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01.12.2025

The Day BOJ Signaled Rate Hike

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 01.12.2025.

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

01.12.2025 ⇢ The Day BOJ Signaled Rate Hike
⌨Japanese media on December 1, 2025, heavily focused on financial policy, particularly the Bank of Japan's potential interest rate hike. Early reports indicated the BOJ would weigh a rate hike at its December meeting (Kyodo News English). This news significantly impacted the market, with the Nikkei average temporarily falling over 1,000 yen after Governor Ueda's remarks, cooling year-end rally expectations (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan). By late morning, Governor Ueda was signaling readiness to normalize policy while seeking coordination with the Takaichi administration (Nikkei Shimbun). The government also explored allowing minors to utilize NISA (Yahoo News Japan).
01.12.2025
02.12.2025

00:17 (15:17)⇢Crown Prince Reflects on War's Echoes

⌨Japanese media continues to highlight Crown Prince Fumihito's 60th birthday, emphasizing his reflections on peace 80 years after WWII (Kyodo News English). The sustained strong public support for the Takaichi cabinet also remains a prominent story, with approval ratings holding steady at 75% (Nikkei Shimbun). Separately, nearly ten Japanese nationals are isolated due to heavy rains in Indonesia (Yahoo News Japan).
09:30
Kyodo News

Princess Aiko turns 24 after marking year of new experiences

Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, turned 24 on Monday after marking a year full of fresh experiences, including her first official overseas trip and tour to sites linked to World War II, according to the Imperial Household Agency.
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09:58 (00:58)⇢Princess Aiko's New Path

⌨Japanese media are focusing on domestic social and economic issues, with headlines discussing the challenges facing senior citizens due to reduced public services like buses and waste collection (Nikkei Shimbun). Meanwhile, Princess Aiko celebrates her 24th birthday after a year of new experiences (Kyodo News English). Discussions also continue regarding new NISA investment strategies, particularly for younger investors (Huffington Post Japan), alongside the ongoing fallout from a Zelenskyy aide's corruption scandal (Japan Business Press) and K-pop's struggles with Chinese barriers (Nikkei Asia). Separately, over 600 deaths have been reported from heavy rains in Southeast Asia (Yahoo News Japan).
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11:50 (02:50)⇢Trump's Russia Embrace, China's Bold Stride

⌨Japanese media are closely following global political developments, with Nikkei Shimbun reporting on Donald Trump's perceived softened stance towards Russia, potentially leading to a more assertive China. Concurrently, ongoing discussions cover Princess Aiko's recent experiences (Kyodo News English) and the corruption scandal involving a top Zelenskyy aide (Japan Business Press). Domestic financial news highlights new NISA investment strategies (Huffington Post Japan), while K-pop faces challenges from Chinese trade barriers (Nikkei Asia) and Southeast Asia grapples with over 600 deaths from heavy rains (Yahoo News Japan).
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日本経済新聞

暗号資産の所得に20%の分離課税、株や投信並みに政府・与党調整

政府・与党は暗号資産（仮想通貨）取引で得た所得について、金額に関係なく一律で20%の所得税を課す調整に入った。株式や投資信託など他の金融商品と同等の扱いにする。税負担を減らして国内取引市場の活性化を後押しする。 特定の所得を他の所得と分けて税金を課す分離課税方式にかえる。税率は国に入る分が15%、地方自治体が5%となる。年末にまとめる2026年度の税制改正大綱に盛り込むことをめざす。 現在は給与…
13:44 (04:44 in your timezone)
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Kyodo News

Bank of Japan to weigh whether to raise rates at Dec. meeting: chief Ueda

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said Monday the central bank will weigh the pros and cons of raising its policy rate at the next policy meeting later this month, touching on the need to adjust the degree of monetary easing without being "too late or too early.
13:50 (04:50 in your timezone)
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日本経済新聞

仮想通貨の所得に20%の分離課税、株や投信並みに政府・与党調整

政府・与党は暗号資産（仮想通貨）取引で得た所得について、金額に関係なく一律で20%の所得税を課す調整に入った。株式や投資信託など他の金融商品と同等の扱いにする。税負担を減らして国内取引市場の活性化を後押しする。 特定の所得を他の所得と分けて税金を課す分離課税方式にかえる。税率は国に入る分が15%、地方自治体が5%となる。年末にまとめる2026年度の税制改正大綱に盛り込むことをめざす。 現在は給与…
13:50 (04:50 in your timezone)

13:52 (04:52)⇢BOJ Eyes Rate Hike

⌨Japanese financial policy is a primary focus, with the Bank of Japan considering a rate hike this month (Kyodo News English) and the government adjusting cryptocurrency income taxation to 20% (Nikkei Shimbun). This aligns crypto with other financial products, aiming to boost the domestic market. Separately, discussions on new NISA strategies continue (Huffington Post Japan), alongside the ongoing Zelenskyy aide corruption scandal (Japan Business Press).
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日本経済新聞

日経平均株価一時1000円安日銀・植田総裁講演、年末高期待に冷や水

今年もあと1カ月となった1日の東京株式市場で日経平均株価は大幅反落し、午前の終値は前週末比846円（1.68%）安の4万9407円となった。日銀の植田和男総裁の発言が12月の利上げに前向きと受け止められて売りが膨らみ、先週回復した5万円の大台をあっさり割った。市場は日銀利上げに対する警戒感を急速に高めており、年末株高への期待に冷や水を浴びせる形になった。 日経平均は日銀の植田総裁の挨拶が始まっ…
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Kyodo News

