な影響を懸念」。日本政府に見直しや廃止措置への回答求める
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08:24⇢UN Questions Japan's Residency Rules
⌨The newspapers report on UN committee concerns regarding Japan's permanent residency revocation system, urging consideration of economic and health impacts (Huffington Post). Coverage continues of Japan's 2.8% GDP growth (Kyodo), while heavy snowfall is expected along the Sea of Japan coast due to cold wave (Yahoo). Ukraine peace talk developments remain in focus with Rubio's statements on European inclusion (Japan Times).
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株式への資金流入が再び強まってきた。米欧の主要指数が最高値圏に達し、世界株の合計時価総額は約2カ月ぶりに過去最大記録を更新した。現時点でトランプ米政権による急進的な関税導入は回避されており、景気後退を含む「最悪シナリオ」への警戒が薄らいだ。投資家の関心は企業の利益成長に向かいやすくなっている。
QUICK・ファクトセットによると世界株の合計時価総額は前週に125兆ドル（約1.9京円）を超え、20…
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11:52⇢Global Stocks Peak as Tariff Fears Fade
⌨The newspapers report on global stock market capitalization reaching new highs, with focus shifting from tariff concerns to corporate performance (Nikkei). Prime Minister Ishiba expresses desire to visit Akagi's grave (Yahoo), while coverage continues of UN concerns over Japan's permanent residency system (Huffington Post) and Japan's Q4 GDP growth (Kyodo).
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15:28⇢GDP Breaks 600 Trillion While Consumers Hold Back
⌨The newspapers report on Japan's GDP exceeding 600 trillion yen for the first time in 2024, with increased corporate investment but weak consumption (Nikkei). Coverage continues of proposed changes to income thresholds (Yahoo), UN concerns over permanent residency revocation (Huffington Post), and current GDP growth figures (Kyodo).
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「ヒト・モノ・カネ、全ての権限を委ねる。既成概念を変える車の開発をやり切ってほしい」。2024年秋、トヨタ自動車で開発部門を統べる中嶋裕樹副社長は愛知県豊田市の本社で訴えかけた。
目前には中国の電気自動車（EV）の開発幹部が並ぶ。本社主導で世界同一基準の車を造ってきた従来のやり方からの決別宣言だ。
トヨタは「トヨタスタンダード」と呼ぶ独自の設計基準を設けている。いかなる国でも品質を同じにする手法…
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Long-delayed plan could slash delivery time to Japan but needs pricey pipeline
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21:53⇢Toyota Breaks Global Mold
⌨The newspapers report on Toyota's strategic shift away from global standardization, delegating full authority to regional divisions for car development (Nikkei Shimbun). Coverage continues of U.S.-Japan energy cooperation with Trump's revival of the Alaska LNG project (Nikkei Asia), while concerns mount over Tesla's potential exclusion from Chinese markets due to tariff impacts (Japan Business Press).
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Demand hit by fading purchasing power and gambling policy U-turn
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The Justice Ministry said Monday it will allow Taiwanese who marry a Japanese to list the individual's place of origin as Taiwan, instead of China, in Japan's family registry system, a move that has been welcomed by the self-ruled island but has triggered opposition from Beijing.
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