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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 27.06.2025.
It displays 38 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
27.06.2025 ⇢ Day First Execution Returns
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Japan executed the Zama serial killer who murdered nine people in 2017, marking the country's first execution since 2022. The hanging dominated coverage throughout the day, appearing across multiple outlets as authorities broke nearly three years of execution suspension.
The Nikkei temporarily broke 40,000 points for the first time in five months, driven by global stock gains and reduced concerns about US tariff policies. However, analysts warned the recovery might not sustain amid buyback surges.
Corporate governance tensions intensified as shareholder meetings revealed CEOs facing unprecedented low approval rates, with Ricoh's president at 64% and DeNA's at 72%. Analysis suggested companies experiencing leadership crises subsequently see stock price increases.
The Supreme Court ruled welfare payment reductions illegal, requiring additional payments to recipients. Western Japan experienced an unusually early end to the rainy season, while rice imports surged to 3.5 times the entire previous fiscal year total.
27.06.2025
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When Tehran looked for allies, Beijing and Moscow stayed on the sidelines
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【ワシントン=高見浩輔】ベッセント米財務長官は26日、国際課税改革の柱としていた最低法人税率の枠組みから米国を除外することで主要7カ国（G7）が合意したと明らかにした。これに伴い「報復税」と呼ばれる内国歳入法899条の新設を見送るよう米連邦議会に要請した。…
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05:26⇢U.S. Exits Global Tax Deal
⌨The newspapers report on U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent announcing G7 agreement to exclude America from the international minimum corporate tax framework, with the U.S. withdrawing its proposed "retaliation tax" under Internal Revenue Code Section 899 (Nikkei Shimbun). This represents a significant shift in international tax coordination efforts. Regional security dynamics continue evolving as China and Russia remained on the sidelines during Iran's search for allies amid the ongoing conflict, blurring Beijing's multipolar vision under what analysts term the "Trump doctrine" (Nikkei Asia). Domestic concerns focus on the Tokara Islands experiencing over 400 earthquakes, with media examining the causes behind this seismic swarm (Yahoo News Japan). Trump's earlier comparison of Iran attacks to atomic bombings continues receiving coverage (Huffington Post Japan).
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Japan Business Press
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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【ワシントン=高見浩輔、八十島綾平】ベッセント米財務長官は26日、「報復税」と呼ばれる内国歳入法899条の新設を見送るよう米連邦議会に要請した。議会指導部は即日受け入れた。問題視していた国際的な最低法人税率の枠組みで、主要7カ国（G7）が米国の意向に沿う合意に至ったことを評価した。
ベッセント氏はX（旧ツイッター）で、グローバルな最低税率の枠組みについて「米国企業には適用されない」と合意内容を説…
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Japan's chief negotiator on Thursday set off for another round of tariff negotiations with the United States, reiterating before his departure that the 25 percent additional auto tariffs imposed by Washington remain unacceptable.
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Yahoo! Japan
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08:59⇢Koike Wins Tokyo as Sanseito Surges
⌨The newspapers report on significant political developments following Tokyo gubernatorial elections and ongoing U.S.-Japan trade tensions. Governor Koike Yuriko achieved a major victory while the Sanseito party's advance emerged as the most noteworthy development, with the LDP and Komeito suffering defeats despite expectations of an Ishimaru surge that failed to materialize (Japan Business Press). Trade friction intensifies as Japan's chief negotiator departed for Washington reiterating that the 25 percent U.S. auto tariffs remain unacceptable (Kyodo News English). The Komeito party announced a 20,000 yen cash payment proposal for their Upper House election platform (Yahoo News Japan). These domestic political shifts occur alongside the earlier G7 agreement excluding U.S. companies from international minimum corporate tax frameworks.
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27日の東京株式市場で日経平均株価が4日続伸し、一時心理的節目の4万円を回復した。取引時間中に4万円台を付けるのは1月27日以来5カ月ぶり。世界株高を受けて日本株にも海外マネーが流入している。米関税政策や中東情勢への警戒が一段と薄れ、投資家心理が強気に傾いた。
26日の米株式市場では半導体関連銘柄への買いが集まり、S&P500種株価指数が2月の最高値を上回る場面があった。この流れを引き継…
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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A man convicted for the 2017 serial murders of nine people in Zama, Kanagawa Prefecture, has been executed, a source close to the matter said Friday.
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Yahoo! Japan
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10:29⇢Nikkei Breaks 40,000
⌨The newspapers report on Japan's execution of the Zama serial killer and a significant stock market recovery. Japan executed the man convicted of murdering nine people in Zama, Kanagawa Prefecture in 2017 (Kyodo News English). The Nikkei stock average broke the psychological 40,000 barrier for the first time in five months since January 27, driven by global stock gains and overseas money flowing into Japanese markets as investor concerns about U.S. tariff policies and Middle East tensions diminished (Nikkei Shimbun). Legal proceedings continue over welfare payment reductions, with courts preparing unified judgments on the matter (Yahoo News Japan). These developments follow Governor Koike's Tokyo election victory and the noted surge of the Sanseito party.
