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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 19.03.2025.
It displays 43 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
19.03.2025 โข Day BOJ Stood Still As Kishida Joined Voucher Scandal
โจThe Bank of Japan maintained its interest rate at 0.5% amid escalating trade war concerns, with Governor Ueda emphasizing potential future hikes while monitoring Trump's tariff impacts. This decision followed previous days' speculation about monetary tightening and rising long-term interest rates.
The political gift voucher controversy widened to include former Prime Minister Kishida, who reportedly distributed 100,000 yen worth of vouchers to parliamentary vice ministers in 2022. This extends the scandal beyond current PM Ishiba, whose approval ratings had already plummeted due to similar allegations.
In international news, Putin agreed to halt strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure but rejected a full ceasefire in talks with Trump, suggesting Russian advantage in negotiations. Meanwhile, Chinese automaker BYD's breakthrough in 5-minute EV charging disrupted the market, continuing the technological competition trend with Japanese manufacturers.
The political gift voucher controversy widened to include former Prime Minister Kishida, who reportedly distributed 100,000 yen worth of vouchers to parliamentary vice ministers in 2022. This extends the scandal beyond current PM Ishiba, whose approval ratings had already plummeted due to similar allegations.
In international news, Putin agreed to halt strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure but rejected a full ceasefire in talks with Trump, suggesting Russian advantage in negotiations. Meanwhile, Chinese automaker BYD's breakthrough in 5-minute EV charging disrupted the market, continuing the technological competition trend with Japanese manufacturers.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed Tuesday with U.
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01:02โขPutin Limits Energy Attacks But Rejects Ceasefire
โจThe newspapers report on limited progress in Russia-Ukraine peace talks, with Putin agreeing to halt attacks on energy infrastructure but rejecting a full ceasefire (The Japan Times, Kyodo News English, Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan). This partial agreement with Trump appears to favor Russia's position, as indicated by the Nikkei Shimbun headline suggesting Russian advantage in the negotiations. In technology news, Australia faces challenges competing with China in vanadium battery production despite having discovered the alternative to lithium-ion batteries (Nikkei Asia).
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Central bank on normalization path despite U.S., eurozone moves toward easing
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02:40โขBOJ Maintains Interest Rate At 0.5%
โจThe newspapers report on the Bank of Japan maintaining its current monetary policy, holding interest rates steady at 0.5% despite January's rate hike, as it carefully monitors global economic risks including Trump's tariff policies (Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia). Weather news indicates snowfall across the Kanto region with 9mm of hail reported in Minato ward (Yahoo News Japan). Personal stories receive coverage with an article about words spoken at a father's funeral (Huffington Post Japan). The Putin-Trump agreement to halt attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure without a full ceasefire continues to feature prominently (Japan Times, Kyodo News).
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Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed Tuesday with U.
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Central bank on normalization path despite U.S., eurozone moves toward easing
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04:33โขBOJ Holds Interest Rate Steady
โจThe newspapers report extensively on the Bank of Japan maintaining its interest rate at 0.5% amid escalating trade war concerns and rising inflation (The Japan Times, Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia). This decision comes during an unusual pre-election period, with economists now predicting no early rate hikes as the BOJ continues its normalization path while the US and eurozone move toward easing (Nikkei Asia). In international news, Putin has agreed to halt strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure but has rejected a full ceasefire (Kyodo News). Meanwhile, an earthquake alert has been issued (Yahoo News Japan).
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Chinese company's shares soar to all-time high as Tesla's sink
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06:41โขBYD's 5-Minute Charging Disrupts EV Market
โจThe newspapers report on Bank of Japan Governor Ueda holding a press conference at 3:30 PM, continuing coverage of the BOJ's interest rate decision (Nikkei Shimbun). In technology news, Chinese automaker BYD's breakthrough in 5-minute EV charging technology has jolted the market, causing its shares to soar while Tesla's declined (Nikkei Asia). Former Prime Minister Kishida appears to be distributing 100,000 yen worth of vouchers (Yahoo News Japan), continuing the gift voucher controversy that has plagued Japanese politics recently.
