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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 13.10.2025.
It displays 26 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
13.10.2025 ⇢ The Day Hamas Released Hostages
⌨Japanese media on October 13 predominantly focused on the Middle East, specifically the commencement of hostage releases by Hamas. Early reports from Nikkei Shimbun and Yahoo News Japan detailed the initial releases, two years after the Israeli raid. As the day progressed, The Japan Times and Nikkei Shimbun confirmed Hamas began handing over hostages as part of a ceasefire deal, with President Trump visiting Israel. By late morning and early afternoon, Nikkei Shimbun and Yahoo News Japan reported the release of 20 surviving hostages, with President Trump delivering a speech in Israel and proclaiming a "new dawn for the Middle East." Concurrently, domestic political discussions continued regarding Komeito's potential full transition into an opposition party and active movements towards a unified opposition for prime ministerial nomination, building on the political shifts of previous days. Separately, Tata Capital's stock market debut and a survey on gender inequality among high school students also received coverage.
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05:11 (20:11)⇢Osaka Expo's Fading Dream
⌨Japanese media continues to focus on the future and legacy of the Osaka Expo as it nears its conclusion, with insights from figures like Mahathir (Nikkei Shimbun, The Japan Times). Domestically, the political implications of Komeito's departure are still being assessed, particularly for the LDP's tax commission chairman (Yahoo News Japan). Meanwhile, China's criticism of Trump's tariff threats persists (Nikkei Asia), and the introduction of "blue tickets" for cyclists is being planned (Huffington Post Japan).
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Japan Business Press
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From Singapore to India, bourses eye measures to attract foreign investors and startup IPOs
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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11:09 (02:09)⇢Middle East Peace Accord
⌨Japanese media is currently focused on the political implications of Komeito's potential full transition into an opposition party and increased cooperation with other opposition parties (Japan Business Press). Concurrently, international relations are highlighted with President Trump's efforts to broker a "historic agreement" in a Middle East peace conference in Egypt (Nikkei Shimbun). Regional stock markets are also undertaking reforms to attract foreign investors (Nikkei Asia), while a typhoon brings strong winds to parts of Kanto (Yahoo News Japan).
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Accused con artist Zhimin Qian unexpectedly pleaded guilty in UK court
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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14:43 (05:43)⇢Hostage's Return Echoes
⌨Japanese media is predominantly focused on the unfolding situation in the Middle East, specifically the commencement of hostage releases by Hamas, two years after the initial Israeli raid (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan). Concurrently, the ongoing political implications of Komeito's potential full transition into an opposition party and increased cooperation with other opposition parties are still being discussed (Japan Business Press). Another notable international development is the record $7 billion seizure in a Chinese crypto scam, with the accused pleading guilty in a UK court (Nikkei Asia).
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Stock in non-bank lender climbs 1.2% in early trading on Monday
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Yahoo! Japan
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The Japan Times
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Yahoo! Japan
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17:36 (08:36)⇢Hostage Release Begins in Gaza
⌨Japanese media maintains its focus on the Middle East, with headlines reporting Hamas beginning to hand over hostages as part of a ceasefire deal (The Japan Times, Nikkei Shimbun). Concurrently, domestic political discussions continue regarding Komeito's potential full transition into an opposition party and increased cooperation with other opposition parties (Japan Business Press). Another notable development is Tata Capital's strong debut on the stock market (Nikkei Asia).
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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Non-bank lender raised $1.7 billion in oversubscribed offering
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Yahoo! Japan
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20:32 (11:32)⇢Hamas Freed Twenty
⌨Japanese media continues to report on the ongoing situation in the Middle East, with Hamas releasing 20 hostages as President Trump visits Israel (Nikkei Shimbun). Domestically, discussions around a prime ministerial nomination are underway (Yahoo News Japan), while Komeito's potential full transition into an opposition party remains a focus (Japan Business Press). The Osaka Expo has concluded (The Japan Times), and a survey on gender inequality among high school students is reported (Huffington Post Japan).
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Yahoo! Japan
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