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07.04.2026

The Day the Budget Passed and Qeshm Island Burned

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 07.04.2026.

It displays 31 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

07.04.2026 ⇢ The Day the Budget Passed and Qeshm Island Burned
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Japanese editors began the day reporting on President Trump's ultimatum to Iran, with multiple outlets detailing his warning that Iran could be destroyed overnight if negotiations failed by nightfall. This focus on imminent military confrontation shifted in the morning as coverage turned to the passage of Japan's record 122.31 trillion yen budget for FY2026, with multiple outlets detailing its enactment after delays and the narrow 7-vote margin in parliament. In the afternoon, editors reported on U.S. military attacks on Iran's Qeshm Island, with coverage detailing strikes on oil export facilities and Trump's warnings about civilization being destroyed. Throughout the day, editors maintained coverage of Trump's criticism of Japan for not assisting in the Iran conflict, while also tracking the economic impact of the conflict on Japanese industries.

07.04.2026
08.04.2026
00:16
Kyodo News

Japan PM willing to hold summit talks with Iran as Mideast tension grows

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday expressed willingness to hold summit talks with Iran, with tensions mounting in the Middle East as U.
00:16
09:16
09:16
09:38
Kyodo News

Unreleased photos from Beatles' 1966 Japan concerts verified

Nippon Budokan said Monday it has verified the negatives of 102 unpublished photographs taken during the Beatles' 1966 Japan tour, after commissioning an expert review of long-archived film as it prepares to mark the 60th anniversary of the concerts.
09:38
10:16
Kyodo News

Trump renews criticism of Japan, S. Korea for not helping U.S. in Iran war

U.
10:16

10:18⇢Trump's Ultimatum to Tokyo

⌨Japanese editors are reporting on President Trump's renewed criticism of Japan and South Korea for not assisting the U.S. in the Iran conflict, with multiple outlets detailing his statement that Iran could be subdued overnight and his demand to open the Strait of Hormuz (Kyodo English, Nikkei). This focus on diplomatic pressure coincides with coverage of Iran's underground missile fortifications that have withstood U.S. attacks (JB Press).
11:16
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11:16
日本経済新聞

「不在」のモジタバ師に強まる不信声明は矛盾、革命防衛隊が体制主導

イランの最高指導者モジタバ・ハメネイ師が米国とイスラエルの攻撃で殺害された父の跡を継いでから8日で1カ月となる。モジタバ師は公式の場に姿をみせず、肉声も伝えられていない。非常戦時下の指導者「不在」という事態が続いている。 イランでは最高指導者直轄の軍事組織、革命防衛隊が大きな力を持っているとの説が強まる。衝突拡大で被害がひろがるなか、民衆の体制への不信感がさらに膨らむ可能性がある。 死亡か、重傷…
11:16
12:16
Kyodo News

Japanese journalist detained in Iran "released on bail"

A Japanese journalist, who had been detained by Iran since January, was released, but cannot leave the country at war against the United States and Israel, Japanese government sources said Tuesday.
12:16
13:38
Kyodo News

Japan Diet to enact record 122.31 tril. yen budget for FY 2026 after delay

Japan's parliament is set to pass a record 122.
13:38

13:40⇢The Record Budget's Passage

⌨Japanese editors are reporting on the passage of Japan's record 122.31 trillion yen budget for FY2026, with multiple outlets detailing its enactment after delays and parliamentary questioning focused on energy supply concerns amid the Iran conflict (Kyodo English, TBS, Yahoo). This focus on domestic fiscal policy coincides with coverage of Iran's defiant stance against U.S. pressure and the continued absence of its Supreme Leader (NHK, Nikkei).
14:52
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15:02

