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27.09.2025

27.09.2025The Day of the Spreading Tariff Impact

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 27.09.2025.

It displays 16 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

27.09.2025The Day of the Spreading Tariff Impact
On September 27, Japanese media continued to detail the broadening impact of US President Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs, with reports from Nikkei Shimbun in the late morning highlighting that these tariffs now affect approximately 720 "derivative products," including construction machinery and tableware, expanding beyond initial expectations. Earlier in the day, the ongoing LDP leadership election maintained its prominence, with discussions focusing on the candidates' approaches to economic policy and social security, as reported by Yahoo News Japan. Separately, the investigation into stock account hijacking, possibly via household TV receivers, remained a recurring topic in the news.
27.09.2025

01:46Trump's Tariffs Bypass Japan

Japanese media continues to report on President Trump's proposed 100% pharmaceutical tariffs, with discussions now indicating Japan and the EU may be exempt (The Japan Times). Meanwhile, the Ishin party shows willingness for coalition talks (Yahoo News Japan). Previously, the risks of excessive dollar dependence in Cambodia were highlighted (Nikkei Shimbun), along with Trump's overtures to Pakistan (Nikkei Asia).
02:16
証券会社の顧客口座が乗っ取られた事件で、口座への不正アクセスに一般家庭のテレビ用受信機が悪用された疑いがあることが捜査関係者への取材で分かった。サイバー犯罪集団のアクセスを経由する「踏み台」となった可能性がある。警察当局は一部の受信機を回収し、実態解明を進める。 証券口座が乗っ取られ株式が無断で売却・購入される被害は2025年に入り目立ち始め、1〜8月の不正売買は累計約6770億円に上る。顧客の…
02:16

04:03TV Boxes Hijack Stock Accounts

Japanese media reports on the police investigation into stock account hijacking potentially utilizing household TV receivers, with substantial fraudulent trading already reported this year (Nikkei Shimbun). Meanwhile, discussions continue around the lack of clear future vision for social security in the current leadership election (Yahoo News Japan). Trump's pharmaceutical tariffs and Pakistan overtures remain ongoing topics (The Japan Times, Nikkei Asia).
04:52

07:42Doctors Without Borders Pause Gaza Work

Japanese media continues to report on the ongoing police investigation into stock account hijacking potentially utilizing household TV receivers, with fraudulent trading reaching significant figures this year (Nikkei Shimbun, The Japan Times). Separately, Doctors Without Borders has temporarily suspended operations in Gaza (Yahoo News Japan), while reflections on Iwo Jima's history are also noted (Huffington Post Japan).

10:26Foreign Policy Debated in Japan's Leadership Race

Japanese media continues to report on the police investigation into stock account hijacking possibly utilizing household TV receivers, with fraudulent trading reaching significant figures this year (Nikkei Shimbun). Additionally, the LDP leadership election's foreign policy positions are being analyzed (Yahoo News Japan), while reflections on Iwo Jima's history also continue (Huffington Post Japan). Trump's pharmaceutical tariffs remain a topic (The Japan Times).
10:51
トランプ米政権による鉄鋼・アルミニウム関税が企業に想定外の負担をもたらしている。米政府は鉄やアルミを素材に使う製品を「派生製品」として課税対象にし、これまでに建設機械から食器まで約720品目を指定した。対象品は段階的に増やしている最中で、あらゆる業界に影響は広がる。 派生製品では税がかかる仕組みが複雑だ。まず製品全体を鉄・アルミを使った部分とそれ以外の部分に分け、鉄・アルミ部分の調達価格に50%…
10:51

13:30US Tariffs Snare Global Industries

Japanese media continues to report on the unanticipated burden of Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs, now impacting approximately 720 "derivative products" from construction machinery to tableware (Nikkei Shimbun, The Japan Times). Concurrently, the LDP leadership election is drawing attention as the candidates' movements are scrutinized a week before the vote (Yahoo News Japan). Reflections on Iwo Jima's history also persist (Huffington Post Japan).

19:32Rice Fields Bloom Anew

Japanese media continues to report on the LDP leadership election, with candidates' movements scrutinized a week before the vote (Yahoo News Japan). Discussions on aiding rice farmers and developing overseas markets are also emerging (Nikkei Shimbun). Meanwhile, reflections on Iwo Jima's history persist (Huffington Post Japan).
23:58
都市部を中心に「夢のマイホーム」が遠のいている。終身雇用を前提に、結婚すればマイホームを購入し、退職までに住宅ローンを払い終える――。そんな従来型モデルは住宅価格の高騰や単身世帯の増加、低迷する実質賃金により崩壊した。日本が戦後続けてきた新築優遇の持ち家政策も「建て替え」の時期を迎えている。 「このままでは普通の人が住めない街になってしまう」。東京都千代田区の樋口高顕区長は危機感を募らせる。マン…
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23:59Distant Dream of Home Ownership

Japanese media is predominantly focused on the increasing unaffordability of "dream homes," with condominiums now costing 10 times the average annual income. This marks a turning point for Japan's post-war housing policy (Nikkei Shimbun). Separately, financial advice on NISA investments amidst record stock highs is also noted (Japan Business Press).