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24.07.2026

The Day the Deputy Capital Bill Passed by Two Votes

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24.07.2026 ⇢ The Day the Deputy Capital Bill Passed by Two Votes
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Editors tracked the 'deputy capital' bill's narrow passage through the upper house, 123–121, after a day of deadlock and opposition accusations of an 'Osaka-first pork-barrel bill.' The vote effectively closed an extraordinary Diet session marked by Prime Minister Takaichi's confrontational style and reduced deliberation time. Earlier, Trump's new 12.5% tariff on Japan took effect, part of a 60-country tariff wall, while the yen slid past 164 and oil hit $100 amid US-Iran tensions. Domestic stories included the death of Japanese Red Army fugitive Kozo Okamoto in Beirut, record heat for a fourth consecutive day, and heavy rain warnings for Kanto and Niigata.

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00:04⇢Yen Plunges Past 163, Oil Breaches $100

⌨The newspapers report on the yen's sharp depreciation past 163 against the dollar and Brent crude oil surpassing $100 amid Middle East tensions (Nikkei). Meanwhile, the government plans to expand satellite intelligence analysis to 24/7 operations, citing China, Russia, and North Korea (Sankei).
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09:53

09:53⇢Trump's New Tariff Wall

⌨Editors lead with Trump's new tariffs on 60 countries, effective July 24, imposing 10-12.5% on Japan (NHK, Asahi, Nikkei, Mainichi, Sankei, Nikkei Shimbun). The move replaces expired 'reciprocal tariffs' and cites insufficient forced labor measures. Meanwhile, Yahoo reports US considering large-scale attack on Iran.
09:53

09:53⇢Trump's New Tariff Wall

⌨Editors lead with Trump's new tariffs on 60 countries, effective July 24, imposing 10-12.5% on Japan (NHK, Asahi, Nikkei, Mainichi, Sankei, Nikkei Shimbun). The move replaces expired 'reciprocal tariffs' and cites insufficient forced labor measures. Meanwhile, Yahoo reports US considering large-scale attack on Iran.
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朝日新聞

AI「が」作った曲すでに475曲　AI「で」作った曲もカラオケに

人間の「道具」として生成AI（人工知能）が音楽作りの可能性を広げる一方、「作り手」としても存在感を増している。音楽市場で、人間とAIが競い合う時代が現実味を帯びてきた。　《朝露こぼれるフェアウェイ》　ゴルフ場をイメージした歌詞を、透きとおっ…
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Kyodo News

Japan core consumer prices in June pick up to 1.6% on year on food costs

Japan's core consumer prices in June rose 1.
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日本経済新聞

円安加速、透ける｢インフレ退治｣の日米格差日銀は本気度で見劣りか

円安が加速している。高市早苗政権の政策姿勢への懸念が尾を引くなか、見逃せないのが、原油高の再燃もあって市場が米国のインフレ警戒論に敏感に反応している点だ。「インフレ退治」の本気度で日本は米国に劣る。そんな構図も透ける。 23日の海外市場で円相場は一時1ドル=164円に迫り、1986年11月以来の安値をつけた。 86年はドル高是正の国際協調、プラザ合意の翌年。年初の200円近辺から一時50円近い円…
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11:18

11:18⇢Yen Breaches 164 as Tariff Wall Rises

⌨Editors focus on the yen's slide past 164 and US Treasury's criticism of excessive volatility (NHK, Nikkei). Trump's new tariffs on 60 countries, including 10-12.5% on Japan, dominate economic coverage (Asahi, Nikkei Asia). Political deadlock over the 'deputy capital' bill continues as six opposition parties refuse to vote (TBS, Yomiuri).
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11:18⇢Yen Breaches 164 as Tariff Wall Rises

⌨Editors focus on the yen's slide past 164 and US Treasury's criticism of excessive volatility (NHK, Nikkei). Trump's new tariffs on 60 countries, including 10-12.5% on Japan, dominate economic coverage (Asahi, Nikkei Asia). Political deadlock over the 'deputy capital' bill continues as six opposition parties refuse to vote (TBS, Yomiuri).
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朝日新聞

副首都法案、野党側が採決に応じず膠着　国会最終局面も波乱含み

国会は24日、最終局面の与野党攻防に突入しました。「副首都構想」関連法案をめぐり与党は午前中の成立を目指していましたが、野党側が採決に応じず、膠着（こうちゃく）状態に。午後には高市早苗首相出席の衆院予算委員会も予定されています。会期は25日…
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12:34