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The Japan Times
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Yahoo! Japan
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Japan no longer "a sleepy country," as bourse CEO gives decade-long efforts an extra push
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Japan no longer 'a sleepy country,' as JPX chief gives decade-long efforts an extra push
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Yahoo! Japan
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13:34⇢Nikkei Hits 40,000 Again
⌨The newspapers report on Japan's stock market recovery and ongoing criminal justice developments. The Nikkei average temporarily recovered to 40,000 points amid buyback surges, though analysts warn of risks in sustaining this level (Nikkei Shimbun). Market reform efforts continue with the Japan Exchange Group CEO stating reforms are only 20% complete, noting Japan is no longer "a sleepy country" (Nikkei Asia). Japan ranks among the most appealing Asian destinations for high net worth individuals (The Japan Times). Criminal justice remains prominent with coverage of the Zama nine-murder case execution and police revelations of 16 fake police officers involved in recent sexual assault incidents in Hyogo Prefecture (Huffington Post Japan). The 31st anniversary of the Matsumoto sarin attack received commemorative coverage (Yahoo News Japan).
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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15:17⇢First Execution Since 2022
⌨The newspapers report on Japan's first execution since 2022 and mounting social scandals. Japan executed the man convicted of the 2017 Zama serial murders of nine people, marking the country's first hanging in nearly three years (Kyodo News English, Huffington Post Japan). A separate scandal emerged involving teachers sharing indecent photos of girls in group chats, generating public outrage (The Japan Times). Political parties issued warnings about social media disinformation campaigns (Yahoo News Japan). These developments occur alongside Governor Koike's recent Tokyo election victory and the Nikkei's temporary recovery to 40,000 points, though analysts warn the gains may not be sustainable.
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Yahoo! Japan
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AI photos, videos spread in India after tragedies as regulation fails to keep up
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Yahoo! Japan
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17:30⇢Nikkei Hits 40,000 Again
⌨The newspapers report on Japan's stock market recovery and AI-generated misinformation spreading after tragedies. The Nikkei average recovered to 40,000 points for the first time in five months, though analysts warn of risks in sustaining these levels amid buyback surges (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan). Coverage focuses on AI-generated photos and videos spreading in India following the Air India crash, highlighting regulatory failures to address fake content after disasters (Nikkei Asia). These developments follow the execution of the Zama serial killer, ongoing scandals involving teachers sharing indecent photos, and Governor Koike's Tokyo election victory with the Sanseito party's noted advancement.
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上場企業の株主総会が27日、ピークを迎えた。今年は株主からの監視が一層強まり、経営トップに低い信任率が相次いだ。過去のデータを分析したところ、社長が「落選危機」に追い込まれるとその後の1年間、株価上昇が鮮明だ。総会が緊張感をもたらし、企業価値を高める改革の契機になっている。
稼ぐ力が低迷するリコーの大山晃社長が64%、政策保有株の多さが指摘されるディー・エヌ・エー（DeNA）の岡村信悟社長が72…
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Yahoo! Japan
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Private sector imports of tariffed rice to Japan in May were 3.
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Yahoo! Japan
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19:40⇢CEOs Face Shareholder Revolt
⌨The newspapers report on intensifying corporate governance pressures and extreme weather warnings. Shareholder meetings reached their peak with CEOs facing unprecedented low approval rates, including Ricoh's president at 64% and DeNA's at 72%, as investor scrutiny strengthened (Nikkei Shimbun). Analysis shows companies with CEOs in "defeat crisis" experience notable stock price increases in the following year, suggesting these tensions drive value-enhancing reforms. Rice imports surged dramatically in May, reaching 3.5 times the entire fiscal 2024 total as private sector tariffed rice imports increased (Kyodo News English). Weather authorities issued heatstroke warnings as temperatures are expected to exceed 35°C across multiple regions this weekend (Yahoo News Japan). These developments follow the recent execution, ongoing teacher scandals, and Governor Koike's Tokyo election victory.
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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21:50⇢Rainy Season Ends Early
⌨The newspapers report on an unusually early end to Japan's rainy season across western regions, marking exceptional weather patterns (Yahoo News Japan). Corporate governance tensions continue with shareholder meetings revealing CEOs facing unprecedented low approval rates, including Ricoh's president at 64% and DeNA's at 72%, with analysis showing companies experiencing "defeat crisis" leadership subsequently see stock price increases (Nikkei Shimbun). Rice imports surged dramatically in May, reaching 3.5 times the entire fiscal 2024 total as private sector tariffed rice imports increased substantially (Kyodo News English). Social scandals persist with teachers sharing indecent photos of girls in group chats generating public outrage, while coverage continues of the Zama nine-murder case and fake police officer incidents in Hyogo Prefecture (The Japan Times, Huffington Post Japan).
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Japan executed on Friday a man convicted of the 2017 serial murders of nine people near Tokyo, the government said, marking the country's first hanging since July 2022.
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Yahoo! Japan
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