Mirai II project to conduct research on climate change, resources and sea routes
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 02.05.2025.
It displays 31 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
02.05.2025 ⇢ Day US Framework Excludes Auto Tariffs
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Japan-US tariff negotiations intensified as the US presented a "framework proposal" excluding automobile and steel tariffs from discussions, drawing strong objection from Japan. Prime Minister Ishiba later declared Japan would "absolutely not accept" the auto tariffs exclusion.
Both countries agreed to accelerate talks toward a June summit agreement, with the next ministerial-level meeting scheduled for mid-May. This development follows yesterday's announcement of the Bank of Japan maintaining interest rates amid economic uncertainties partly caused by US tariff concerns.
Meanwhile, over 90 nations called for preserving atomic bomb memories at a UN preparatory meeting, continuing Japan's nuclear disarmament diplomacy.
Weather reports indicated heavy local rainfall from Kinki to Kanto regions with warnings of potentially severe conditions during Golden Week's second half, suggesting rapidly shifting weather patterns ahead.
02.05.2025
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【ワシントン=飛田臨太郎】トランプ米大統領は1日、ウォルツ大統領補佐官（国家安全保障担当）の解任を決めた。国連大使に指名する。現在の担当はルビオ国務長官が一時的に兼務する。自身のSNSで明らかにした。
米主要メディアは発表に先立ち、トランプ氏がウォルツ氏を解任すると報じていた。政権内の職務の変更という形にし、更迭との印象を和らげるよう工夫したとみられ…
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03:48⇢Missing Saitama Sinkhole Driver's Body Found
⌨The newspapers report on the discovery of what appears to be the missing truck driver's body from the Saitama sinkhole incident that occurred in January at an intersection in Yashio, north of Tokyo (Kyodo News English). In international news, President Trump has dismissed his National Security Advisor and nominated him as UN Ambassador, with Secretary of State Rubio temporarily handling the advisor's duties (Nikkei Shimbun). Meanwhile, Japan is planning an icebreaker mission to Greenland with the Mirai II project to conduct climate research and counter Russian and Chinese influence in the region (Nikkei Asia).
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【ワシントン=飛田臨太郎】トランプ米大統領は1日、ウォルツ大統領補佐官（国家安全保障担当）の解任を決めた。国連大使に指名する。現在の担当はルビオ国務長官が一時的に兼務する。自身のSNSで明らかにした。
米主要メディアは発表に先立ち、トランプ氏がウォルツ氏を解任すると報じていた。政権内の職務の変更という形にし、更迭との印象を和らげるよう工夫したとみられる。国連大使は米連邦議会上院の承認が必要になる…
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Fiscal soundness seen hostage to spending as cost of living crisis dominates campaign
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Japan Business Press
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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08:09⇢Yashio Sinkhole Victim's Body Recovered
⌨The newspapers report on the discovery of a body believed to be the missing truck driver from the Yashio sinkhole incident that occurred in January, with authorities now recovering the remains (Yahoo News Japan, Kyodo News English). U.S. economic concerns are growing as GDP has turned negative, raising recession fears and concerning historical comparisons (Japan Business Press). In U.S. politics, President Trump has dismissed his National Security Advisor Waltz, nominating him instead as UN Ambassador, with Secretary of State Rubio temporarily assuming the security advisor duties (Nikkei Shimbun).
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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Japan's chief tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa on Thursday held his second round of talks with senior U.
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Japan and the United States made "progress" in tariff talks Thursday and agreed to hold intense ministerial-level discussions in or after mid-May with the aim of reaching a mutually beneficial deal at an early date, Japan's chief negotiator Ryosei Akazawa said.