15:18⇢Trump's Midnight Ultimatum

⌨Japanese editors are reporting on President Trump's ultimatum to Iran, with multiple outlets detailing his warning that Iran could be destroyed overnight if it doesn't agree to negotiations by tonight (Mainichi, TBS, Sankei). This focus on imminent military confrontation coincides with coverage of Iran's Supreme Leader remaining absent and the Revolutionary Guard consolidating power (Nikkei, JB Press).
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朝日新聞

当初予算案採決、46年ぶり可否同数　委員長裁決で予算委通過

高市早苗首相にとって初の本格的な国会は7日、大きな節目を迎えます。2026年度の当初予算案について、首相は年度内成立を断念しましたが、この日の夕方には成立する見込みです。中東情勢が緊迫する中での国会の重要局面。審議や与野党の動きをお伝えしま…
17:16
18:16
18:16
朝日新聞

過去最大、122兆円超の当初予算成立　11年ぶり4月にずれ込む

高市早苗首相にとって初の本格的な国会は7日、大きな節目を迎えます。2026年度の当初予算案について、首相は年度内成立を断念しましたが、この日、成立しました。中東情勢が緊迫する中での国会の重要局面。審議や与野党の動きをお伝えします。■過去最大…
18:16
18:16
日本経済新聞

ナフサ、高市首相「在庫4カ月」で安心?状況改善でも一部化学品は不足

様々な製品の原料となるナフサ（粗製ガソリン）の供給不安に対し政府が火消しに動いている。高市早苗首相は国内需要の4カ月分を確保できていると表明した。原料確保は一定の進捗を見せるものの、供給網の目詰まりと価格高騰が課題となっている。 ナフサは原油精製の過程で得られる。エチレンなどの基礎化学品、樹脂などの中間材料を経て包装材やタイヤ、洗剤などに使われる。ホルムズ海峡の事実上の封鎖でナフサの調達量が減っ…
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18:16

18:20⇢The Record Budget's Shadow

⌨Japanese editors are reporting on the passage of Japan's record 122 trillion yen budget for FY2026, with multiple outlets detailing its enactment after delays and its significance as the largest budget in history (TBS, Sankei, Asahi, NHK, Kyodo English). This focus on domestic fiscal policy coincides with coverage of the economic impact of the Iran conflict, including naphtha supply concerns and broader ripple effects across Japanese industries (Nikkei, Nikkei Asia).
18:38
Kyodo News

Japan Diet enacts record 122.31 tril. yen budget for FY 2026 after delay

Japan's parliament on Tuesday passed a record 122.
18:38
18:38
19:16
日本経済新聞

相続手続き、銀行・証券大手7社が一括対応隠れ口座も照会可能に

銀行や証券など大手金融機関7社が、顧客の遺産相続手続きを一括で対応できるようにする。今秋に新会社を設立する。金融機関ごとに必要だった書類提出が一度で済むほか、気づかなかった故人の口座を見つけることもできる。高齢社会で増える事務負担を軽減する。 SMBC日興証券が主導し、大和証券グループ本社、野村ホールディングス（HD）、三菱UFJモルガン・スタンレー証券が参加する。三井住友フィナンシャルグループ…
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20:38
朝日新聞

国会の慣例への不満、募らせた高市首相　新年度予算ようやく成立

政府の新年度予算が7日に成立し、前半国会の節目を迎えた。高市早苗首相の衆院解散で予算審議は1カ月近く遅れたが、異例の短さで成立した。施政方針演説で「謙虚に」と語った首相だったが、予算成立をめぐる強硬な姿勢に、野党だけでなく与党からも戸惑いが…
20:38
20:38

20:39⇢The Budget's Seven-Vote Passage

⌨Japanese editors are reporting on the passage of Japan's record 122.31 trillion yen budget for FY2026, with multiple outlets detailing its enactment after delays and the narrow 7-vote margin in parliament (Kyodo English, Sankei, Asahi, NHK). This focus on domestic fiscal policy coincides with coverage of Prime Minister Takachi's gasoline subsidy program facing funding challenges within months (Mainichi, Yahoo).
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