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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 12.12.2025.
It displays 29 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
12.12.2025 ⇢ The Day the Tsunami Advisory Was Issued and Lifted
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Japanese media's focus on December 12 shifted dramatically in the early morning with an earthquake leading to a tsunami advisory for Hokkaido and several Tohoku prefectures. Multiple outlets reported the warnings, observed seismic intensities, and urged evacuations, echoing similar events from earlier in the week. By mid-morning, the tsunami advisory was entirely lifted. Concurrently, discussions continued regarding the Bank of Japan's likely interest rate hike, expected to reach 0.75%, a 30-year high. News also emerged of new investments in Rapidus by over 20 companies, including Kyocera and Canon, aimed at revitalizing Japan's semiconductor industry. Later, a private jet overran a runway at New Chitose Airport with no injuries, and a separate earthquake of magnitude 4 struck Ibaraki and surrounding prefectures without tsunami risk.
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09:41⇢Diet Members Reduction Bill Debates
⌨Japanese media is predominantly focused on the Japanese Diet's discussions regarding a bill to reduce the number of House of Representatives members. This proposed legislation faces opposition from within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and other parties, with concerns about the political will to enact such reforms (Sankei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan). Separately, Disney's new partnership with OpenAI marks a significant shift in its AI strategy (Nikkei Shimbun).
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Figure skating: Icon Hanyu to perform on 15th anniversary of mega quake
Figure skating icon Hazuru Yunyu will host his ice show commemorating the 15th anniversary of the devastating March 11 earthquake that struck his native northeastern Japan, organizers said Thursday.
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11:17⇢EV Weight Tax Consideration
⌨Japanese media maintains focus on tax policy adjustments, with the Ministry of Finance considering an "EV weight tax" for electric vehicles (Asahi Shimbun). The draft tax reform outline extends reconstruction tax (Yahoo News Japan), while provisional tax rates for gasoline are abolished, increasing subsidies (Yomiuri Shimbun). Separately, Disney's partnership with OpenAI signals a strategic shift in its AI approach (Nikkei Shimbun).
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最先端半導体の国産化を目指すラピダスに、新たに20社超が出資する。ホンダやキヤノン、京セラなどのほか千葉銀行などが株主に加わる。ソニーグループなど既存株主も追加出資する見通しだ。株主は約30社となり、ラピダスは2025年度の目標としていた1300億円規模の民間からの出資にめどをつける。日本の半導体産業の復権へ体制が整ってきた。
年内にもラピダスが各社と正式に合意し、26年3月までに出資を受ける。…
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12:17⇢Tsunami Advisory Across North Japan
⌨Japanese media is currently focused on a tsunami advisory issued for Hokkaido and several Tohoku prefectures following an earthquake, with multiple outlets reporting on the warnings and observed seismic intensity (Yomiuri Shimbun, NHK News, TBS News, Yahoo News Japan, Hokkaido Shimbun). Concurrently, Nikkei Shimbun reports new investments in Rapidus, aimed at revitalizing Japan's semiconductor industry. Another topic is the `Nanjing Incident` (Sankei Shimbun).
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Kyodo News
Tsunami advisory issued for north, northeast Japan after M6.7 quake
The Japanese weather agency on Friday issued a tsunami advisory for northern and northeastern Japan following an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.
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Kyodo News
Figure skating: Icon Yuzuru Hanyu to perform on 15th anniversary of mega quake
Figure skating icon Yuzuru Hanyu will host his ice show commemorating the 15th anniversary of the devastating March 11 earthquake that struck his native northeastern Japan, organizers said Thursday.
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More than 20 companies contribute as chipmaker endeavors to revive domestic industry
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14:15⇢Tsunami Advisory Lifted
⌨Japanese media continues to focus on a tsunami advisory for Hokkaido and Tohoku prefectures following an earthquake, with multiple outlets reporting on the warnings and their subsequent解除 (Yomiuri Shimbun, NHK News, TBS News, Yahoo News Japan, Hokkaido Shimbun). Additionally, new investments in the Japanese chipmaker Rapidus by Kyocera and Canon are highlighted as efforts to revive the domestic semiconductor industry (Nikkei Asia, Nikkei Shimbun).
16:18⇢Tsunami Advisory Lifted
⌨Japanese media reports that a tsunami advisory for Hokkaido and Tohoku prefectures has been entirely lifted (TBS News, Yahoo News Japan). Concurrently, several outlets continue to highlight new investments in the domestic chipmaker Rapidus, with Kyocera and Canon among over 20 companies contributing to efforts to revive Japan's semiconductor industry (Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia). Other headlines include a cyberattack on Askul affecting 730,000 personal data records (NHK News) and an increase in trunk rooms in Hokkaido (Hokkaido Shimbun).