12:34⇢Tariff Wall Rises, Yen Sinks

⌨Editors focus on Trump's new tariffs on Japan, effective today, raising the rate to 12.5% (NHK, Yomiuri). The yen nears 164 and oil hits $100, with Nikkei Asia linking to Middle East tensions. Domestically, the 'deputy capital' bill remains deadlocked as opposition parties refuse to vote (Asahi, TBS).
12:34

12:34⇢Tariff Wall Rises, Yen Sinks

⌨Editors focus on Trump's new tariffs on Japan, effective today, raising the rate to 12.5% (NHK, Yomiuri). The yen nears 164 and oil hits $100, with Nikkei Asia linking to Middle East tensions. Domestically, the 'deputy capital' bill remains deadlocked as opposition parties refuse to vote (Asahi, TBS).
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Kyodo News

Generative AI use in Japan doubles to 59% in FY 2025: gov't white paper

The percentage of people in Japan who had used generative artificial intelligence roughly doubled from the previous year to 58.
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13:44⇢Tariff Wall Rises, Yen Sinks

⌨Editors lead with Trump's new tariffs on 60 countries, including Japan, effective today at 12.5% (NHK, TBS). The yen's slide and oil prices remain in focus. Domestically, the 'deputy capital' bill remains deadlocked as opposition parties refuse to vote (Yomiuri, Asahi).
13:44

13:44⇢Tariff Wall Rises, Yen Sinks

⌨Editors lead with Trump's new tariffs on 60 countries, including Japan, effective today at 12.5% (NHK, TBS). The yen's slide and oil prices remain in focus. Domestically, the 'deputy capital' bill remains deadlocked as opposition parties refuse to vote (Yomiuri, Asahi).
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Kyodo News

FOCUS: Japan rethinks defense strategy as Ukraine drone war redefines deterrence

The Russia-Ukraine war has transformed drones into defining weapons of modern warfare, prompting Japan to rethink defense procurement and production amid security challenges from regional powers such as China and North Korea.
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朝日新聞

プルデンシャル被害、さらに拡大　125人が詐取などで7.9億円

プルデンシャル生命保険の社員らが顧客約500人から計約31.4億円をだまし取るなどした問題で、同社は24日、新たに顧客125人、約7.9億円の被害が判明したと発表した。グループ会社のジブラルタ生命保険の関与分も含まれている。追加の被害申告も…
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15:17

15:17⇢Fourth Day of 40°C Heat

⌨Editors focus on the ongoing heatwave, with NHK and Yahoo reporting 40°C+ temperatures for a fourth consecutive day, tying a record. The Prudential scandal expands, with Asahi reporting 125 new victims and ¥7.9 billion in damages. Political talks on the deputy capital bill show progress, per TBS.
15:17

15:17⇢Fourth Day of 40°C Heat

⌨Editors focus on the ongoing heatwave, with NHK and Yahoo reporting 40°C+ temperatures for a fourth consecutive day, tying a record. The Prudential scandal expands, with Asahi reporting 125 new victims and ¥7.9 billion in damages. Political talks on the deputy capital bill show progress, per TBS.
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17:18

17:18⇢Prudential Scandal Widens

⌨Editors focus on the Prudential scandal expanding to 125 new victims and ¥7.9 billion in damages (Asahi). The deputy capital bill remains deadlocked as opposition parties refuse to vote (Yahoo, Sankei). A 5-year-old boy's body found in a river is identified (TBS).
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17:18⇢Prudential Scandal Widens

⌨Editors focus on the Prudential scandal expanding to 125 new victims and ¥7.9 billion in damages (Asahi). The deputy capital bill remains deadlocked as opposition parties refuse to vote (Yahoo, Sankei). A 5-year-old boy's body found in a river is identified (TBS).
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Kyodo News

Japan finds multiple rare earth elements in deep-water mining in Pacific

A Japanese project to secure critical minerals from deep waters off Minamitori Island in the Pacific has identified multiple types of medium and heavy rare earth elements that are integral to high-tech products, a government-affiliated research institute said Friday.
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日本経済新聞

iDeCo加入者に金融機関の助言解禁低利回り「元本確保型」脱却へ検討

厚生労働省は2027年度にも、個人型確定拠出年金（iDeCo、イデコ）の加入者に金融機関が個別の運用商品を推奨、助言できるようにする。いまは事実上禁じている。元本確保型からの脱却を促し、インフレに負けない金融資産づくりを後押しする。 企業が掛け金を拠出する企業型の確定拠出年金も対象とする方向で検討する。26年秋にも有識者検討会で議論する。これまでは運用商品の提供や口座管理を手掛ける銀行や証券会社…
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朝日新聞

