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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 25.06.2025.
It displays 34 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
25.06.2025 โข Japan Becomes Fentanyl Transit Hub
โจInvestigation revealed Chinese organizations established a Nagoya-based operation to coordinate fentanyl chemical shipments to the United States, placing Japan at the center of America's drug crisis. Court documents showed the network directing distribution and financial management from Japan through at least July 2024.
Political controversy erupted when Democratic Party leader Tamaki claimed women cannot understand his party's policies, prompting accusations of sexism. The comment dominated morning coverage as he attempted to respond to the criticism.
Hundreds of earthquakes continued rattling Japan's southwest islands, following the recent swarm of seismic activity. Work-related mental illness cases reached a sixth consecutive record high at 1,055 cases, with workplace harassment identified as the primary cause.
The Middle East ceasefire remained fragile, with Trump's envoy describing Iran talks as "promising" while Trump justified attacks on nuclear facilities. NATO abandoned plans for a Tokyo office after Chinese opposition and French resistance.
Political controversy erupted when Democratic Party leader Tamaki claimed women cannot understand his party's policies, prompting accusations of sexism. The comment dominated morning coverage as he attempted to respond to the criticism.
Hundreds of earthquakes continued rattling Japan's southwest islands, following the recent swarm of seismic activity. Work-related mental illness cases reached a sixth consecutive record high at 1,055 cases, with workplace harassment identified as the primary cause.
The Middle East ceasefire remained fragile, with Trump's envoy describing Iran talks as "promising" while Trump justified attacks on nuclear facilities. NATO abandoned plans for a Tokyo office after Chinese opposition and French resistance.
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00:03 (15:03)โขCeasefire Durability Under Question
โจThe newspapers report on growing skepticism about the Israel-Iran ceasefire's durability, with Japanese media describing it as an "intense day" requiring continued vigilance (Yahoo News Japan). Despite the confirmed truce, fundamental resolution remains elusive with nuclear negotiations unlikely to resume (Nikkei Shimbun). The coverage has shifted from initial ceasefire confirmation to concerns about its sustainability and underlying unresolved issues. This represents a more cautious assessment compared to earlier market optimism and official welcomes from Japan.
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Tokyo joins information-sharing framework focused on malware uses and technology
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05:26 (20:26)โขBoth Sides Claim Victory
โจThe newspapers report on both Iran and Israel declaring victory while maintaining the fragile ceasefire on its first day (Nikkei Shimbun). This "thin ice agreement" represents a precarious balance as both sides claim success despite earlier questions about the deal's validity. Meanwhile, Japan has joined NATO's information-sharing framework to counter cyber threats from China and Russia, focusing on malware uses and technology (Nikkei Asia). The security cooperation marks Japan's deeper integration with Western defense structures amid regional tensions.
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Glass cloth maker Nittobo is latest example country's overlooked role in supply chain
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09:02 (00:02)โขNuclear Gains Minimal
โจThe newspapers report on U.S. intelligence assessments indicating Israel's recent strikes only set back Iran's nuclear program by months rather than years (The Japan Times). This follows the fragile ceasefire both sides continue claiming as victory. Meanwhile, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung attended the G7 summit but notably skipped the NATO meeting despite being invited, with Japanese media suggesting concerns about offending China, North Korea, and Russia influenced the decision (Japan Business Press). Technology coverage focuses on Nvidia and other companies courting Japanese glass cloth maker Nittobo to address AI supply chain bottlenecks, highlighting Japan's overlooked role in critical manufacturing (Nikkei Asia). Domestically, weather warnings cover potential heavy rain in Kanto and Tokai regions due to atmospheric instability (Yahoo News Japan).
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An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.
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CEO says $20bn project offers buyers 'risk diversification' and short sea routes
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12:12 (03:12)โขSouthwest Islands Earthquake Swarm
โจThe newspapers report on hundreds of earthquakes rattling Japan's southwest islands in recent days, with a preliminary magnitude 5 tremor marking the latest activity (Kyodo News English). Global wealth migration dominates economic coverage, with Britain overtaking China as the largest source of wealthy emigration due to harsh tax policies, as 142,000 affluent individuals prepare to relocate worldwide in 2025 (Nikkei Shimbun). Trump's softening stance toward Iran receives attention (Yahoo News Japan), building on previous coverage of the fragile ceasefire and minimal nuclear program setbacks from recent strikes.
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Shohei Ohtani hit his National League-leading 27th home run of the season in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 9-7 win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday.
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15:40 (06:40)โขTamaki Claims Women Cannot Grasp Policy
โจThe newspapers report on escalating corporate and political controversies. Democratic Party for the People leader Tamaki sparked criticism for claiming women cannot understand his party's policies, prompting accusations of sexism and his subsequent response (Huffington Post Japan). Fuji Holdings shareholders rejected SBI's proposal to appoint CEO Kitao to the board while approving all 11 company-nominated directors (Nikkei Shimbun). Japan Post lost its transportation business license entirely (Yahoo News Japan). Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani reached his 300th career home run combining his Japan and U.S. statistics, hitting his 27th of the season (Kyodo News English).
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17:28 (08:28)โขNATO Tokyo Office Scrapped
โจThe newspapers report on NATO's abandoned plans for a Tokyo office due to Chinese opposition and French resistance. NATO officials confirm no current discussions exist for the proposal, with China denouncing NATO's "hegemonic ambitions" and France expressing concerns about provoking Beijing (Nikkei Shimbun). South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's selective participation in Western summits continues drawing attention, attending G7 while skipping NATO meetings despite invitations (Japan Business Press). Domestically, media analyze whether the three-day holiday weekend's middle day voting schedule favors the ruling party in upcoming elections (Yahoo News Japan). Coverage also continues on Tamaki's controversial remarks about women's policy comprehension and Ohtani's milestone 300th career home run.
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Export curbs brought more paperwork and delays than expected, industry says
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20:05 (11:05)โขJapan Base for China Fentanyl Trade
โจThe newspapers report on Japan's unexpected role in U.S.-China fentanyl trafficking networks. Chinese organizations established operations in Nagoya to coordinate illegal fentanyl exports to America, with key figures registering companies and directing drug distribution and financial management from Japan until at least July 2024 (Nikkei Shimbun). This places Japan at the center of the fentanyl crisis that has caused tens of thousands of American deaths annually. Meanwhile, discussions continue on Middle East ceasefire prospects, with Trump's envoy describing Iran talks as "promising" (The Japan Times, Yahoo News Japan). The Osaka Expo's French Pavilion hosted conversations about gender equality in leadership, emphasizing that talent shows no gender differences (Huffington Post Japan).
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The number of mental disorder cases recognized as work-related in Japan rose by 172 in fiscal 2024 to 1,055, marking a record high for the sixth straight year, the government said Wednesday, with harassment by superiors cited as the leading cause.
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Nagoya company directed shipments, US court documents show
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