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PM Anutin dissolves parliament amid Cambodia conflict and weak economy
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日銀は18〜19日に開く金融政策決定会合で政策金利を現在の0.5%から引き上げる最終調整に入る。0.25%引き上げて0.75%とする案が有力で、1995年以来30年ぶりの金利水準に達することになる。
植田和男総裁ら執行部は利上げの議案を提出する意向を示唆している。日本経済新聞社の取材では、正副総裁を含めて9人の政策委員のうち過半数が執行部案を支持する見通しだ。
政策金利の引き上げは2025年1月…
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日銀は18〜19日に開く金融政策決定会合で政策金利を現在の0.5%から引き上げる最終調整に入る。0.25%引き上げて0.75%とする案が有力で、1995年以来30年ぶりの金利水準に達することになる。
植田和男総裁ら執行部は利上げの議案を提出する意向を示唆している。日本経済新聞社の取材では、正副総裁を含めて9人の政策委員のうち過半数が執行部案を支持する見通しだ。
政策金利の引き上げは2025年1月…
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17:42⇢Bank of Japan Interest Rate Hike
⌨Japanese media is predominantly focused on the Bank of Japan's likely interest rate hike this month, expected to reach 0.75%, a 30-year high, driven by confidence in wage increases (Nikkei Shimbun, Asahi Shimbun). Separately, the legality of Trump's tariffs and related lawsuits are also being discussed (Sankei Shimbun). Regional news includes rising rice prices (Yomiuri Shimbun) and a fire in Osaka (TBS News).
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日銀は18〜19日に開く金融政策決定会合で政策金利を現在の0.5%から引き上げる最終調整に入る。0.25%引き上げて0.75%とする案が有力で、1995年以来30年ぶりの金利水準に達することになる。
植田和男総裁ら執行部は利上げの議案を提出する意向を示唆している。日本経済新聞社の取材では、正副総裁を含めて9人の政策委員のうち過半数が執行部案を支持する見通しだ。
政策金利の引き上げは2025年1月…
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19:31⇢Bank of Japan Nears Rate Hike
⌨Japanese media is predominantly focused on the Bank of Japan's likely interest rate hike this month, expected to reach 0.75%, a 30-year high, driven by confidence in wage increases (Nikkei Shimbun, Asahi Shimbun). Separately, news reports indicate that Chinese interest in visiting Japan has cooled following a travel advisory (Sankei Shimbun). An earthquake with a magnitude of 4 has been reported in Ibaraki, Tochigi, Saitama, and Chiba prefectures, with no tsunami risk (NHK News, Yahoo News Japan).
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日銀は18〜19日に開く金融政策決定会合で政策金利を現在の0.5%から引き上げる最終調整に入る。0.25%引き上げて0.75%とする案が有力で、1995年以来30年ぶりの金利水準に達することになる。
植田和男総裁ら執行部は利上げの議案を提出する意向を示唆している。日本経済新聞社の取材では、正副総裁を含めて9人の政策委員のうち過半数が執行部案を支持する見通しだ。
政策金利の引き上げは2025年1月…
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Kyodo News
Kanji for "bear" picked to mark 2025 representing bear attacks and panda
The kanji for "kuma," meaning bear, was picked as the single most representative Chinese character corresponding to the social mood in Japan this year, a Kyoto-based organization said Friday.
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20:46⇢Bank of Japan Rate Hike Looms
⌨Japanese media continues to highlight the Bank of Japan's imminent interest rate hike to 0.75%, the highest in 30 years, expected after the December 19 policy meeting (Nikkei Shimbun). Other significant reports include the potential postponement of the House of Representatives seat reduction bill due to opposition (Sankei Shimbun, TBS News) and the planned increase of the 'income wall' to 1.78 million yen (Asahi Shimbun). An earthquake in Ibaraki and surrounding prefectures registered a magnitude 4, with no tsunami risk (NHK News, Yahoo News Japan).
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22:23⇢Bank of Japan Nears Rate Hike
⌨Japanese media continues to highlight the Bank of Japan's imminent interest rate hike to 0.75%, the highest in 30 years, expected after the December 19 policy meeting (Nikkei Shimbun). New developments include a severe earthquake in Aomori, triggering a tsunami warning and evacuation, with subsequent aftershocks (TBS News). Additionally, concerns rise over a fake Prime Minister's Office website (Yomiuri Shimbun) and an airplane overshooting a runway at New Chitose Airport (Hokkaido Shimbun).
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