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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 26.08.2026.

It displays 47 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

26.08.2026 ⇢ The day the ICC chief defied U.S. sanctions
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The day was dominated by ICC chief prosecutor Akane Tomoko's first press conference after U.S. sanctions, where she vowed to resist and called on Japan to uphold the rule of law. Coverage was extensive across NHK, Asahi, and Sankei, with live broadcasts and follow-up analysis. Concurrently, Typhoon No. 18 continued to batter Amami and Okinawa, causing power outages and damage, while Fukuoka recorded its first-ever 40.4°C 'extreme heat day'. In the afternoon, attention shifted to the Hamaoka nuclear plant scandal, with reports of improper expense claims in decommissioning work. International news included devastating floods on the Nepal-China border, with hundreds missing.

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00:18⇢Frozen Gears on the Northern Border

⌨Japanese editors are highlighting a sudden escalation in North American trade tensions as the Trump administration threatens a 50% tariff on Canadian vehicles (Sankei). Domestic coverage remains focused on the precision of the 200 million yen luxury watch heist at Nakano Broadway, specifically the ten-second execution (TBS). Additionally, US curbs on robotics are being analyzed for exposing deep industry reliance on Chinese components (Nikkei Asia, JB Press).
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09:26⇢Typhoon's Storm Surge

⌨Japanese media are prioritizing the impact of Typhoon No. 18, which is moving west after engulfing the Amami and Okinawa regions in its storm zone, causing power outages and disruptions (NHK, TBS, Yahoo). Concurrently, the potential record-breaking $2 trillion IPO of AI firm Anthropic is drawing significant attention, with reports of its final stages (Nikkei).
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09:26⇢Typhoon's Storm Surge

⌨Japanese media are prioritizing the impact of Typhoon No. 18, which is moving west after engulfing the Amami and Okinawa regions in its storm zone, causing power outages and disruptions (NHK, TBS, Yahoo). Concurrently, the potential record-breaking $2 trillion IPO of AI firm Anthropic is drawing significant attention, with reports of its final stages (Nikkei).
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Kyodo News

Japan says U.S. sanctions on ICC chief "incompatible" with its position

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Tuesday U.
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日本経済新聞

洋上風力でJFEエンジが部品初製造三菱商事撤退1年、国産65%へ始動

三菱商事連合が国内3海域での洋上風力発電計画から撤退し丸1年がたつ。海外調達の部品コストが上昇し計画が狂った反省を踏まえ、政府は国産比率65%を目標に掲げる。JFEエンジニアリングが基礎部品の国内生産を始め、計画仕切り直しの動きが本格化する。 JFEエンジは岡山県笠岡市の工場で基礎部品「モノパイル」を製造し、秋田県沖で開発を進めるJERA連合向けに9月にも出荷を始める。日本で稼働する洋上風力のモ…
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11:25⇢ICC Sanctions Test Japan's Resolve

⌨Japanese media are focusing on the U.S. sanctions against ICC chief prosecutor赤根智子, with Prime Minister Takaichi stating Japan takes the matter seriously and that the sanctions are incompatible with Japan's position (Kyodo, The Japan Times, Sankei, Yahoo). Concurrently, Typhoon No. 18 continues to affect the Amami and Okinawa regions, causing power outages and disruptions (NHK, TBS).
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11:25⇢ICC Sanctions Test Japan's Resolve

⌨Japanese media are focusing on the U.S. sanctions against ICC chief prosecutor赤根智子, with Prime Minister Takaichi stating Japan takes the matter seriously and that the sanctions are incompatible with Japan's position (Kyodo, The Japan Times, Sankei, Yahoo). Concurrently, Typhoon No. 18 continues to affect the Amami and Okinawa regions, causing power outages and disruptions (NHK, TBS).
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日本経済新聞

GPIF、大きすぎる「クジラ」の苦悩資産300兆円が縛る運用改革

世界最大の公的年金基金、年金積立金管理運用独立行政法人（GPIF）が苦悩している。資産は300兆円超にふくらみ、「クジラ」と呼ばれるその巨体ゆえに運用手法は縛られる。市場平均を上回るリターンの確保はおぼつかない。もがくGPIFに迫った。 8月18日、財務省が実施した額面金額で約2兆5000億円の5年債入札。日経QUICKニュース社（NQN）による証券各社への聞き取りによると、落札者が判明しない「…
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13:17⇢Typhoon's Wrath Amid Sanctions' Echo

⌨Japanese media are focusing on the aftermath of the U.S. sanctions on ICC chief prosecutor, with Prime Minister Takaichi stating Japan takes the matter seriously and that the sanctions are incompatible with Japan's position (Kyodo, The Japan Times, Sankei). Concurrently, Typhoon No. 18 continues to affect the Amami and Okinawa regions, causing damage and disruptions (NHK, TBS, Yahoo).
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13:17⇢Typhoon's Wrath Amid Sanctions' Echo

⌨Japanese media are focusing on the aftermath of the U.S. sanctions on ICC chief prosecutor, with Prime Minister Takaichi stating Japan takes the matter seriously and that the sanctions are incompatible with Japan's position (Kyodo, The Japan Times, Sankei). Concurrently, Typhoon No. 18 continues to affect the Amami and Okinawa regions, causing damage and disruptions (NHK, TBS, Yahoo).
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朝日新聞

