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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 21.11.2025.
It displays 27 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
21.11.2025 ⇢ The Day Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Restart Gained Momentum
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Japanese media on November 21, 2025, primarily focused on the restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant. The Niigata governor formally approved the restart of two TEPCO reactors, the first since Fukushima, with local consent expected by year-end. This development built on previous days' discussions, signaling a significant step forward for energy policy. Concurrently, the government's 21 trillion yen economic package continued to be a prominent story, with Prime Minister Takaichi reportedly rejecting the Finance Ministry's initial proposal as insufficient and increasing the package herself. Discussions also continued regarding stalled NISA investments due to inflation and the possibility of currency intervention.
21.11.2025
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Kyodo News
Japan gov't to OK 21 tril. yen economic package under fiscal dove Takaichi
The Japanese government is set Friday to finalize a massive economic package worth around 21.
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10:43⇢Takaichi's Fiscal Dove
⌨Japanese media reports that the government is set to finalize a 21 trillion yen economic package (Kyodo News English), with the finance minister indicating currency intervention is a possibility (Yahoo News Japan). This comes as economists raise concerns about changing fiscal targets, rising interest rates, and yen depreciation (Nikkei Shimbun). Discussions also continue regarding the stalling of NISA investments due to inflation (Japan Business Press).
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政府は21日午後、臨時閣議を開き21.3兆円規模の総合経済対策を決定する。物価高対策としてガソリンの旧暫定税率の廃止など減税分を含め11兆7000億円を充てる。半導体や人工知能（AI）、造船などの分野への成長投資を拡充する。
裏付けとなる2025年度補正予算案の一般会計からの支出は17.7兆円となる。24年度を4兆円ほど上回る。特別会計などを合わせた財政支出は21.3兆円、国と地方自治体、民間資…
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Kyodo News
Japan gov't OKs 21 tril. yen economic package under fiscal dove Takaichi
The Japanese government on Friday approved a massive economic package worth around 21.
12:53
12:55⇢Takaichi's Fiscal Dove Ascends
⌨Japanese media reports that the government has approved a 21 trillion yen economic package, emphasizing support for households and growth investments (Kyodo News English, Nikkei Shimbun). The finance minister also indicated that currency intervention remains a possibility (Yahoo News Japan). Discussions continue regarding the stalled NISA investments due to inflation (Japan Business Press), while North Korea's closer ties with Russia and China are also noted (Nikkei Asia).
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政府は21日、臨時閣議を開き21.3兆円規模の総合経済対策を決定した。物価高対策としてガソリンの旧暫定税率の廃止など減税分を含め11兆7000億円を充てる。半導体や人工知能（AI）、造船などの分野への成長投資を拡充する。
裏付けとなる2025年度補正予算案の一般会計からの支出は17.7兆円となる。24年度を4兆円ほど上回る。特別会計などを合わせた財政支出は21.3兆円、国と地方自治体、民間資金を…
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Takaichi's expansionary policy fuels fears; JGB yields at highest level in decades
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14:46
Demand shifts from Japanese cars to EVs; BYD model tops in Indonesia for first time
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14:48⇢Fiscal Dove's New Flight
⌨Japanese media continues to focus on the government's approval of a 21 trillion yen economic package, emphasizing household support (Nikkei Shimbun, Kyodo News English). Discussions persist regarding the stalled NISA investments due to inflation (Japan Business Press). Additionally, an agreement has been reached to conclude the debate on reducing parliamentary seats within a year (Yahoo News Japan).
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16:20⇢Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Restart Given Nod
⌨Japanese media is now heavily focused on the Niigata governor's approval for the restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, with local consent expected by year-end (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan). This development builds on previous discussions of the government's 21 trillion yen economic package (Kyodo News English) and stalled NISA investments (Japan Business Press).
16:26
Kyodo News
Niigata gov. OKs TEPCO's 1st nuclear reactor restart since Fukushima
Niigata Gov.
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17:40⇢Nuclear Dawn in Niigata
⌨Japanese media continues to highlight the Niigata governor's approval for the restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant (Kyodo News English, Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan). This development is seen as a step forward for energy policy, building on previous discussions of government economic packages and stalled NISA investments (Japan Business Press).
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18:47⇢Takaichi Boosts Economic Package
⌨Japanese media continues to focus on economic stimulus, with Prime Minister Takaichi rejecting the Finance Ministry's initial proposal for being insufficient and increasing the package herself (Nikkei Shimbun). Discussions also persist regarding the Niigata governor's approval for the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant restart (Kyodo News English). Additionally, cautious responses regarding Taiwan are noted (Yahoo News Japan).
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Tokyo hopes resumption could trigger further restarts, help reach carbon neutrality target
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21:17⇢Fukushima's Silent Roar Returns
⌨Japanese media continues to focus on the restart of nuclear reactors, with Tepco's Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant set for a March restart, the first since Fukushima (Nikkei Asia, Kyodo News English). Prime Minister Takaichi's administration is also described as having a "rocket start" (Yahoo News Japan), alongside her rejection of the Finance Ministry's initial economic stimulus proposal (Nikkei Shimbun).
21:29
Tokyo hopes resumption could trigger further restarts, help reach carbon neutrality target
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21:56
Kyodo News
Niigata gov. OKs TEPCO's 1st restart of 2 nuclear reactors since Fukushima
Niigata Gov.
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23:26⇢Fukushima's Echoes Awaken Reactors
⌨Japanese media remains focused on the restart of nuclear reactors, with Niigata's governor approving TEPCO's first restart of two reactors since Fukushima (Kyodo News English, Nikkei Asia). TEPCO is now set for a March restart, a move Tokyo hopes will aid carbon neutrality (Nikkei Asia). Public opinion in Niigata remains divided on the restart (Yahoo News Japan).