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25.03.2026

The Day Trump Claimed Iran's Gift

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 25.03.2026.

It displays 33 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

25.03.2026The Day Trump Claimed Iran's Gift

Japanese media editors focused on conflicting narratives about U.S.-Iran negotiations throughout March 25, with multiple outlets covering President Trump's claim of receiving a 'big gift' from Iran and progress toward a ceasefire. In the morning, coverage centered on Trump's announcement of productive talks and a potential one-month ceasefire, while Iranian officials consistently denied negotiations occurred. By afternoon, editors reported on the Trump administration's 15-point peace plan and potential mediation by Pakistan or Turkey, while Iranian officials maintained their position that no dialogue existed. Simultaneously, editors covered domestic developments including a Self-Defense Force officer's intrusion into the Chinese embassy and the Tokyo stock market's sharp recovery as Middle East tensions eased.

25.03.2026

09:42Nikkei's Dawn Recovery

Japanese media editors report on the Tokyo stock market's sharp recovery, with the Nikkei 225 rising over 1,600 yen to regain the 53,000 level as concerns about Iran tensions ease (TBS). Coverage continues on U.S.-Iran negotiations, with multiple outlets reporting Trump's claims of new Iranian leadership and potential talks this week (Nikkei, NHK, Yomiuri, Yahoo).
10:08
ホンダの12日のオンライン記者会見を見て、17年前の日立製作所を思い出した。 日立が2009年3月期に計上したのが製造業最大と当時言われた7873億円の最終赤字。同年2月に続投を表明した庄山悦彦会長と古川一夫社長がその1カ月後に引責辞任を余儀なくされ、急きょグループ会社から社長を招き入れることになった。 ホンダの今期赤字はそれより900億円少ない6900億円の見通しだ。だが、電気自動車(EV)事…
10:08
11:10
そごう・西武が西武渋谷店(東京・渋谷)を2026年9月末に閉店することが25日、わかった。近隣の商業施設との競争激化で収益が低迷する。改装などのテコ入れを計画していたが、渋谷の再開発を巡り店舗の土地と建物を所有する地権者と賃貸借契約で合意できなかった。旗艦店の西武池袋本店(東京・豊島)に経営資源を集中する。 25日に労働組合側に閉店する意向を伝える。店舗閉鎖は21年2月に閉店したそごう川口店(埼…
11:10

11:38Trump's Ceasefire Gambit

Japanese media editors report on the Trump administration's proposal for a one-month ceasefire with Iran, with multiple outlets detailing the 15-point peace plan and Iranian conditions for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz (TBS, Mainichi, Yomiuri, Asahi, Yahoo). Some outlets continue coverage of domestic incidents including a fatal boat accident in Okinawa (Sankei) and a department store closure in Tokyo (Nikkei).
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13:07

14:18Trump's Ceasefire and the Embassy Gate

Japanese media editors continue reporting on U.S.-Iran tensions, with multiple outlets covering Trump's ceasefire proposal, Iranian conditions for Strait of Hormuz passage, and domestic reactions to the conflict (TBS, Asahi, Yomiuri, Yahoo, Nikkei Asia). Simultaneously, editors report on the security incident at the Chinese embassy in Tokyo, with coverage expanding to include Chinese social media reactions (Mainichi, Kyodo English).
15:12
15:34
Kyodo News

Japan regrets GSDF officer's arrest over China embassy entry

The Japanese government on Wednesday said it regrets the arrest of a Ground Self-Defense Force officer on suspicion of unlawful entry into the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, vowing to take measures to prevent such incidents from occurring again.
15:34
15:34
25日の東京株式市場で日経平均株価は続伸した。終値は前日比1497円(2.87%)高の5万3749円だった。イラン情勢を巡り、衝突の長期化への懸念がいったん和らいだことが追い風となった。上昇幅は一時1770円まで広がった。指数寄与度の高い大型株を中心に幅広い銘柄が買われたが、特に目立ったのが保険や銀行、自動車への買いだ。 25日の株高を演出したのは、中東の和平への期待感だ。米ニューヨーク・タイ…
15:34
16:04
25日の東京株式市場で日経平均株価は続伸した。終値は前日比1497円(2.87%)高の5万3749円だった。イラン情勢を巡り、衝突の長期化への懸念がいったん和らいだことが追い風となった。上昇幅は一時1770円まで広がった。指数寄与度の高い大型株を中心に幅広い銘柄が買われたが、特に目立ったのが保険や銀行、自動車への買いだ。 25日の株高を演出したのは、中東の和平への期待感だ。米ニューヨーク・タイ…
16:04

16:18Trump's Progress Claim Meets Iranian Denial

Japanese media editors report on conflicting narratives regarding U.S.-Iran negotiations, with some outlets highlighting President Trump's claims of progress and a potential one-month ceasefire (TBS, Nikkei), while others emphasize Iran's denial of talks and the unclear path to agreement (NHK). This coverage coincides with the Tokyo stock market's sharp rise, attributed to eased Middle East tensions (Nikkei).
16:36
トランプ米大統領が始めたイランへの攻撃をめぐり、米国内では世論調査で過半数の人が反対し、大都市では大きな抗議デモも起きた。一方、反戦のうねりにまでは至っておらず、街中の日常もこれまでと変わらない。戦火が中東の周辺国にも広がり、犠牲者が増え続…
16:36
17:16

