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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 21.03.2025.
It displays 28 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
21.03.2025 โข Day Cherry Blossoms Arrived While Fuji Eruption Plans Revealed
โจThe Pentagon's reported plan to freeze U.S. Forces Japan upgrades emerged in early morning coverage, continuing the previous day's defense focus but shifting toward bilateral relations. The gift voucher scandal that has plagued Prime Minister Ishiba since mid-March widened further, with revelations that Liberal Democratic Party member Ooka also received vouchers during the Abe administration, complicating the prime minister's position.
Tokyo's cherry blossoms received ecological attention, forecast to bloom on March 24, earlier than other regions, marking spring's arrival. Economic preparations dominated afternoon coverage with an expert panel presenting Mount Fuji eruption countermeasures, estimating potential damage at ยฅ2.5 trillion. Railways and utilities shared business continuity plans addressing ash fallout scenarios. International coverage remained varied but secondary, touching on Trump's Ukraine minerals deal, Chinese automakers' global expansion, and deteriorating China-Canada relations.
Tokyo's cherry blossoms received ecological attention, forecast to bloom on March 24, earlier than other regions, marking spring's arrival. Economic preparations dominated afternoon coverage with an expert panel presenting Mount Fuji eruption countermeasures, estimating potential damage at ยฅ2.5 trillion. Railways and utilities shared business continuity plans addressing ash fallout scenarios. International coverage remained varied but secondary, touching on Trump's Ukraine minerals deal, Chinese automakers' global expansion, and deteriorating China-Canada relations.
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01:48โขJapan Secures 2026 World Cup Berth
โจThe newspapers report on Japan's football success, becoming the first non-host nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after defeating Bahrain 2-0 (Kyodo News English). International news includes Trump's announcement about an upcoming Ukraine minerals deal (Japan Times) and Bangladesh's economic challenges despite inflation improvements (Nikkei Asia). A "large-scale eruption" somewhere has occurred, but without tsunami impact on Japan (Yahoo News Japan). Earlier reporting continues on Ukraine peace negotiations (Japan Business Press) and JERA's plans to halt coal plants during off-seasons starting in 2026 (Nikkei Shimbun).
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Expansion comes as investors look for growth beyond their domestic market
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03:28โขPentagon May Freeze U.S. Forces Japan Upgrade
โจThe newspapers report on Pentagon plans to potentially halt U.S. Forces Japan upgrades (Japan Times), alongside Trump's executive order to abolish the Department of Education (Yahoo News Japan). Economic coverage focuses on U.S. stock market dependencies with discussion of the "Powell Put" safety net (Nikkei Shimbun), while Chinese automakers accelerate global expansion despite geopolitical risks and tariffs (Nikkei Asia). A specialized report explains "convergence fires" (Huffington Post Japan), while earlier reporting continues on Ukraine peace negotiations (Japan Business Press) and Japan's World Cup qualification (Kyodo News English).
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Yahoo! Japan
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06:09โขPrime Minister Faces Gift Voucher Scrutiny
โจThe newspapers report on the ongoing gift voucher distribution scandal, with Prime Minister Ishiba facing continued questioning over the issue (Yahoo News Japan). Earlier coverage remains on "convergence fires" (Huffington Post Japan), potential halting of U.S. Forces Japan upgrades (Japan Times), America's abandonment of "common good" amid Ukraine negotiations and global tariff increases (Japan Business Press), Japan qualifying for the 2026 World Cup (Kyodo News), U.S. stock market dependencies and the "Powell Put" safety net (Nikkei Shimbun), and Chinese automakers expanding globally despite geopolitical challenges (Nikkei Asia).
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Data indicates that standoff has worsened political polarization
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Cherry blossoms are forecast to come into bloom on Monday in central Tokyo, earlier than in any other region of the country, a weather forecasting company said.
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08:32โขCherry Blossoms Lead Spring's Early Arrival
โจThe newspapers report on Tokyo's cherry blossoms forecast to bloom on March 24, earlier than any other region in Japan (Kyodo News English). Political coverage continues with revelations that Liberal Democratic Party member Ooka received gift vouchers during the Abe administration (Yahoo News Japan), extending the ongoing scandal. Economic reporting focuses on market uncertainty surrounding Trump's April 2 tariff implementation date, with investors diversifying away from Trump-affected sectors (Nikkei Shimbun). International coverage highlights South Korea's growing political polarization amid President Yoon's prolonged impeachment process (Nikkei Asia).
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Japan approved Friday the introduction of accommodation taxes in nine cities and two prefectures from this fall, with more local governments moving to impose such duties amid a post-pandemic tourism boom.
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10:36โขTourism Tax Expands to Eleven New Regions
โจThe newspapers report on Japan's expanding accommodation taxes, with 11 more cities and prefectures implementing such duties from this fall amid the post-pandemic tourism boom (Kyodo News English). Major electronics companies including NEC and Panasonic are collaborating to help prevent human rights violations in their supply chains by establishing a specialized organization to provide practical expertise to small and medium-sized enterprises that are lagging in compliance with international regulations (Nikkei Shimbun). In international news, a former Japanese military official has been appointed as a political advisor to Taiwan (Yahoo News Japan).
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New flashpoints further fracture ties strained by 2018 detention of Huawei exec
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15:51โขMount Fuji Eruption Plans Estimate ยฅ2.5 Trillion Damage
โจThe newspapers report on Japan's preparations for potential Mount Fuji eruptions, with an expert panel presenting guidelines for ash countermeasures in the Tokyo metropolitan area. The economic damage from a large-scale eruption is estimated at 2.5 trillion yen, with utilities and transportation companies developing business continuity plans (Nikkei Shimbun). Prime Minister Ishiba faces continued scrutiny over the gift voucher scandal, claiming difficulty in proving personal payment (Yahoo News Japan). International coverage notes rising tensions between China and Canada over executions and tariffs (Nikkei Asia).
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Doubts grow over promises of financial support to resist Chinese pressure
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21:54โขTrump's Policy Shifts Raise Historical Warnings
โจThe newspapers report on growing concerns about Trump's foreign policy impact. Japan Business Press draws historical parallels between Trump's approach and the "Munich appeasement" that triggered World War II (Japan Business Press). Trump has named Boeing's next-generation fighter jet the "F47" (Nikkei Shimbun), while his policy shifts are creating uncertainty for Pacific ally Palau, which faces doubts about promised financial support against Chinese pressure (Nikkei Asia). Earlier coverage continues on Japan's expanding tourism taxes in 11 more regions (Kyodo News) and Prime Minister Ishiba's ongoing gift voucher scandal (Yahoo News Japan).
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