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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 22.05.2025.
It displays 34 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
22.05.2025 โข Day Cabinet Support Hits Record Low Amid Rice Crisis Aftermath
โจEarly morning coverage focused on former Agriculture Minister Eto's dismissal mystery, continuing the rice scandal that led to Koizumi's appointment yesterday. By mid-morning, Koizumi faced immediate pressure to reduce rice prices, which Prime Minister Ishiba had promised to lower to 3000 yen per 5kg.
Meanwhile, the debate on separate surnames for married couples gained momentum with Hikaru Utada's new song supporting the option and the LDP drafting a proposal to allow maiden name use. Economic concerns deepened as listed companies forecast their first profit decline in six years due to US tariffs and yen appreciation.
By early afternoon, the Jiji news poll revealed cabinet support had fallen to a record low of 20.9%, reflecting the political cost of the rice crisis. The government began considering utility subsidies to reduce household electricity and gas bills by 1,000 yen monthly, suggesting attempts to address mounting economic pressures.
Meanwhile, the debate on separate surnames for married couples gained momentum with Hikaru Utada's new song supporting the option and the LDP drafting a proposal to allow maiden name use. Economic concerns deepened as listed companies forecast their first profit decline in six years due to US tariffs and yen appreciation.
By early afternoon, the Jiji news poll revealed cabinet support had fallen to a record low of 20.9%, reflecting the political cost of the rice crisis. The government began considering utility subsidies to reduce household electricity and gas bills by 1,000 yen monthly, suggesting attempts to address mounting economic pressures.
22.05.2025
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01:09โขRice Minister Dismissal Mystery Deepens
โจThe newspapers report on the continuing fallout from the rice scandal, with Yahoo News Japan questioning former Agriculture Minister Eto's sudden dismissal after initial plans for him to continue (Yahoo News Japan). In financial news, Japan and US officials have endorsed market-determined foreign exchange rates (The Japan Times) while ultra-long-term interest rates rise across Japan, US and Europe amid inflation and fiscal concerns (Nikkei Shimbun). International tensions continue as China's drug czar plays a significant role in US tariff negotiations related to Trump's 20% fentanyl retaliation tariff (Nikkei Asia). Security issues appear in reports of securities account hijacking linked to fraud groups targeting Chinese stocks and Myanmar "dark part-time jobs" (Japan Business Press).
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Battery maker's full-year disclosure opaque as wider EV sector bags substantial aid
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04:56โขUtada Song Fuels Separate Surname Debate
โจThe newspapers report on the debate surrounding separate surnames for married couples in Japan. A new song by Hikaru Utada with lyrics supporting optional separate surnames has received public reaction of "thank you" and "surprise" (Huffington Post Japan), while the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's working team has drafted a proposal allowing maiden name use (Yahoo News Japan). Meanwhile, Japan-US financial discussions continue, with officials agreeing that dollar-yen exchange rates reflect economic fundamentals (Kyodo News, Japan Times). Technology coverage includes OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's vision for post-smartphone design (Nikkei Shimbun) and China's CATL receiving substantial EV battery subsidies (Nikkei Asia).
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08:31โขKoizumi Tasked With Taming Rice Prices
โจThe newspapers report on Shinjiro Koizumi's urgent task as new "rice minister" to lower soaring prices (Japan Times). In defense news, the government is actively marketing fighter jets and escort ships to foreign countries, seeking to diversify beyond US-dependent procurement (Nikkei Shimbun). The Democratic Party for the People plans to implement AI fact-checking for the upcoming upper house election to counter misinformation (Japan Business Press), while authorities are considering restrictions on foreign driver's license conversions, potentially excluding tourism stays (Yahoo News Japan).
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Pipeline strong despite geopolitical uncertainty, Alexandre de Rothschild says
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Leonardo and Honeywell offer help as interest in Japanese defense exports grows
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11:08โขCorporate Profits Set for First Decline in Six Years
โจThe newspapers report on Japan's listed companies forecasting a 7% profit decline for fiscal 2026, the first decrease in six years, due to US tariffs and yen appreciation impacting automotive and steel sectors (Nikkei Shimbun). In defense news, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is exploring potential export opportunities for its trainer jet with support from Leonardo and Honeywell as interest in Japanese defense exports grows (Nikkei Asia). Meanwhile, Russia and Ukraine may hold working-level talks at the Vatican next week (Yahoo News Japan), while the separate surname debate continues with Hikaru Utada's new song supporting the option (Huffington Post Japan).
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Japan's National Police Agency said Thursday it will review rules to switch driver's licenses from other countries to Japanese ones following a recent series of accidents by foreign drivers.
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Giant panda Fuhin is pictured on May 20, 2025, at Adventure World zoo and amusement park in Shirahama in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan.
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12:52โขUtility Bills Set for Thousand Yen Relief
โจThe newspapers report on utilities subsidies, with adjustments being considered to reduce household electricity and gas bills by 1,000 yen monthly (Yahoo News Japan). In wildlife news, giant panda Fuhin was photographed at Adventure World zoo in Wakayama Prefecture (Kyodo News). Previously reported topics remain in focus, including Koizumi's task as "rice minister" to lower prices (Japan Times), the debate on separate surnames for married couples highlighted by Utada Hikaru's new song (Huffington Post), and the first corporate profit decline in six years for Japanese listed companies due to US tariffs and yen appreciation (Nikkei Shimbun).
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Japan's National Police Agency said Thursday it will review rules to switch driver's licenses from other countries to Japanese ones following a recent series of accidents by foreign drivers.
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Cluster with homegrown Ascend chips seen as competitive with Nvidia on performance
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16:44โขForeign Driver License Rules Tightened
โจThe newspapers report on Japan tightening rules for converting foreign driver's licenses following accidents involving foreign drivers (Kyodo News). In technology news, Huawei's AI servers with homegrown Ascend chips are reportedly competitive with Nvidia despite US restrictions (Nikkei Asia). A political development involves former official Shimomura facing budget committee summons on May 27, likely regarding a slush fund scandal (Yahoo News Japan). Previously reported topics remain relevant, including Koizumi's task to lower rice prices (Japan Times) and listed companies' profit decline due to US tariffs and yen appreciation (Nikkei Shimbun).
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21:06โขDemocratic Party Faces Expansion Scrutiny
โจThe newspapers report on political developments with the Democratic Party for the People's rapid expansion causing controversy as four former lawmakers receive official party endorsement ahead of upper house elections, raising questions about their "increase take-home pay" platform (Japan Business Press). In international news, reports suggest a hypothetical Trump administration would block student admissions to Harvard University and require current students to transfer elsewhere (Nikkei Shimbun). Previously reported topics remain relevant, including Koizumi's rice price mission, tightening foreign driver license rules, Huawei's AI advancements, and a slush fund scandal investigation.
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Trump role in truce unclear, but economy, trade issues loom over both countries
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