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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 11.12.2025.
It displays 21 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
11.12.2025 ⇢ The Day the Supplementary Budget Passed the Lower House
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Japanese media on December 11 primarily focused on the government's supplementary budget bill. Early reports indicated the bill was expected to pass the Lower House in the afternoon, with support from Komeito and the Democratic Party for the People. By late morning, TBS News and NHK News confirmed its passage through the House of Representatives. Coverage highlighted the inclusion of economic measures and a 3,000 yen food inflation countermeasure, though its specific application remained ambiguous. Concurrently, the Nobel Prize award ceremony for Shimon Sakaguchi and Susumu Kitagawa remained a recurring theme throughout the day, with various outlets reporting on the medal conferral and subsequent press conference. Other notable developments included TSMC's consideration of producing advanced 4-nanometer AI chips in Kumamoto.
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10:04⇢Nobel Prize Laureates Honored
⌨Japanese media continues to report on the Nobel Prize ceremony, with Shimon Sakaguchi receiving the Physiology or Medicine Prize and Susumu Kitagawa the Chemistry Prize (TBS News, Chunichi Shimbun). Additionally, the Yomiuri Shimbun focuses on final adjustments to lower the target for additional taxation on "ultra-rich individuals" to an annual income of 600 million yen. Meanwhile, the Sankei Shimbun covers the 10-year status of the Yamaguchi-gumi's "blood feud" since its split.
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11:40⇢Data Center Boom Spurs Community Friction
⌨Japanese media continues to report on the Nobel Prize ceremony, with Shimon Sakaguchi receiving the Physiology or Medicine Prize and Susumu Kitagawa the Chemistry Prize (Chunichi Shimbun, NHK News). Additionally, attention is drawn to the construction of data centers, with reports on a planned center in a prime station-front location (Yomiuri Shimbun) and community friction over noise, CO2, and heat emissions (Asahi Shimbun). TBS News highlights Prime Minister Takaichi's selection as the third most powerful woman by Forbes.
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Football: Japan facing England in March friendly at Wembley
Japan will face England in an international friendly at London's Wembley Stadium on March 31, the Japan Football Association announced Wednesday.
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13:03⇢Curling Team Fortius Secures Olympic Berth
⌨Japanese media reports on the Hokkaido Shimbun's coverage of the Fortius women's curling team securing a spot in the Milan Olympics, overcoming setbacks (Hokkaido Shimbun). Additionally, the Sankei Shimbun highlights Hideaki Anno's comments regarding Gainax's bankruptcy, marking the end of its 42-year history (Sankei Shimbun). Other headlines cover a damaged iron tower in Aomori leading to evacuations (NHK News) and the Liberal Democratic Party considering raising the "income wall" to 1.68 million yen (TBS News).
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日本取引所グループ（JPX）は、企業の新規上場を審査する際に内部通報制度が適切に整備されているかどうかをチェックする。経営陣から独立した窓口があり通報内容を適切に調査できる体制か確認し、不十分なら上場を認めない。上場後1年足らずで不正会計が発覚したオルツの問題を受け、ガバナンス（企業統治）不全の企業の上場を水際で止める。
JPXが証券会社や監査法人などとの会議体でこのほど、対策案をまとめた。近く…
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日本取引所グループ（JPX）は、企業の新規上場を審査する際に内部通報制度が適切に整備されているかどうかをチェックする。経営陣から独立した窓口があり通報内容を適切に調査できる体制か確認し、不十分なら上場を認めない。上場後1年足らずで不正会計が発覚したオルツの問題を受け、ガバナンス（企業統治）不全の企業の上場を水際で止める。
JPXが証券会社や監査法人などとの会議体でこのほど、対策案をまとめた。近く…
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14:19⇢Nobel Laureates Honored
⌨Japanese media continues to highlight the Nobel Prize awards, with Shimon Sakaguchi and Susumu Kitagawa receiving their Physiology or Medicine and Chemistry Prizes respectively (Sankei Shimbun, Chunichi Shimbun). Separately, JPX is set to implement stricter internal reporting system checks for new company listings following issues with Alt, aiming to prevent corporate governance failures (Nikkei Shimbun). The Fortius women's curling team's Olympic qualification also remains a key topic (Hokkaido Shimbun).
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日本取引所グループ（JPX）は、企業の新規上場を審査する際に内部通報制度が適切に整備されているかどうかをチェックする。経営陣から独立した窓口があり通報内容を適切に調査できる体制か確認し、不十分なら上場を認めない。上場後1年足らずで不正会計が発覚したオルツの問題を受け、ガバナンス（企業統治）不全の企業の上場を水際で止める。
JPXが証券会社や監査法人などとの会議体でこのほど、対策案をまとめた。近く…
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Lawyers for drug smuggler viewed as trafficking victim petition for her release
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Forbes ranks Japan PM Takaichi 3rd on list of world's most powerful women
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was ranked the third most powerful woman in the world by Forbes magazine on Wednesday as the U.
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15:57⇢Takaichi's Powerful Woman Nod
⌨Japanese media continues to cover the Fortius women's curling team securing their Olympic berth (Hokkaido Shimbun). Additionally, the Sankei Shimbun reports that U.S. Ambassador to Japan, George Glass, congratulated Prime Minister Takaichi on being selected as one of Forbes' 'most powerful women' (Sankei Shimbun). Other headlines include a Hokkaido Air System emergency landing due to aircraft malfunction (NHK News) and the impending closure of the Nagoya Figure Skating Festival (Chunichi Shimbun).
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17:17⇢Supplementary Budget Bill Advances
⌨Japanese media continues to report on the government's supplementary budget bill (TBS News, Yahoo News Japan), which is expected to pass the Lower House today with support from Komeito and the Democratic Party for the People. The bill includes economic measures and aims to address rising prices. Additionally, the Yomiuri Shimbun reports the planned closure of Japan's largest women's prison by spring 2028, which has roots in early Meiji-era correctional facilities.
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Construction paused as chip titan considers switching to 4-nm node amid lukewarm mature chip demand
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18:41⇢Supplementary Budget Advances Amidst Ambiguity
⌨Japanese media continues to focus on the supplementary budget bill passing the Lower House (TBS News, Asahi Shimbun, Mainichi Shimbun). The bill includes a 3,000 yen food inflation measure, though its specific application remains ambiguous (Asahi Shimbun). Separately, TSMC is reportedly considering producing more advanced 4-nanometer AI chips at its second Kumamoto plant, adjusting plans due to lukewarm mature chip demand (Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia).
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20:58⇢Supplementary Budget Progress
⌨Japanese media continues to focus on the supplementary budget bill passing the Lower House (Sankei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan, TBS News, Asahi Shimbun). While it includes a 3,000 yen food inflation measure with ambiguous details (Asahi Shimbun), the Komeito party supported it while also seeking stronger cooperation with the Constitutional Democratic Party on amendments (Sankei Shimbun). Separately, NHK reports on tsunami warnings following an earthquake.
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22:18⇢Banks Fund Rapidus Chips
⌨Japanese media continues to report on financial developments, with mega banks intending to lend up to 2 trillion yen to Rapidus for next-generation semiconductor production (Hokkaido Shimbun). The Ministry of Finance is also considering an "EV weight tax" to address perceived unfairness with gasoline vehicle taxes (Asahi Shimbun). Additionally, the government's tax reform outline for Reiwa 8 includes expanding NISA to those under 18 (Sankei Shimbun). The supplementary budget bill also passed the Lower House (NHK News, TBS News).
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