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04.05.2026

The Day Hormuz Missiles Flew

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 04.05.2026.

It displays 28 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

04.05.2026The Day Hormuz Missiles Flew

The day's dominant story was the escalation in the Strait of Hormuz. In the morning, Trump announced a new operation to guide stranded ships through the strait, citing humanitarian needs. By early afternoon, Iran's Fars news agency claimed missile attacks on US vessels attempting passage, which the US military denied. Later, US Central Command confirmed two US-flagged commercial ships successfully transited. This followed days of Iranian blockade and the US response, with previous days seeing the Idemitsu Maru passage and Iran's 14-point proposal. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Takaichi's Australia visit produced a joint declaration on economic security cooperation, designating six priority projects for critical minerals and energy supply chains, continuing her push for supply chain resilience against China. The yen surged sharply to 155 per dollar, with speculation of market intervention. Domestically, strong winds caused transportation disruptions across Japan, and Okinawa entered its rainy season.

04.05.2026

10:54Trump's Hormuz Convoy

The newspapers report on Trump's new operation to guide ships stuck in the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, citing humanitarian needs due to Iran's blockade (Yomiuri, TBS). Meanwhile, other outlets cover domestic topics like post-Golden Week divorce risks (Mainichi) and ANA/JAL mileage devaluation (Nikkei).
12:07
Kyodo News

Denso aims to build system to wirelessly charge moving EVs by FY 2029

Denso Corp.
12:07
12:16

12:18Japan and Australia Forge Supply Chain Shield

The newspapers report on Japan-Australia economic security cooperation against China (Sankei, Kyodo), while domestic stories include rising rice prices shifting breakfast habits to yogurt (Hokkaido), Okinawa's early rainy season (TBS), and strong winds causing damage (NHK). Constitutional debate continues with a dialogue on bridging divides (Mainichi, HuffPost).
12:32
12:44
【キャンベラ=湯浅太周】高市早苗首相は4日、オーストラリアのアルバニージー首相と会談し経済安全保障で協力する共同宣言、共同声明を発出した。レアアースなどの重要物資を共同開発する6事業を指定し、日豪両政府が投資や助成金を通じて支援すると明記した。 キャンベラでの首脳会談の冒頭、高市首相は「豪州は同志国連携のトップランナーだ」と強調した。アルバニージー首相は「2国間関係を新たな高みに引き上げ、地域に…
12:44
13:09
Kyodo News

Japan, Australia affirm closer cooperation in securing minerals, energy

The leaders of Japan and Australia agreed Monday to step up their collaboration to ensure stable supplies of critical minerals, energy and other essentials amid China's rare earth dominance and the conflict in the Middle East.
13:09

14:09Takaichi and Albanese Forge Mineral Pact

The newspapers report on the Japan-Australia summit where leaders agreed on economic security cooperation, designating six joint projects for critical minerals and energy supply chains (Nikkei, Kyodo, TBS). Meanwhile, strong winds caused transportation disruptions in Kanto (Yomiuri, NHK), and Tokyo saw its first midsummer day of the year (Yahoo).
14:16
高市早苗首相は4日午前、訪問先の豪州の首都キャンベラで、アルバニージー首相と会談した。エネルギーやレアアースを含む重要鉱物などのサプライチェーン(供給網)の強化を盛り込んだ経済安全保障協力に関する日豪共同宣言に署名した。イラン情勢を受けたエ…
14:16
16:16

16:21Yen Surges Past 155, Summit Secures Minerals

The yen surged sharply to the 155 yen per dollar range, with multiple outlets reporting on the rapid appreciation and speculation of market intervention (Yomiuri, NHK, Yahoo). Meanwhile, the Japan-Australia summit produced a joint declaration on economic security cooperation, focusing on critical minerals and energy supply chains (TBS, Nikkei, Kyodo).
17:28
きらぼし銀行を傘下に持つ東京きらぼしフィナンシャルグループ(FG)は、東京都出資の優先株400億円分を年内にも全額返済する。収益力向上で計画比前倒しで返済原資を確保した。東京都主導で設立した旧新銀行東京の「負の遺産」処理をようやく終えることになる。 週内にも発表する。東京都や金融当局と調整を進め、優先株の償還手続きを始める。年内に全額の償還を終える見通しだ。従来は2028年度までの完了を目標とし…
17:28
17:57
きらぼし銀行を傘下に持つ東京きらぼしフィナンシャルグループ(FG)は、東京都出資の優先株400億円分を年内にも全額返済する。収益力向上で銀行への公的資金を前倒しで返済する原資を確保した。東京都主導で設立した旧新銀行東京の「負の遺産」処理をようやく終えることになる。 週内にも発表する。東京都や金融当局と調整を進め、優先株の償還手続きを始める。年内に全額の償還を終える見通しだ。従来は2028年度まで…
17:57

18:51Merz Dismisses Trump Troop Fears

The newspapers report on the German chancellor dismissing concerns over US troop withdrawal plans, while Golden Week traffic jams begin. Other stories include a regional bank repaying public funds, a fatal boat accident controversy, and declining child population.
21:16
21:55
Kyodo News

Japan's child population falls for 45th straight year to new low 13.29 mil.

Japan's child population has shrunk to an estimated 13.
21:55

22:52Hormuz Missile Claims and Denials

The newspapers report on escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran claiming missile attacks on US vessels and the US denying, while US commercial ships reportedly pass through. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Takaichi pushes constitutional reform for a 'defense force'.