05.06.2025

Day Rare Earth Restrictions Force Counter-Strategy

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 05.06.2025.

It displays 38 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

05.06.2025 ⇢ Day Rare Earth Restrictions Force Counter-Strategy

⌨China's rare earth export curbs halted Suzuki Swift production in Japan by morning, marking the first direct manufacturing impact of Beijing's strategic mineral restrictions. Japan's Economic Minister departed for Washington with a "China countermeasure package" focused on building alternative supply chains for seven restricted rare earth types and liquified natural gas procurement.

The diplomatic response accelerated when Trump and Xi Jinping held a phone call by afternoon, reportedly discussing both rare earth restrictions and student visa issues. The leaders agreed to early tariff negotiations, with Japan positioning its counter-China proposal as leverage for US trade concessions.

Domestic stories continued evolving from previous days' coverage. Government stockpiled rice appeared in convenience stores as the ongoing shortage persisted. Tohoku University announced plans to recruit 500 top researchers without salary caps, targeting American academics affected by Trump administration policies. The imperial family's Okinawa commemoration of war dead remained in focus ahead of World War II's 80th anniversary.

05.06.2025

02:40

日本経済新聞

超知能が破る「人工生命」のタブーゲノム学習に残るリスク

【この記事のポイント】・「生命の設計図」をAIが描き始めた現場・ウイルスを学習データから除外した意味・塩基配列を並べ替えることのリスク人類は遠い昔から人工生命をつくりだすことに憧れを抱いてきた。最先端の科学をもってしても、まだその試みは成功していない。人間を上回る超知能の登場によって、歴史は塗り替わろうとしている。遺伝子配列を生成する「イーボ2」米スタンフォード大学などの研究チームは2月、ヒ…

02:40 (17:40 in your timezone)

04:01

日本経済新聞

プーチン氏、ウクライナの大規模攻撃に「反撃」トランプ氏と協議

04:01 (19:01 in your timezone)

04:02 (19:02)⇢Japan Births Fall Below 700,000

⌨The newspapers report on Japan's birth rate crisis deepening, with births falling below 700,000 for the first time and casting shadows over social security systems (Yahoo News Japan, The Japan Times, Kyodo News English). International tensions feature prominently as Putin discusses "retaliation" against large-scale Ukrainian attacks in talks with Trump (Nikkei Shimbun). Personal identity stories continue gaining attention with coverage of someone who lived 32 years believing they were male, with their middle school photo sparking viral social media response (Huffington Post Japan). South Korean political coverage shifts to Lee Jae-myung's challenges in engaging Trump's administration amid economic concerns (Nikkei Asia).

04:09

Nikkei Asia

Analysis: Question mark hangs over Xi Jinping regime's strength

China remains silent on whether a key monthly meeting was held in May

04:09 (19:09 in your timezone)

06:10

Japan Business Press

長嶋茂雄氏の訃報を新聞はどう報じたか…知られざる人物像やエピソード競う、問われる令和のスポーツ報道姿勢

06:10 (21:10 in your timezone)

06:26

Yahoo! Japan

トランプ氏とプーチン氏電話会談

06:26 (21:26 in your timezone)

07:29

日本経済新聞

プーチン氏、ウクライナ大規模攻撃に「反撃」トランプ氏と電話協議

07:29 (22:29 in your timezone)

07:31 (22:31)⇢Putin Trump Phone Talks Over Ukraine

⌨The newspapers report on baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima's death, with coverage analyzing how different outlets competed to reveal unknown character details and episodes, raising questions about sports journalism standards in the Reiwa era (Japan Business Press). International diplomacy dominates with Putin and Trump conducting phone discussions regarding Ukraine large-scale attacks, with Putin framing responses as "retaliation" (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan). Analysis emerges questioning Xi Jinping's regime strength as China remains silent on whether key monthly meetings occurred in May (Nikkei Asia). Personal identity stories continue with coverage of someone who lived 32 years believing they were male (Huffington Post Japan).

08:10

Yahoo! Japan

安保理ガザ即時停戦決議案を否決

08:10 (23:10 in your timezone)

08:50

日本経済新聞

プーチン氏、ウクライナ攻撃には「反撃」トランプ氏と電話協議

08:50 (23:50 in your timezone)

09:38

Yahoo! Japan

金正恩氏ロシアを「無条件支持」

09:38 (00:38 in your timezone)

10:02

Kyodo News

Japan imperial couple, Princess Aiko honor war dead in Okinawa

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako paid their respects to the war dead in Okinawa on Wednesday ahead of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, accompanied by their daughter Princess Aiko on her first trip to the prefecture.

10:02 (01:02 in your timezone)

11:06

Yahoo! Japan

コンビニ大手2社備蓄米が店頭に

11:06 (02:06 in your timezone)

11:08 (02:08)⇢Imperial Family Honors Okinawa War Dead

⌨The newspapers report on Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako paying respects to war dead in Okinawa ahead of the 80th anniversary of World War II's end, with Princess Aiko making her first visit to the prefecture (Kyodo News English). Major convenience store chains begin selling government stockpile rice in stores as rice shortages continue affecting retail markets (Yahoo News Japan). International diplomacy coverage persists with Putin and Trump conducting phone discussions over Ukraine attacks, with Putin framing responses as "retaliation" (Nikkei Shimbun). Analysis continues questioning Xi Jinping's regime strength amid China's silence on May monthly meetings (Nikkei Asia).

