北海道と北米大陸をつなぐ初の直行便となるエア・カナダのバンクーバー線と、ユナイテッド航空のサンフランシスコ線が12月、新千歳に就航するのに向けて、旅行各社がツアーの商品化を進めている。初めての海外でも安心な添乗員付きや、オーロ…
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 16.08.2026.
It displays 25 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
16.08.2026 ⇢ The day Chiba's flood toll reached ten
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The aftermath of the Chiba heavy rain dominated the day, with the death toll rising to ten after a man died from carbon monoxide poisoning while using a generator during a power outage. Damage reports expanded to over 1,500 buildings, and abandoned vehicles on roads increased to 2,700. Chiba Prefecture announced plans to request a major disaster designation. Concurrently, coverage focused on Prime Minister Takaichi's cabinet approval rating of 62%, with analysis of her leadership and policy direction, including her stance on consumption tax and criticism from former PM Ishiba. Other stories included the 100th anniversary of Yarigatake Mountain Hut, reflecting on changes in mountain hut management post-COVID, and Sankei's report on the rising number of municipalities where foreign residents exceed 10% of the population.
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10:18⇢Ishiba's Consumption Tax Rebuke
⌨Japanese media focus on former PM Ishiba's criticism of consumption tax cuts, calling them 'sophistry,' and his warning to young LDP lawmakers. Concurrently, coverage highlights Putin's first visit to the disputed Northern Territories, with Japan Business Press noting Takaichi's anger and internal Kremlin dynamics. The Chiba flood aftermath and WWII anniversary coverage continue, but these new developments take precedence.
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富める者に、より富が集中する構造を描き、世界的ベストセラーとなった「21世紀の資本」の刊行から10年あまり。不平等の是正に向けた世界の動きは鈍く、むしろ格差の拡大が指摘されている。それでもフランスの経済学者トマ・ピケティさんは「楽観している…
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高校受験対策を主力事業とする学習塾が、未就学児や小学生を対象とした事業を北海道内で強化している。札幌進学プラザ（札幌市）は幼児英才教育の拠点を増やし、秀英予備校（静岡市）は学童保育サービスを広げる。親子と早い段階から接点を持つ…
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今年に入って、どこの文学賞も応募が急増している――。出版関係者らがそんなささやきを交わしている。人工知能（AI）を使って気軽に大量の小説を出力できるようになった結果、公募新人文学賞の存続が危うくなりかねない事態を招いている。
「いくらなんでも多すぎる」。早川書房編集本部シニアエディターの塩澤快浩氏は目を見張った。今年3月末に応募を締め切った「第14回ハヤカワSFコンテスト」の応募点数は1012点…
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12:17⇢Chiba's Waters Still Rise
⌨Japanese media focus on the aftermath of the Chiba heavy rain, with reports of continued flooding and a rising death toll, alongside the government's response. Concurrently, coverage highlights Prime Minister Takaichi's cabinet approval rating at 62.5%, with analysis of her leadership and policy direction, including her stance on consumption tax and the recent Ishiba criticism.
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たんぱく質を手軽に補う栄養食品「プロテイン」の価格が急騰している。体を鍛える人には欠かせず、健康維持のために取る人も増え、コンビニにもプロテイン入り飲料が並ぶが、大手メーカー担当者は「事業存続の危機」と話す。背景として指摘されるのが、米国で…
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15:40⇢Foreign Residents' Rise Crosses 10% in 34 Municipalities
⌨Japanese media focus on the rising number of municipalities where foreign residents exceed 10% of the population, now 34, up by seven in a year, with Sankei highlighting the social and political implications. Concurrently, coverage continues on the Chiba flood aftermath, with TBS reporting ongoing flooding and a rising death toll, while other outlets cover the WWII anniversary and Prime Minister Takaichi's address omitting 'remorse'.
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政府・与党内で、整備新幹線の建設に伴う地元負担の軽減を目指す動きが出ている。資材価格や人件費の高騰で事業費が大幅に膨らむ中、着工に必要な沿線自治体の同意を得やすくする狙いで、国土交通省などが九州新幹線や北陸新幹線の未着工区間で地元負…
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Trend spurred by tighter student, work visas rules in 'Big Four' nations
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Kyodo News
Japan makers roll out new UV protection products for men amid severe heat
Japanese consumer goods makers have rolled out a new wave of UV protection products targeting men this year as scorching heat persists across the country, emphasizing smooth and non-sticky textures to appeal to male consumers.
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今年1月時点で日本人の人口が42年ぶりに1億2000万人を割り込んだことが分かった。今後深刻さを増す人口減社会で産業のあり方はどう変化するのか。
航空業界では、激しい競争と確執の歴史がある全日本空輸（ANA）と日本航空（JAL）が一転、協調に動き出す。燃料費など様々なコスト上昇で国内線運航が苦境に陥るなか、国土交通省が公正取引委員会も巻き込み、企業間のダイヤ調整を容認するといった対応策を5月にま…
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17:52⇢Shinkansen's Local Burden Under Review
⌨Japanese media focus on the government's review of local burden for shinkansen construction amid rising costs, with Hokkaido Shimbun reporting on moves to reduce local contributions for Kyushu and Hokuriku lines. Concurrently, Sankei highlights the growing issue of elderly foreign residents facing poverty and pension gaps, prompting government policy review.
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家賃が上がり続けています。借り手にとって生活の基盤となる住まいは、貸し手からみると収益を生む資産。長年の低金利を背景に不動産投資が広がり、賃貸住宅が金融商品のように扱われる側面が強まりました。不動産投資と家賃値上げの関係を考えます。■投資物…
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Party holds referendum to decide after three state election defeats
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20:18⇢Chiba's Deluge Toll Rises to Ten
⌨Japanese media focus on the aftermath of the Chiba heavy rain, with the death toll rising to 10 and over 1,500 buildings damaged, prompting Chiba Prefecture to request a major disaster designation. Concurrently, coverage highlights the 100th anniversary of Yarigatake Mountain Hut, reflecting on changes in mountain hut management post-COVID.
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Kyodo News
Damage reports from Chiba rain disaster grow, death toll stands at 10
Reports of flood damage continue to grow three days after torrential rain pounded Chiba Prefecture east of Tokyo, with the prefectural government saying Sunday that some 1,300 homes were flooded, 10 people were killed and one remained missing.
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栃木県足利市の山あい。豊かな緑と野鳥の声に囲まれた一軒家の2階に、小澤恭一郎さん（66）の仕事場がある。 室内には作業机を囲むように塗料や工具が整然と並び、その傍らにはパソコンと3Dプリンターが置かれていた。 部屋の片隅には、完成したばかり…
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