副首都法案に野党「大阪のための我田引水法案」　参院委で質疑再開

国会は24日、最終局面の与野党攻防に突入しました。「副首都構想」関連法案をめぐり与党は午前中の成立を目指していましたが、野党側が採決に応じず、膠着（こうちゃく）状態に。午後には高市早苗首相出席の衆院予算委員会も予定されています。会期は25日…
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18:39

18:39⇢Deputy Capital Bill Deadlock

⌨Editors focus on the deputy capital bill deadlock, with opposition parties calling it a 'pork-barrel bill for Osaka' (Asahi, Yahoo). Meanwhile, heavy rain in Kanto prompts flood warnings (NHK).
18:39

18:39⇢Deputy Capital Bill Deadlock

⌨Editors focus on the deputy capital bill deadlock, with opposition parties calling it a 'pork-barrel bill for Osaka' (Asahi, Yahoo). Meanwhile, heavy rain in Kanto prompts flood warnings (NHK).
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朝日新聞

外国人の永住許可、「厚生年金30年」を原則に　入管庁が厳格化案

外国人の永住許可の要件を定めたガイドラインについて、出入国在留管理庁がまとめた改定案が判明した。日本人世帯の平均を上回る収入に加え、この年収水準で厚生年金に30年加入していることを原則として求めるなど厳格化する。　入管難民法は、永住許可の要…
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20:18⇢Deputy Capital Bill Clears Committee

⌨Editors focus on the 'deputy capital' bill passing a key committee vote (Yomiuri, TBS), while NHK warns of record rain in Niigata. Asahi reports stricter permanent residency rules requiring 30 years of pension contributions.
20:18

20:18⇢Deputy Capital Bill Clears Committee

⌨Editors focus on the 'deputy capital' bill passing a key committee vote (Yomiuri, TBS), while NHK warns of record rain in Niigata. Asahi reports stricter permanent residency rules requiring 30 years of pension contributions.
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朝日新聞

外国人の永住許可、「厚生年金30年水準」要求　入管庁が厳格化案」

外国人の永住許可の要件を定めたガイドラインについて、出入国在留管理庁がまとめた改定案が判明した。日本人世帯の平均を上回る年収に加え、年金の受給額の見込みがこの年収で厚生年金に30年加入していた場合に受給できる額に達していることを原則求めるな…
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21:16
朝日新聞

外国人の永住許可、「厚生年金30年水準」要求　入管庁が厳格化案

外国人の永住許可の要件を定めたガイドラインについて、出入国在留管理庁がまとめた改定案が判明した。日本人世帯の平均を上回る年収に加え、年金の受給見込み額がこの年収水準で厚生年金に30年加入していた場合に受給できる額に達していることを原則求める…
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22:00⇢Deputy Capital Bill Passes by Two Votes

⌨The deputy capital bill passed the upper house with a narrow 123-121 vote (Sankei, TBS, NHK, Yomiuri). Meanwhile, stricter permanent residency rules requiring 30 years of pension contributions were proposed (Asahi).
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22:00⇢Deputy Capital Bill Passes by Two Votes

⌨The deputy capital bill passed the upper house with a narrow 123-121 vote (Sankei, TBS, NHK, Yomiuri). Meanwhile, stricter permanent residency rules requiring 30 years of pension contributions were proposed (Asahi).
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Kyodo News

Japan Diet passes "2nd capital" bill as 2026 main session effectively ends

Japan's parliament on Friday passed ruling bloc-sponsored legislation to create a "second capital" as a backup for Tokyo in emergencies such as disasters, paving the way for this year's main session to end after an eight-day extension.
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23:44

23:44⇢Deputy Capital Bill Passes by Two Votes

⌨Editors lead with the passage of the 'deputy capital' bill in the upper house by a narrow 123-121 vote, effectively ending the extraordinary Diet session. The Asahi and Mainichi highlight Prime Minister Takaichi's confrontational parliamentary management, while Sankei criticizes the ruling party's handling as 'Osaka-first'. The Chunichi reports that Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City have formally expressed interest in becoming the deputy capital.
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23:44⇢Deputy Capital Bill Passes by Two Votes

⌨Editors lead with the passage of the 'deputy capital' bill in the upper house by a narrow 123-121 vote, effectively ending the extraordinary Diet session. The Asahi and Mainichi highlight Prime Minister Takaichi's confrontational parliamentary management, while Sankei criticizes the ruling party's handling as 'Osaka-first'. The Chunichi reports that Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City have formally expressed interest in becoming the deputy capital.
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