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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 22.04.2025.
It displays 49 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
22.04.2025 โข Day of Yen Surge and Pope Mourning
โจThe yen strengthened dramatically, briefly reaching 139 per dollar, a seven-month high, as safe-haven flows shifted from "dollar selling" to "yen buying." This currency movement intensified discussions of a potential "Plaza Accord 2.0" amid Trump's pressure on the Federal Reserve for rate cuts.
Global and Japanese mourning for Pope Francis, who died from a stroke, dominated early headlines, with subsequent coverage explaining papal succession procedures.
US-Japan trade tensions continued with the new US envoy expressing optimism about tariff negotiations after meeting Japan's Prime Minister. The IMF cut its 2025 global growth forecast by 0.5 percentage points to 2.8%, citing trade war impacts.
Domestically, Prime Minister Ishiba announced a 10 yen per liter gasoline price reduction and ordered a review of the "single application" system for public high schools, while the agriculture minister apologized for persistently high rice prices.
Global and Japanese mourning for Pope Francis, who died from a stroke, dominated early headlines, with subsequent coverage explaining papal succession procedures.
US-Japan trade tensions continued with the new US envoy expressing optimism about tariff negotiations after meeting Japan's Prime Minister. The IMF cut its 2025 global growth forecast by 0.5 percentage points to 2.8%, citing trade war impacts.
Domestically, Prime Minister Ishiba announced a 10 yen per liter gasoline price reduction and ordered a review of the "single application" system for public high schools, while the agriculture minister apologized for persistently high rice prices.
22.04.2025
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00:44 (15:44)โขDow Plunges 1,000 Points on Trump Rate Cut Demands
โจThe newspapers report on Pope Francis's death at age 88, noting he appeared at Easter Mass the day before his passing (Yahoo News Japan, The Japan Times). Financial markets are experiencing turbulence with the Dow Jones dropping temporarily by 1,000 points amid concerns over former President Trump's demands for interest rate cuts (Nikkei Shimbun). Other ongoing stories include BYD's entry into Japan's mini EV market in 2026, high Tokyo condominium prices, and a landmark ruling in a newborn mix-up case.
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Trade friction drives investors away from traditional safe haven Treasurys
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Hino Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso seek global scale to withstand Chinese rivals, U.S. tariffs
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Japan Business Press
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Yahoo! Japan
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06:15 (21:15)โขToyota-Daimler Truck Merger to Counter Chinese Competition
โจThe newspapers report on a significant merger in the automotive industry with Toyota and Daimler planning to combine their truck units, Hino Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso, seeking global scale to compete with Chinese rivals and withstand US tariffs (Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia). Financial markets are experiencing volatility due to Trump's tariff policies, with investment experts offering guidance on long-term investment strategies during this period (Japan Business Press). Additionally, there are reports of discussions within the Japanese government about expanding US rice imports (Yahoo News Japan).
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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Local and foreign companies cash in as young and old take up sports
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A Chinese man convicted of fatally stabbing a 10-year-old Japanese schoolboy in Shenzhen, southern China, in September has been executed, a diplomatic source said Monday.
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Yahoo! Japan
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Japan Business Press
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09:47 (00:47)โขToyota-Daimler Truck Merger Forms Global Alliance
โจThe newspapers report on a major automotive industry consolidation with Toyota and Daimler planning to merge their truck units, Hino Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso, to form a global alliance against international competition (Nikkei Shimbun). Financial markets face concerns about a potential "triple safety" nightmare scenario under Trump's pressure on the Federal Reserve for rate cuts (Japan Business Press). Other developments include the execution of a Chinese man who fatally stabbed a Japanese schoolboy in Shenzhen (Kyodo News English), concerns within the Liberal Democratic Party about rice tariffs (Yahoo News Japan), and Indonesia's booming $2.3 billion fitness industry attracting foreign investment (Nikkei Asia).