17:33Same-Sex Marriage's Constitutional Dawn

Japanese media editors report on the Supreme Court's decision to refer same-sex marriage cases to its Grand Bench for constitutional review, marking the first potential constitutional ruling on the issue (Sankei, Yomiuri). This development follows lower court rulings where five of six cases found the current laws unconstitutional. Coverage continues on U.S.-Iran tensions, with some outlets reporting Trump's peace plan and Iranian denials (NHK, Nikkei).
18:06
ソニーグループとホンダが共同出資するソニー・ホンダモビリティが北米で電気自動車(EV)の開発を中止する方向で検討していることが25日、分かった。生産を委託するホンダがEV戦略を見直し、事業の継続が困難になった。 ソニー・ホンダは2022年に設立した。自動車の概念を再定義し、移動時間をアニメやゲームといったエンターテインメントを楽しむ時間にすることなどを目指していた。 ソニー・ホンダが販売を予定し…
18:06
18:20
ソニーグループとホンダが共同出資するソニー・ホンダモビリティは25日、電気自動車(EV)の開発と販売を中止すると発表した。生産を委託するホンダがEV戦略を見直し、事業の継続が困難になった。 ソニー・ホンダは2022年に設立した。自動車の概念を再定義し、移動時間をアニメやゲームといったエンターテインメントを楽しむ時間にすることなどを目指していた。 ソニー・ホンダが販売を予定していたのはEV「AFE…
18:20
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18:53

18:59Sony-Honda's Electric Dream Suspended

Japanese media editors report on the suspension of Sony-Honda Mobility's EV development and sales, with multiple outlets covering the joint venture's announcement that production difficulties led to the cancellation of the Afeela model (Nikkei, Nikkei Asia, Asahi). Coverage continues on U.S.-Iran tensions, with some outlets reporting Belarus's first visit to North Korea to sign a friendship treaty (Sankei) and others covering the indictment of an Al-Qaeda figure in a 1994 plane bombing case (TBS).
19:16
■「もっと早く説明を」 警察が駆けつける騒ぎに 国内各地で進むイスラム教の礼拝堂「モスク」建設に対して、反対の声が相次いでいる。礼拝のための場所がほしいというムスリム(イスラム教徒)の思いと、騒音や渋滞などへの住民らの不安が交錯し、建設計画…
19:16
19:37
Kyodo News

Japan PM backs IEA's additional joint oil release as Iran war drags on

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday expressed her support for the International Energy Agency's additional joint release of oil reserves to address disruptions in energy markets stemming from the U.
19:37
19:53

20:16Trump's Gift and Iran's Denial

Japanese media editors continue reporting on U.S.-Iran tensions, with multiple outlets covering conflicting narratives about negotiations - some highlight Trump's claims of progress and a 'big gift' from Iran (TBS), while others emphasize Iranian denials of talks and the unclear path forward (NHK, Nikkei Asia). Simultaneously, editors report on domestic developments including the Sony-Honda EV joint venture cancellation (Nikkei, Nikkei Asia) and Japanese nationals detained in China (Sankei).
21:16
Kyodo News

Stray deer frequently spotted in Osaka captured

A stray deer frequently spotted in Osaka in the past few days was captured in a local police facility on Wednesday, the city said, adding the animal was in good condition and will be moved to a temporary shelter in the city.
21:16

21:27Takaichi's Abduction Resolution Vow

Japanese media editors report on Prime Minister Takaichi's strong commitment to resolving abduction issues during her term, with conservative outlets emphasizing her determination for a summit with Kim Jong Un (Sankei). Coverage continues on U.S.-Iran tensions, with some outlets reporting Trump's claims of negotiations and a 'big gift' from Iran while noting Iranian denials (TBS). Domestic stories include the Sony-Honda EV venture cancellation (Nikkei, Nikkei Asia, Yahoo) and a minor earthquake in Hyogo and Kyoto (NHK).
21:39
ソニーグループとホンダが共同出資するソニー・ホンダモビリティは25日、電気自動車(EV)の開発と販売を中止すると発表した。米国のEV需要の減少を受けて、生産を委託するホンダがEV戦略を抜本的に見直し、事業の継続が困難になった。EVは性能や価格面で中国勢が先行しており、開発の中止により電動化競争で後れを取ることになる。 ソニー・ホンダが開発中止を決めたのはEV「AFEELA(アフィーラ)1」。価格…
21:39
23:05

23:17Iran's Denial Echoes Through Embassy Walls

Japanese media editors report on escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, with multiple outlets covering conflicting narratives about potential negotiations in Pakistan or Turkey (TBS, NHK) and Iran's denial of receiving a U.S. peace plan. Simultaneously, editors report on Japan-China diplomatic friction following a Self-Defense Force officer's intrusion into the Chinese embassy, with conservative outlets highlighting China's 'new militarism' propaganda (Sankei, Yahoo).