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22.10.2025

The Day Takaichi's Cabinet Launched

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 22.10.2025.

It displays 34 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

22.10.2025The Day Takaichi's Cabinet Launched
Japanese media continued to focus heavily on Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's new administration. Morning reports detailed the formal launch of her cabinet and her commitment to swift action, with discussions on her proposed national council for social security to debate benefits and burdens. Concurrently, shipbuilding companies announced significant investments to double capacity, aligning with US-Japan cooperation. Mid-morning saw The Japan Times report on Takaichi's "eclectic trio" for key cabinet posts, and later in the day, a joint survey revealed a 64.4% approval rating for the Takaichi cabinet. Early reports also mentioned a North Korean missile launch, which caused no damage in Japan.
22.10.2025
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【ニューヨーク=竹内弘文】金(ゴールド)価格の国際指標であるニューヨーク先物の中心限月12月物は21日、前日清算値比250.3ドル(5.7%)安の1トロイオンス4109.1ドルで取引を終えた。中心限月の1日の下落幅としては過去最大を記録。下落率でも約12年ぶりの大きさだ。急ピッチの相場上昇を招いたマネー流入が巻き戻した。 米東部時間の21日未明から相場下落が鮮明となり、同日朝方から下げ足を速めた…
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02:22Takaichi Cabinet Starts Anew

Japanese media continues its primary focus on Sanae Takaichi's premiership, with reports on her cabinet's formal launch and her commitment to working swiftly (Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia). Takaichi is still expected to meet with Donald Trump next week to discuss defense (Nikkei Asia). Meanwhile, a Yahoo News Japan headline notes the Ukrainian President's view that Russia has lost interest in diplomacy.
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05:07Takaichi Unveils Social Security Vision

Japanese media continues to focus on Prime Minister Takaichi's administration. Nikkei Shimbun reports on her proposed national council for social security, while Yahoo News Japan highlights the controversial appointment of officials involved in slush funds. Huffington Post Japan discusses the global timeline for the first female prime minister, with a nod to Kamala Harris's recent defeat.

07:45Takaichi Forges Social Security Vision

Japanese media continues to focus on Prime Minister Takaichi's administration. Nikkei Shimbun reports on her proposed national council for social security, emphasizing the debate on benefits and burdens. Yahoo News Japan highlights Governor Yoshimura's stance against electoral district adjustments with the LDP. Huffington Post Japan continues to discuss the timeline for the first female prime minister globally.
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日本の造船業の建造量倍増を目指し、今治造船など国内17社でつくる業界団体は近く3500億円の設備投資を表明する。大型のつり上げクレーンなどを導入し、生産能力を高める。造船能力を上積みし海洋進出を強める中国に日米両政府が協力して対抗する状況をにらみ、まず国内の体制を整える。 23日に開く自民党の関連会議で日本造船工業会の檜垣幸人会長(今治造船社長)が説明する。政府は2035年の建造量倍増を目標に掲…
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10:34Takaichi's Economic Path Unfolds

Japanese media continues to focus on Prime Minister Takaichi's administration and its potential impact on citizens' lives (The Japan Times, Yahoo News Japan). Concurrently, major shipbuilding companies are investing significantly to double their capacity, aligning with US-Japan cooperation against China's maritime expansion (Nikkei Shimbun). Apple's iPhone Air production plans are reportedly cut, while other models increase (Nikkei Asia).

16:33Takaichi Cabinet's Support Rises

Japanese media continues its primary focus on Prime Minister Takaichi's administration. New headlines detail her appointment of an eclectic trio to key Cabinet posts (The Japan Times) and a 64.4% approval rating for her cabinet (Yahoo News Japan). Concurrently, semiconductor shortages due to China-Netherlands disputes are impacting the auto industry (Nikkei Shimbun).
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23:07Takaichi's Policies Take Shape

Japanese media continues its focus on Prime Minister Takaichi's administration. New headlines suggest a potential long-term government through a coalition with Ishin, leading to rapid policy changes, including a cautious approach to rice production increases and strengthening mega-solar regulations (Japan Business Press, Nikkei Shimbun). The Prime Minister also announced the establishment of a "National Council" for social security (Yahoo News Japan).