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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11:38 (02:38)โขPope Francis Dies From Stroke
โจThe newspapers report on Pope Francis's death from a stroke, triggering global tributes and mourning (The Japan Times). Economic concerns continue with Japan's agriculture minister expressing worry about expanded rice imports (Yahoo News Japan). Domestic discussion continues regarding Trump's presidency, with Japanese media examining citizen satisfaction and regrets about the election results (Nikkei Shimbun), and analysis of potential "triple safety" risks from Trump pressuring the Federal Reserve for rate cuts (Japan Business Press). International news includes the execution of a Chinese man who killed a Japanese schoolboy in Shenzhen (Kyodo News).
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Yahoo! Japan
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Most are made in Chinese-owned factories to bypass American duties
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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Most big-cap stocks make year-to-date gains even as 25% tariff looms
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13:45 (04:45)โขUS Envoy "Very Optimistic" About Japan Tariff Talks
โจThe newspapers report on ongoing US-Japan trade tensions, particularly around tariff negotiations. The new US envoy expresses optimism about tariff talks with Japan (Kyodo News English), while Japanese and US finance ministers prepare to discuss three exchange rate risk scenarios, including potential coordinated intervention and "Second Plaza Accord" concerns (Nikkei Shimbun). Despite the looming 25% Trump tariff threat, Japanese pharmaceutical companies are performing well, offering investors a rare safe haven amid market uncertainty (Nikkei Asia). Pope Francis's death continues to make headlines (The Japan Times).
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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New U.
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15:18 (06:18)โขYen Surges To Seven-Month High
โจThe newspapers report on the strengthening yen, which briefly reached the 139 yen per dollar level for the first time in seven months (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan). This currency movement appears connected to pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, triggering dollar selling. Meanwhile, U.S. trade negotiations continue with the American envoy expressing optimism about tariff talks after meeting with Japan's Prime Minister (Kyodo News English). Previous stories about Pope Francis's death and Japanese pharmaceutical companies offering investment haven amid Trump market concerns remain in the news.
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The Japan Times
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Yahoo! Japan
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17:18 (08:18)โขYen Breaks 140 Barrier As Pope Francis Mourned
โจThe newspapers report on Pope Francis's death, with Japan joining global mourning (The Japan Times) and discussions about how a new pope will be selected (Huffington Post Japan). Financial markets show significant currency movements with the yen strengthening against the dollar, breaking through 140 yen per dollar as investment flows shift from "dollar selling" to "yen buying" amid Trump administration policy uncertainties (Nikkei Shimbun). Market concerns continue spreading with reports of "triple safety" risks in New York markets (Yahoo News Japan, Japan Business Press).
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HuffPost Japan
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HuffPost Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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The Japan Times
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Policy to expand domestic medicine production will drive rapid market growth
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Yahoo! Japan
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20:06 (11:06)โขYen Surges As Plaza Accord 2.0 Debate Intensifies
โจThe newspapers report on currency markets with the yen strengthening as "Plaza Accord 2.0" debates grow (The Japan Times), while the Prime Minister announces a 10 yen per liter gasoline price reduction (Yahoo News Japan). In technology news, Konica Minolta plans to produce protective films for flexible perovskite solar cells, doubling their lifespan to 20 years (Nikkei Shimbun). Meanwhile, Fujifilm secures a $3 billion biopharma deal amid US-China tensions (Nikkei Asia), and discussions continue about how a new pope will be selected (Huffington Post Japan).
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Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Tuesday his government will help reduce gasoline prices and energy costs for households as part of inflation relief steps.
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Chinese economy to expand 4% this year, a full point below government target
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Yahoo! Japan
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23:06 (14:06)โขIMF Slashes Global Growth Forecasts On Trade War
โจThe newspapers report on economic issues with Prime Minister Ishiba announcing plans to reduce energy and electricity costs amid inflation (Kyodo News English). The IMF has cut its 2025 global growth forecast by 0.5 percentage points to 2.8%, largely due to Trump administration tariff policies affecting all regions, with particularly strong impacts on the US and China (Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia). China's economy is now forecast to grow at 4%, well below the government target. Additionally, the Prime Minister has ordered a review of the "single application" system for public high schools (Yahoo News Japan).