「日本一高い」福岡県議会の海外視察1泊17万円　他県は「廃止」も

金銭授受疑惑で揺れる福岡県議会は、高額な海外視察費も問題になっている。　2023年度の朝日新聞調査では、福岡県議会が全国最高額だった。　全国には、意義が疑問視され、公費での海外視察をやめた議会もある。見直しに着手した福岡県議会がどこまで踏み…
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15:41⇢Fukuoka's First Scorcher

⌨Japanese media are focusing on the record-breaking heat in Fukuoka, where temperatures hit 40.4°C, marking the first '酷暑日' (extreme heat day) in the city's history (NHK, TBS, Yahoo). Concurrently, coverage continues on the aftermath of the Kumamoto earthquake, with a month since the disaster and survivors facing heat and housing challenges (Sankei).
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15:41⇢Fukuoka's First Scorcher

⌨Japanese media are focusing on the record-breaking heat in Fukuoka, where temperatures hit 40.4°C, marking the first '酷暑日' (extreme heat day) in the city's history (NHK, TBS, Yahoo). Concurrently, coverage continues on the aftermath of the Kumamoto earthquake, with a month since the disaster and survivors facing heat and housing challenges (Sankei).
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Kyodo News

Honda mulls building new assembly plant in U.S. to boost hybrid production

Honda Motor Co.
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17:09⇢ICC Chief's Sanctions Presser

⌨Japanese media are focusing on the ICC chief prosecutor's press conference following U.S. sanctions, with NHK and Yahoo providing live coverage. Concurrently, the Hokkaido Shimbun reports on a new agreement between Hokkaido and Osaka to pursue a 'sub-capital' concept, while Mainichi explores the philosophical impact of space travel. The Sankei Shimbun features an interview urging conservative support for the ICC chief, and Chunichi highlights the 10th anniversary of 'Your Name.' boosting tourism in Hida City.
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17:09⇢ICC Chief's Sanctions Presser

⌨Japanese media are focusing on the ICC chief prosecutor's press conference following U.S. sanctions, with NHK and Yahoo providing live coverage. Concurrently, the Hokkaido Shimbun reports on a new agreement between Hokkaido and Osaka to pursue a 'sub-capital' concept, while Mainichi explores the philosophical impact of space travel. The Sankei Shimbun features an interview urging conservative support for the ICC chief, and Chunichi highlights the 10th anniversary of 'Your Name.' boosting tourism in Hida City.
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朝日新聞

ICC赤根所長がオンライン会見　米国による制裁指定後初

米国のトランプ政権から制裁対象に指定された国際刑事裁判所（ICC、オランダ・ハーグ）の赤根智子所長（70）が26日、日本記者クラブ主催のオンライン会見に臨む。制裁の指定後、公の場で話すのは初めて。「法の支配を守る最後のとりで」のICCが存続…
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朝日新聞

ICC赤根所長がオンライン会見　米国による制裁指定後初

米国のトランプ政権から制裁対象に指定された国際刑事裁判所（ICC、オランダ・ハーグ）の赤根智子所長（70）が26日、日本記者クラブ主催のオンライン会見に臨む。制裁の指定後、公の場で話すのは初めて。「法の支配を守る最後のとりで」のICCが存続…
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日本経済新聞

政府備蓄米、9月中に買い戻し実施へ15万トン軸に調整

2025年に市場へ放出した政府備蓄米について、農林水産省が9月中に買い戻しを実施することが26日、関係者への取材でわかった。数量は15万トンを軸に調整する。 政府は不作による極端なコメ不足に備えるため1995年に備蓄制度を導入した。適正水準は100万トンとされるが放出で32万トンまで減り、食料安全保障上の問題が指摘されていた。 農水省はこれまで具体的な買い戻し時期や量は示していない。 備蓄米が市…
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朝日新聞

ICC赤根所長「できる限り抵抗する」　米政権の制裁指定めぐり会見

米国のトランプ政権から制裁対象に指定された国際刑事裁判所（ICC、オランダ・ハーグ）の赤根智子所長（70）が26日、日本記者クラブ主催のオンライン会見に臨んだ。制裁の指定後、公の場で話すのは初めて。「法の支配を守る最後のとりで」のICCが存…
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日本経済新聞

信用金庫17行が赤字に金利上昇で債券含み損、中小・零細企業に逆風

地域の中小・零細企業などの資金を支える信用金庫が苦境に陥っている。2026年3月期は全国で17信金が最終赤字になり、前の期の5信金から急増した。金利上昇で保有債券の価値が下がり、売却損や含み損が膨らんでいる。 全国254信金の開示資料を日本経済新聞が集計した。約半数が減益で、純利益の合計は2424億円と前の期から16%減った。上場する地方銀行は大手がけん引する形で全体で2期連続の最高益となってお…
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18:18⇢The Prosecutor's Defiance

