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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 03.09.2026.
It displays 51 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
03.09.2026 ⇢ The day Shirakawa died
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The death of Nobel laureate Hideki Shirakawa at 90 dominated the day's editorial priorities, with multiple outlets (NHK, Yomiuri, Chunichi, Kyodo) leading with the news and local tributes from his wartime evacuation site in Takayama. Concurrently, heavy rain and flood warnings persisted across Tohoku and Hokuriku, with emergency safety orders in Aomori and evacuation advisories in Tottori and Kagoshima. A fire at the Nippon Paper Yatsushiro plant in Kumamoto drew live coverage but was extinguished without injuries. Political and economic stories included the expected continuation of key LDP officials under Prime Minister Takaichi, Berkshire Hathaway's interest in Japanese trading houses, and the yen's rally following US Treasury Secretary Bessent's comments on Abenomics.
03.09.2026
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10:11
10:11⇢Rain's Rising Wrath
⌨Japanese media focus on the aftermath of heavy rains in the Tohoku and Hokuriku regions, with NHK reporting active fronts and potential for widespread downpours, while TBS and others cover an emergency warning in Aomori due to a levee breach risk. Concurrently, political and economic stories persist, including criticism of Prime Minister Takaichi's disaster visit and ongoing concerns about long-term interest rates.
10:11
10:11⇢Rain's Rising Wrath
⌨Japanese media focus on the aftermath of heavy rains in the Tohoku and Hokuriku regions, with NHK reporting active fronts and potential for widespread downpours, while TBS and others cover an emergency warning in Aomori due to a levee breach risk. Concurrently, political and economic stories persist, including criticism of Prime Minister Takaichi's disaster visit and ongoing concerns about long-term interest rates.
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気温39度。日差しが容赦なく照りつける豚舎の中で、豚たちは少しでも体を冷やそうと、冷たいコンクリートの床に腹をつけて横たわる。一歩、足を踏み入れると、湿気を含んだ空気が肌にまとわりつく。送風機の風を受けても、汗はいっこうに引かない。 猛暑日…
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Kyodo News
Imperial Palace eyed for former emperor's farewell ceremony
The Imperial Household Agency is considering holding a farewell ceremony for Japan's former Emperor Akihito at the Imperial Palace upon his death as part of efforts to scale back the ceremony, a source familiar with the matter said Wednesday.
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高市早苗首相（自民党総裁）は鈴木俊一党幹事長を再任する意向だ。鈴木氏は党内に影響力がある麻生太郎副総裁の義弟で、麻生派に所属する。首相は鈴木氏の続投で党内の支持基盤を安定させて2027年秋の党総裁選での再選をにらむ。
首相が9月中旬を軸に政権発足後初めての内閣改造・党役員人事に踏み切るとの見方が強まっている。政府高官は3日、鈴木氏に関し「政権の大骨格だ。選挙で勝った人を代えた例はないのではないか…
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連載＜宇野沢編集委員が読み解く＞
2025年に明らかになった不正会計問題で、産業ガス国内2位のエア・ウォーターが揺れています。「お前はクビや」「給料泥棒」「死んだ方がましや」―。不正がなぜ起きたのかを調査し、4月に公表された報…
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11:21⇢Elderly Drivers Face New Test
⌨Japanese media focus on the government's plan to revise the driving skills test for drivers aged 75 and over, adding a 'direction change' maneuver to check for pedal misapplication, with reports from Sankei and Yomiuri. Concurrently, the Asahi highlights the impact of extreme heat on pig farms, while Mainichi reflects on the historical context of the upcoming Asian Games in Nagoya.
11:21
11:21⇢Elderly Drivers Face New Test
⌨Japanese media focus on the government's plan to revise the driving skills test for drivers aged 75 and over, adding a 'direction change' maneuver to check for pedal misapplication, with reports from Sankei and Yomiuri. Concurrently, the Asahi highlights the impact of extreme heat on pig farms, while Mainichi reflects on the historical context of the upcoming Asian Games in Nagoya.
