Ishiba could be forced to step down or find a partner for ruling coalition
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 19.07.2025.
It displays 19 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
19.07.2025 โข Campaign's End, Foreigner Questions Echo
โจThe final day before Japan's Upper House election dominated media attention. Early reports scrutinized allegations of "foreigner preference" concerning real estate and welfare, and questions about public safety, echoing an emerging theme from previous days. As the campaign concluded, analyses highlighted the challenges facing the minority government amidst economic concerns. Discussions emerged on specific election issues like barriers to postal voting. Later, reports confirmed the 17-day campaign's official end and a record turnout in early voting. While price hikes were a central campaign issue, deeper policy debates on finance and security were noted as insufficient. The "foreigner" topic resurfaced in the afternoon, with media examining claims about their impact on wages.
19.07.2025
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02:15 (17:15)โขIshiba's Election Brink
โจJapanese media prioritizes the upcoming Sunday elections, highlighting Prime Minister Ishiba's precarious position and the potential for a change in ruling coalition leadership (Nikkei Asia). Concerns also persist regarding market repercussions should the opposition secure significant gains (The Japan Times). Meanwhile, major energy policy developments continue, with Kansai Electric planning Japan's first new nuclear power plant since 2011 in Fukui (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan).
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Japan Business Press
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Yahoo! Japan
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07:50 (22:50)โขElection Privileges Under Scrutiny
โจJapanese media largely centers on the impending Sunday elections, highlighting Prime Minister Ishiba's precarious position and potential market shifts from an opposition win (Nikkei Asia, The Japan Times). New reports scrutinize privileged "special tickets" for Upper House candidates, revealing past parliamentary pass abuses (Japan Business Press). Separately, the Prime Minister and US Treasury Secretary are discussing tariffs (Yahoo News Japan), and Kansai Electric plans Japan's first new nuclear plant since 2011 (Nikkei Shimbun).
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08:31
Yahoo! Japan
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09:14
Yahoo! Japan
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09:39
HuffPost Japan
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11:23 (02:23)โขForeigner Preference Debate Rises
โจJapanese media remains heavily focused on the impending Upper House election this Sunday, with particular attention to Prime Minister Ishiba's political future (Nikkei Asia). A new emphasis has emerged on scrutinizing allegations of "foreigner preference" regarding real estate and welfare, and questioning Japan's public safety (Nikkei Shimbun, Huffington Post Japan). Reports also continue detailing privileges like "special tickets" for candidates (Japan Business Press).
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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13:31 (04:31)โขGovernment's Election Crossroads
โจJapanese media continues to center on the impending Upper House election, highlighting Prime Minister Ishiba's uncertain political future and the challenges facing Japan's minority government amidst economic concerns (Nikkei Asia, The Japan Times). Discussions persist regarding allegations of "foreigner preference" concerning real estate and welfare (Nikkei Shimbun), and scrutiny of privileges like "special tickets" for candidates (Japan Business Press). Broader concerns about public safety are also noted (Huffington Post Japan).
13:38
Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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15:50 (06:50)โขElection Voting Barriers
โจJapanese media prioritize the upcoming Upper House election, examining Prime Minister Ishiba's uncertain future and the minority government's challenges amid economic concerns (Nikkei Asia, The Japan Times). Coverage includes "foreigner preference" allegations (Nikkei Shimbun) and candidate travel privileges (Japan Business Press). A new development highlights strict barriers to postal voting for those requiring significant care (Yahoo News Japan).
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Yahoo! Japan
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17:50
Yahoo! Japan
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17:58
Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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20:10 (11:10)โขElection Campaign Concludes, Record Turnout
โจJapanese media are now reporting the conclusion of the 17-day Upper House election campaign (Nikkei Shimbun). A record 21.45 million people participated in early voting, reflecting strong public engagement (Yahoo News Japan). While price hikes were a major campaign issue, deeper discussions on financial resources and security were reportedly lacking. Broader concerns about public safety and scrutiny of candidate privileges persist amidst the minority government's challenges (Huffington Post Japan, The Japan Times, Japan Business Press).
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Yahoo! Japan
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