Real estate slump weakens appliance sales at home
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 02.09.2025.
It displays 31 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
02.09.2025 โข The day LDP executives resigned, fueling early election demands
โจJapanese media prominently covered the escalating political upheaval within the Liberal Democratic Party. Early morning reports indicated the party preparing for "radical reform" as its Secretary-General expressed intent to resign. By late morning, several key LDP executives collectively announced their resignations following recent Upper House election losses. Prime Minister Ishiba reportedly sought to retain some officials, facing headwinds as these departures challenged his administration. The political crisis deepened significantly in the afternoon, with LDP's Aso demanding an early presidential election, intensifying calls previously reported. Separately, Suntory HD Chairman Takeshi Niinami's resignation amid a police investigation into alleged illegal drug acquisition remained a prominent domestic corporate story throughout the day.
02.09.2025
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05:12 (20:12)โขJapanese Firms Navigate US Tariffs
โจJapanese media highlights the resilience of major domestic corporations like Toyota, Honda, and Komatsu, which anticipate higher net profits despite US tariff concerns, attributing success to price increases and efficiency (Nikkei Shimbun). This comes as China's global market share continues to shrink in sectors like cloud services and telecom, impacted by US restrictions and a domestic real estate slump (Nikkei Asia). Meanwhile, domestic political speculation persists regarding potential LDP leadership resignations (Yahoo News Japan), and Japan faces forecasts of continued extreme heat (The Japan Times).
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Japan Business Press
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06:12
Trans-Pacific exports plunge from $2.4bn in 2023 to $4.4m in first half of year
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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08:44 (23:44)โขTaiwan Unification Plan Delayed
โจJapanese media continues to closely follow China's internal and external dynamics, reporting on purges within the People's Liberation Army and a potential eight-year delay in its 2027 Taiwan unification plan (Japan Business Press). This comes as the US-China trade war's fallout is seen impacting regional economies, exemplified by the collapse of Cambodia's solar exports (Nikkei Asia). Domestically, the Prime Minister reportedly feels anxious about the upcoming LDP presidential election and is eager to suppress challenges (Yahoo News Japan).
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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็ฐไพใใใใฎๆฑบๅฎใ ใฃใใ็ง็ฐใงใฎๅผใไธใๅน
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11:37 (02:37)โขChina's Taiwan Timeline Shifts
โจJapanese media continues to highlight China's internal dynamics and regional impact, reporting ongoing People's Liberation Army corruption purges expected to delay the 2027 Taiwan unification plan by eight years (Japan Business Press). The US-China trade war's fallout also affects Cambodia's solar industry (Nikkei Asia). Domestically, new focus is on minimum wage debates, with Akita's substantial increase sparking employer protests and prolonged regional deliberations (Nikkei Shimbun).
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Anger at police, lawmakers could shift to president with economic woes ignored
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12:10
Yahoo! Japan
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13:37
HuffPost Japan
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13:54
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ฅ็คพใใ2002ๅนดใซโฆ
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13:56 (04:56)โขSuntory Chairman Resigns Amid Drug Probe
โจJapanese newspapers highlight significant domestic developments, with Suntory HD Chairman Takeshi Niinami resigning amid an investigation into suspected illegal drug acquisition (Nikkei Shimbun). Concurrently, the Liberal Democratic Party is preparing a summary calling for "radical party reform" (Yahoo News Japan), signaling a period of introspection. The long-standing issue of People's Liberation Army corruption and its impact on Taiwan unification plans continues to be reported (Japan Business Press).
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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15:06 (06:06)โขChairman Niinami Steps Down
โจJapanese media is currently focused on domestic political and corporate shifts. Suntory HD Chairman Takeshi Niinami has officially resigned amid an investigation into suspected illegal drug acquisition (Nikkei Shimbun). Separately, the Prime Minister stated he will decide his future "at an appropriate time" (Yahoo News Japan). Internationally, reports continue on the People's Liberation Army's corruption purges, potentially delaying China's 2027 Taiwan unification plan by eight years (Japan Business Press).
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Takeshi Niinami is a top business leader and government panel member
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16:44
Yahoo! Japan
16:44 (07:44 in your timezone)
16:46 (07:46)โขSuntory Chairman's Sudden Exit
โจJapanese media currently focuses on significant domestic political and corporate shifts. Suntory HD Chairman Takeshi Niinami officially resigned amid an investigation into suspected illegal drug acquisition, widely reported (The Japan Times, Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia). Separately, LDP Secretary-General Moriyama intends to resign (Yahoo News Japan), signaling ongoing political changes. International reports continue on China's PLA corruption purges and potential delays for the 2027 Taiwan unification plan (Japan Business Press).
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Yahoo! Japan
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18:15
Yahoo! Japan
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18:26 (09:26)โขLDP Executive Exodus
โจJapanese media spotlights significant domestic political upheaval, with multiple Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) key executives, including the secretary-general, announcing resignations following Upper House election losses (The Japan Times, Yahoo News Japan). Concurrently, Suntory HD Chairman Takeshi Niinami's resignation amid a police probe into suspected illegal drug acquisition remains a prominent corporate story (Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia). Internationally, China's PLA corruption purges continue, potentially delaying the Taiwan unification plan (Japan Business Press).
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Yahoo! Japan
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21:10 (12:10)โขLDP Resignations Challenge Ishiba
โจJapanese media continues to highlight the deepening political upheaval within the Liberal Democratic Party. A rush of resignation announcements from LDP lawmakers is reported, with the Secretary-General stepping down following Upper House election losses (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan, The Japan Times). Prime Minister Ishiba faces headwinds as he attempts to maintain his position amidst these executive departures (Nikkei Shimbun). Separately, Suntory HD Chairman Takeshi Niinami's resignation due to an illegal drug-related police probe remains a prominent corporate story (Nikkei Asia).
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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