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21.04.2025

Day of Pope's Death and Tariff Negotiations

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 21.04.2025.

It displays 35 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

21.04.2025 ⇢ Day of Pope's Death and Tariff Negotiations
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Prime Minister Ishiba sent a ritual offering to Yasukuni Shrine while framing US-Japan tariff negotiations as a potential "world model," promising support for small businesses affected by tariffs. The yen weakened to 140 per dollar as markets reacted to these developments.

Former President Trump criticized Japanese car safety standards as "fraudulent" non-tariff barriers, while Tokyo insisted on keeping defense issues separate from trade talks. There were calls within the government to expand US rice imports as a potential concession.

Mid-morning brought news of Pope Francis's death at 88, with global leaders expressing condolences. He had appeared at Easter Mass just the day before.

By afternoon, financial markets tumbled with the Dow dropping 1,000 points following Trump's renewed demands for Fed interest rate cuts. Meanwhile, Chinese automaker BYD announced plans to enter Japan's mini EV market in 2026.

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05:15⇢China Cancels US Soybean Orders

⌨The newspapers report on escalating US-China trade tensions as China halts purchases of American soybeans and corn before tariff increases, shifting to Brazilian suppliers instead (Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia). This strategic move appears designed to pressure American farmers amid the ongoing trade war. Meanwhile, a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine is failing, with both sides accusing each other of violations (Yahoo News Japan).
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09:14⇢Ishiba Sends Offering to Yasukuni Shrine

⌨The newspapers report on Prime Minister Ishiba sending a ritual offering to the war-linked Yasukuni shrine as it begins its three-day spring festival, a move likely to draw criticism from neighboring countries who view it as a symbol of Japan's past militarism (Kyodo News English). Domestically, concerns about unusually warm weather are reported with warnings about heatstroke risk as summer-like temperatures are expected today (Yahoo News Japan). There's also discussion about Japanese universities needing to teach elementary school mathematics (Japan Business Press), while the US-China trade war continues with China halting American soybean purchases (Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia).
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11:44
日本経済新聞

日米関税交渉、首相「世界のモデルに」物価高・エネルギー対策意欲

石破茂首相は21日の参院予算委員会で、トランプ米政権との関税交渉に関し「（米国と）良好な関係で協議を進めていくことが世界のモデルになりうる」と述べた。「ともに世界のために何ができるかを念頭に置いて交渉を続ける」と発言した。 立憲民主党の徳永エリ氏の質問に答えた。 関税の影響を受ける中小企業への施策について「タイミングを失することはないように対応していく」と強調した。物価高の対応として「エネルギー…
11:44
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11:45⇢Ishiba Frames US Tariff Talks As "World Model" As Yen Hits 140

⌨The newspapers report on Japan-US tariff negotiations with Prime Minister Ishiba stating they could become "a model for the world" while emphasizing continued cooperation (Nikkei Shimbun). Ishiba also promised timely support for small businesses affected by tariffs and mentioned plans to address high prices through energy policies. Meanwhile, the Japanese yen has weakened to the 140 yen per dollar range (Yahoo News Japan). This occurs alongside other ongoing stories about Ishiba's Yasukuni shrine offering (Kyodo News) and China halting US agricultural purchases amid trade tensions (Nikkei Asia).
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12:16
日本経済新聞

トランプ氏、日本の車安全基準「不正」非関税障壁巡り

【ワシントン=坂口幸裕】トランプ米大統領は20日、自身のSNSで関税措置を巡る各国との交渉を念頭に「非関税障壁による不正」と記した投稿で8項目を列挙した。日本を名指しし、自動車の安全基準を「保護主義的な技術規格」と決めつけた。 トランプ氏は国名を挙げずに自動車の安全基準について「ボウリングの球をボンネットに落とすテストを義務付け、戦車でもない限りクリアできない」と主張したことがある。20日の投稿…
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13:43
日本経済新聞

三井住友銀行、企業の災害損失を返済免除新型ローン

三井住友銀行は4月中にも、大規模な風水害で生じた損失額を融資の返済から免除する法人向け融資を始める。工場の新設などを検討する企業にとって、資金調達と保険を別々に契約するよりもコストが下がる場合がある。火災保険料が上昇するなか、保険以外でも補償の選択肢を融通し、企業の成長投資を後押しする。 運転資金や設備資金として貸した資金のうち、企業と事前に定めた金額を返済から免除する。例えば、工場の建設資金を…
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13:44⇢Ishiba Sends Offering to Yasukuni as Public Support for Coalition Wanes