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米投資会社バークシャー・ハザウェイのグレッグ・アベル最高経営責任者（CEO）は3日、都内で日本経済新聞のインタビューに応じ、日本の5大商社の株式買い増しに意欲を示した。商社のネットワークを生かし、共同で事業投資や企業買収を進める。日本企業を株式運用対象のみならず、事業上の重要なパートナーとして位置づけ、成長を目指す姿勢が鮮明となった。
アベル氏は著名投資家ウォーレン・バフェット氏の後を継いで20…
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US conglomerate pushes deeper collaboration in global deals and investments
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老化にあらがう長寿科学の研究が進み、そこに莫大（ばくだい）な資金が集まる。 5月中旬、米国のカリフォルニア州バークリーにある屋敷に研究者や投資家らが集った。イベントの目的は「死と闘うこと」。長寿科学に関する講演が目玉だった。 「死は人類の中…
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8月11日、米西部ソルトレークシティーで健康寿命を延ばす治療法の開発をめざすコンテスト「Xプライズ ヘルススパン」の途中結果が公表された。2023年から7年かけ、臨床試験もふまえて成果を競う。優勝チームには最大8100万ドル（約130億円）…
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12:52⇢Rain's Level 5 Warning
⌨Japanese media focus on the aftermath of heavy rains in Aomori, with TBS reporting a Level 5 emergency warning due to levee breach risk, while NHK covers evacuation advisories in Ishigaki, Okinawa. Concurrently, Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO expresses interest in increasing stakes in Japanese trading houses, as reported by Nikkei and Nikkei Asia.
12:52
12:52⇢Rain's Level 5 Warning
⌨Japanese media focus on the aftermath of heavy rains in Aomori, with TBS reporting a Level 5 emergency warning due to levee breach risk, while NHK covers evacuation advisories in Ishigaki, Okinawa. Concurrently, Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO expresses interest in increasing stakes in Japanese trading houses, as reported by Nikkei and Nikkei Asia.
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8月11日、米西部ソルトレークシティーで健康寿命を延ばす治療法の開発をめざすコンテスト「Xプライズ ヘルススパン」の途中結果が公表された。2023年から7年かけ、臨床試験もふまえて成果を競う。優勝チームには最大8100万ドル（約130億円）…
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ユネスコ（国連教育科学文化機関）の世界遺産登録に向け、文化審議会は3日、「彦根城」（滋賀県）の推薦を決めた。 彦根城は、徳川家康の命を受けて1604年に築城が始まり、22年ごろまでに完成。井伊家の居城となった。国宝の天守をはじめ、櫓（やぐら…
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Kyodo News
Japan to toughen skills test for elderly drivers in bid to curb accidents
The National Police Agency plans to toughen the mandatory skills test for drivers aged 75 or older with a history of certain traffic violations when they seek to renew their license, after data showed the current system fails to properly flag high-risk drivers.
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14:57⇢Methanol Wife Acquitted
⌨Japanese media report on a court acquitting a woman accused of injuring her husband with methanol, and a separate case of a Chinese man admitting to driving without a license while on parole for a hit-and-run. Weather warnings for heavy rain in Kagoshima and Tokai also feature, alongside cultural and sports news.
14:57
14:57⇢Methanol Wife Acquitted
⌨Japanese media report on a court acquitting a woman accused of injuring her husband with methanol, and a separate case of a Chinese man admitting to driving without a license while on parole for a hit-and-run. Weather warnings for heavy rain in Kagoshima and Tokai also feature, alongside cultural and sports news.