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08:55โขTokyo Subway Sarin Attack Anniversary Remembered
โจThe newspapers report on ongoing controversy surrounding Disney's live-action "Snow White" film, with the company reportedly removing transgender content from a new animation (Huffington Post Japan). Economic news continues with the Bank of Japan governor warning of increasing global economic uncertainty while noting domestic wage strength (Nikkei Shimbun). Historical coverage marks the anniversary of the 1995 Tokyo subway sarin attack, examining how it changed everyday railway scenes (Yahoo News Japan), with additional context on Self-Defense Forces' contingency plans during the Aum Shinrikyo crisis (Japan Business Press).
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The number of foreign visitors to Japan in February rose 16.
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The office of former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida handed out gift vouchers to parliamentary vice ministers during his premiership in 2022, ruling party sources said Wednesday, a new revelation that puts the spotlight on gift-giving by political leaders.
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Central bank holds steady, wary of Trump's 'reciprocal tariffs'
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10:53โขVoucher Scandal Reaches Former PM Kishida
โจThe newspapers report on dual economic-political stories today. Bank of Japan maintained its interest rate at 0.5%, with BOJ Governor Ueda emphasizing potential future rate hikes if economic conditions warrant, while remaining cautious about Trump's tariff impacts (BOJ, Japan Times, Nikkei Asia, Nikkei Shimbun). The political gift voucher controversy has expanded to include former Prime Minister Kishida, whose office reportedly distributed gift vouchers to parliamentary vice ministers in 2022, extending the scandal beyond current PM Ishiba (Kyodo News).
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Shohei Ohtani hit his first home run of the season and Roki Sasaki had a wild major league debut in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 6-3 win over the Chicago Cubs in Game 2 of their two-game opening series Wednesday.
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13:34โขOhtani Homers As Sasaki Debuts In MLB
โจThe newspapers report on Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani hitting his first home run of the season while Roki Sasaki made his MLB debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers (Kyodo News English). In economic news, Bank of Japan Governor Ueda emphasized potential future interest rate hikes if economic conditions warrant, while expressing caution about the impact of Trump's tariff policies on global markets (Nikkei Shimbun, The Japan Times, Nikkei Asia). Cultural coverage includes analysis of conspiracy theories that influenced the Aum Shinrikyo cult (Yahoo News Japan) and controversy surrounding Disney's live-action "Snow White" film (Huffington Post Japan).
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7 companies slammed by rising incentives in cutthroat U.S. market
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16:26โขBOJ Holds Rate As Trump Tariffs Threaten Automakers
โจThe newspapers report on Japan's economic challenges as the Bank of Japan maintains its interest rate at 0.5% amid rising inflation and escalating trade war concerns (The Japan Times, Nikkei Shimbun). Japanese automakers face particular pressure, with seven companies struggling in the competitive U.S. market as Trump's tariff threats loom (Nikkei Asia). These economic developments occur alongside continued coverage of Japanese baseball stars Ohtani and Sasaki making headlines with the Dodgers (Kyodo News English).
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19:48โขPowell Warns Of Exceptional Uncertainty
โจThe newspapers report on recent economic and international developments. Fed Reserve Chair Powell highlights abnormally high uncertainty while maintaining current policy rates (Nikkei Shimbun). In international news, Ukraine's President has agreed to halt attacks on energy facilities (Yahoo News Japan). These updates come amid ongoing coverage of Japan's economic challenges with the Bank of Japan holding its interest rate steady at 0.5% as trade tensions escalate (The Japan Times, Nikkei Asia), while cultural discussions continue around Disney's controversial "Snow White" remake (Huffington Post Japan).
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Xi plays it safe by delaying key personnel decisions and an economic bill
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23:56โขAum Sarin Attack Legacy Lingers
โจThe newspapers report on renewed discussions about the 1995 Tokyo subway sarin attack by the Aum Shinrikyo cult. Analysis suggests the attack was improvised rather than meticulously planned, with potential for even greater casualties had it been more carefully orchestrated (Japan Business Press). Concerningly, youth continue to join Aum's successor organizations despite their notorious history (Yahoo News Japan). International coverage focuses on Chinese politics, where Xi Jinping appears to be delaying key decisions, possibly indicating upcoming political turbulence (Nikkei Asia).