11:46

日本経済新聞

世界株に迫る最高値「米関税」警戒後退、欧州株・AI株がけん引

11:46 (02:46 in your timezone)

12:01

Yahoo! Japan

2024年の児童虐待死前年の約2倍

12:01 (03:01 in your timezone)

12:39

The Japan Times

Japan eyes tougher rules and a tax hike for foreign residents and tourists

12:39 (03:39 in your timezone)

12:41

Yahoo! Japan

ハーバード新規留学生入国停止米

12:41 (03:41 in your timezone)

13:13

日本経済新聞

世界株、最高値に迫る米関税への警戒後退・欧州株とAI株がけん引

13:13 (04:13 in your timezone)

13:13

Yahoo! Japan

内閣不信任案終盤国会で焦点

13:13 (04:13 in your timezone)

13:15 (04:15)⇢Foreign Resident Tax Hike Considered

⌨The newspapers report on Japan considering tougher regulations and tax increases targeting foreign residents and tourists (The Japan Times). Political tensions escalate as a no-confidence motion against the cabinet becomes the focal point in the final stages of the current Diet session (Yahoo News Japan). Global markets approach record highs as concerns over US tariffs recede, with European stocks and AI-related shares driving the rally (Nikkei Shimbun). Coverage continues on baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima's death, with analysis of how newspapers competed to reveal personal details and episodes (Japan Business Press). The imperial family's commemoration of war dead in Okinawa remains in focus ahead of World War II's 80th anniversary (Kyodo News English).

13:29

The Japan Times

Japan eyes tougher rules for foreign residents and tax hike for tourists

13:29 (04:29 in your timezone)

13:38

日本経済新聞

スズキ、中国レアアース規制で「スイフト」生産停止日本車にも波及

13:38 (04:38 in your timezone)

14:28

Nikkei Asia

China's rare-earth export curbs halt output of Suzuki Swifts in Japan

First case among Japanese automakers could point to future problems elsewhere

14:28 (05:28 in your timezone)

14:44

HuffPost Japan

3割の父親が両立求め「転職・部署異動」

14:44 (05:44 in your timezone)

15:10

日本経済新聞

日米関税交渉「中国対策パッケージ」提示へレアアースの供給網構築

政府は米国との関税交渉で対中国を意識した協力パッケージを提示する。中国が輸出規制したレアアース（希土類）7種類や米国から調達を止めた液化天然ガス（LNG）のサプライチェーン（供給網）で連携を打ち出す。トランプ米大統領が関税で「最大の標的」とする中国への対応に焦点を絞り、譲歩を引き出す狙いだ。赤沢亮正経済財政・再生相は5日、関税交渉のため米国へ出発した。閣僚協議に臨み、対中パッケージとして協力を…

15:10 (06:10 in your timezone)

15:53

Yahoo! Japan

ストーカー検挙24%増過去最多

15:53 (06:53 in your timezone)

17:08 (08:08)⇢Japan Offers China Counter-Package to US

⌨The newspapers report on Japan proposing a "China countermeasure package" in tariff negotiations with the US, focusing on rare earth supply chain cooperation after China's export restrictions halted production of Suzuki Swift vehicles (Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia). Economic Minister Akasawa departed for Washington to present the package, which includes collaboration on seven restricted rare earth types and liquified natural gas procurement alternatives. Domestic work-life balance discussions emerge as 30% of fathers seek job transfers or department changes to better manage childcare responsibilities (Huffington Post Japan). Foreign resident policies tighten with government consideration of stricter regulations and tourist tax increases (The Japan Times). The imperial family's Okinawa commemoration continues coverage, while Japan initiates information protection agreement negotiations with the EU (Yahoo News Japan).

17:31

Kyodo News

Japan convenience store chains start selling gov't stockpiled rice

Two major convenience store chains in Japan began selling government-released stockpiled rice at select stores in Tokyo and Osaka on Thursday, joining major supermarkets and e-commerce platforms in a move to increase availability of the staple food for consumers struggling with soaring rice prices.