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熊本地震の直後に起きたイオンモール熊本（熊本県嘉島町）の爆発事故は、館内で使われていたLPガスが漏れたことが原因との見方が強まっている。想定外の爆発はなぜ起き、なぜ異変に気づけなかったのか。 経産省が設置した事故調査委員会は、9月3日に第1…
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連載＜疑問ここが知りたい＞
エゾシカが増えて食害が深刻になる中、シカ肉を原料にペットフードの量産に乗り出しているのが、3年前に十勝管内足寄町で食肉加工の「K&D」を設立した金大蔵さん（54）だ。群馬県で人材派遣会社を営む…
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16:23⇢Evacuation Order in Tottori's Kotora
⌨The Japanese media report on the evacuation advisory issued for all of Kotora Town in Tottori Prefecture due to heavy rain, with NHK providing the update. Concurrently, the death of Nobel laureate Hideki Shirakawa is noted by Yahoo News Japan, while other outlets focus on the aftermath of the Aeon mall explosion in Kumamoto, with Asahi investigating the cause. Political and economic stories continue, including the split within the Chuto reform coalition and Berkshire Hathaway's investment plans.
16:23
16:23⇢Evacuation Order in Tottori's Kotora
⌨The Japanese media report on the evacuation advisory issued for all of Kotora Town in Tottori Prefecture due to heavy rain, with NHK providing the update. Concurrently, the death of Nobel laureate Hideki Shirakawa is noted by Yahoo News Japan, while other outlets focus on the aftermath of the Aeon mall explosion in Kumamoto, with Asahi investigating the cause. Political and economic stories continue, including the split within the Chuto reform coalition and Berkshire Hathaway's investment plans.
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Kyodo News
2000 Nobel prize laureate in chemistry Shirakawa dies at 90
Japan's Hideki Shirakawa, a 2000 Nobel laureate in chemistry known for his discovery and development of conductive polymers, died in late August, his family said Thursday.
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18:03⇢Nobel Laureate Shirakawa Dies at 90
⌨The Japanese media report on the death of Nobel laureate Hideki Shirakawa, with Chunichi, Kyodo, and Yahoo News covering his passing at age 90. Concurrently, TBS provides extensive coverage of Typhoon 24, warning of prolonged impacts and potential heavy rain nationwide. Other outlets focus on the aftermath of the Chiba heavy rain, with NHK noting volunteer cleanup efforts, and Mainichi discusses the government's 'philosophy diplomacy' initiative.
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18:03⇢Nobel Laureate Shirakawa Dies at 90
⌨The Japanese media report on the death of Nobel laureate Hideki Shirakawa, with Chunichi, Kyodo, and Yahoo News covering his passing at age 90. Concurrently, TBS provides extensive coverage of Typhoon 24, warning of prolonged impacts and potential heavy rain nationwide. Other outlets focus on the aftermath of the Chiba heavy rain, with NHK noting volunteer cleanup efforts, and Mainichi discusses the government's 'philosophy diplomacy' initiative.
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大和ハウス工業は新築戸建て住宅の受注を絞り込む。販売価格は5000万円以上に限る。東京や大阪など都市部に営業機能を集中し、23道県から撤退する。国内住宅事業は資材や人件費の上昇で収益が圧迫され、単価の引き上げで改善を急ぐ。
金利高やインフレが住宅需要の下押し圧力となり、建設業の人手不足が住宅の販売活動や建設を制約している。全国に展開する大手ハウスメーカーが事業体制を抜本的に見直す動きにつながって…
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CEO of US investor meets with heads of trading houses, insurer
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最低賃金（時給）の2026年度の改定額が3日、全都道府県で決まった。労働者数を考慮した全国加重平均は昨年の1121円から56円（5.0%）上がり、1177円となった。物価上昇が続いており、引き上げ額は過去最高だった25年度に次いで2番目とな…
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19:21⇢Chimney Fire at Kumamoto Plant
⌨The Japanese media report on a fire at the Nippon Paper Yatsushiro plant in Kumamoto, where a chimney under demolition caught fire, with NHK, TBS, and Yomiuri providing updates. Concurrently, the minimum wage increase for 2026 is covered by Asahi and Mainichi, with Mainichi highlighting the gender gap among low-wage workers.
