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22.11.2025

The Day China Rejected the Trilateral Summit

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 22.11.2025.

It displays 24 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

22.11.2025The Day China Rejected the Trilateral Summit
Japanese media on November 22, 2025, opened with reports on President Trump's demand for Ukraine to accept a peace plan and the first landfilling in Oura Bay for the Henoko base relocation. Focus then shifted to Prime Minister Takaichi's economic policies, with discussions comparing her 21.3 trillion yen stimulus to Abenomics amidst inflation and yen depreciation. Later in the morning, a significant development emerged with China's refusal to hold a trilateral summit with Japan and South Korea, marking a diplomatic setback. Concurrently, Tokyo Electric Power Company's plans to accept external investment for its retail and transmission businesses gained traction. The day concluded with the unexpected news of a G20 joint declaration adopted without the US.
22.11.2025
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09:06 (00:06)Oura Bay Reclamation Begins

Japanese media continues to cover President Trump's demand for Ukraine to agree to a peace plan with Russia by November 27 (Nikkei Shimbun). Concurrently, the first landfilling in Oura Bay for the Henoko base relocation is reported (Yahoo News Japan). Discussions also persist regarding economic stimulus measures and nuclear reactor restarts (Japan Business Press, Kyodo News English).
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Kyodo News

Princess Aiko returns from 1st official overseas trip to Laos

Japan's Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, returned Saturday from her first official overseas visit to Laos to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the countries.
10:11 (01:11 in your timezone)
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11:35
政府が21日閣議決定した総合経済対策は減税分も含め21.3兆円の規模に膨らんだ。積極的な財政出動を掲げる高市早苗首相の経済政策の方針は「アベノミクス」を継承しているといえるが、足元では物価高が続き、第2次安倍晋三政権の当時と経済・金融情勢は大きく異なる。 安倍氏はアベノミクスの「3本の矢」として①大胆な金融緩和②機動的な財政出動③民間投資を喚起する成長戦略を掲げた。当時はデフレと円高からの脱却が…
11:35 (02:35 in your timezone)

11:54 (02:54)Takaichi's Economic Path Diverges from Abe's

Japanese media is predominantly focused on Prime Minister Takaichi's administration and its economic policies, particularly the recently approved 21.3 trillion yen stimulus package (Nikkei Shimbun, Japan Business Press, Yahoo News Japan). There's discussion comparing Takaichi's approach to Abenomics amidst current inflation, yen depreciation, and rising interest rates (Nikkei Shimbun). The role of Komeito as a key political player for the Takaichi administration is also highlighted (Yahoo News Japan).
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Kyodo News

Tokyo Monorail's Haneda airport route dubbed "Panorama Line"

The operator of monorail services in Tokyo is pitching its route connecting the city center to Haneda airport as "Tokyo Panorama Line," highlighting the view afforded by the train's elevated tracks.
13:26 (04:26 in your timezone)
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13:44 (04:44)Takaichi's Fiscal Gambit: Inflation and Affluent Gain

Japanese media continues to focus on Prime Minister Takaichi's economic policies, including the 21.3 trillion yen stimulus package, drawing comparisons to Abenomics amidst current inflation and yen depreciation (Nikkei Shimbun, Japan Business Press). A new headline from Yahoo News Japan mentions a review of "outpatient special cases" for high-cost medical expenses.
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15:26
Kyodo News

Ground Self-Defense Force member arrested over stabbing in Tokyo's Akasaka

A Ground Self-Defense Force member was arrested Saturday for attempted murder after a woman in her 40s was stabbed and suffered serious wounds in Tokyo's Akasaka district days earlier, police said.
15:26 (06:26 in your timezone)
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16:20 (07:20)China's UN Protest Against Takaichi

