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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 15.03.2025.
It displays 24 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
15.03.2025 โข Day PayPay Bank Changed Interest While Prime Minister's Donations Troubled
โจPrime Minister Ishiba's political troubles deepened as reports revealed 14 instances of personal donations listing corporate addresses rather than individual donor addresses, echoing the gift voucher controversy from previous days. Morning headlines noted Trump ally's eight-hour wait before meeting Putin regarding Ukraine ceasefire talks, supporting yesterday's reports of Trump claiming high probability of Russia-Ukraine war conclusion.
Economic news centered on PayPay Bank's innovative move to allow interest payment as PayPay points starting late 2025, while doubling savings interest rates from 0.2% to 0.4% starting March 17. This represents the first such initiative by a Japanese bank, expanding its economic ecosystem.
Trade tensions continued as US commerce chief explicitly ruled out auto tariff exemptions for Japan, following yesterday's implementation of steel and aluminum tariffs. Japanese onsen face growing water shortages amid booming tourism, particularly from foreign visitors.
Economic news centered on PayPay Bank's innovative move to allow interest payment as PayPay points starting late 2025, while doubling savings interest rates from 0.2% to 0.4% starting March 17. This represents the first such initiative by a Japanese bank, expanding its economic ecosystem.
Trade tensions continued as US commerce chief explicitly ruled out auto tariff exemptions for Japan, following yesterday's implementation of steel and aluminum tariffs. Japanese onsen face growing water shortages amid booming tourism, particularly from foreign visitors.
15.03.2025
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00:59 (15:59)โขG7 Demands Russia Accept Ceasefire
โจThe newspapers report on G7 foreign ministers demanding Russia accept a ceasefire agreement, threatening increased sanctions if refused (Nikkei Shimbun). Prime Minister Ishiba continues to face domestic criticism over gift voucher distribution to lawmakers, with local constituents expressing disappointment (Yahoo News Japan, Japan Times, Kyodo News). In business news, China has expressed anger over CK Hutchison's Panama ports sale, causing investor concern as shares fell over 6%, with state-backed commentary claiming the deal isn't merely "commercial" (Nikkei Asia).
04:06
Vietnam and Nepal arrivals rise as companies court talent
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Japan Business Press
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Yahoo! Japan
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07:41 (22:41)โขForeign Worker Population Surges in Japan
โจThe newspapers report on Japanese astronaut Onishi's spacecraft launch (Yahoo News Japan), and the growing foreign worker population in Japan, with notable increases from Vietnam and Nepal as companies seek talent (Nikkei Asia). Economic discussions focus on Japan's lagging labor productivity, ranking 29th among 38 OECD countries, with productivity head Motegi advocating a shift from price competition to value-added strategies (Nikkei Shimbun). In international news, Germany appears to be abandoning austerity policies in the post-Merkel era (Japan Business Press). The Ishiba gift voucher scandal continues to receive attention across multiple sources.
08:03
The leader of a Japanese political group, Takashi Tachibana, was slashed and attacked by a man on Friday while in Tokyo's government district for a stump speech, although his injuries were not life-threatening.
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08:34
Yahoo! Japan
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08:39
The foreign ministers of the Group of Seven democracies agreed Friday on tough language aimed at China's aggressive maritime actions and warned Russia it will face additional sanctions if it does not accede to an immediate cease-fire on "equal terms" with Ukraine.
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08:43
Yahoo! Japan
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08:44 (23:44)โขG7 Warns Russia While Onishi's Spacecraft Launches
โจThe newspapers report on G7 foreign ministers adopting tough language against China's maritime actions and warning Russia of additional sanctions if it doesn't agree to an immediate ceasefire with Ukraine (Kyodo News English). Japanese astronaut Onishi's spacecraft launch has successfully occurred (Yahoo News Japan). Meanwhile, ongoing reporting continues on Germany potentially abandoning austerity policies in the post-Merkel era (Japan Business Press), Japan's low labor productivity ranking 29th among OECD countries (Nikkei Shimbun), and the growing foreign worker population with notable increases from Vietnam and Nepal (Nikkei Asia).
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Yahoo! Japan
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10:48
Yahoo! Japan
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12:06 (03:06)โขExternal Directors Lose Independence After Decade
โจThe newspapers report on corporate governance concerns in Japan, with nearly 10% of external directors serving for 10+ years, raising investor worries about weakened oversight, while over 20% hold multiple board positions due to talent shortages (Nikkei Shimbun). In international news, Trump has indicated high probability of an end to the Russia-Ukraine war (Yahoo News Japan), while G7 foreign ministers continue pressing China on maritime actions and Russia regarding Ukraine (Kyodo News English). Meanwhile, Germany appears to be abandoning austerity policies in the post-Merkel era (Japan Business Press), and Japan's foreign population grows rapidly due to worker influx, particularly from Vietnam and Nepal (Nikkei Asia).
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12:16
Hot spring resorts across Japan are facing water shortages as the influx of foreign tourists drives up usage, forcing some onsen to shut down due to inadequate supplies, local authorities said Saturday.
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Yahoo! Japan
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16:47 (07:47)โขHot Springs Face Water Crisis From Tourism Surge
โจThe newspapers report on growing strain at Japanese hot springs as tourism booms, with some onsen shutting down due to water shortages caused by the influx of foreign visitors (Kyodo News English). US-Japan trade tensions continue as the US commerce chief ruled out auto tariff exemptions for Japan (Japan Times). Several personal stories appear in headlines, including a relationship reconciliation piece (Huffington Post Japan) and an apparent Tokyo subway sarin attack retrospective coinciding with its anniversary (Yahoo News Japan). International news notes that a Trump ally was reportedly kept waiting eight hours before meeting Putin in Moscow to discuss the Ukraine ceasefire plan (Nikkei Shimbun).
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Yahoo! Japan
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17:41
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Yahoo! Japan
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19:33 (10:33)โขPayPay Bank Revolutionizes Interest Payments
โจThe newspapers report on PayPay Bank's significant changes to its interest payment system, allowing customers to receive interest as PayPay points starting in late 2025, marking the first such initiative by a Japanese bank. The bank will also increase its regular savings interest rate from 0.2% to 0.4% starting March 17 (Nikkei Shimbun). Other headlines mention a new innovative PC keyboard product (Huffington Post Japan) and Prime Minister's announcement of support for 60 municipalities (Yahoo News Japan). International news continues coverage of US-Japan trade tensions and Germany's fiscal policy changes (Japan Times, Japan Business Press).
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Yahoo! Japan
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22:10 (13:10)โขPrime Minister's Donations Listed Corporate Addresses
โจThe newspapers report on a new political funding controversy involving the Prime Minister, with 14 instances of personal donations listing corporate addresses rather than individual donor addresses (Yahoo News Japan). Meanwhile, PayPay Bank plans to innovate by offering interest payments as PayPay points starting in late 2025 and raising savings interest rates from 0.2% to 0.4% (Nikkei Shimbun). Other ongoing issues include Japan's hot springs facing water shortages due to tourism boom (Kyodo News English) and US-Japan trade tensions with America refusing auto tariff exemptions (Japan Times).
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Yahoo! Japan
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