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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 16.12.2025.
It displays 34 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
16.12.2025 ⇢ The Day the Hokkaido and Sanriku Earthquake Advisory Ended
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Japanese media on December 16 primarily focused on the lifting of the subsequent earthquake risk advisory for the Hokkaido and Sanriku regions, a week after the Aomori earthquake. The Japan Meteorological Agency ended the advisory in the early afternoon, while urging continued preparedness. Related reports detailed traffic congestion in Hokkaido's coastal towns, particularly in tsunami inundation zones, during the Aomori earthquake's aftermath.
Concurrently, the FY2025 supplementary budget bill passed the House of Councillors and was enacted, allocating 18.3 trillion yen for inflation response and defense. Political discussions between Prime Minister Takaichi and Nippon Ishin no Kai leader Yoshimura regarding House of Representatives seat reduction aimed for a consensus next year, though some reports indicated internal dissatisfaction within the coalition regarding the postponement of the bill.
Internationally, there was continued reporting on a Finnish politician's 'slant-eye' controversy and the US preventing large-scale terror attacks.
16.12.2025
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日本航空（JAL）と日本エアシステム（JAS）が2001年11月に経営統合を発表し、国際線と国内線のすみ分けは崩れ、自由化の第一歩を踏み出した。各社が自由に路線を張り、競争をさらに促進するには乗り越えなければならない壁が残っていた。「羽田は国内線、成田は国際線」と運輸省（現国土交通省）が頑として譲らない羽田空港の国際化問題だ。
JAL・JAS統合で主力の国内線にJALが乗り込み、窮地にたった全日…
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【ニューヨーク=川上梓】米フォード・モーターは15日、電気自動車（EV）関連で2027年度までに195億ドル（約3兆円）の費用を計上すると発表した。主力ピックアップトラックのEV開発・生産から撤退することなどに伴う減損が響いた。トランプ米政権が前政権のEV購入補助を廃止したことのあおりを受けた。
195億ドルの費用のうち、125億ドルを25年10〜12月期に計上し、70億ドルを26年度から27年…
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Kyodo News
Kyodo News Digest: Dec. 16, 2025
The following is the latest list of selected news summaries by Kyodo News.
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Kyodo News
Japan lifts weeklong alert on increased quake risk after M7.5 temblor
An advisory regarding the increased risk of another strong earthquake was lifted at midnight Monday, following a magnitude 7.
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10:02⇢China's Land Acquisitions Near Vital Sites
⌨Japanese media reports on China's response to the Japanese Prime Minister's remarks (Yahoo News Japan). Additionally, a significant number of land acquisitions by foreigners near security-critical facilities are highlighted, with China accounting for nearly half (Sankei Shimbun). The week-long advisory on increased earthquake risk has been lifted in Japan after a M7.5 tremor (Kyodo News English).
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Yahoo! Japan
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日本経済新聞
日本のコメ作りは様々な課題に直面している。 その1つが担い手の減少だ。農家の数は20年前の4割を切り、75歳以上が6割を占める。消費者の関心は米価に集まるが、生産量の維持とコメの安定供給を考えれば後継者の確保は欠かせない。農地の確保や資金など、新規参入にはどのようなハードルがあるのか。この秋、埼玉県加須市の独立3年目の若い農家は、経営の基盤を固めるため約1億円の初期投資を決めた。彼らの試算では、…
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11:18⇢Aomori Quake Aftermath Persists
⌨Japanese media continues to report on the aftermath of the Aomori earthquake, with a focus on tsunami evacuation traffic congestion in Hokkaido and the lifting of the subsequent earthquake risk advisory (Hokkaido Shimbun, NHK News, Kyodo News English). Separately, Defense Minister Koisumi refutes criticisms on increased defense spending by citing China's military buildup (Sankei Shimbun).
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経済同友会は16日、新浪剛史氏の辞任で空席となっている代表幹事に日本IBMの山口明夫社長（61）を充てる人事を固めた。同日に開く幹事会で了承し、内定する。代表幹事の不在が2カ月超にわたるなか、組織の立て直しと発信力の強化を図る。
近く開く臨時総会で正式に就任する。山口氏は22年度から同友会の副代表幹事を務め、政府の財政制度等審議会の委員などにも就いている。日本IBM出身の代表幹事は03〜06年度…
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HuffPost Japan
今トランプ界隈で広がる整形トレンド「マー・ア・ラゴ・フェイス」とは？保守派女性に人気のルックスが意味するもの
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11:56⇢Earthquake Alert Lifted
⌨Japanese media continues to report on the aftermath of the Aomori earthquake, with a focus on the lifting of the subsequent earthquake risk advisory and ongoing preparations (NHK News, Yahoo News Japan, Kyodo News English). Separately, new measures to track the nationality of real estate owners are being introduced (Sankei Shimbun). Economic news includes a new tax burden for EVs and a change in leadership at Keizai Doyukai (Yomiuri Shimbun, Nikkei Shimbun).
