日本酒業界に岩盤規制が横たわっている。国内向け製造の新規免許を認めないルールがおよそ70年続く。既存酒蔵の保護を優先し国内市場はピークの5分の1まで縮小した。酒造りを志す若手は免許を持つ事業者を負債ごと買収するといった例外的な方法でしか参入できず不満を募らせる。新陳代謝を拒んでは世界のSAKEブームに乗り遅れる。
「業界を守るはずの制度は役割を果たしているのか」。酒税法の「清酒」免許取得をめざす…
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 16.03.2025.
It displays 12 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
16.03.2025 ⇢ Day Long-Range Missiles Found New Home
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Japan's defense strategy took center stage with reports of plans to deploy long-range missiles on Kyushu island, expanding the country's "counterstrike capabilities." This development occurred amid continuing political troubles for Prime Minister Ishiba, whose gift voucher scandal extended into a third day with opposition parties claiming the distribution plan may violate laws.
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party's struggles to attract younger members were highlighted as the party marked its 70th anniversary. International news focused on Trump's tariff policies, with economist Raghuram Rajan warning they would fail to create jobs as promised.
Japan's major trading companies (sogo shosha) announced new transparency measures to help investors evaluate their business restructuring capabilities, with Itochu and Sumitomo planning to begin disclosure from fiscal 2025. Cultural coverage included the popularity of Japanese TV show "The Solitary Gourmet" in South Korea.
16.03.2025
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05:48⇢Sake Industry Stifled By 70-Year License Freeze
⌨The newspapers report on a 70-year regulatory barrier in Japan's sake industry that prevents new brewing licenses, contradicting the global SAKE boom. The decades-old rule prioritizing existing breweries has shrunk the domestic market to one-fifth of its peak, forcing aspiring young brewers to purchase debt-laden licensed businesses to enter the industry (Nikkei Shimbun). Meanwhile, gift voucher controversies continue to cast a shadow over the Prime Minister's regional tours (Yahoo News Japan), and innovative PC keyboard products are gaining attention (Huffington Post Japan).
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Japan Business Press
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Yahoo! Japan
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Japan is considering deploying long-range missiles on the southwestern island of Kyushu as part of the country's efforts to acquire "counterstrike capabilities" to hit enemy targets in the event of an emergency, government sources said Saturday.
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09:36⇢Japan Plans Missile Deployment on Kyushu
⌨The newspapers report on Japan's defense strategy development, with plans to deploy long-range missiles on Kyushu island as part of its "counterstrike capabilities" (Kyodo News English). Nissan's business crisis has led to the appointment of a new president, Espinosa, with three potential recovery scenarios being discussed (Japan Business Press). Weather warnings indicate nationwide stormy conditions with driving rain expected on March 16 (Yahoo News Japan). The regulatory barriers in Japan's sake industry continue to block new brewing licenses despite the global SAKE boom (Nikkei Shimbun).
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Yahoo! Japan
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The Japan Times
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HuffPost Japan
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トランプ米政権の誕生で、経済・貿易のパラダイムは一変した。雇用回帰を狙う関税引き上げなどは、米経済に何をもたらすのか。ドル高を是正する「第2プラザ合意」の実現性をどうみるか。そして経済に危機の芽は潜んでいないか。2007〜8年の世界的な金融危機も予見した元インド中銀総裁で、経済学者のラグラム・ラジャン氏に聞いた。
――トランプ政権の政策を総じてどうみますか。
「新しい手法を試そうとの姿勢だろうが…
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13:07⇢LDP's Youth Crisis at 70
⌨The newspapers report on political challenges facing Japan's ruling LDP as it turns 70, struggling with youth engagement (Japan Times). Opposition parties claim the government's gift voucher distribution plan may violate laws (Yahoo News). International coverage focuses on Trump's tariff policies, with economist Raghuram Rajan warning they won't create jobs as intended (Nikkei). Cultural news highlights the popularity of Japanese TV show "The Solitary Gourmet" in South Korea (Huffington Post Japan). Defense developments regarding missile deployment on Kyushu island continue to be discussed.
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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三菱商事や三井物産など総合商社の競争力の指標として事業「再建力」が浮上している。複数の投資先の収益状況を束ねて事業価値の変化を見える化できるようにしたことが特徴で、伊藤忠商事と住友商事が2025年3月期から開示を始めた。不採算・低収益事業の再建状況を見える化することで投資家理解につなげる動きが広がってきた。
再建力は各社が「ターンアラウンド」「再構築」などの用語で開示している。各社で盛り込む要素…
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18:18⇢Trading Giants Unveil Business Rehabilitation Metrics
⌨The newspapers report on Japan's major trading companies (sogo shosha) developing new transparency measures for their business restructuring capabilities. Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsui & Co., and others are implementing metrics to visualize how they rehabilitate underperforming investments, with Itochu and Sumitomo starting disclosure from fiscal 2025 to improve investor understanding (Nikkei Shimbun). Opposition parties continue challenging the government's gift voucher distribution plan, claiming it may violate laws (Yahoo News). The ongoing cultural story of "The Solitary Gourmet" TV show's popularity in South Korea remains in discussion (Huffington Post Japan).
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Parents buy real estate near prestigious schools, including University of Tokyo, to secure opportunities
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