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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 08.10.2025.
It displays 32 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
08.10.2025 ⇢ The Day Susumu Kitagawa Won the Nobel Chemistry Prize
⌨Japanese media's editorial focus initially highlighted SoftBank Group's acquisition of ABB's robot business for 800 billion yen and Argentina's economic relations, balancing Chinese soybean purchases with US financial offers. Domestic concerns about typhoon preparedness also persisted. In the mid-morning, editorial attention decisively shifted to the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, with Susumu Kitagawa among the three winners for his work on metal-organic frameworks useful for decarbonization, a story that dominated headlines through the early afternoon. Concurrently, typhoon warnings for high winds and waves continued to be issued.
08.10.2025
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00:03 (15:03)⇢Takaichi's Unity Challenge
⌨Japanese media continues to heavily focus on Sanae Takaichi's LDP leadership, specifically her cabinet appointments favoring Aso and allies while creating party divisions (Nikkei Shimbun, The Japan Times). Nikkei Shimbun also highlights Komeito's concerns about party unity, potentially hindering coalition talks. Separately, Yahoo News Japan reports on new childcare policies allowing limited access to nurseries.
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Philippines, Indonesia targeted for train maintenance, staff instruction
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Japan has long led in key chip material, but Chinese rivals like Eswin catches up
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7日のニューヨーク外国為替市場で、対ドルの円相場は一時1ドル=152円台に下落した。152円台をつけるのは2月中旬以来、約8カ月ぶり。積極財政を掲げる高市早苗氏が自民党総裁となり、財政悪化への警戒から幅広い通貨に対して円が売られる状況が続いている。
高市氏は4日、新総裁選出後の記者会見で早期のガソリン減税や、赤字企業の賃上げ支援に乗り出す考えを示した。財政悪化への思惑が…
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07:22 (22:22)⇢Yen Falters, Takaichi's Fiscal Shadow
⌨Japanese media continues to heavily focus on Sanae Takaichi's LDP leadership, with her pro-stimulus policies leading to a weakening yen, falling to 152 yen against the dollar (Nikkei Shimbun). Her leadership lineup favoring Aso and allies continues to be a point of discussion (The Japan Times). Separately, a typhoon approaches the Izu Islands (Yahoo News Japan), and China's silicon wafer industry challenges Japan's dominance (Nikkei Asia).
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米ニューヨーク市マンハッタン。雨の日曜日、地中海料理店を営むアリさんは「ついてないな」と空を仰いだ。観光客の急減で経営が苦しく悪天候も恨めしい。
米トランプ政権の排外的な政策で米移民人口は2025年前半だけで140万人も減ったと米調査機関ピュー・リサーチはみるが、影響は移民にとどまらない。「外国人歓迎せず」の姿勢は観光客も遠ざけ、25年はニューヨーク市だけで昨年比10%強、200万人前後減ると業…
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10:41 (01:41)⇢Trump's Economic Exclusion
⌨Japanese media continues its focus on domestic and international developments. Nikkei Shimbun reports on the economic impact of US President Trump's exclusionary policies, leading to a decline in tourism and immigration. Separately, Yahoo News Japan covers a press conference by the Japan Meteorological Agency regarding Typhoon No. 22. Discussions continue on China's silicon wafer industry challenging Japan's dominance (Nikkei Asia) and support for Ukrainian soldiers (Japan Business Press).
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「トランプとマスクをまとめて宇宙に打ち上げたい」著名な霊長類学者の生前の言葉、亡くなった後に公開される
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12:12 (03:12)⇢Takaichi's Yasukuni Dilemma
⌨Japanese media maintains its focus on political and economic developments. Sanae Takaichi's potential Yasukuni Shrine visit during the Autumn Festival is noted (The Japan Times). Reports continue on Russian ransomware group "Qilin" attacking Asahi GHD (Nikkei Shimbun) and an approaching typhoon in the Izu Islands (Yahoo News Japan). Discussions on China's silicon wafer industry (Nikkei Asia) and support for Ukrainian soldiers (Japan Business Press) persist.
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Despite friendly Trump ties, Milei likely to find Beijing 'too big to ignore'
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ソフトバンクグループ（SBG）は8日、スイスの重電大手ABBのロボット事業を買収すると発表した。買収金額は総額53億7500万ドル（約8187億円）で、2026年中の買収完了を目指す。データセンターや半導体など人工知能（AI）分野への投資を強めてきたSBGがロボット分野にも投資領域を広げる。…
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15:33 (06:33)⇢SoftBank's Robot Embrace
⌨Japanese media's editorial focus has shifted to business and international relations. SoftBank Group's acquisition of ABB's robot business for approximately 800 billion yen is a new dominant story (Nikkei Shimbun). Concurrently, Argentina's economic relations, balancing Chinese soybean purchases with US financial offers, remain a focus (Nikkei Asia). Domestic concerns about typhoon preparedness (Yahoo News Japan) and support for Ukrainian soldiers (Japan Business Press) also persist.
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Deal underscores founder Masayoshi Son's high hopes for robotics and automation
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18:08 (09:08)⇢Komeito's Silent Drifting
⌨Japanese media continues to highlight SoftBank's significant acquisition of ABB's robotics unit for $5.4 billion, signaling a major push into 'physical AI' (Nikkei Asia). Domestically, the potential 26-year alliance break between Komeito and LDP is gaining traction (The Japan Times), alongside ongoing typhoon warnings in the Izu Islands (Yahoo News Japan).
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スウェーデン王立科学アカデミーは8日、2025年のノーベル化学賞を京都大学の北川進特別教授（74）ら3氏に授与すると発表した。狙った物質を内部にとじ込められる「金属有機構造体（MOF）」の研究が、脱炭素や創薬、化学など幅広い産業の発展に寄与することが評価された。…
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19:31 (10:31)⇢Nobel Shines on Kitagawa's MOF
⌨Japanese media has shifted editorial focus to the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, with Susumu Kitagawa among the three winners for his work on metal-organic frameworks useful for decarbonization (The Japan Times, Nikkei Shimbun). Typhoon warnings continue to be issued for high winds and waves (Yahoo News Japan). Discussions around SoftBank's robotics acquisition also persist (Nikkei Asia).
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スウェーデン王立科学アカデミーは8日、2025年のノーベル化学賞を京都大学の北川進特別教授ら3人に授与すると発表した。北川氏は同日午後8時から、京都大での記者会見に臨む。日経電子版では記者会見の様子をタイムライン形式で報じる。
【午後8時5分】北川氏「このように集まっていただき光栄」
「新しいチャレンジはつらいこともたくさんあったが今晩このような栄誉をいただくことになって感激している。同僚、学生…
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21:14 (12:14)⇢Nobel's MOF Echoes
⌨Japanese media continues to highlight the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, with Susumu Kitagawa among the winners for his work on metal-organic frameworks relevant to decarbonization (Nikkei Shimbun, The Japan Times). Concurrently, typhoon warnings for high winds and waves persist (Yahoo News Japan). Discussions around SoftBank's robotics acquisition also continue (Nikkei Asia), while a notable primatologist's posthumous critical comments on Trump and Musk have surfaced (Huffington Post Japan).
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Global chipmakers expected to spend nearly $400bn on advanced equipment
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