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17.09.2025

17.09.2025The day Israel intensified Gaza City assault as Japan postponed Palestinian state recognition

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 17.09.2025.

It displays 32 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

17.09.2025The day Israel intensified Gaza City assault as Japan postponed Palestinian state recognition
Japanese media on September 17 continued its intense focus on Israel's ground assault on Gaza City, with Yahoo News Japan reporting a rapid increase in casualties in the early hours. By late morning, Yahoo News Japan indicated that the Japanese government planned to postpone the recognition of a Palestinian state, a significant development in the ongoing regional conflict. Later in the afternoon, Yahoo News Japan further highlighted the intensification of Israel's attacks on Gaza City.

Domestically, Nikkei Shimbun reported on new rules to attract overseas investment into Japanese startups. Other stories included challenges faced by young Japanese men regarding paternity leave (Nikkei Shimbun) and wealthy foreign nationals purchasing Tokyo condos (The Japan Times).
17.09.2025
00:24
「やっぱりか」。東京大学大学院に通う男性(24)は肩を落とした。来春、就職する企業の先輩に育児休業について尋ねると、こんな答えが返ってきたからだ。「奥さんが出産した日は1日休んだよ。翌日から出社したけど」 予想はしていた。内定先は誰もが知る日本のトップメーカー。仕事の魅力ややりがいにひかれて就職を決めたが、定時に帰れる職場ではない。「みんな専業主婦の奥さんに子育ては任せきりなのだろう」と推測する…
00:24
01:32
「やっぱりか」。東京大学大学院に通う男性(24)は肩を落とした。来春、就職する企業の先輩に育児休業について尋ねると、こんな答えが返ってきたからだ。「奥さんが出産した日は1日休んだよ。翌日から出社したけど」 予想はしていた。内定先は誰もが知る日本のトップメーカー。仕事の魅力ややりがいにひかれて就職を決めたが、定時に帰れる職場ではない。「みんな専業主婦の奥さんに子育ては任せきりなのだろう」と推測する…
01:32

01:33Gaza City Suffers Ground Assault

Japanese media continues to report on Israel's ground assault on Gaza City, with new headlines indicating a rapid increase in casualties (The Japan Times, Yahoo News Japan). Separately, Nikkei Shimbun highlights challenges faced by young Japanese men regarding paternity leave, suggesting a generational shift in work-life balance expectations. Coverage also includes Korean public anger over alleged US mistreatment of engineers (Japan Business Press).
02:48
日本を訪れる中国人で「おひとりさま」の比率が高まっている。2025年4〜6月期はおよそ4人に1人が「自分ひとり」での来日となり、比率は19年通年から2倍弱に高まった。中国人の月間訪問数が100万人規模となるなか、「爆買い」だけでなく、多様な需要に応えるサービスが必要になりそうだ。 観光庁が四半期ごとに実施するインバウンド消費動向調査で観光目的の訪日客に同行者の有無や属性を聞いた質問項目の時系列で…
02:48
03:31

03:32Gaza Incursion Escalates

Japanese media continues to report on Israel's ground assault on Gaza City, with Yahoo News Japan highlighting a rapid increase in casualties. Separately, Huffington Post Japan discusses urban planning in Tokyo that seems to contradict heat island countermeasures, suggesting a link between high-rise buildings and intense summer heat. Nikkei Shimbun also notes a significant rise in solo Chinese tourists visiting Japan (Yahoo News Japan, Huffington Post Japan, Nikkei Shimbun).
04:23

05:58Tokyo's Golden Souvenirs

Japanese media continues to report on Israel's ground assault on Gaza City, with Yahoo News Japan highlighting a rapid increase in casualties. Separately, The Japan Times reports wealthy foreign nationals are buying Tokyo condos. Nikkei Asia notes TikTok Shop's aim to double US sales despite ban threats, while Huffington Post Japan discusses urban planning in Tokyo that may exacerbate heat island effects (Yahoo News Japan, The Japan Times, Nikkei Asia, Huffington Post Japan).
06:57
08:07
欧州連合(EU)のマクグラス欧州委員(法の支配・消費者保護担当)が17日、都内で日本経済新聞の単独インタビューに答え、SNSを規制する新法案を2026年後半に提出する方針を明らかにした。未成年の利用禁止が検討課題になるとの考えも示した。 執行機関の欧州委員会が新たなデジタル規制である「デジタル公正法案」を、加盟国からなる閣僚理事会と立法機関の欧州議会に提案する。両機関の承認を経て施行をめざす。…
08:07

