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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 25.06.2026.

It displays 50 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

25.06.2026The Day of the Aomori Quake and the Imperial Adoption Outline

The day was split between a major earthquake and the government's approval of the Imperial Household Law revision outline. In the evening, a M6.9 (later revised to M7.2) quake struck off Iwate, registering 6+ intensity in Aomori, injuring six and halting Tohoku Shinkansen services. The JMA did not issue a post-earthquake warning, but aftershocks continued. Earlier, the cabinet approved an outline prioritizing adoption of male-line males from former imperial families to secure succession, a move criticized as revealing conservative intentions. Other stories included a 30-year sentence for the ringleader in the Ebetsu student assault death, a leak of prosecutor review panel names in Yamaguchi, and Typhoon No. 7 approaching Okinawa with heavy rain warnings for Kyushu.

09:11
Kyodo News

M6.9 quake hits northeastern Japan, no tsunami warning

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.
09:11
09:16
09:44

09:44The Aomori Quake's Tremor

The newspapers report on a strong earthquake (M6.9) hitting Aomori Prefecture, with a maximum intensity of 6+ on the Japanese scale. No tsunami warning was issued, but transport disruptions occurred. The Japan Meteorological Agency held a press conference stating no 'post-earthquake warning' would be issued. (Mainichi, Sankei, Yomiuri, Chunichi, NHK, Asahi, TBS, Hokkaido, Kyodo)
10:16
10:46
11:12

11:12Aomori Quake's Tremor

The newspapers lead with the M6.9 earthquake in Aomori Prefecture, reporting a maximum intensity of 6+ and no tsunami threat. Multiple outlets note that the Japan Meteorological Agency did not issue a 'post-earthquake warning' for the Hokkaido-Sanriku region. The Mainichi also reports a leak of prosecutor review panel members' names in Yamaguchi.
11:42
12:05
12:12
Kyodo News

4 injured as M7.2 quake hits northeastern Japan, no tsunami warning

Four people were injured Thursday as an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.
12:12
12:14

12:14Aomori Quake's Doppler Tremor

The newspapers lead with the M7.2 earthquake in Aomori Prefecture, reporting a maximum intensity of 6+ and four injuries. Multiple outlets note that the Japan Meteorological Agency did not issue a 'post-earthquake warning' for the Hokkaido-Sanriku region. The Mainichi adds a seismologist's comment on possible Doppler effect amplification.
12:16
サッカー日本代表の上田綺世(フェイエノールト)は中学時代、鹿島アントラーズのアカデミーに所属していたが、高校年代ではユースに昇格できなかった。 中学年代によくある、成長期の体のバランスのずれが理由の一つにあった。 「昇格させる選手たちの候補…
12:16
12:29
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14:05

14:05Aomori Quake's Doppler Tremor

The newspapers continue to cover the M7.2 earthquake in Aomori, with updated reports of six injuries and no tsunami warning. The Mainichi adds a seismologist's comment on possible Doppler effect amplification. Meanwhile, the Sapporo District Court sentenced Kawamura Haoto to 30 years for the fatal group assault of a university student, covered by TBS and Hokkaido Shimbun.
14:16
サッカー日本代表の上田綺世(フェイエノールト)は中学時代、鹿島アントラーズのアカデミーに所属していたが、高校年代ではユースに昇格できなかった。 中学年代によくある、成長期の体のバランスのずれが理由の一つにあった。 「昇格させる選手たちの候補…
14:16
15:35

15:35The Leak That Shook the Courts

The newspapers report on a leak of prosecutor review panel members' names in Yamaguchi, shaking judicial trust (Mainichi). Also, the Sapporo District Court sentenced Kawamura Haoto to 30 years for the fatal group assault of a university student (TBS, Hokkaido). The M7.2 earthquake in Aomori continues to be covered (Yomiuri, Yahoo).
16:16
AI(人工知能)が、世界各地で戦争の形を変えている。日本の防衛省も、導入に向けて動き出している。 今年1~2月、東京・市谷の防衛省。自衛隊と米インド太平洋軍の最高幹部が参加する日米共同の指揮所演習が行われた。 2年に1度のシミュレーション訓…
16:16
16:41

16:41Shogi Maternity Leave Stalemate

The newspapers report on the ongoing dispute between female shogi star Fukuma Kana and the Japan Shogi Association over maternity leave rules for title matches, with the association drafting new rules but a gap remaining (Mainichi). Also, the Sapporo District Court sentenced Kawamura Haoto to 30 years for the fatal group assault of a university student, with the judge urging atonement (TBS, Hokkaido).
18:02
ステーブルコイン世界2位の米サークル・インターネット・グループは野村ホールディングス(HD)と組み、2027年にも日本企業向けに外貨の即時決済を始める。半日ほどかかっていた大規模な為替取引が瞬時に可能になる。国境をまたぐ投資や商取引の活性化につながりそうだ。 法定通貨に価値が連動するステーブルコインは銀行の国際送金より速く、低コストの決済が可能だ。サークルは約740億ドル(約12兆円)規模でドル…
18:02
18:20
18:38
フジ・メディア・ホールディングス(HD、FMH)とSBIホールディングスがメディア事業で業務提携することが25日、分かった。FMHが独立路線を転換し、中核事業でSBIと組む。コンテンツを共同制作するほか、FMHがSBIが組成するファンドへの出資を検討する。 26日に発表する。SBIは今後も共同保有者を含めてFMHの7%の株を持ち続ける。SBIは経営への重要提案をしないが運用収益を目的とした純投資…
18:38
18:40

18:40The Leak That Shook the Courts

The newspapers report on a leak of prosecutor review panel members' names in Yamaguchi, shaking judicial trust (Mainichi). Also, the Japan-Sweden World Cup match is covered (Sankei). Sony's AIBO ends domestic sales (Yomiuri). Fuji Media HD partners with SBI (Nikkei). Chinese logistics networks grow in US (Nikkei Asia). Shinkansen resumes after disruption (NHK). Typhoon No. 7 approaches (Yahoo).
19:16
19:58
Kyodo News

INSIGHT: M7.2 quake felt widely in eastern Japan, experts warn tsunami risk not over

A magnitude 7.
19:58
20:34

20:34Minimum Wage Target Delayed

The newspapers report on the government's plan to revise the minimum wage target of 1,500 yen per hour, delaying it from the 2020s to the early 2030s (Mainichi). Also, the Imperial Household Law revision outline is discussed, with experts criticizing it as revealing 'male-line male' intentions (Asahi, Sankei). Typhoon No. 7 threatens Japan over the weekend (TBS, Yahoo).
21:06
22:04

22:04Imperial Adoption Priority Set

The newspapers report on the government's approval of the Imperial Household Law revision outline, which prioritizes adoption of male-line males from former imperial families to secure the number of imperial family members, reflecting Prime Minister Takashi's stance (Mainichi, Sankei). Also, Typhoon No. 7 approaches Okinawa and Amami, with experts warning of extremely dangerous conditions (NHK, TBS).
22:16
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