⌨Japanese media are focusing on ICC chief prosecutor Akane Tomoko's first press conference after U.S. sanctions, with NHK, Yahoo, and Asahi covering her defiant stance. Concurrently, Mainichi reports on the six-month anniversary of the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran, featuring an interview with an Israeli expert on constraints for renewed fighting.
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18:18⇢The Prosecutor's Defiance

⌨Japanese media are focusing on ICC chief prosecutor Akane Tomoko's first press conference after U.S. sanctions, with NHK, Yahoo, and Asahi covering her defiant stance. Concurrently, Mainichi reports on the six-month anniversary of the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran, featuring an interview with an Israeli expert on constraints for renewed fighting.
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日本経済新聞

全国17信用金庫が赤字に金利上昇で債券含み損、中小・零細企業に逆風

地域の中小・零細企業などの資金を支える信用金庫が苦境に陥っている。2026年3月期は全国で17信金が最終赤字になり、前の期の5信金から急増した。金利上昇で保有債券の価値が下がり、売却損や含み損が膨らんでいる。 全国254信金の開示資料を日本経済新聞が集計した。約半数が減益で、純利益の合計は2424億円と前の期から16%減った。上場する地方銀行は大手がけん引する形で全体で2期連続の最高益となってお…
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朝日新聞

ICC赤根所長「強い国に従う空気、日本にも…」　米制裁めぐり懸念

米国のトランプ政権から制裁対象に指定された国際刑事裁判所（ICC、オランダ・ハーグ）の赤根智子所長（70）が26日、日本記者クラブ主催のオンライン会見に臨んだ。制裁の指定後、公の場で話すのは初めて。「法の支配を守る最後のとりで」のICCが存…
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19:17⇢The Prosecutor's Defiance

⌨Japanese media are focusing on ICC chief prosecutor Akane Tomoko's first press conference after U.S. sanctions, with NHK, Yahoo, and Asahi covering her defiant stance. Concurrently, Mainichi reports on the six-month anniversary of the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran, featuring an interview with an Israeli expert on constraints for renewed fighting.
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19:17⇢The Prosecutor's Defiance

⌨Japanese media are focusing on ICC chief prosecutor Akane Tomoko's first press conference after U.S. sanctions, with NHK, Yahoo, and Asahi covering her defiant stance. Concurrently, Mainichi reports on the six-month anniversary of the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran, featuring an interview with an Israeli expert on constraints for renewed fighting.
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Kyodo News

ICC chief vows to resist U.S. pressure after sanctions

Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court, vowed Wednesday to resist U.
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20:58⇢The Prosecutor's Stand

⌨Japanese media are focusing on the ICC chief's defiance against U.S. sanctions, with Asahi, Kyodo, and The Japan Times covering her press conference and call for Japan's support. Concurrently, the government's plan to buy back 150,000 tons of rice reserves is reported by Yahoo and TBS, amid ongoing rice price concerns.
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20:58⇢The Prosecutor's Stand

⌨Japanese media are focusing on the ICC chief's defiance against U.S. sanctions, with Asahi, Kyodo, and The Japan Times covering her press conference and call for Japan's support. Concurrently, the government's plan to buy back 150,000 tons of rice reserves is reported by Yahoo and TBS, amid ongoing rice price concerns.
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朝日新聞

ICC赤根所長「できる限り抵抗する」　米制裁でクレカは使用不可に

米国のトランプ政権から制裁対象に指定された国際刑事裁判所（ICC、オランダ・ハーグ）の赤根智子所長（70）が26日、日本記者クラブ主催のオンライン会見に臨んだ。制裁の指定後、公の場で話すのは初めて。組織の存続が危ぶまれるなか、「制裁はICC…
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朝日新聞

米制裁下のICC赤根所長「正義の信念貫く」　強気の陰で号泣も

米国による制裁対象になった国際刑事裁判所（ICC）の赤根智子所長が26日、オンライン会見を実施した。会見で訴えたのは、正義が力や圧力に屈してはいけないという信念と、日本政府が支えてくれるという期待だ。だが、米国の制裁がICCの存続や国際秩序…
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22:14⇢Hamaoka's Improper Claims

⌨Japanese media are focusing on the Hamaoka nuclear plant scandal, with NHK, Chunichi, and Yahoo reporting on improper expense claims and procedural violations in the decommissioning work. Concurrently, the ICC chief's defiance against U.S. sanctions continues to draw coverage from Asahi, Kyodo, and The Japan Times.
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22:14⇢Hamaoka's Improper Claims

⌨Japanese media are focusing on the Hamaoka nuclear plant scandal, with NHK, Chunichi, and Yahoo reporting on improper expense claims and procedural violations in the decommissioning work. Concurrently, the ICC chief's defiance against U.S. sanctions continues to draw coverage from Asahi, Kyodo, and The Japan Times.
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朝日新聞

米制裁下のICC赤根所長「正義の信念貫く」　強気の陰で「号泣」も

米国による制裁対象になった国際刑事裁判所（ICC）の赤根智子所長が26日、オンライン会見を実施した。会見で訴えたのは、正義が力や圧力に屈してはいけないという信念と、日本政府が支えてくれるという期待だ。だが、米国の制裁がICCの存続や国際秩序…
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