Kyodo News protests unauthorized use of articles by U.S. startup

Kyodo News on Monday sent a letter of protest to Perplexity AI Inc.
14:29 (05:29 in your timezone)
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14:40 (05:40)⇢BOJ Rate Hike Chills Market

⌨Japanese financial markets are reacting sharply to potential Bank of Japan interest rate hikes, with the Nikkei average temporarily falling over 1,000 yen after Governor Ueda's remarks (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan). This dampens year-end rally expectations. Separately, Kyodo News is protesting Perplexity AI's unauthorized use of its articles (Kyodo News English). Discussions on new NISA strategies (Huffington Post Japan) and the Zelenskyy aide corruption scandal (Japan Business Press) continue.
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日本経済新聞

日経平均株価終値950円安日銀・植田総裁講演、年末高期待に冷や水

今年もあと1カ月となった1日の東京株式市場で日経平均株価は大幅反落し、終値は前週末比950円（1.89%）安の4万9303円となった。日銀の植田和男総裁の発言が12月の利上げに前向きと受け止められて売りが膨らみ、先週回復した5万円の大台をあっさり割った。市場は日銀利上げに対する警戒感を急速に高めており、年末株高への期待に冷や水を浴びせる形になった。 日経平均は日銀の植田総裁の講演が始まった10…
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日本経済新聞

自民党・維新、衆院定数「自動削減」に合意小選挙区25・比例20軸に

高市早苗首相（自民党総裁）は1日、首相官邸で日本維新の会の吉村洋文代表と会談した。衆院議員の定数削減について、法施行から1年以内に結論が得られなければ小選挙区25、比例代表20を軸に、計45議席を減らすことで合意した。自民党・維新両党は法案の文言などを詰め、今国会中の成立を目指す。 吉村氏が会談後、記者団に明かした。維新は当初、1年以内に結論が出なければ比例代表で50議席を減らすと主張していた。…
16:06 (07:06 in your timezone)

16:17 (07:17)⇢Diet Seats Reduced

⌨Japanese media are primarily focused on political reform, with the Liberal Democratic Party and the Japan Innovation Party agreeing to reduce the number of Lower House seats by 45 (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan). This consensus aims to trim 25 single-seat constituencies and 20 proportional representation seats. Other ongoing topics include new NISA investment strategies (Huffington Post Japan), a corruption scandal involving a top Zelenskyy aide (Japan Business Press), Kyodo News protesting unauthorized AI use (Kyodo News English), and Thailand's call for action on landmines near Cambodia (Nikkei Asia).
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Kyodo News

PM Takaichi's "work, work, work" remark tops Japan 2025 catchphrase list

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remark, "I will work, work, work, work and work," was selected as Japan's top catchphrase for 2025, the award's organizer said Monday.
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日本経済新聞

世界の半導体支援策、自国勢重視EUは工場誘致から研究開発へ法改正

欧州連合（EU）が半導体産業の支援策を見直す。主な支援対象を外国企業の誘致から域内企業の研究開発に転換し、数兆円規模の予算枠を検討する。人工知能（AI）向けを除いて半導体需要は軟調が続く。トランプ米政権も米インテルへの関与を強めており、政府主導の半導体支援策が転換点を迎えている。 EU執行機関の欧州委員会が欧州半導体法を改正する方針を示し、具体的な支援策の検討に入った。欧州委の要請を受けた業界団…
18:01 (09:01 in your timezone)

18:17 (09:17)⇢Takaichi's Catchphrase Echoes

⌨Japanese media are focused on social and political issues, with debate sparked by Justice Minister Hoshiguchi's remarks on the dignity of sex buyers, amidst a record number of Japanese human trafficking victims (Huffington Post Japan). Separately, Prime Minister Takaichi's "work, work, work" quote has been named Japan's top catchphrase for 2025 (Kyodo News English). Discussions on global semiconductor support shifts also continue (Nikkei Shimbun).
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日本経済新聞

12月利上げへ地ならし、日銀総裁「適切に判断」政権との協調訴え

日銀の植田和男総裁は1日、18〜19日の金融政策決定会合での利上げ再開に意欲を示した。経済・物価情勢が日銀の想定に沿って進むなか、利上げに慎重とみられた高市早苗政権との対話の進展にも日銀側は手応えをみせる。利上げで円安起点の物価高を防ぎつつ、政府の経済対策の効果も阻害しないとの説明で政権との協調をめざす。 「経済・物価の中心的な見通しが実現する確度は少しずつ高まってきている」。植田氏は1日の講演…
20:05 (11:05 in your timezone)

20:06 (11:06)⇢Winter's Chill Touches Japan

⌨Japanese media are primarily focused on the Bank of Japan's potential interest rate hike in December, with Governor Ueda indicating readiness to normalize policy while seeking coordination with the Takaichi administration (Nikkei Shimbun). This aligns with previous reports of a potential rate hike (Kyodo News English). Separately, Justice Minister Hoshiguchi's controversial remarks on sex buyers' dignity continue to draw attention amidst human trafficking concerns (Huffington Post Japan).
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22:18 (13:18)⇢Youth NISA, Future Seeds Sown

⌨Japanese media are primarily focused on financial policy and social issues. The Bank of Japan is preparing for a potential interest rate hike in December, with Governor Ueda signaling readiness and seeking coordination with the Takaichi administration (Nikkei Shimbun). Separately, the government is considering allowing minors to utilize NISA (Yahoo News Japan), while Justice Minister Hoshiguchi's controversial remarks on sex buyers' dignity continue to draw attention (Huffington Post Japan).
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