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Kyodo News
Trump says he feels "badly" about conviction of Hong Kong media mogul Lai
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12:45⇢Economic Policy Takes Center Stage
⌨Japanese media continues to focus on economic issues, with a new tax burden for electric vehicles finalized and the FY2025 supplementary budget bill passing the House of Councillors, signaling its imminent enactment (Yomiuri Shimbun, Sankei Shimbun). Additionally, an earthquake occurred in Miyagi Prefecture with no tsunami threat (NHK News). There is also coverage of a fatal sauna fire in Tokyo (TBS News).
14:03⇢Supplementary Budget Enactment Nears
⌨Japanese media extensively reports on the FY2025 supplementary budget bill, which passed the House of Councillors and is expected to be enacted today (NHK News). Separately, discussions on judicial system reforms for retrial requests are underway, with concerns about potential rapid rejections without evidence disclosure (Asahi Shimbun). Additionally, a major airline experienced a flight return due to auxiliary wing issues, possibly from ice (TBS News).
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刑事裁判をやり直す「再審」制度の見直しに向け、法務省は16日、法制審議会（法相の諮問機関）の部会に検討資料として新たな案を示した。裁判所が再審請求に理由がないと認める場合、検察の証拠開示を経ず、迅速に棄却するよう義務づける案を明記。弁護士ら…
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【北京=塩崎健太郎】日本経済研究センターは16日、2040年までの経済見通しを発表した。中国は26〜30年の5年間で年平均4.1%の経済成長率となり、21〜25年の同5.4%から減速する見込みだ。米国の対中追加関税は下がったものの、内需不足やデフレ圧力が下押し要因となる。
25年の中国の経済成長率を4.9%と予測した。26年は4.5%、27年は4.4%と鈍化し、29年には3.9%と4%を割り込む…
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14:53⇢Supplementary Budget Enactment Nears
⌨Japanese media extensively reports on the FY2025 supplementary budget bill, which passed the House of Councillors and is expected to be enacted today (Yahoo News Japan). Separately, discussions on judicial system reforms for retrial requests are underway, with concerns about potential rapid rejections without evidence disclosure (Asahi Shimbun). Additionally, a major airline experienced a flight return due to auxiliary wing issues, possibly from ice (TBS News).
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Value-focused e-commerce company's shares popped 46% on listing last week
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刑事裁判をやり直す「再審」制度の見直しに向け、法務省は16日、法制審議会（法相の諮問機関）の部会に検討資料として新たな案を示した。裁判所が再審請求に理由がないと認める場合、検察の証拠開示を経ず、迅速に棄却するよう義務づける案を明記。弁護士ら…
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15:59⇢Supplementary Budget Passes Council
⌨Japanese media continues to report on the FY2025 supplementary budget bill, which has now been passed by the House of Councillors, signaling its imminent enactment (TBS News, Yahoo News Japan). Separately, discussions on judicial system reforms for retrial requests are ongoing, with concerns about potential rapid rejections without evidence disclosure (Asahi Shimbun). Additionally, an earthquake occurred in Hokkaido, with no tsunami threat (NHK News).
16:02
Kyodo News
IBM Japan head Yamaguchi to lead major business lobby
IBM Japan Ltd.
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受験生のみなさんは、受験勉強も佳境の時期だと思います。苦しい時はぜひ、入学後のキラキラした学生生活ややりたいことに挑戦している自分を想像してください。 2歳でバイオリン、5歳でピアノを始めました。「歯磨き、ご飯、バイオリン」というくらい、弾…
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受験生のみなさんは、受験勉強も佳境の時期だと思います。苦しい時はぜひ、入学後のキラキラした学生生活ややりたいことに挑戦している自分を想像してください。 2歳でバイオリン、5歳でピアノを始めました。「歯磨き、ご飯、バイオリン」というくらい、弾…
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16:36⇢Supplementary Budget Passes Council
⌨Japanese media continues to report on the FY2025 supplementary budget bill, which has been passed by the House of Councillors, signaling its imminent enactment (Yahoo News Japan, TBS News). Separately, an earthquake occurred in Hokkaido, with no tsunami threat (NHK News). There is also coverage of a fatal sauna fire in Tokyo, with details emerging about victims being trapped inside (Yomiuri Shimbun).