17:31 (08:31 in your timezone)

17:48

Yahoo! Japan

フジテレビ港前社長らを提訴へ

17:48 (08:48 in your timezone)

18:04

Nikkei Asia

South Korea's Lee Jae-myung now tasked with healing China ties

Anti-Beijing sentiment that rose in Yoon's term may impede his 'pragmatic' diplomacy

18:04 (09:04 in your timezone)

18:11

日本経済新聞

東北大がトップ研究者500人採用へ米国などから、報酬上限設けず

東北大学は今後5年間で300億円を投じ、トップレベルの研究者約500人を採用する。国の「10兆円ファンド」からの資金を活用する。1人当たりの報酬に上限は設けない。米国の有力大学と連携し、採用や共同研究の拠点を設置する。トランプ米政権の政策によって苦境に陥った米国の優秀な研究者を獲得する。東北大の冨永悌二学長が5日、日本経済新聞の取材に応じて明らかにした。冨永氏は「米国をはじめ、世界中から優秀な…

18:11 (09:11 in your timezone)

18:12

Yahoo! Japan

政府 EUと情報保護協定を交渉へ

18:12 (09:12 in your timezone)

18:39

Kyodo News

Chinese suspect had money trouble with 2 Japanese slain in Dalian

A Chinese man detained in late May on suspicion of murdering two Japanese nationals in Dalian, northeastern China, was involved in a financial dispute with the victims, who were his business partners, a source familiar with Sino-Japanese relations said Thursday.

18:39 (09:39 in your timezone)

19:00

Yahoo! Japan

党首討論視聴増狙い午後6時開催

19:00 (10:00 in your timezone)

20:04

日本経済新聞

東北大学がトップ研究者500人採用へ米国などから、報酬上限設けず

東北大学は今後5年間で300億円を投じ、トップレベルの研究者約500人を採用する。国の「10兆円ファンド」からの資金を活用する。1人当たりの報酬に上限は設けない。米国の有力大学と連携し、採用や共同研究の拠点を設置する。トランプ米政権の政策によって苦境に陥った米国の優秀な研究者を獲得する。東北大の冨永悌二学長が5日、日本経済新聞の取材に応じて明らかにした。冨永氏は「米国をはじめ、世界中から優秀な…

20:04 (11:04 in your timezone)

20:05 (11:05)⇢Tohoku University Targets Trump-Era Researchers

⌨The newspapers report on Tohoku University's ambitious plan to recruit 500 top researchers over five years using 30 billion yen from Japan's "10 trillion yen fund," with no salary caps and targeting American researchers affected by Trump administration policies (Nikkei Shimbun). A Chinese murder suspect in Dalian had financial disputes with two Japanese business partners he allegedly killed, according to sources familiar with Sino-Japanese relations (Kyodo News English). Political scheduling changes emerge as party leader debates move to 6 PM to increase viewership (Yahoo News Japan). Previous coverage continues on Japan considering stricter regulations for foreign residents and tourist tax increases (The Japan Times), while 30% of fathers seek job transfers for better work-life balance (Huffington Post Japan).

20:12

Nikkei Asia

Indian carmakers scramble in face of China rare earth curbs

Shortage of key magnets could come 'very soon' if export freeze continues

20:12 (11:12 in your timezone)

20:52

Yahoo! Japan

皇族養子案の棚上げ許さず麻生氏

20:52 (11:52 in your timezone)

21:39

Yahoo! Japan

コメ取引価格下落随意契約影響か

21:39 (12:39 in your timezone)

21:47

日本経済新聞

米貿易赤字、4月55.5%減の616億ドル関税前の駆け込み輸入が収束

【ワシントン=高見浩輔】米商務省が6日公表した4月の貿易統計によると、モノとサービスを合わせた貿易赤字（国際収支ベース、季節調整済み）は前月比55.5%小さい616億ドルだった。関税発動を警戒して急増していた駆け込み輸入が落ち着いた。 660億ドル程度とみていた市場予想にほぼ沿った内容だった。輸入は16.3%減の3510億ドル。輸出は3%増の2894億ドルだった。貿易赤字の拡大はトランプ米政権…

21:47 (12:47 in your timezone)

22:21

日本経済新聞

米中首脳が電話協議、レアアース規制や留学生ビザを議論か

【北京=田島如生】トランプ米大統領と中国の習近平（シー・ジンピン）国家主席が5日夜、電話で協議した。中国国営新華社などが伝えた。中国によるレアアース（希土類）の輸出規制や、トラン…

22:21 (13:21 in your timezone)

22:29

Nikkei Asia

Japan to propose China countermeasure package at next US tariff talks

Tokyo sees path to drawing concessions through rare earth, LNG supply chains

22:29 (13:29 in your timezone)

22:37

Yahoo! Japan

米中首脳が電話協議関税テーマか

22:37 (13:37 in your timezone)

22:39 (13:39)⇢Trump Xi Phone Call Sparks Japan Counter-Package

⌨The newspapers report on a US-China presidential phone call between Trump and Xi Jinping discussing rare earth export restrictions and student visa issues (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan). Japan proposes a China countermeasure package during upcoming US tariff negotiations, focusing on rare earth and LNG supply chain alternatives as leverage for concessions (Nikkei Asia). The diplomatic activity follows China's rare earth restrictions that previously halted Japanese auto production. Coverage continues on domestic policy changes including stricter foreign resident regulations and tourist tax increases (The Japan Times), while 30% of fathers seek job transfers for better work-life balance (Huffington Post Japan). A Chinese murder suspect in Dalian had financial disputes with two Japanese business partners he allegedly killed (Kyodo News English).

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