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HuffPost Japan
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10:53⇢Japan-US Tariff Negotiations Progress Toward Mid-May Talks
⌨The newspapers report on Japan-US tariff negotiations, with both countries making progress and planning ministerial-level discussions in mid-May, aiming for an early beneficial agreement (Kyodo News English). Weather warnings indicate heavy local rainfall expected in areas from Kinki to Kanto regions (Yahoo News Japan). A personal account describes dream-like aspects of living in France, with apparent caveats (Huffington Post Japan). Previously reported US economic concerns continue, with GDP turning negative and raising recession fears (Japan Business Press), while Trump's dismissal of his National Security Advisor remains in the news (Nikkei Shimbun).
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Yahoo! Japan
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Japan and the United States on Thursday agreed to intensify tariff talks after making some progress with the aim of reaching a mutually beneficial deal as early as in June.
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Ruling PAP seeks strong mandate in Saturday vote as rivals urge greater checks
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Yahoo! Japan
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13:12⇢Japan-US Tariff Talks Accelerate Toward June Deal
⌨The newspapers report on intensified Japan-US tariff negotiations, with both countries agreeing to accelerate talks toward a June agreement (Kyodo News English). A Nikkei Shimbun article discusses how Trump's approach disrupts the dollar circulation system, warning of "extraordinary losses" from high tariffs without strategy. Meanwhile, Singapore's upcoming Saturday election features the ruling PAP seeking a strong mandate against opposition calls for greater government scrutiny (Nikkei Asia). A financial scandal has emerged involving a hidden account with 200 million yen at a Tottori labor union (Yahoo News Japan).
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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日米両政府が米首都ワシントンで1日（日本時間2日）に開いた関税交渉に合わせ、米国側が合意に向けた「枠組み案」を提示したことが分かった。相互関税を主な対象とし、自動車や鉄鋼・アルミニウムの関税引き下げに難色を示す内容だった。日本側は強く反発し、閣僚協議の場で一連の措置の包括的な見直しを改めて求めた。
赤沢亮正経済財政・再生相が、ベッセント米財務長官と米通商代表部（USTR）のグリア代表、ラトニック…
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16:07⇢US Excludes Auto and Steel Tariffs from Negotiation Framework
⌨The newspapers report on growing tensions in Japan-US tariff negotiations, as the US has presented a "framework proposal" that excludes automobile and steel tariffs from discussions, prompting strong objection from Japan (Nikkei Shimbun). This development adds context to earlier reporting of both countries intensifying talks toward a June agreement (Kyodo News English). In domestic news, a court ruling on asbestos litigation has been finalized against the government in a "reversal defeat" case (Yahoo News Japan). Meanwhile, international coverage continues on Singapore's upcoming election (Nikkei Asia) and concerns about US recession (Japan Business Press).
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Over 90 countries including Japan called for preserving the memories of the devastation caused by nuclear attacks on Thursday during a preparatory meeting for next year's U.
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HuffPost Japan
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HuffPost Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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18:11⇢US-Japan Tariff Talks End Inconclusively
⌨The newspapers report on inconclusive US-Japan tariff talks in Washington (The Japan Times), following earlier reporting of strong Japanese opposition to a US framework proposal excluding automobile and steel tariffs (Nikkei Shimbun). Over 90 countries including Japan called for preserving memories of atomic bomb devastation during a UN preparatory meeting (Kyodo News English). In domestic news, severe rainfall warnings have been issued for the Kanto region (Yahoo News Japan), while a new song addressing separate surnames for married couples has gained attention (Huffington Post Japan).
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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22:33⇢Weather Shifts Forecast for Golden Week's Second Half
⌨The newspapers report on changing weather patterns expected for the second half of Golden Week holiday in Japan, with forecasts indicating rapidly shifting conditions (Yahoo News Japan). Meanwhile, US-Japan tariff talks remain inconclusive following a second round of negotiations in Washington (The Japan Times, Nikkei Shimbun), with Japan strongly opposing the US framework proposal that excludes automobile and steel tariffs. Nuclear disarmament continues to be discussed, with over 90 countries calling for preserving atomic bomb memories at a UN meeting (Kyodo News English).
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Yahoo! Japan
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