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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 23.04.2025.
It displays 41 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
23.04.2025 โข Day of Rice Imports Debate and Tariff Positioning
โจUS-Japan tariff negotiations remained central, with Prime Minister Ishiba emphasizing Japan's commitment to free trade while rejecting that Japan was in a "disadvantageous position" during initial talks. The debate over expanding rice imports intensified as farmers strongly opposed the proposal being considered as a potential US concession.
Ishiba participated in his first party leaders' debate, defending his government's positions on trade while opposition leaders criticized his handling of negotiations. Meanwhile, Trump's tariff demands on Japan and South Korea continued to dominate coverage.
The Tokyo Stock Exchange requested all listed companies lower minimum investment amounts to approximately 100,000 yen to attract younger investors. Market attention also focused on Chinese tech giants stockpiling Nvidia chips ahead of US export restrictions, and US Treasury Secretary Bessent's statement that America would not seek "currency targets" from Japan - suggesting a potential easing of currency tensions after yesterday's dramatic yen surge.
Ishiba participated in his first party leaders' debate, defending his government's positions on trade while opposition leaders criticized his handling of negotiations. Meanwhile, Trump's tariff demands on Japan and South Korea continued to dominate coverage.
The Tokyo Stock Exchange requested all listed companies lower minimum investment amounts to approximately 100,000 yen to attract younger investors. Market attention also focused on Chinese tech giants stockpiling Nvidia chips ahead of US export restrictions, and US Treasury Secretary Bessent's statement that America would not seek "currency targets" from Japan - suggesting a potential easing of currency tensions after yesterday's dramatic yen surge.
23.04.2025
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Former leader also urges engagement with ASEAN, EU to defend global norms
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01:40 (16:40)โขDow Surges On US-China Trade Tension Easing Hopes
โจThe newspapers report on market reactions to US-China trade tensions, with the Dow Jones jumping over 1,000 points on hopes of easing friction (Nikkei Shimbun). Former Prime Minister Kishida advises that Japan should play to Trump's desire for political wins in negotiations while also engaging with ASEAN and EU to defend global norms (Nikkei Asia). Meanwhile, discussions continue about the yen's strengthening amid "Plaza Accord 2.0" debates (The Japan Times), and Prime Minister Ishiba's inflation relief plans including energy cost reductions (Kyodo News English).
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Demand for non-China magnets is surging but upping capacity is no easy feat
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06:04 (21:04)โขSocial Security Burden Crushes Wage Gains
โจThe newspapers report on growing social security concerns in Japan. Hard-working salaried employees feel exploited by the social security system, with anger among the working generation about intergenerational inequality amid super-aging society (Japan Business Press). Health insurance premiums for employees at large companies have reached a record high of 9.34%, diminishing the impact of wage increases (Nikkei Shimbun). Meanwhile, China's rare earth export restrictions are complicating Western efforts to diversify supply chains for critical minerals used in magnets, with increasing demand but limited capacity for non-Chinese sources (Nikkei Asia).
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Yahoo! Japan
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08:52 (23:52)โขRussian Forces May Fully Recapture Kursk Oblast
โจThe newspapers report on Russia's military operations with potential for complete recapture of Kursk Oblast (Yahoo News Japan), while economic discussions continue. The yen is strengthening amid debates about a potential "Plaza Accord 2.0" scenario (Japan Times). Prime Minister Ishiba has promised to reduce energy and electricity costs as inflation relief (Kyodo News). Working-age Japanese feel exploited by the social security system (Japan Business Press), with health insurance premiums at large companies reaching a record 9.34%, diminishing wage increase benefits (Nikkei Shimbun).
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Major Japanese automakers unveiled their latest electric vehicle models at the Shanghai motor show on Wednesday, hoping to bounce back in the Chinese market that has seen cutthroat competition with local carmakers amid a rapid shift toward new energy vehicles.
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11:43 (02:43)โขJapanese Automakers Struggle For Chinese EV Market Share
โจThe newspapers report on Japanese automakers unveiling new electric vehicle models at the Shanghai motor show, seeking to regain market share in China amid fierce competition with local manufacturers in the EV sector (Kyodo News English). Additionally, there are discussions about regulations to prevent avoidance of rules targeting major IT companies (Yahoo News Japan). Social security issues continue to concern Japanese citizens, with working-age people feeling exploited by the system (Japan Business Press) as health insurance premiums for large company employees reach a record high of 9.34%, diminishing wage increase benefits (Nikkei Shimbun).