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今年度の補正予算が16日、参院本会議で可決、成立した。「責任ある積極財政」を掲げる高市早苗政権が初めて編成。一般会計の歳出は18.3兆円で、昨年度補正予算の13.9兆円を上回った。財源の一部は税収の増加分を充てるが、足りない分は、国債を11…
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17:54⇢Supplementary Budget Enacted
⌨Japanese media continues to report on the FY2025 supplementary budget, which has been passed by the House of Councillors and officially enacted, with an allocation of 18.3 trillion yen focused on inflation response and defense 강화 (Yahoo News Japan, Asahi Shimbun, TBS News). Separately, a child was hit by a truck in Tokyo's Itabashi Ward and is in critical condition (NHK News).
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2025年に東京証券取引所を上場廃止する企業は24年より30社多い124社と、2年連続で過去最多となる見通しだ。東証や投資家が企業価値向上を求める圧力を強める中、経営の自由度を高めるため、株式の非公開化を選ぶ企業が増えている。非効率な企業の「退出」で生まれるマネーの再投資が、次の株高を促す側面もある。
東証によるグロース市場の上場維持基準の引き上げ方針を受け、25年の新規上場は前年比21社減の6…
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Residents struggle with disaster aftermath as Sumatra deaths top 1,000
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Yahoo! Japan
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Kyodo News
Japan government eyes record initial budget of over 120 trillion yen for fiscal 2026
The government is considering its largest-ever initial budget of over 120 trillion yen ($775 billion) for the next fiscal year, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi seeks to prop up Japan's inflation-plagued economy with aggressive spending, a source close to the matter said Tuesday.
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18:54⇢Government Budget Considers Record Spending
⌨Japanese media continues to report on political developments, with discussions between the LDP and Nippon Ishin no Kai leaders (NHK News, Yomiuri Shimbun). Separately, the government is considering a record initial budget exceeding 120 trillion yen for fiscal 2026, aimed at addressing inflation with aggressive spending (Kyodo News English, Asahi Shimbun, TBS News). Additionally, there's ongoing discussion about reforms to the retrial system (Mainichi Shimbun).
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2025年に東京証券取引所を上場廃止する企業は24年より30社多い124社と、2年連続で過去最多となる見通しだ。東証や投資家が企業価値向上を求める圧力を強める中、経営の自由度を高めるため、株式の非公開化を選ぶ企業が増えている。非効率な企業の「退出」で生まれるマネーの再投資が、次の株高を促す側面もある。
東証によるグロース市場の上場維持基準の引き上げ方針を受け、25年の新規上場は前年比21社減の6…
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高市早苗首相（自民党総裁）と日本維新の会の吉村洋文代表（大阪府知事）は16日夕、国会内で会談し、両党が共同提出した衆院議員の定数削減法案について今国会（17日会期末）での成立を見送り、来年の通常国会で削減の実現を図ることで合意した。 高市首…
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20:17⇢Supplementary Budget Passes Diet
⌨Japanese media extensively reports on the passage of the supplementary budget for the current fiscal year, with approval from the LDP, Nippon Ishin no Kai, Komeito, and others (NHK News). Discussions between Prime Minister Takaichi and Nippon Ishin no Kai leader Yoshimura also focused on the reduction of House of Representatives seats, aiming for a consensus next year (Yahoo News Japan, Asahi Shimbun, TBS News).
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Trade and investment patterns reflect strategic supply chain shifts
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外国人の不動産取得について実態を把握するとして、政府は16日、不動産移転登記時に国籍の届け出を義務化するなど複数の施策を発表した。政府・与党内には取得自体に規制をかける考えが根強くあるが、懸念や課題もあるため、慎重に外国人政策の厳格化を進め…
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21:50⇢Seat Reduction Bill Postponed
⌨Japanese media continues to focus on the political developments surrounding the House of Representatives seat reduction bill. Despite previous discussions, the ruling parties have postponed its establishment until next year (Sankei Shimbun, Mainichi Shimbun, TBS News). This decision has caused internal dissatisfaction within the coalition (Sankei Shimbun, Mainichi Shimbun). Other reports include an improved Bank of Japan Tankan survey (Yahoo News Japan), the addition of two events to the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games (Chunichi Shimbun), and government plans to strengthen real estate acquisition by foreigners (Asahi Shimbun).
23:06
Kyodo News
Baseball: Veteran Maeda excited by Japan return, vows to lift Eagles
Seasoned right-hander Kenta Maeda said he was thrilled to have the chance to pitch in Nippon Professional Baseball again with the Rakuten Eagles, who introduced the former major leaguer at a press conference on Tuesday.
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