Japanese media continues to focus on Prime Minister Takaichi's economic policies, including the 21.3 trillion yen stimulus package, with comparisons to Abenomics amidst inflation and yen depreciation (Nikkei Shimbun, Japan Business Press). A new development indicates China sent a letter to the UN Secretary-General regarding Takaichi's statements (Yahoo News Japan). Separately, a Ground Self-Defense Force member was arrested for stabbing in Tokyo (Kyodo News English).
17:58
「気候変動は未来の脅威でなく、現在の悲劇」COP30で語られた、誤情報と闘い対策を加速化させる必要性
17:58 (08:58 in your timezone)
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18:18 (09:18)China Rejects Trilateral Summit

Japanese media continues to report on China's diplomatic stance regarding Japan, with a new development indicating China's refusal to hold a trilateral summit with Japan and South Korea (Yahoo News Japan). Economic policies under Prime Minister Takaichi, including the 21.3 trillion yen stimulus, remain a focus, compared to Abenomics amidst current inflation and yen depreciation (Nikkei Shimbun, Japan Business Press). Extreme weather and climate change are also being highlighted (Huffington Post Japan).
19:12
大分市佐賀関で170棟以上が焼損した火災は強風による「飛び火」や乾燥、住宅の密集といった複数の要因が重なり延焼が拡大したとみられている。焼損住宅のうち2割は空き家とみられ、管理が行き届かない建物の延焼リスクも改めて浮き彫りにした。大規模火災の危険性が高い地域は各地にあり、ハード・ソフト両面の対策が重要になる。 火災は18日夕に発生した。19日にかけて燃え広がり、焼損範囲は約4万8900平方メート…
19:12 (10:12 in your timezone)
19:40
東京電力ホールディングス(HD)は新たに外部からの出資を受け入れる検討に入った。電力小売りや送配電といった事業子会社などへの出資を民間企業に要請する。枠組みや出資元について、国と協議を始めた。福島第1原子力発電所の事故対応を着実に進めるほか、福島事故などで傷んだ財務体質を改善する。 21日、柏崎刈羽原発の再稼働を新潟県の花角英世知事が容認した。新たな再建計画で前提とする原発再稼働の見通しがたった…
19:40 (10:40 in your timezone)
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19:59 (10:59)Tokyo Electric Seeks Outside Funds

Japanese media continues to cover Tokyo Electric Power Company's (TEPCO) plans to accept external investment for its power retail and transmission businesses, following the approval for restarting the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant (Nikkei Shimbun). This aligns with ongoing discussions of Prime Minister Takaichi's economic policies, including the 21.3 trillion yen stimulus, compared to Abenomics amidst inflation and yen depreciation (Japan Business Press). Extreme weather is also highlighted (Huffington Post Japan).
20:05
東京電力ホールディングス(HD)は新たに外部からの出資を受け入れる検討に入った。電力小売りや送配電といった事業子会社などへの出資を民間企業に要請する。枠組みや出資元について、国と協議を始めた。福島第1原子力発電所の事故対応を着実に進めるほか、福島事故などで傷んだ財務体質を改善する。 21日、柏崎刈羽原発の再稼働を新潟県の花角英世知事が容認した。新たな再建計画で前提とする原発再稼働の見通しがたった…
20:05 (11:05 in your timezone)
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20:31
Kyodo News

Football: Machida clinch maiden Emperor's Cup with 3-1 win over Kobe

Shota Fujio struck a goal in each half and Yuki Soma also found the net as Machida Zelvia secured their first major title with a 3-1 victory over holders Vissel Kobe in the 105th Emperor's Cup football final Saturday at Tokyo's National Stadium.
20:31 (11:31 in your timezone)
21:17
Kyodo News

PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks cloud prospects for new pandas in Japan

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on a Taiwan contingency have irked China, casting a shadow over prospects for new pandas coming to Japan as the return deadline for the twin cubs currently at a zoo in Tokyo approaches in February.
21:17 (12:17 in your timezone)

21:27 (12:27)Takaichi's Taiwan Remarks Threaten Panda Diplomacy

Prime Minister Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan continue to dominate Japanese media, with China reportedly pressuring her administration at the G20 and prospects for new pandas in Japan being clouded (Kyodo News English, Yahoo News Japan). Concurrently, Tokyo Electric Power Company's plans for external investment are still being discussed (Nikkei Shimbun).
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