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04.07.2026

The Day Keiko Fujimori Won Peru's Presidency

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 04.07.2026.

It displays 22 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

04.07.2026The Day Keiko Fujimori Won Peru's Presidency

Editors led with Keiko Fujimori's first presidential victory in Peru, a story that dominated evening and late-night headlines across Sankei, Yomiuri, and NHK. Coverage emphasized her fourth attempt, her father's legacy, and the challenge of overcoming anti-Fujimori sentiment. Earlier, the day opened with persistent heavy rain and linear rainband warnings for northern Kyushu, a continuation of the crisis from July 2. NHK, TBS, and Yahoo provided continuous updates on evacuation orders and landslide risks through July 6. In the U.S., Trump's Independence Day speech at Mount Rushmore drew attention for its partisan tone and 'Second Founding' narrative, covered by Asahi and Nikkei. Other stories included a surge in dating-app bilking scams linked to organized crime, Micron's $1.5 trillion investment in Hiroshima, and Prime Minister Takaichi's return from India amid a stalled Diet.

09:02
国内アパレル各社が脱中国依存の動きを強めている。日本が輸入する繊維製品に占める中国の比率は2025年に5割を下回った。「ユニクロ」が生産を委託する企業がインドネシアに新工場を設けるなど、東南アジア・南アジアへのシフトが進む。 アパレルメーカーは1980年代に中国に進出し始め、ピークの2009年には同国からの輸入比率は8割に及んだ。その後、徐々に比率は低下していたが、今回、1994年(49.4%)…
09:02
10:55

10:55Fujimori's Daughter Wins

The newspapers report on Keiko Fujimori's first presidential win in Peru, highlighting her father's legacy and her overcoming anti-Fujimori sentiment (Sankei). Meanwhile, a new linear rainband threatens Kyushu again after recent landslides (TBS, Yahoo).
11:16
本当の病名を知らないまま、少年は13歳で生涯を閉じた。国と製薬会社を訴えた裁判で母親は名を伏せ、「原告番号57番」と呼ばれた。和解から30年を経て、初めて実名で手記を書いた。 奈良県の杉山千波さん(73)。39歳のときに、中学2年生だった長…
11:16
11:28
Kyodo News

Japan to link Narita, Haneda airports by new limited express train in 2030s

A new limited express train service directly linking Narita and Haneda airports is expected to start operating in the 2030s and should reduce the current travel time of about 90 minutes between the two, sources close to the matter said Friday.
11:28
12:46

12:46Kyushu Rainbands and Trump's Oration

The newspapers report on heavy rain in northern Kyushu, with linear rainbands expected through July 6 (NHK, TBS, Yahoo). Meanwhile, US President Trump's July 3 speech at Mount Rushmore for Independence Day highlights America's greatness, while Nikkei notes the nation's contradictions (Sankei, Nikkei).
14:08
Kyodo News

Official "Gundam" store opens in London, drawing long queues

An official store selling plastic model kits from Japan's robot anime "Mobile Suit Gundam" series opened Friday in London, becoming the second "Gundam Base" outlet in Europe after Germany.
14:08
14:16
トランプ大統領が、アメリカの歴史の語られ方を変えようとしている。1776年7月4日の独立宣言から今年で250年。前面に押し出すのは、独立戦争と自らの政治運動を重ね合わせ、大統領への復権を「第2の建国」に仕立てた物語だ。 「1776年の愛国者…
14:16
15:18

15:18Trump's Second Founding Vision

The newspapers report on the stationary rain front over northern Kyushu, projecting severe weather and landslide risks through July 6 (NHK, Yahoo, TBS). Parallel coverage focuses on the 250th anniversary of the United States, analyzing President Trump's 'Second Founding' narrative and its reinterpretation of American history (Asahi, Nikkei). Meanwhile, the conservative Sankei criticizes the opposition's ongoing Diet boycott despite significant legislative extensions.
16:16
17:39
半導体大手の米マイクロン・テクノロジーは4日、広島県の工場で新製造棟の起工式を開いた。人工知能(AI)向けの次世代メモリーの量産に1兆5000億円を投じる。先端半導体を巡る国内のサプライチェーン(供給網)強化につながる。 「メモリー需要はこれまでにないほど増加している」。マイクロンのサンジェイ・メロートラ最高経営責任者(CEO)は起工式で強調した。 マイクロンが新棟を建設する広島工場(広島県東広…
17:39
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18:30

18:30Dating App Bilking Wave

The newspapers report on a surge in 'bilking' incidents via dating apps, where victims are lured to restaurants and charged exorbitant amounts, possibly linked to the 'Tokuryu' organized crime group (Yomiuri). Meanwhile, Micron's $10 billion investment in a new Hiroshima plant for AI memory chips is covered (Nikkei).
20:27
イランで始まった前最高指導者アリ・ハメネイ師の葬儀は、規模と言い、タイミングと言い、異例とも言える形で始まった。米国との戦闘終結に向けた協議が続くなか、国民の結束を高めて米国に対抗する意図もうかがえる。 4日にハメネイ師のひつぎが公開された…
20:27
21:16
イランで始まった前最高指導者アリ・ハメネイ師の葬儀は、規模と言い、タイミングと言い、異例とも言える形で始まった。米国との戦闘終結に向けた協議が続くなか、国民の結束を高めて米国に対抗する意図もうかがえる。 4日にハメネイ師のひつぎが公開された…
21:16
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21:48

21:48Kyushu Rainbands and Khamenei's Farewell

The newspapers report on heavy rain in northern Kyushu, with linear rainbands expected through July 6 (NHK, TBS, Yahoo). Meanwhile, the funeral of Iran's former Supreme Leader Khamenei draws millions, with timing seen as a message to the US (Asahi).
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