Japan's top court denied Thursday a long-term residency visa to an American man who married his same-sex Japanese partner in the United States.
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 22.02.2025.
It displays 25 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
22.02.2025 ⇢ Day Bain Claimed Yokado While Emperor Turned Sixty-Five
⌨Seven & i Holdings' negotiations with Bain Capital for Ito-Yokado's sale emerged as the morning's central development, continuing the retail sector's restructuring that began with previous weeks' market adjustments. The deal's estimated 700 billion yen valuation dominated financial coverage.
Immigration policies showed concrete implementation as Indonesia provided Japan's first bus driver under the expanded skilled worker visa, while Ukrainian students' employment decisions highlighted ongoing refugee integration efforts. The territorial ceremony regarding South Korea-held islets maintained diplomatic pressure.
Severe weather warnings extended from the Sea of Japan to Pacific coastal regions, building on previous days' winter storm coverage. The day concluded with Emperor Naruhito's 65th birthday celebrations, while Warren Buffett indicated continued interest in expanding Japanese trading house investments.
Immigration policies showed concrete implementation as Indonesia provided Japan's first bus driver under the expanded skilled worker visa, while Ukrainian students' employment decisions highlighted ongoing refugee integration efforts. The territorial ceremony regarding South Korea-held islets maintained diplomatic pressure.
Severe weather warnings extended from the Sea of Japan to Pacific coastal regions, building on previous days' winter storm coverage. The day concluded with Emperor Naruhito's 65th birthday celebrations, while Warren Buffett indicated continued interest in expanding Japanese trading house investments.
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Researchers in Japan have found that flies fed excessive amounts of caffeine generally die within seven days, a discovery that could lead to the development of insecticides that are less harmful to humans.
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Japan's ruling coalition and a small opposition party on Friday reached an agreement among their policy chiefs, sorting out their differences on free high school education and social security reforms, in a move that would ensure parliamentary approval of a state budget.
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The New Zealand city of Christchurch on Saturday marked the 14th anniversary of the devastating 2011 earthquake that claimed 185 lives and injured thousands.
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02:47⇢Trump Reshapes While Foxconn Courts
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's energy policy aims in Asia (Japan Times) and his stance on Russian aggression (Yahoo News Japan). In automotive developments, Foxconn continues pursuing EV partnerships with Honda while maintaining interest in Nissan (Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia). Meanwhile, Christchurch commemorates the 14th anniversary of its devastating 2011 earthquake (Kyodo News).
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An Indonesian man will be the first to take advantage of Japan extending the scope of its specified skilled worker visa to encompass the road transportation sector when he begins work as a bus driver in fiscal 2025.
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日本人の3人に1人超は65歳以上の高齢者となり、ヒトの知能を超越した人工知能（AI）が社会の基盤となる――。2050年までの四半世紀は未曽有の変革期となるだろう。国富の源泉たる企業は激変する世界の開拓者だ。今日の経営者たちは未来のリーダーに何を託すのか。挑戦への深い覚悟を望む声が相次いだ。
日本経済新聞は24年12月までに主要企業の社長（会長・CEOを含む）に「2050年の自社の経営者へどのよう…
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06:07⇢Indonesian Pioneer Under New Labor Gates
⌨The newspapers report on workforce internationalization as Indonesia provides Japan's first bus driver under the expanded skilled worker visa (Kyodo News). Corporate leadership discussions focus on adapting to demographic challenges, with executives addressing Japan's aging population and AI integration towards 2050 (Nikkei Shimbun). Meanwhile, Trump's energy policy aims in Asia (Japan Times) and Foxconn's EV partnership proposals (Nikkei Asia) continue to develop.
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セブン&アイ・ホールディングス（HD）は、総合スーパー事業などの株式売却について、米投資ファンドのベインキャピタルに優先交渉権を与える見通しとなったことが22日、わかった。企業価値についてベインは7000億円以上を提示したとみられる。イトーヨーカ堂などの経営主体を投資ファンドに移し、セブンはコンビニエンスストア事業に集中する。
セブンが22日までに臨時取締役会などを開いて決めた。セブンは…
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The 20th edition of an annual ceremony to assert Japan's claim over a group of South Korea-controlled islets in the Sea of Japan was held Saturday, in a long-standing sticking point in bilateral ties.
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10:03⇢Seven & i Supermarkets Face American Buyout
⌨The newspapers report on Seven & i Holdings' negotiations with Bain Capital for the sale of Ito-Yokado supermarket chain, with an estimated value exceeding 700 billion yen (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan). The territorial dispute with South Korea resurfaces as Japan holds its 20th annual ceremony claiming sovereignty over contested islets (Kyodo News English). Trump's energy policy continues to shape Asian markets (Japan Times).
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Environmental regulation authorities on Friday seized 121 turtles and 16 frogs, including a number of endangered species, following a search of two bags at Mexico City airport that were checked in for a flight to Japan's Narita airport.
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15:25⇢Turtles Trapped While Emperor Ages
⌨The newspapers report on imperial celebrations as Emperor Naruhito turns 65 (Yahoo News Japan). Environmental authorities intercepted an attempted wildlife smuggling operation at Mexico City airport, seizing 121 turtles and 16 frogs destined for Narita (Kyodo News English). The Seven & i Holdings negotiations with Bain Capital for Ito-Yokado's sale continue to develop, with valuations exceeding 700 billion yen (Nikkei Shimbun).
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【ニューヨーク=竹内弘文】米著名投資家ウォーレン・バフェット氏は22日、毎年恒例の「株主への手紙」を公表し、日本の5大商社への投資拡大に意欲を示した。各社の株式保有上限は10%未満としていたが「上限を適度に緩和することで5社は合意した」と明らかにした。その上で「時間の経過とともに持ち分比率はいくらか上昇することになる」と記した。
「オマハの賢人」と称されるバフェット氏が率いる投資会社バークシャー…
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日本経済新聞
今から25年前、電気自動車（EV）や生成AI（人工知能）は注目を集めていなかった。供給網分断というリスクも広く認識されていなかった。四半世紀たてば世界も技術も劇的に変わる。今から25年後、企業のリーダーは新たな情勢にどう立ち向かうべきか。
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