08:09EU's Digital Age Curtain Falls

Japanese media continues to report on Israel's ground assault on Gaza City, with Yahoo News Japan highlighting a rapid increase in casualties. Meanwhile, Nikkei Shimbun reports the EU plans new SNS regulations by late 2026, considering a ban for minors. Domestically, Koizumi indicates he will partly inherit Ishiba's political line (Yahoo News Japan, Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan).
09:08
スタートアップに海外投資家のマネーを呼び込むための新ルールが動きだす。経済産業省は9月末までに、投資家が新興企業と結ぶ契約のガイドラインを改定する。新規株式公開(IPO)の努力義務を課す日本固有の慣行を改め、M&A(合併・買収)も選択肢に含めるよう促す。ルールを国際標準に合わせ、リスクマネーを獲得するための投資環境を整える。 経産省がルール見直しに動く背景には、日本独自の投資慣行が残ったままでは…
09:08

10:11Japan Declines Palestinian Statehood

Japanese media continues to report on Israel's ground assault on Gaza City, with Yahoo News Japan indicating the government plans to postpone recognition of a Palestinian state. Nikkei Shimbun reports on new rules to attract overseas investment into Japanese startups, revising local customs concerning IPOs. Other topics include wealthy foreigners buying Tokyo condos (The Japan Times) and heat island effects (Huffington Post Japan).
10:27
12:02
欧州連合(EU)のマクグラス欧州委員(法の支配・消費者保護担当)が17日、都内で日本経済新聞の単独インタビューに答え、SNSを規制する新法案を2026年後半に提出する方針を明らかにした。未成年の利用禁止がEUの検討課題になるとの考えも示した。 執行機関の欧州委員会が新たなデジタル規制である「デジタル公正法案」を、加盟国からなる閣僚理事会と立法機関の欧州議会に提案する。両機関の承認を経て施行をめざ…
12:02

12:04EU's Digital Frontier

Japanese media continues to report on Israel's ground assault on Gaza City, with Yahoo News Japan indicating the government plans to postpone recognition of a Palestinian state. Nikkei Shimbun reports on new EU legislation planned for late 2026 to regulate social media, potentially banning minors. Other topics include wealthy foreigners buying Tokyo condos (The Japan Times) and heat island effects (Huffington Post Japan). Bank Indonesia also delivered a surprise rate cut (Nikkei Asia).

14:05Gaza City Assault Intensifies

Japanese media continues to report on Israel's intensified attacks on Gaza City (Yahoo News Japan). Nikkei Shimbun reports on new EU legislation planned for late 2026 to regulate social media, potentially banning minors. Other topics include wealthy foreigners buying Tokyo condos (The Japan Times) and heat island effects (Huffington Post Japan). Bank Indonesia also delivered a surprise rate cut (Nikkei Asia).
17:05
18:06
【ワシントン=高見浩輔】米連邦準備理事会(FRB)は17日開いた米連邦公開市場委員会(FOMC)で9カ月ぶりに政策金利を0.25%引き下げた。就任したばかりのミラン理事が0.5%の大幅利下げを求めて反対した。参加者による経済見通しの中央値は年内あと2回の追加利下げとなり、前回から幅が大きくなった。 政策金利の指標であるフェデラルファンド(FF)金利の誘導目標は4.0〜4.25%になった。物価上昇…
18:06
18:23

18:26FRB's Gentle Rate Cut

Japanese media continues to highlight the US Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by 0.25%, with one board member dissenting for a larger cut (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan). Separately, Taiwan chipmakers are reportedly struggling with tech leaks to China amid rising industrial espionage (Nikkei Asia). Other ongoing topics include wealthy foreigners buying Tokyo condos (The Japan Times) and urban planning's effect on heat islands (Huffington Post Japan).
20:06

23:22Mpox 1b's Shadow Emerges

Japanese media continues to highlight the US Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by 0.25%, with one board member dissenting for a larger cut (Nikkei Shimbun). Separately, the government plans to support the development of reliable domestic AI (Yahoo News Japan). Another new topic is the first confirmed case of Mpox 1b in Japan, creating tension after the WHO lifted its emergency status (Japan Business Press). Apple is also exploring foldable iPhone test production (Nikkei Asia).