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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 23.10.2025.
It displays 25 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
23.10.2025 ⇢ The Day Takaichi's Cabinet Faced Policy Tests
⌨Japanese media extensively focused on Prime Minister Takaichi's administration. Early reports emphasized the year-end results as a crucial test for her cabinet and noted increased support among younger generations. This built on previous discussions of her potential long-term governance through a coalition with Ishin. Mid-morning coverage highlighted Takaichi's intent to prioritize defense spending to meet Trump's demands, with Komeito expressing concerns about the coalition agreement. Concurrently, six opposition parties called for a gasoline tax reduction by year-end. Separately, credit unions faced significant unrealized losses from government bonds due to rising interest rates, while Rengo maintained its 5% wage hike target for 2026.
23.10.2025
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01:33 (16:33)⇢Takaichi Cabinet's Support Rises
⌨Japanese media continues its primary focus on Prime Minister Takaichi's administration. New headlines detail her appointment of an eclectic trio to key Cabinet posts (The Japan Times) and a 64.4% approval rating for her cabinet (Yahoo News Japan). Concurrently, semiconductor shortages due to China-Netherlands disputes are impacting the auto industry (Nikkei Shimbun).
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Government eyes crackdown on foreigners who don't follow rules and more exports of defense equipment
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Japan Business Press
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Exit of pivotal military figures in charge of Taiwan strategy draws global attention
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Yahoo! Japan
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08:07 (23:07)⇢Takaichi's Policies Take Shape
⌨Japanese media continues its focus on Prime Minister Takaichi's administration. New headlines suggest a potential long-term government through a coalition with Ishin, leading to rapid policy changes, including a cautious approach to rice production increases and strengthening mega-solar regulations (Japan Business Press, Nikkei Shimbun). The Prime Minister also announced the establishment of a "National Council" for social security (Yahoo News Japan).
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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11:13 (02:13)⇢Takaichi's Year-End Trial
⌨Japanese media continues its focus on Prime Minister Takaichi's administration. New headlines emphasize that the year-end results will be a crucial test for her cabinet (Yahoo News Japan). This builds on earlier reports of potential long-term governance through a coalition with Ishin, leading to rapid policy changes including cautious rice production increases and strengthened mega-solar regulations (Japan Business Press, Nikkei Shimbun).
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【北京=田島如生】中国共産党は23日に閉幕する第20期中央委員会第4回全体会議（4中全会）で党幹部を大量に処分する。人民解放軍の制服組ナンバー2だった何衛東氏をはじめ、汚職の取り調べなどを受けた元軍幹部や元閣僚を外す見通しだ。景気停滞が長引くなか「反腐敗」闘争を続け、政権への批判をかわす狙いがある。
党は原則として年1回以上、北京市内で全体会議を開く。党序列上位200人ほどの中央委員と、それに次…
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From screws to bicycles, manufacturers dread uncertainty but seek silver linings
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Yahoo! Japan
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HuffPost Japan
UNRWA（ウンルワ）とは？パレスチナ難民を支援、疑惑を受けて日本が資金拠出の一時停止を発表
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13:18 (04:18)⇢Takaichi's Youthful Ascent
⌨Japanese media continues its focus on Prime Minister Takaichi's administration, with new headlines indicating increased support among younger generations (Yahoo News Japan). This builds on earlier reports of her coalition with Ishin potentially leading to a long-term government with rapid policy changes (Japan Business Press). Separately, China is reportedly purging former military officials in an anti-corruption drive amidst economic stagnation (Nikkei Shimbun).
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Yahoo! Japan
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連合は23日、2026年の春季労使交渉（春闘）の目標賃上げ率を前年と同じ「5%以上」にすると発表した。25年春実績は全体で5.25%（加重平均）と目標を上回ったが、組合数でみると達成できたのは4割ほどだった。目標据え置きで格差解消に力を入れる。政府も中小企業への支援を強化し、賃上げの裾野を拡大する。
賃上げ率は基本給を底上げするベースアップ（ベア）と定期昇給（定昇）を合わせたもので、労働組合の中…
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Yahoo! Japan
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17:04 (08:04)⇢Takaichi's Defense Pledges to Trump
⌨Japanese media continues its focus on Prime Minister Takaichi's administration. New headlines indicate her government's intention to prioritize defense spending to meet Trump's demands (The Japan Times), while the Komeito party expresses deep concerns regarding the coalition agreement (Yahoo News Japan). This builds on earlier reports of her coalition with Ishin potentially leading to a long-term government (Japan Business Press). Separately, Rengo is maintaining its 5% wage hike target for 2026 (Nikkei Shimbun).
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Yahoo! Japan
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金利上昇で一部の信用金庫の財務が悪化している。日本経済新聞の集計によると、全国の信金が保有する有価証券の含み損は2025年3月期決算で2.5兆円弱に上った。前年同期から3倍超に膨らんだ。金融庁と信金中央金庫は年度内にも信金の財務の集中点検に乗り出す。
市場金利が上昇すると、金融機関が保有する国債などの債券価格は下落する。満期まで持ち続ければ実際の損失にならないが、会計上は含み損として計上する。通…
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Yahoo! Japan
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19:28 (10:28)⇢Credit Union's Bond Losses Triple
⌨Japanese media maintains its focus on Prime Minister Takaichi's administration, with new headlines indicating six opposition parties are demanding a gasoline tax reduction by year-end (Yahoo News Japan). This builds on earlier reports of her government prioritizing defense spending to meet Trump's demands (The Japan Times) and a potential long-term government through a coalition with Ishin (Japan Business Press). Separately, credit unions are facing significant unrealized losses from government bonds due to rising interest rates (Nikkei Shimbun).
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Communique calls domestic demand a 'strategic priority,' formalizes PLA purge
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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23:17 (14:17)⇢China's Tech Quest
⌨Japanese media continues to focus on economic issues, with Rengo targeting a 5% wage hike for the spring labor offensive (Yahoo News Japan). This aligns with earlier reports of credit unions facing significant unrealized losses from government bonds due to rising interest rates (Nikkei Shimbun). Internationally, China is pledging tech-driven growth in its new five-year plan, alongside a PLA purge (Nikkei Asia), while the UNRWA controversy over alleged Israeli claims persists (Huffington Post Japan).