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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 19.04.2025.
It displays 26 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
19.04.2025 ⇢ Day of Aftershocks and Robot Marathon
⌨Morning coverage focused on the aftermath of yesterday's magnitude 5 earthquake, which damaged an important cultural property and disrupted train services that have since returned to normal operation. Media attention shifted to Beijing hosting the "world's first" humanoid robot half marathon, marking a significant technological spectacle.
US-Japan tariff tensions persisted with Japan's negotiator ruling out a quick deal despite Trump's push, while reports emerged of expanded rice imports being considered. The Foreign Minister emphasized that security concerns should remain separate from trade negotiations, maintaining Japan's consistent position.
International developments included Russia announcing a temporary Easter military pause in Ukraine, while domestically, the government announced a ministerial council to support Japan's "ice age generation" - those who struggled during the economic downturn of the late 1990s. The Osaka World Expo entered its second week amid concerns about unusually hot weather.
US-Japan tariff tensions persisted with Japan's negotiator ruling out a quick deal despite Trump's push, while reports emerged of expanded rice imports being considered. The Foreign Minister emphasized that security concerns should remain separate from trade negotiations, maintaining Japan's consistent position.
International developments included Russia announcing a temporary Easter military pause in Ukraine, while domestically, the government announced a ministerial council to support Japan's "ice age generation" - those who struggled during the economic downturn of the late 1990s. The Osaka World Expo entered its second week amid concerns about unusually hot weather.
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00:25⇢Trains Resume After Intensity 5 Earthquake
⌨The newspapers report on the aftermath of an earthquake that measured intensity 5-minus, with train services now operating normally (Yahoo News). International coverage includes reports on women in conflict zones impacted by the termination of USAID support (Huffington Post Japan) and Trump's "liberal hunting" intimidation tactics against Harvard University, which observers attribute to anti-intellectualism among less-educated Americans supporting populist rhetoric (Japan Business Press). Previous coverage continues on US-Japan tariff tensions, with PM Ishiba seeking progress in negotiations (Kyodo News).
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パソナグループが兵庫県・淡路島へ本社機能の一部を移転し始めてから、5年目を迎えた。実現を疑問視する声もあったが、同島で働く社員数は今や2000人と当初想定を上回る。移転の狙いは①大規模災害時の事業継続、②社員の幸せ、③成長の柱の育成。それぞれ何を達成し、何が課題として残っているのか。現地を訪ねて見えた、5年目の通信簿は――。
3月下旬、淡路島を訪れると、迎えてくれたのは「ハローキティ」のラッピン…
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03:33⇢Earthquake Damages Important Cultural Property
⌨The newspapers report on continuing US-Japan tariff tensions, with Japan's negotiator ruling out a quick deal despite Trump's push (Japan Times), while Prime Minister Ishiba continues seeking "specific progress" (Kyodo News, previous coverage). An earthquake measuring intensity 5-minus has damaged a head portion of an important cultural property (Yahoo News Japan). In business news, Pasona Group has successfully relocated 2,000 employees to Awaji Island, exceeding initial expectations for the corporate move that began five years ago (Nikkei Shimbun).
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The city of Beijing hosted a half marathon Saturday featuring humanoid robots together with amateur runners, describing the event as the first of its kind in the world.
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06:44⇢Beijing Hosts World's First Robot Half Marathon
⌨The newspapers report on Beijing hosting what is described as the world's first humanoid robot half marathon, featuring robots running alongside human participants (Kyodo News English). In domestic policy news, the Japanese government is establishing a ministerial council to support Japan's "ice age generation" - those who struggled to find employment during the economic downturn of the late 1990s and early 2000s (Yahoo News Japan). Previous coverage continues on US-Japan tariff negotiations, the relocation of Pasona Group employees to Awaji Island, and concerns about the dollar's status as a reserve currency.
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対米関税交渉の材料として政府内で米国産米の輸入拡大案が浮上していることが分かった。米首都ワシントンで16日（日本時間17日）に開いた初の閣僚協議で米国がコメを含む農産品の非関税障壁を批判し、輸出拡大を求めていた。日本は米側の要望の優先順位を見極め、国内調整を急ぐ。
日本は米国が打ち出した相互関税のほか、自動車、鉄鋼・アルミニウムなどの分野別の追加関税といった一連の措置の包括的な見直しを求めている…
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Japan's Takuya Onishi assumed command of the International Space Station on Friday, the U.
