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13.09.2025

The day of Koizumi's LDP presidential bid

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 13.09.2025.

It displays 28 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

13.09.2025The day of Koizumi's LDP presidential bid

Japanese media on September 13 showed a prominent focus on the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election. Early reports indicated that candidates were targeting "Ishiba votes," a continuation of the political reshuffling seen in previous days following Ishiba's resignation. By the morning, Koizumi announced his intention to run for the LDP presidency, intensifying the competition and broadening the field of candidates. By midday, reports confirmed that five individuals were actively preparing for their presidential bids, underscoring the escalating leadership contest within the LDP. This political narrative developed alongside ongoing coverage of the US activist murder case and domestic weather warnings, with Hokkaido and Northern Kyushu bracing for heavy rain.

13.09.2025
05:59
米マイクロソフト創業者のビル・ゲイツ氏は経営の第一線から退いた後、国際保健(グローバルヘルス)に多くの時間を割いてきた。ゲイツ財団による慈善活動(フィランソロピー)などを通して低所得国の感染症対策や母子保健に力を入れる。今年5月、財団の資産と私財を合わせて2000億ドル(約30兆円)を2045年までに使い切り財団を店じまいすると表明し、世界を驚かせた。 感染症防ぎ、死ぬ子供半分に ゲイツ財団はGa…
05:59

06:01Bill Gates Calls to Save Preventable Lives

Japanese media, including Nikkei Shimbun, reports on Bill Gates' call to save preventable lives, focusing on the Gates Foundation's philanthropic efforts in global health, particularly in low-income countries for infectious disease control and maternal and child health. This humanitarian focus appears alongside ongoing domestic political discussions surrounding the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election and the potential for a more conservative leader (The Japan Times, Yahoo News Japan, Japan Business Press). Concerns about health also continue (Huffington Post Japan).

08:20US Activist Murdered, LDP Leadership Under Scrutiny

Japanese media reports on the arrest of a suspect in the killing of US activist Charlie Kirk (The Japan Times). Domestically, discussions continue regarding the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election, with scrutiny over former leaders' exits (Japan Business Press). Concurrently, heavy rain warnings are issued for Tohoku and Hokuriku regions as a holiday begins (Yahoo News Japan). Broader concerns about health persist (Huffington Post Japan), and Bill Gates' philanthropic efforts in global health are still highlighted (Nikkei Shimbun).

11:48US Activist Murdered, NATO Strengthens European Defenses

Japanese media reports on the arrest of a suspect in the murder of US activist Charlie Kirk after a 33-hour manhunt (The Japan Times). Internationally, NATO is strengthening its defenses across Eastern Europe (Yahoo News Japan). Domestically, discussions persist regarding the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election and former leaders' exits (Japan Business Press). Bill Gates' philanthropic efforts in global health also continue to be highlighted (Nikkei Shimbun), alongside challenges for the Hyundai-GM partnership (Nikkei Asia).
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パナソニックホールディングス(HD)は2026年にもペロブスカイト太陽電池の試験販売を始める。主流のフィルム型ではなく、建材として使えるガラス型を少量多品種で展開したり、顧客の要望に合わせてカスタマイズしたりするビジネスモデルを検討している。21年度にシリコン型太陽電池の生産から撤退した教訓を生かし、大量生産とは距離を置く「弱者の戦略」をとる。 サイズや透過度、デザインのカスタマイズ可能 大阪・…
12:02

13:30US Activist Murdered, Japan Braces for Heavy Rain

Japanese media continues to report on the arrest of a suspect in the murder of US activist Charlie Kirk, with new details emerging about the "escape video" (Huffington Post Japan, The Japan Times). Domestically, warnings for heavy rain are now issued for Northern and Western Japan, expected to last until the 14th (Yahoo News Japan). Discussions persist regarding the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election and former leaders' exits (Japan Business Press). Panasonic HD is also entering the perovskite solar cell market with a niche strategy (Nikkei Shimbun).
15:49
北海道での大規模な太陽光発電所(メガソーラー)建設を巡り、道内自治体が対応を迫られている。釧路湿原周辺で工事を進める事業者に対し、道は森林法に違反したとして中止を勧告した。釧路市は太陽光発電施設を許可制にする条例案の施行に動く。全国で事業者と自治体間の摩擦が相次ぎ、開発と環境の調和に苦心している。 釧路湿原はタンチョウやオジロワシといった野生の希少生物が生息し、メガソーラー開発は生態系に悪影響を…
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15:51Koizumi Joins LDP Race, Hokkaido Braces for Rain

Japanese media reports that Koizumi intends to run for the LDP presidency, adding to the ongoing political discussions about the party's leadership (The Japan Times, Japan Business Press). Simultaneously, Hokkaido is bracing for a linear rainband from tonight (Yahoo News Japan). Meanwhile, discussions continue regarding the environmental challenges of large-scale solar power plant construction in the Kushiro wetland area (Nikkei Shimbun), alongside persistent reports on the US activist murder case (Huffington Post Japan).
18:07
ソフトバンクは9月から社員に原則週2回の出社を義務化した。LINEヤフーも本社の床面積を2倍に増やして出社を促す。今後は人工知能(AI)の活用が広がり、定型の仕事は代替させられるようになる。社員の対面の交流機会を増やし新規事業の開発などにつなげる。新型コロナウイルス禍で減った対面での仕事が再評価されるようになってきた。 ソフトバンクは週2回の出社を義務化した。携帯電話など個人向けの通信サービスを…
18:07
18:33
ファーストリテイリングの2025年8月期の国内ユニクロ事業売上高が、前の期比10%増の1兆300億円前後になったことがわかった。アパレル企業で国内売上高が1兆円を超えるのは初めて。新型コロナウイルス禍を経てこの数年停滞していたが、店舗の大型化やデータ活用による需要予測で売り上げを大きく伸ばした。 ファストリは国内でユニクロを784店(8月末時点)展開する。国内ユニクロ事業の売上高はこの店舗に加え…
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18:35Uniqlo's Domestic Sales Reach \u00a51 Trillion

Japanese media reports on significant business news, with Uniqlo's domestic sales surpassing 1 trillion yen for the first time, attributed to larger stores and data utilization (Nikkei Shimbun). Meanwhile, political discussions continue regarding Koizumi's intent to run for LDP presidency and the exit of former leaders (The Japan Times, Japan Business Press). Internationally, a provisional government has been inaugurated in Nepal (Yahoo News Japan), and the US activist murder case continues to be covered (Huffington Post Japan).

21:09LDP Presidential Race Intensifies

Japanese media reports an intensification of preparations by five individuals intending to run for the LDP presidency (Yahoo News Japan). This follows earlier reports of Koizumi's intention to run for the LDP presidency (The Japan Times), indicating a significant focus on the party's leadership contest. Concurrently, Uniqlo's domestic sales have surpassed 1 trillion yen for the first time (Nikkei Shimbun), and the US activist murder case continues to be covered (Huffington Post Japan).