19:21
19:21⇢Chimney Fire at Kumamoto Plant
⌨The Japanese media report on a fire at the Nippon Paper Yatsushiro plant in Kumamoto, where a chimney under demolition caught fire, with NHK, TBS, and Yomiuri providing updates. Concurrently, the minimum wage increase for 2026 is covered by Asahi and Mainichi, with Mainichi highlighting the gender gap among low-wage workers.
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Kyodo News
Japan to dispatch emergency aid team to flood-hit Nepal
Japan will dispatch a team of experts to Nepal to assist work to identify bodies recovered after massive flooding and landslides near the country's border with China, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said Thursday.
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大和ハウス工業は新築戸建て住宅の受注を絞り込む。東京や大阪など都市部に営業機能を集中し、23道県から撤退する。注文住宅の販売価格は5000万円以上に限る。国内住宅事業は資材や人件費の上昇で収益が圧迫されている。単価の引き上げで改善を急ぐ。
金利高やインフレが住宅需要の下押し圧力となり、建設業の人手不足が住宅の販売活動や建設を制約している。全国に展開する大手ハウスメーカーが事業体制を抜本的に見直す…
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21:12⇢Nobel Laureate Shirakawa Dies at 90
⌨The Japanese media focus on the death of Nobel laureate Hideki Shirakawa, with Chunichi and Kyodo reporting his passing at age 90. Concurrently, a fire at the Nippon Paper Yatsushiro plant in Kumamoto is covered by NHK and TBS, with updates on the emergency response. Political and economic stories continue, including the expected continuation of Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara and the impact of rising costs on housing.
21:12
21:12⇢Nobel Laureate Shirakawa Dies at 90
⌨The Japanese media focus on the death of Nobel laureate Hideki Shirakawa, with Chunichi and Kyodo reporting his passing at age 90. Concurrently, a fire at the Nippon Paper Yatsushiro plant in Kumamoto is covered by NHK and TBS, with updates on the emergency response. Political and economic stories continue, including the expected continuation of Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara and the impact of rising costs on housing.
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過去2番目の高い引き上げ額となった2026年度の最低賃金。都道府県の審議会を振り返ると、25年度のような知事の「介入」は弱まり、他県より高い額をめざす競争も限定的になった。背景にあるものとは――。 働き手の確保に悩む地方にとって、最低賃金が…
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Kyodo News
Japan to dispatch team of experts to flood-hit Nepal
Japan will dispatch a team of experts to Nepal to assist work by local authorities to identify bodies recovered after massive flooding and landslides near the country's border with China, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said Thursday.
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US conglomerate pushes deeper collaboration in global deals and investments
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23:17
23:17⇢Nobel Laureate Shirakawa's Final Departure
⌨The Japanese media lead with the death of Nobel laureate Hideki Shirakawa, who passed away at 90, with Chunichi and Kyodo reporting on his legacy and local tributes. Concurrently, a fire at the Nippon Paper Yatsushiro plant in Kumamoto was nearly extinguished, as covered by NHK and TBS. Other stories include Berkshire Hathaway's interest in Japanese trading houses (Nikkei Asia) and a bear emergency hunt in Kyoto (TBS).
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23:17⇢Nobel Laureate Shirakawa's Final Departure
⌨The Japanese media lead with the death of Nobel laureate Hideki Shirakawa, who passed away at 90, with Chunichi and Kyodo reporting on his legacy and local tributes. Concurrently, a fire at the Nippon Paper Yatsushiro plant in Kumamoto was nearly extinguished, as covered by NHK and TBS. Other stories include Berkshire Hathaway's interest in Japanese trading houses (Nikkei Asia) and a bear emergency hunt in Kyoto (TBS).
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【根室】根室市でタラバガニが豊漁となっている。2026年の水揚げ量は1～7月の概算で1381.6トンに達し、北海道の25年の年間数量1040トンをすでに大きく上回った。水揚げが急増した要因は定かではないが、水産関係者は突然の水…
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