08.06.2025

Day Yen Weakens While Tariff Talks Stall

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 08.06.2025.

It displays 27 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

08.06.2025 ⇢ Day Yen Weakens While Tariff Talks Stall

⌨The yen reached 30-year lows by mid-morning as bond vigilantes monitored Japan's fiscal discipline, with economists warning of a final opportunity for structural transformation. US-Japan tariff negotiations, now extending beyond three weeks without resolution, prompted opposition parties to demand summit talks by noon, though the Prime Minister's planned Washington visit was ultimately postponed.

Construction industry troubles emerged early with reports of record 15 trillion yen in unfinished projects amid labor shortages. Counterfeit goods surged through online marketplaces, with customs intercepting over 33,000 cases in 2024—80% originating from China—undermining Japan's intellectual property strategy.

A Chinese aircraft carrier sailed near Japan's easternmost island for the first time, adding security concerns to economic pressures. The government launched a rural support registry targeting 10 million users over the next decade as demographic challenges persist. Memorial services commemorated victims of past attacks, while Princess Kako's Brazil visit highlighted diplomatic outreach to Japanese descendants.

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09.06.2025

03:19

日本経済新聞

日銀、国債買い入れ減額を継続へ26年4月以降

日銀は2026年4月以降も国債買い入れの減額を続ける方針だ。現状で26年3月まで示している計画を延長する。日銀は市場での国債保有比率が24年12月末時点で52%と過半を占める。買い入れ額を減らして金利が市場でより自由に形成されるよう促す。市場に配慮し、減額のペースは緩める案も浮上している。 16〜17日に開く金融政策決定会合で決める。日銀内では市場機能が回復途上にあることから、減額を継続するべき…

03:19 (18:19 in your timezone)

03:21 (18:21)⇢Japan-EU Competitive Alliance Takes Shape

⌨The newspapers report on Japan's strategic economic positioning as negotiations advance on multiple fronts. Japan and the European Union prepare to launch a "competitive alliance" framework to enhance trade cooperation and economic security, facing concerns over unspecified threats (Kyodo News English). The Bank of Japan announces plans to continue reducing government bond purchases beyond April 2026, extending current policies to decrease its market share from 52% and restore natural interest rate formation, with potential slower reduction pacing under consideration (Nikkei Shimbun). Korean media coverage focuses on conspiracy theories spreading around South Korea's presidential election aftermath (Yahoo News Japan).

04:40

日本経済新聞

縮む建設業、工事さばけず未完了が15兆円超え過去最大

国内で商業施設や工場などの建設が停滞している。建設会社が手元に抱える工事は金額にして15兆円を超え、過去最大に膨らんだ。かねて深刻な人手不足に2024年からの残業規制が拍車をかけている。生産性の向上を急がなければ、民間企業の設備投資や公共投資の制約となり、日本の成長力が一段と下振れする恐れがある。…

04:40 (19:40 in your timezone)

06:07

Japan Business Press

1万円札は「ノー」でも「韓国ウォンなら両替できます」、東南アジアのハワイは「韓国」で溢れていた

06:07 (21:07 in your timezone)

07:26

Yahoo! Japan

九州で警報級大雨続く恐れ警戒を

07:26 (22:26 in your timezone)

09:03

Kyodo News

Japan opposition lawmaker says rice reserves mostly go to chickens

A lawmaker of Japan's main opposition party said Saturday that government rice reserves recently put on sale are mostly consumed by chickens, doubling down on remarks that could be perceived as insensitive to people who have snapped up the old rice due to cheaper prices.

09:03 (00:03 in your timezone)

09:04 (00:04)⇢Construction Backlog Hits Record 15 Trillion Yen

⌨The newspapers report on Japan's construction industry crisis reaching critical levels, with unfinished projects worth over 15 trillion yen marking a record high as labor shortages combine with new overtime restrictions (Nikkei Shimbun). A Korean tourism surge dominates Southeast Asian destinations, with local businesses accepting Korean won while refusing Japanese yen, highlighting shifting regional economic influence (Japan Business Press). Opposition lawmakers intensify criticism of government rice policy, claiming stockpile releases primarily feed chickens rather than addressing human food needs amid public concern over cheaper old rice consumption (Kyodo News English). Weather warnings continue for Kyushu region facing prolonged heavy rainfall alerts (Yahoo News Japan).