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09:30⇢US Demands Agricultural Access In Tariff Talks
⌨The newspapers report on US-Japan tariff negotiations intensifying, with discussions about possible expansion of American rice imports amid US criticism of non-tariff barriers on agricultural products (Nikkei Shimbun). Trump's tariff policies are also covered (Yahoo News Japan). In space news, Japan's Takuya Onishi has become the third Japanese commander of the International Space Station (Kyodo News English). A transgender rights issue is highlighted with reports of trans women being excluded from the definition of "women" in equality legislation (Huffington Post Japan).
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A giant whale sculpture made of ocean plastic waste is being exhibited in London, but what was meant to raise awareness on pollution has caused an online stir in Japan, after the display contained what appeared to be debris from the 2011 tsunami.
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With Sunday marking one week since the opening of the six-month World Exposition on an artificial island in Osaka Bay, organizers and visitors are bracing for hot weather, as entrance gates and pavilions have been experiencing long lines.
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13:06⇢Heat Wave Concerns At Osaka World Expo
⌨The newspapers report on concerns about hot weather at the Osaka World Expo as it enters its second week, with organizers and visitors bracing for high temperatures while entrance gates and pavilions experience long lines (Kyodo News English). Yahoo News Japan forecasts summer-like temperatures for April 20 with possible thunderstorms in some areas. Previous coverage continues on US-Japan tariff negotiations (Japan Times, Nikkei Shimbun) and the exclusion of transgender women from the definition of "women" in equality legislation (Huffington Post Japan).
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15:07⇢Russia Announces Easter Military Pause
⌨The newspapers report on Russia announcing a temporary halt to military actions during Easter (Yahoo News Japan). This new development comes amid continuing coverage of US-Japan tariff negotiations, with Japan's negotiator ruling out a quick deal despite Trump's push (Japan Times), and discussions about possibly expanding American rice imports (Nikkei Shimbun). Additional coverage includes concerns about hot weather at the Osaka World Expo as it enters its second week (Kyodo News English) and the exclusion of transgender women from the definition of "women" in equality legislation (Huffington Post Japan).
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ロシアのプーチン大統領は19日、ウクライナへの侵略行為について20日のイースター（復活祭）に合わせてモスクワ時間の19日午後6時（日本時間20日午前0時）から21日午前0時（同午前6時）までの期間に一時停戦すると発表した。
ロシア通信によるとプーチン氏はゲラシモフ参謀総長から報告を受け、復活祭の一時停戦について「人道的配慮に基づき、すべての敵対行為を停止するよう命令する」と述べた。ロシア国防省は…
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日本経済新聞はトランプ関税による世界秩序の動揺を受け、経済学者による対談を実施した。東京大学の星岳雄教授（金融・日本経済）は日米交渉について「交渉の中で日本にとって有益な改革も進めていくべきだ」と提言した。1980年代の日米構造協議を経て流通改革などが進んだことが念頭にある。今回の交渉では「コメの輸入制限撤廃」が検討事項になるとの認識を示した。
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17:10⇢Economists Suggest Trump Tariffs Could Prompt Beneficial Reforms
⌨The newspapers report on economic experts discussing Trump's tariff policies as a potential opportunity for beneficial reforms in Japan. A University of Tokyo professor suggests Japan should pursue advantageous domestic reforms during negotiations, including potentially eliminating rice import restrictions (Nikkei Shimbun). This adds to ongoing coverage of US-Japan tariff negotiations (Japan Times), Russia's temporary Easter military pause (Yahoo News Japan), hot weather concerns at the Osaka World Expo (Kyodo News English), and transgender women's exclusion from equality legislation definitions (Huffington Post Japan).
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日本経済新聞はトランプ関税による世界秩序の動揺を受け、経済学者による対談を実施した。東京大学の星岳雄教授（金融・日本経済）は日米交渉について「交渉の中で日本にとって有益な改革も進めていくべきだ」と提言した。1980年代の日米構造協議を経て流通改革などが進んだことが念頭にある。今回の交渉では「コメの輸入制限撤廃」が検討事項になるとの認識を示した。
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保田彩子・カリフォルニア大デービス校…
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22:28⇢Vietnam Fears Becoming "Asia's Ukraine"
⌨The newspapers report on Vietnam's concerns about being caught in US-China tensions, with fears of becoming "Asia's Ukraine" (Japan Business Press). Economic experts continue discussing Trump's tariff policies as a potential opportunity for beneficial reforms in Japan, suggesting domestic changes during negotiations, including possibly eliminating rice import restrictions (Nikkei Shimbun). Meanwhile, Ukraine's president states that Russian shelling continues despite previous reports of a temporary Easter pause (Yahoo News Japan).