Carmakers appear to absorb levies with prices down 15% in April
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 22.05.2025.
It displays 33 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
22.05.2025 ⇢ Day Cabinet Support Hits Record Low Amid Rice Crisis Aftermath
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Early morning coverage focused on former Agriculture Minister Eto's dismissal mystery, continuing the rice scandal that led to Koizumi's appointment yesterday. By mid-morning, Koizumi faced immediate pressure to reduce rice prices, which Prime Minister Ishiba had promised to lower to 3000 yen per 5kg.
Meanwhile, the debate on separate surnames for married couples gained momentum with Hikaru Utada's new song supporting the option and the LDP drafting a proposal to allow maiden name use. Economic concerns deepened as listed companies forecast their first profit decline in six years due to US tariffs and yen appreciation.
By early afternoon, the Jiji news poll revealed cabinet support had fallen to a record low of 20.9%, reflecting the political cost of the rice crisis. The government began considering utility subsidies to reduce household electricity and gas bills by 1,000 yen monthly, suggesting attempts to address mounting economic pressures.
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【NQNニューヨーク=横内理恵】21日の米株式市場でダウ工業株30種平均は続落して始まり、午前9時35分現在は前日比362ドル67セント安の4万2314ドル57セントで推移している。米長期金利の上昇が株式の相対的な割高感につながり、嫌気されている。21日の米20年国債入札が不調だったとの報道をきっかけに金利上昇が加速し、ダウ平均は一時800ドル超安まで下落する場面もある。
21日の米債券市場で長…
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05:26⇢Koizumi Unleashes Unlimited Rice Reserves
⌨The newspapers report on new developments in the rice crisis, with new Agriculture Minister Koizumi announcing unlimited release of rice reserves to address price increases (Yahoo News Japan). Economic reporting shows long-term interest rates rising across US, Europe and Japan amid inflation concerns and weak US treasury auctions (Nikkei Shimbun). Trump's tariffs on Japanese vehicles are taking effect, with export prices falling 15% in April as manufacturers appear to be absorbing these costs rather than passing them to consumers (Nikkei Asia).
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Japan Business Press
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Donald Trump's fentanyl retaliation tariff of 20% weighs on Chinese economy
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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10:09⇢Rice Minister Dismissal Mystery Deepens
⌨The newspapers report on the continuing fallout from the rice scandal, with Yahoo News Japan questioning former Agriculture Minister Eto's sudden dismissal after initial plans for him to continue (Yahoo News Japan). In financial news, Japan and US officials have endorsed market-determined foreign exchange rates (The Japan Times) while ultra-long-term interest rates rise across Japan, US and Europe amid inflation and fiscal concerns (Nikkei Shimbun). International tensions continue as China's drug czar plays a significant role in US tariff negotiations related to Trump's 20% fentanyl retaliation tariff (Nikkei Asia). Security issues appear in reports of securities account hijacking linked to fraud groups targeting Chinese stocks and Myanmar "dark part-time jobs" (Japan Business Press).
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A Japanese prefecture that shares Mt.
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Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato on Wednesday discussed with U.
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Japan Business Press
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Yahoo! Japan
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Battery maker's full-year disclosure opaque as wider EV sector bags substantial aid
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13:56⇢Utada Song Fuels Separate Surname Debate
⌨The newspapers report on the debate surrounding separate surnames for married couples in Japan. A new song by Hikaru Utada with lyrics supporting optional separate surnames has received public reaction of "thank you" and "surprise" (Huffington Post Japan), while the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's working team has drafted a proposal allowing maiden name use (Yahoo News Japan). Meanwhile, Japan-US financial discussions continue, with officials agreeing that dollar-yen exchange rates reflect economic fundamentals (Kyodo News, Japan Times). Technology coverage includes OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's vision for post-smartphone design (Nikkei Shimbun) and China's CATL receiving substantial EV battery subsidies (Nikkei Asia).
