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31.07.2025

31.07.2025Trade Tariffs Unfold, Waves Withdraw

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 31.07.2025.

It displays 40 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

31.07.2025Trade Tariffs Unfold, Waves Withdraw
Japanese media on July 31 primarily shifted focus to evolving US tariff agreements. Early reports detailed a US-South Korea trade deal, outlining a 15% tariff on imports and South Korea's commitment to $350 billion in US investment. Concurrently, the Bank of Japan held interest rates steady, raising inflation forecasts while considering tariff impacts, and Fujitsu accelerated quantum computer development for economic security.
By late morning, attention broadened to a US-Japan tariff agreement, with BOJ Governor Ueda deeming it "significant progress" and maintaining a rate hike stance. Other Southeast Asian nations also moved to finalize US tariff deals.
In a significant development from previous days, all tsunami advisories issued after the July 30 event were lifted by mid-morning. Political speculation concerning Ishiba's leadership continued as a background narrative, alongside a new report on a potential delay for 15% auto tariffs.
31.07.2025
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【ワシントン=八十島綾平、ソウル=小林恵理香】トランプ米大統領は30日、韓国との貿易交渉で合意したと発表した。韓国にかける予定だった25%の関税率を15%に下げる代わりに、韓国側は3500億ドル(約52兆円)の投資を約束したという。自動車関税も15%に下げる。 自身のSNSで発表した。トランプ氏は韓国による3500億ドルの投資について「米国が所有し管理する」という一文を加えた。日本との合意発表時…
00:01

00:02Trump's South Korea Tariff Deal

Japanese media's primary focus has shifted to the US-South Korea trade negotiations, reporting on a new agreement. President Trump announced a 15% tariff on South Korean imports, with South Korea committing to $350 billion in US investment (The Japan Times, Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia). The ongoing tsunami situation in Hawaii and advisories for Japan's Pacific coast remain covered (Huffington Post Japan, Yahoo News Japan), alongside historical revelations about Unit 731 (Japan Business Press).
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00:18
【ワシントン=八十島綾平、ソウル=小林恵理香】トランプ米大統領は30日、韓国との貿易交渉で合意したと発表した。韓国にかける予定だった25%の関税率を15%に下げる代わりに、韓国側は3500億ドル(約52兆円)の投資を約束したという。自動車関税も15%に下げる。 自身のSNSで発表した。トランプ氏は韓国による3500億ドルの投資について「米国が所有し管理する」という一文を加えた。日本との合意発表時…
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00:52
【ワシントン=八十島綾平、ソウル=小林恵理香】トランプ米大統領は30日、韓国との貿易交渉で合意したと発表した。韓国にかける予定だった25%の関税率を15%に下げる代わりに、韓国側は3500億ドル(約52兆円)の投資を約束したという。自動車関税も15%に下げる。 自身のSNSで発表した。トランプ氏は韓国による3500億ドルの投資について「米国が所有し管理する」という一文を加えた。日本との合意発表時…
00:52

02:11Seoul-Washington Trade Deal Advances

Japanese newspapers largely focus on the US-South Korea trade agreement, now detailing a 15% tariff on cars and South Korea's $350 billion investment pledge (Nikkei Shimbun, The Japan Times, Nikkei Asia). The tsunami situation sees continued de-escalation, with advisories lifted in certain areas of Japan (Yahoo News Japan). Additionally, there's ongoing coverage of historical Unit 731 revelations (Japan Business Press) and a domestic report on sexual consent awareness (Huffington Post Japan).
02:44
富士通は理化学研究所などと連携し、世界最高レベルとなる計算能力を持つ超電導方式の量子コンピューターを2030年度までに開発する。課題だった冷却方式などを改良して誤作動を極力減らすことで実現する。創薬や材料開発に生かせる量子計算技術は米中を中心に開発を競っており、経済安保の観点から国産化の重要度が増している。 量子コンピューターは「量子力学」と呼ぶ物理学の理論を応用した次世代のコンピューターだ。富…
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04:54Economic Focus Shifts to Domestic Policy and Tech Ambition

Japanese newspapers continue to report on the US-South Korea trade agreement, with President Trump confirming a 15% tariff on South Korean imports (The Japan Times). Domestically, the Bank of Japan held interest rates steady while considering the impact of these tariffs, and raised its inflation forecast (Nikkei Asia). Meanwhile, Fujitsu is accelerating development of a world-class quantum computer, emphasizing its importance for economic security (Nikkei Shimbun). Tsunami advisories are still being monitored for complete lifting (Yahoo News Japan).
06:10
東京電力ホールディングス(HD)の2025年4〜6月期の最終損益が8500億円前後の赤字に転落する見通しであることが31日、分かった。福島第1原子力発電所事故で発生したデブリ(溶融燃料)の取り出し準備費用として損失を計上することが響く。 8500億円の最終赤字幅は四半期ベースで2011年の東日本大震災以降2番目の赤字幅となる。総額8兆円を見込む廃炉費用の総額は維持する。 前年同期は792億円の黒…
06:10
06:36
日銀は31日開いた金融政策決定会合で、政策金利である無担保コール翌日物金利の誘導目標を0.5%に据え置くことを全会一致で決めた。据え置きは4会合連続で、米国の関税政策が日本に及ぼす影響を引き続き見極める。 3カ月に1度更新する経済・物価情勢の展望(展望リポ…
06:36

07:21US-Japan Tariff Agreement Advances

Japanese media highlights a new focus on the US-Japan tariff agreement, with the Bank of Japan Governor Ueda describing it as "significant progress" while monitoring its effects (Nikkei Shimbun). This aligns with the central bank's ongoing consideration of general Trump tariff impacts on its policy decisions, including inflation forecasts (Nikkei Asia). Meanwhile, tsunami observations continue in various regions, notably Kochi (Yahoo News Japan), and political reporting addresses the ongoing possibility of Ishiba's continued leadership (The Japan Times).
08:37

10:31Central Bank Endorses Tariff Progress

Japanese media continues to highlight progress on US tariff agreements. Bank of Japan Governor Ueda describes the US-Japan deal as a "big step forward" (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan), while other Southeast Asian nations like Malaysia, Thailand, and Cambodia are also finalizing US tariff agreements (Nikkei Asia). Domestic political speculation continues regarding Ishiba's leadership (The Japan Times), alongside ongoing historical revelations concerning Unit 731 (Japan Business Press).

13:08Auto Tariff Delay Possible

Japanese media continues to report on global trade agreements, with a new focus on a potential delay for 15% auto tariffs (Yahoo News Japan). This comes as other Southeast Asian nations are finalizing their US tariff deals (Nikkei Asia). Domestically, the Bank of Japan and the Federal Reserve are contending with persistent inflation, with political stagnation causing concern (Nikkei Shimbun). Speculation also continues regarding Ishiba's leadership (The Japan Times), alongside regional weather concerns (Huffington Post Japan).
17:55

17:57LDP Under Obon Scrutiny

Japanese media continues to focus on domestic politics, with new criticism surfacing regarding an LDP general meeting during the Obon holiday (Yahoo News Japan). This adds to ongoing speculation about Ishiba's leadership (The Japan Times) and concerns about political stagnation impacting inflation efforts by the BOJ and FRB (Nikkei Shimbun). Internationally, US trading partners are preparing for higher tariffs to begin on Friday (Nikkei Asia).
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23:44Trump Enacts Japan Tariffs

Japanese media is now reporting on President Trump's signing of an executive order to implement new tariffs. Specifically, tariffs on Japan are set to increase from 10% to 15% and will be applied in seven days (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan). This directly follows earlier reports about trading partners preparing for higher tariffs.