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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 23.08.2026.

It displays 42 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

23.08.2026The day the Kanto quake rattled Tokyo

The day was dominated by a magnitude 5.9 earthquake that struck the Kanto region at 5:08 PM, registering lower 5 intensity in Ibaraki, Saitama, Chiba, and Tokyo. NHK, TBS, and other outlets provided continuous updates, reporting at least 10 injuries and disruptions to train services, including the temporary suspension of the Yamanote Line. The Japan Times and Kyodo News highlighted warnings of similar shaking over the next week. Earlier, heavy rain caused flooding in Tokyo and Saitama, with record downpours leading to submerged cars and road collapses. The Tobu Nikko Line accident investigation continued, with police searching Tobu Construction offices and seizing radios. In politics, Cabinet support rates showed mixed results: Mainichi reported 41% (unchanged), Yomiuri 56% (down 1 point), and Kyodo 50.2% (lowest since launch). Other stories included Canada's retaliatory tariffs on the US, the engagement of figure skating pair 'Rikuryu', and China's humanoid robot Olympics.

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転職や定年を意識すると、思い浮かぶのが学び直しです。今の強みを生かしたり、新たな分野に挑戦したり。資格取得を足がかりにする人もいます。中高年から始める資格の勉強と、それを支えるお金の制度についてお伝えします。■会社に残るか、新たな挑戦か 徳…
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09:17Kanto Quake Shakes Tokyo

The Japanese media are leading with the strong earthquake that struck the Kanto region, including Tokyo, with TBS and NHK reporting on injuries and train disruptions, and The Japan Times and Kyodo News covering the quake's magnitude and warnings of similar shaking. Concurrently, Sankei reports on a Chinese humanoid robot surpassing Usain Bolt's 100m record at a robot sports event, while other outlets cover the Tobu Nikko Line accident investigation and the engagement of figure skating pair 'Rikuryu'.
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Kyodo News

M5.9 quake strikes eastern Japan including Tokyo, disrupting trains

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.
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10:36The Contractor's Door

The Japanese media are focusing on the police search of Tobu Construction, the contractor for the Tobu Nikko Line accident that killed four workers, with Sankei, NHK, TBS, and Yomiuri reporting on the raid over suspected professional negligence. Concurrently, Kyodo News and The Japan Times cover a magnitude 5.9 earthquake that struck eastern Japan, disrupting trains, while Mainichi discusses New York City's urban forest plan.
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来春の札幌市長選の自民党候補選考を巡り、他薦で応募があった同党の今洋佑衆院議員(43)=比例代表北陸信越ブロック=は23日、選考を辞退すると表明した。北海道新聞の取材に対し、「市長選を検討していたことは事実だが、福井県で活動し…
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先端半導体の国産化を目指すラピダスは日本の産業競争力の未来を占う一大プロジェクトである。小池淳義社長によると、6月に官邸を訪問した際、高市早苗首相が身を乗り出し、その説明に耳を傾けてくれたという。 話題の一つはバイクと半導体の世界競争の変遷だった。 世界最高峰の二輪ロードレース「MotoGP」の歴史をたどると、1990年時点では上位をヤマハやスズキ、ホンダが占めていたそうだ。ところが、昨年は日本…
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12:18Tobu Contractor Searched in Fatal Accident

The Japanese media are focusing on the police search of Tobu Construction, the contractor for the Tobu Nikko Line accident that killed four workers, with Sankei, NHK, TBS, and Yomiuri reporting on the raid over suspected professional negligence. Concurrently, Kyodo News and The Japan Times cover a magnitude 5.9 earthquake that struck eastern Japan, disrupting trains, while Mainichi discusses New York City's urban forest plan.
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14:48The Contractor's Door

The Japanese media are leading with the police search of Tobu Construction over the fatal Tobu Nikko Line accident, with Sankei, NHK, TBS, and Yomiuri reporting on the raid. Concurrently, the Kanto earthquake and its aftermath continue to be covered, with The Japan Times and Kyodo News highlighting warnings of similar shaking. Political coverage includes Sankei's report on Prime Minister Takaichi's cabinet reshuffle plans and the Okinawa gubernatorial election, while the engagement of figure skating pair 'Rikuryu' is celebrated across Chunichi and Yomiuri.
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日銀が利上げペースの加速を検討している。半年に1度ほどの頻度で政策金利を引き上げてきたが、前回の6月利上げから間を置かず9月か10月の追加利上げを探る。日銀がインフレ対応に出遅れれば円安や金利上昇の圧力が再び強まる恐れもあり、市場は今週から相次ぐ日銀幹部の発信を注視する。 「半年に1度」より早く利上げ 「利上げペースを加速しないと物価が上振れして経済に大きなマイナスとなる」「半年に1度の間隔を縮…
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17:18Tobu Contractor Searched in Fatal Accident

The Japanese media are leading with the police search of Tobu Construction over the fatal Tobu Nikko Line accident, with Sankei, NHK, TBS, and Yomiuri reporting on the raid. Concurrently, the Kanto earthquake and its aftermath continue to be covered, with The Japan Times and Kyodo News highlighting warnings of similar shaking. Political coverage includes Sankei's report on Prime Minister Takaichi's cabinet reshuffle plans and the Okinawa gubernatorial election, while the engagement of figure skating pair 'Rikuryu' is celebrated across Chunichi and Yomiuri.
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Kyodo News

Takaichi's Cabinet support rate falls to 50.2%, lowest since launch: poll

The approval rate for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Cabinet dropped 3.
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Kyodo News

71% air fiscal worries amid Japan's tax cut, Cabinet support hits lowest

Around 71 percent of respondents are worried about Japan's fiscal health following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's decision to temporarily reduce the country's consumption tax on food items as an inflation relief measure, a Kyodo News poll showed Sunday.
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20:16The Contractor's Door

The Japanese media are focusing on the police search of Tobu Construction over the fatal Tobu Nikko Line accident, with Sankei, NHK, TBS, and Yomiuri reporting on the raid. Concurrently, the Kanto earthquake and its aftermath continue to be covered, with The Japan Times and Kyodo News highlighting warnings of similar shaking. Political coverage includes Sankei's report on Prime Minister Takaichi's cabinet reshuffle plans and the Okinawa gubernatorial election, while the engagement of figure skating pair 'Rikuryu' is celebrated across Chunichi and Yomiuri.
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今年で2回目となる「世界人型ロボット運動会」を開催中の中国。中国企業が磨くのは「走る」「踊る」といった見せる技術だけではない。日常生活を支える「働く」ロボットの普及を見据え、開発競争を加速させている。一方、急速に進歩する技術は軍事や治安維持…
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23:13Robot Olympics in Beijing

The Japanese media are focusing on the rapid expansion of China's humanoid robot industry, with Sankei and Asahi reporting on the 'World Humanoid Robot Olympics' in Beijing, highlighting both technological progress and concerns over military applications. Concurrently, the latest opinion polls show Cabinet support at 41-56%, with Mainichi and Yomiuri noting a decline or stagnation, amid fiscal worries over tax cuts.
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