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Yahoo! Japan
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政府は防衛装備品の輸出拡大に向け、護衛艦や戦闘機などの売り込みに注力し始めた。従来の監視用レーダーなどに加え、大型案件の成約も狙う。米国のような一部の国に頼ってきた調達先の多様化をめざす各国の動きを好機と捉える。販路拡大で国内防衛産業を維持し、防衛力の強化につなげる。
首相自ら売り込み
石破茂首相は22日、防衛装備品の国際展示会「DSEI Japan 2025」に首相として初めて訪れた。講演で「…
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Japan Business Press
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政府は防衛装備品の輸出拡大に向け、護衛艦や戦闘機などの売り込みに注力し始めた。従来の監視用レーダーなどに加え、大型案件の成約も狙う。米国のような一部の国に頼ってきた調達先の多様化をめざす各国の動きを好機と捉える。販路拡大で国内防衛産業を維持し、防衛力の強化につなげる。
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石破茂首相は22日、防衛装備品の国際展示会「DSEI Japan 2025」に首相として初めて訪れた。講演で「…
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Yahoo! Japan
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17:31⇢Koizumi Tasked With Taming Rice Prices
⌨The newspapers report on Shinjiro Koizumi's urgent task as new "rice minister" to lower soaring prices (Japan Times). In defense news, the government is actively marketing fighter jets and escort ships to foreign countries, seeking to diversify beyond US-dependent procurement (Nikkei Shimbun). The Democratic Party for the People plans to implement AI fact-checking for the upcoming upper house election to counter misinformation (Japan Business Press), while authorities are considering restrictions on foreign driver's license conversions, potentially excluding tourism stays (Yahoo News Japan).
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拡大してきた企業業績にブレーキがかかっている。2026年3月期の純利益合計は前期比7%減と6年ぶりの減益を見込む。米関税や円高進行が重荷となり、自動車や鉄鋼、開運などが振るわない。利益水準はなお高く、中長期の成長へ投資や事業改革、賃上げに取り組めるかが課題となる。
日本経済新聞が東証プライム市場上場の3月期企業約1000社（親子上場の子会社など除く）の業績予想を集計した。会社予想がない場合は市場…
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Yahoo! Japan
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Pipeline strong despite geopolitical uncertainty, Alexandre de Rothschild says
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Yahoo! Japan
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Leonardo and Honeywell offer help as interest in Japanese defense exports grows
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20:08⇢Corporate Profits Set for First Decline in Six Years
⌨The newspapers report on Japan's listed companies forecasting a 7% profit decline for fiscal 2026, the first decrease in six years, due to US tariffs and yen appreciation impacting automotive and steel sectors (Nikkei Shimbun). In defense news, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is exploring potential export opportunities for its trainer jet with support from Leonardo and Honeywell as interest in Japanese defense exports grows (Nikkei Asia). Meanwhile, Russia and Ukraine may hold working-level talks at the Vatican next week (Yahoo News Japan), while the separate surname debate continues with Hikaru Utada's new song supporting the option (Huffington Post Japan).
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Yahoo! Japan
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Kyodo News
Giant panda Fuhin is pictured on May 20, 2025, at Adventure World zoo and amusement park in Shirahama in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan.
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21:52⇢Utility Bills Set for Thousand Yen Relief
⌨The newspapers report on utilities subsidies, with adjustments being considered to reduce household electricity and gas bills by 1,000 yen monthly (Yahoo News Japan). In wildlife news, giant panda Fuhin was photographed at Adventure World zoo in Wakayama Prefecture (Kyodo News). Previously reported topics remain in focus, including Koizumi's task as "rice minister" to lower prices (Japan Times), the debate on separate surnames for married couples highlighted by Utada Hikaru's new song (Huffington Post), and the first corporate profit decline in six years for Japanese listed companies due to US tariffs and yen appreciation (Nikkei Shimbun).
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Japan's National Police Agency said Thursday it will review rules to switch driver's licenses from other countries to Japanese ones following a recent series of accidents by foreign drivers.
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Yahoo! Japan
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