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27.07.2025

27.07.2025Nuclear Deterrence Request, Leadership Approval Plunge

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 27.07.2025.

It displays 27 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

27.07.2025Nuclear Deterrence Request, Leadership Approval Plunge
Japanese media foregrounded two major developments throughout the day. The political focus centered on Prime Minister Ishiba's cabinet, whose approval rating, after an initial reported increase, later plummeted to a record low of 32% by late morning, with significant public demand for his immediate replacement. This intensified scrutiny of his political future, an ongoing narrative from previous days. Concurrently, a notable new report revealed that the Self-Defense Forces requested the threat of U.S. nuclear force from American forces during joint military exercises. Economically, the day's reporting also highlighted record policy-held stock sales driven by corporate governance reforms and investor anticipation of Bank of Japan decisions and upcoming earnings results.
27.07.2025

01:00Domestic Scrutiny Widens

Japanese media presents a diversified editorial focus. A new domestic issue highlights arrests and alleged "impersonation" within the condominium repair industry, with concerns over tactics used to secure residents (Japan Business Press). Separately, 17 historical letters from Iwo Jima to families have been publicly released (Yahoo News Japan). The economic discussion about Japan's supply shortage due to labor issues, questioning current fiscal policies, also continues to be reported (Nikkei Shimbun).
02:07
改ざんや隠蔽などの不祥事をきっかけに政府が打ち出した公文書(行政文書)の電子化が進んでいない。方針を掲げてから7年が経過したが、今なお新規に作成・取得した文書の6割を紙が占める。民間への人材流出が止まらない霞が関にとって非効率さの代名詞とも言える「紙文化」の脱却は喫緊の課題だが、熱は一向に高まらない。 「政府全体の電子化率を引き下げているとの批判を受けかねない極めて深刻な状況にあると認識している…
02:07
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03:41Ishiba's Future Contemplated

Japanese media continues to foreground the political future of Prime Minister Ishiba, with The Japan Times questioning if he will "stay or go." This ongoing discussion is complemented by reports on U.S. tariffs, where a key official, Akazawa, reportedly does not seek a joint document on the matter (Yahoo News Japan). Separately, Nikkei Shimbun highlights bureaucratic hurdles hindering the digitalization of public documents, while Huffington Post Japan notes the appeal of luxury credit cards to young, high-earning couples.

07:37Cabinet Approval Rises

The Japanese media continues to focus on domestic politics, with a new report showing the cabinet approval rating increasing by five points to 29% (Yahoo News Japan). This development provides context for ongoing discussions about Prime Minister Ishiba's political future, which remain a key subject (The Japan Times). Separately, reports highlight bureaucratic resistance hindering public document digitalization (Nikkei Shimbun) and issues within the condominium repair industry (Japan Business Press).
08:42
上場企業の株式持ち合いの解消が加速している。2025年3月期の政策保有株の売却額は前の期比5割増の9.2兆円と過去最高になった。東京証券取引所や投資家による資本効率改善の要請が背景にある。安定株主が減り経営に一層の緊張感をもたらしており、企業価値を高める統治改革を促す契機になる。 日本経済新聞が2000社超の有価証券報告書を集計した。政策株の売却額(子会社分含む、未公開株除く)は53%増の9兆2…
08:42

09:27Corporate Governance Drives Record Stock Sales

Japanese media highlights significant economic shifts, with Nikkei Shimbun reporting record policy-held stock sales, reaching ¥9.2 trillion, driven by corporate governance reforms and calls for capital efficiency. Investors are also bracing for Bank of Japan decisions and upcoming earnings results following a Trump-fueled market rally (The Japan Times). Separately, Yahoo News Japan points to ambiguous aspects of tariffs as a potential source of future trade friction.
10:15
日本経済新聞社とテレビ東京は25〜27日に世論調査を実施した。石破茂内閣の支持率は32%と2024年10月の政権発足後、最低を更新した。6月の前回調査から5ポイント下がった。これまでの最低だった4月の33%を下回った。内閣を「支持しない」は61%にのぼった。 石破首相の退陣は不可避な情勢となっている。首相は8月にも進退を最終判断する見通しだ。 いつまで首相を続けてほしいか聞いたところ「直ちに交代…
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11:30Ishiba Cabinet Approval Plummets

Japanese media reports a significant decline in Prime Minister Ishiba's cabinet approval, hitting a record low of 32% (Nikkei Shimbun), with a notable portion of the public demanding his immediate resignation. This intensifies the ongoing scrutiny of his political future. Concurrently, investors are preparing for Bank of Japan decisions and earnings results (The Japan Times). Separately, news covers extreme heat warnings (Yahoo News Japan) and regional diplomatic discussions (Nikkei Asia).

13:34SDF Nuclear Deterrence Request

Japanese media reports a new low for Prime Minister Ishiba's cabinet approval at 32% (Nikkei Shimbun), with demands for his immediate replacement. A notable new report indicates the Self-Defense Forces requested the threat of U.S. nuclear force during joint exercises (Yahoo News Japan). Economically, investors are preparing for Bank of Japan decisions and earnings (The Japan Times), while luxury credit cards gain traction among high-earning young couples (Huffington Post Japan).
17:32

17:34Ishiba's Support Erodes

Japanese media continues to foreground Prime Minister Ishiba's political difficulties, with his cabinet approval rating plummeting to a new low of 32% across major polls (Nikkei Asia, Nikkei Shimbun). A significant portion of the public, 36%, now demands his immediate resignation, intensifying calls for his successor. Concurrently, investors are bracing for Bank of Japan decisions and earnings results (The Japan Times), while a typhoon's revival is also reported (Yahoo News Japan).
17:41
「正社員として働けているだけで恵まれているのかもしれない。だが、様々な社会のしわ寄せを受けてきたと感じる」。検査会社の営業として働く今西太一さん(48、仮名)は嘆く。大学卒業後、バイトやメーカー勤務などを経て6社目の職場という。 新卒で就職できた飲食大手はブラック職場だった。70人ほどの同期は1年で半減し、大半はいま何をしているか分からない。自身も月160時間超の残業に心身が悲鳴をあげ、1年半ほ…
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17:58
【ワシントン=八十島綾平、ブリュッセル=辻隆史】トランプ米大統領と欧州連合(EU)のフォンデアライエン欧州委員長は27日、貿易交渉で合意に達したことを明らかにした。米国が対EUの相互関税の税率を15%に下げるかわりに、EU側は米国からの7500億ドル相当のエネルギー購入や、6000億ドル超の対米投資を約束した。 英北部スコットランドで27日午後に会談して合意した。会談後に両首脳が公表した。米欧は…
17:58
19:44
【ワシントン=八十島綾平、ブリュッセル=辻隆史】トランプ米大統領と欧州連合(EU)のフォンデアライエン欧州委員長は27日、貿易交渉で合意に達したと発表した。トランプ氏によると、米国がEUにかける相互関税や自動車関税の税率を15%に下げるかわりに、EUは米国からの7500億ドル(約110兆円)相当のエネルギー購入や6000億ドル超の対米投資を約束した。 対米巨額投資、詳細は不明 英北部スコットラン…
19:44

21:03Transatlantic Tariff Accord

Japanese newspapers are highlighting a new US-EU trade agreement, setting mutual and automotive tariffs at 15% and involving substantial EU investment in the US (Nikkei Shimbun). Concurrently, Prime Minister Ishiba's approval rating remains at a low of 32%, with calls for his resignation (Nikkei Asia). Investors also brace for Bank of Japan news (The Japan Times), while attention is given to Russia's internal struggles (Japan Business Press) and a reactivated typhoon (Yahoo News Japan).
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