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Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is set to make a four-day trip from Sunday to Vietnam and the Philippines as part of Japan's summit diplomacy to maintain a rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific region, the government said Wednesday.
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14:35 (05:35)โขAutism Association Challenges Discriminatory Book Expressions
โจThe newspapers report on discrimination issues in Japan, with the Autism Association publishing an opinion paper about problematic expressions in a book titled "Troubled People" (Huffington Post Japan). Prime Minister Ishiba is scheduled to make a four-day diplomatic visit to Vietnam and the Philippines starting Sunday to maintain rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific region (Kyodo News English). Market forces have prompted two changes in Trump's stance on dollar strength as the yen rapidly depreciates (Nikkei Shimbun). Chinese tech giants ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent have been stockpiling Nvidia chips before recent US export restrictions (Nikkei Asia).
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16:25 (07:25)โขJapan Struggles To Separate Tariffs From Security Demands
โจThe newspapers report on Japan's response to Trump's demands, with Tokyo trying to separate tariff issues from security matters despite this being challenging (The Japan Times). Recent reports discuss Trump's apparent changes of mind regarding dollar strength amid the yen's rapid depreciation (Nikkei Shimbun) and analyze the motives behind Trump's demands toward Japan and South Korea (Yahoo News Japan). Meanwhile, social security concerns continue with working Japanese feeling exploited by the system (Japan Business Press), and Prime Minister Ishiba prepares for diplomatic visits to Vietnam and the Philippines to maintain order in the Indo-Pacific (Kyodo News English).
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Senior Minister Teo also steps aside, highlighting ruling party's generational shift
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Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Wednesday that Japan will emphasize the importance of free trade in bilateral tariff negotiations with the United States, despite President Donald Trump pursuing his protectionist and growth-stifling "America First" policy.
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19:04 (10:04)โขTokyo Stock Exchange Demands Lower Investment Thresholds
โจThe newspapers report on rising tensions over US-Japan tariff negotiations, with Prime Minister Ishiba emphasizing the benefits of free trade in talks with the US despite Trump's protectionist policies (Kyodo News English). Tokyo Stock Exchange is requesting all listed companies to lower minimum investment amounts to around 100,000 yen, down from the current 500,000 yen guidance, to encourage younger investors (Nikkei Shimbun). A controversy has erupted over the release of nude photos of singer Akiko Yashiro without consent, raising legal questions about posthumous revenge porn (Huffington Post Japan). Meanwhile, Russia's drone attack reportedly killed 9 people in Ukraine (Yahoo News Japan).
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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21:27 (12:27)โขFarmers Reject Rice Import Expansion
โจThe newspapers report on growing opposition to expanded rice imports in Japan, with farmers quoted as strongly rejecting the proposal with statements like "absolutely not" (Yahoo News Japan). This adds to ongoing reporting about US-Japan tariff negotiations, where Prime Minister Ishiba continues emphasizing the benefits of free trade despite Trump's protectionist policies (Kyodo News English, Japan Times). Tokyo Stock Exchange is requesting all listed companies to lower minimum investment amounts to about 100,000 yen to encourage younger investors (Nikkei Shimbun), while controversy continues over the release of nude photos of singer Akiko Yashiro without consent (Huffington Post Japan).
21:40
Chinese internet giants aimed to snap up 1 million H20s before latest US curbs
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Yahoo! Japan
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23:54 (14:54)โขChinese Tech Giants Hoard Nvidia Chips
โจThe newspapers report on Chinese tech giants ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent stockpiling billions worth of Nvidia chips, with aims to purchase 1 million H20 chips before the latest US export restrictions (Nikkei Asia). Additionally, there are indications the US might significantly lower tariffs on Chinese goods (Yahoo News Japan). These developments come amid ongoing US-Japan tariff negotiations where Prime Minister Ishiba continues emphasizing free trade benefits despite Trump's protectionist policies (Kyodo News English, Japan Times).