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13.04.2025

Day Expo Opens Under Tariff Shadow

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 13.04.2025.

It displays 32 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

13.04.2025 ⇢ Day Expo Opens Under Tariff Shadow
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The Osaka Expo officially opened to the public with large crowds forming early morning lines. The six-month event featuring 158 participating countries emphasizes sustainability themes, though some attractions faced immediate challenges as flying cars remained grounded due to bad weather. Prime Minister Ishiba actively promoted the Expo while announcing plans to unveil a new Disaster Prevention Agency in June.

The economic fallout from Trump's tariff policies continued to shape reporting, with news that smartphones and semiconductor equipment would be excluded from mutual US-China tariffs—a significant concession to tech industry realities. A Kyodo poll revealed 84% of Japanese expect Trump's tariffs to affect their livelihoods, while the Yomiuri showed cabinet approval holding steady at 31%. Meanwhile, a Mainichi poll indicated 57% of respondents do not support the government's cash payment proposal.

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06:06⇢Osaka Expo Opens Amid Corporate Withdrawal

⌨The newspapers report on the Osaka-Kansai Expo opening today, with ceremony attended by Emperor Naruhito and PM Ishiba warning of global division (The Japan Times, Kyodo News). New headlines indicate the Expo faces criticism for over-reliance on advertising giant Dentsu, with even entertainment company Yoshimoto Kogyo withdrawing support, leading some to call it merely a "local exposition" (Japan Business Press). In economic news, the US has excluded smartphones from mutual tariffs, preventing iPhone price increases (Nikkei Shimbun).
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09:12⇢Osaka Expo Launches With Public Opening

⌨The newspapers report on the Osaka Expo officially opening its doors today. After yesterday's opening ceremony attended by Emperor Naruhito and PM Ishiba, the mega-event has now commenced full operations for the public (The Japan Times, Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan). The Nikkei Shimbun highlights the Expo as an opportunity to overcome global division through "real-world" experiences. This follows earlier reports of challenges facing the Expo, including criticism of over-reliance on advertising giant Dentsu and entertainment company Yoshimoto Kogyo withdrawing support (Japan Business Press).
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11:27⇢Expo Opens With 158 Nations While Most Foreign Films Lack Accessibility

⌨The newspapers report on the Osaka Expo officially opening today for its six-month run, with the theme of "designing a sustainable future society" (Kyodo News English, Nikkei Shimbun, The Japan Times). Prime Minister Ishiba is actively promoting the Expo's success (Yahoo News Japan). The event features participation from 158 countries and regions and organizers hope it will boost Japan's economy despite preparation delays (Kyodo News English, Nikkei Shimbun). Meanwhile, a new report reveals that only 1.4% of foreign films in Japan offer barrier-free screenings for viewers with disabilities (Huffington Post Japan).
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13:18⇢US Excludes Tech From Mutual Tariffs

⌨The newspapers report on the US excluding smartphones and semiconductor equipment from mutual tariffs with China, showing a concession to tech industry realities (Nikkei Shimbun). In Middle East news, Israel has surrounded Rafah in the Gaza Strip, advancing its military operations in the southern area (Yahoo News Japan). Meanwhile, coverage continues of the Osaka Expo's opening, which aims to promote sustainable society over its six-month run (The Japan Times, Kyodo News), alongside reports that only 1.4% of foreign films in Japan offer barrier-free screenings (Huffington Post Japan).
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17:16⇢Prime Minister to Unveil Disaster Agency Plans

⌨The newspapers report on the Prime Minister's plan to announce an overview of the new "Disaster Prevention Agency" in June (Yahoo News Japan), while coverage continues of the newly opened Osaka Expo focusing on sustainable future society (The Japan Times, Kyodo News). Economic news highlights US tariff policies excluding smartphones and semiconductor equipment from mutual tariffs with China, showing concessions to tech industry realities (Nikkei Shimbun). Meanwhile, reports indicate only 1.4% of foreign films in Japan offer barrier-free screenings for viewers with disabilities (Huffington Post Japan).
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19:52⇢Flying Cars Grounded at Expo

⌨The newspapers report on the Osaka Expo's ongoing challenges, with flying cars unable to operate due to bad weather (Nikkei Shimbun). Chinese investment is transforming Japan's hot spring resorts, with investors purchasing hotels and facilities (Nikkei Asia). Meanwhile, a Mainichi poll shows 57% of respondents do not support the government's cash payment proposal (Yahoo News Japan). The Expo's accessibility issues continue to generate discussion, with only 1.4% of foreign films offering barrier-free screenings (Huffington Post Japan).
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22:52⇢Trump Tariffs Worry 84% of Japanese

⌨The newspapers report on new poll data showing 84% of Japanese expect Trump's proposed tariffs to affect their livelihoods (Kyodo News English). The Osaka Expo continues to make headlines with the illumination of its iconic roof ring structure (Nikkei Shimbun). Cabinet approval ratings remain unchanged at 31% according to a Yomiuri poll (Yahoo News Japan). Meanwhile, coverage continues of the Expo's official opening (The Japan Times) and Chinese investment in Japanese hot spring resorts (Nikkei Asia), alongside concerns about the limited availability of barrier-free foreign film screenings (Huffington Post Japan).
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