⌨The newspapers report on Prime Minister Ishiba sending a ritual offering to the war-linked Yasukuni shrine during its spring festival, though he is not expected to visit personally (Kyodo News English). In financial news, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation is introducing a new corporate loan that waives repayment for losses from natural disasters (Nikkei Shimbun), while one-room condominium investments are becoming increasingly unaffordable for Japanese salaried workers in the current interest rate environment (Nikkei Asia). A poll shows just 14% support for continuing the current Liberal Democratic-Komeito coalition government (Yahoo News Japan).
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16:36⇢Tokyo Keeps Defense Issues Separate From Tariff Talks

⌨The newspapers report on US-Japan trade tensions with Tokyo insisting defense issues remain separate from tariff talks (Japan Times), while the yen reaches a seven-month high amid expectations of these negotiations (Nikkei Asia). There are voices within the Japanese government pushing to expand US rice imports (Yahoo News Japan). In domestic news, a Tokyo court has ordered an investigation into a baby mix-up lawsuit (Huffington Post Japan), while Prime Minister Ishiba's ritual offering to Yasukuni shrine (Kyodo News) continues to draw attention.
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17:08
日本経済新聞

私大の学部、「定員7割以下」あれば新設不可全国2割が該当か

文部科学省は私立大学の学部新設の規制を強化する。現在は学生数が収容定員の5割以下の学部が1つでもあれば新設を認めていないが、原則として7割以下で不可とする。少子化で学生の確保は厳しさを増している。安易な新設を防ぎ、私大定員の規模の拡大を抑制する。 近く私大のあり方を検討する有識者会議に提案して議論する。学部新設の認可に関する告示を改正し、2027年秋にも新基準による運用を始める方針だ。 18歳人…
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18:02⇢Pope Francis Dies at 88

⌨The newspapers report on the death of Pope Francis at age 88, described as a "radical leader who broke the papal mold" (The Japan Times, Yahoo News Japan). In real estate news, central Tokyo condominium prices have exceeded 100 million yen for the second consecutive year, with an 11% surge (Kyodo News). A landmark court ruling has been issued in a case involving switched newborns (Huffington Post Japan). Additionally, the Ministry of Education plans to strengthen regulations on establishing new departments at private universities, requiring at least 70% enrollment capacity before approving expansions (Nikkei Shimbun).
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20:36⇢BYD Targets Japan's Mini EV Market

⌨The newspapers report on Chinese automaker BYD's plan to enter Japan's mini electric vehicle market in 2026 with its first-ever country-specific model priced around 2.5 million yen, targeting Japan's "kei" car segment which represents 40% of the domestic market (Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia). Meanwhile, global leaders are expressing condolences following Pope Francis's death at age 88 (Yahoo News Japan, The Japan Times), described as a radical leader who broke the papal mold. A landmark ruling has been issued in a case involving switched newborns (Huffington Post Japan).
21:00
日本経済新聞

大阪万博ゲート前の混雑緩和通信改善など寄与、ピークの人流8割減

大阪・関西万博開幕から1週間がたった19、20日の週末、入場ゲート前の混雑が大きく改善した。日本経済新聞が携帯位置情報のデータを基に、会場最寄り駅・東ゲート周辺の人出を開幕日のピーク時（正午）と独自に比較したところ、それぞれ8割、9割減っていた。チケットのスムーズな表示に向け通信環境を整備したことや、スタッフの習熟などが寄与した。 「混むかと思ったけど、ほとんど待たずに入場できた」。20日正午ご…
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23:52
日本経済新聞

トランプ氏、FRBに再び利下げ要求議長は「敗者」

【ワシントン=高見浩輔】トランプ米大統領は21日、SNS投稿で再び米連邦準備理事会（FRB）に利下げを要求した。「ほぼ高インフレは存在しない」と主張し、パウエル議長を「大きな敗者」と批判した。トランプ氏は17日にパウエル氏に退任要求を突きつけたばかりだ。 トランプ氏は「『予防的利下げ』が多くの人から求められている」と述べ、景気を下支えするために政策金利を引き下げるよう求めた。「遅すぎる男（Mr.…
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