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28.11.2025

The Day Japan Upheld Same-Sex Marriage Ban

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 28.11.2025.

It displays 36 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

28.11.2025 ⇢ The Day Japan Upheld Same-Sex Marriage Ban
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Japanese media on November 28, 2025, heavily reported on the Tokyo High Court's ruling upholding the ban on same-sex marriage as constitutional, with plaintiffs expressing anger at what they called an "unjust ruling" (Huffington Post Japan, Kyodo News English, Yahoo News Japan). This legal development drew sustained attention throughout the day, becoming a central focus. Concurrently, the government approved an 18.3 trillion yen supplementary budget aimed at addressing prices and fostering economic growth (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan). Separately, news emerged of London's Natural History Museum returning Ainu remains to Japan (Kyodo News English). The severe Hong Kong high-rise fire also remained a prominent story, with reports of alarm system failures and continuing arrests of construction personnel (Yahoo News Japan).

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00:05
Kyodo News

No. of Japanese language learners rises to record 290,000 in Japan

The number of Japanese language learners in Japan reached a record 294,198 last year, a recent government survey showed, underscoring the need to offer more learning opportunities to cope with rising demand from foreign residents.
00:05
00:46

00:47⇢Winter's Cold Embrace

⌨Japanese media continues to cover the Hong Kong apartment fire, with the death toll now rising to 75 and police alleging negligence (Nikkei Asia). Separately, the number of Japanese language learners in Japan has reached a record 290,000, underscoring the need for more learning opportunities (Kyodo News English). Discussions also persist on the implications of expired health insurance cards (Huffington Post Japan).
09:11
09:21
Kyodo News

Hong Kong high-rise fire death toll rises to 75, about 200 unaccounted for

The death toll from a massive fire in a high-rise residential complex in Hong Kong has risen to 75, with about 70 people injured and some 200 still unaccounted for more than a day later, local authorities said Thursday.
09:21
10:11
日本経済新聞

ウナギ規制回避も日本に厳しい目食文化維持へ「完全養殖」商業化急務

ワシントン条約締約国会議でウナギ全種の国際取引の規制強化案が27日、否決された。目先の急騰リスクは回避されたものの、資源管理を巡って世界一の消費国日本に厳しい視線が注がれることに変わりはない。食文化を守るためには、人工ふ化した稚魚を親まで育て、さらに稚魚を生み出す「完全養殖」の商業化がカギとなる。 ウナギチェーン「鰻（うなぎ）の成瀬」を展開するフランチャイズビジネスインキュベーション（FBI、滋…
10:11
10:11
10:21
Kyodo News

FEATURE: With rise of AI agents, experts question human value

Imagine a future in which you not only get instructions for your job issued by an artificial intelligence, your boss could be replaced by an AI system.
10:21

10:22⇢AI Ascends, Human Value Fades

⌨Japanese media is currently focused on the implications of AI, with experts questioning human value as AI agents rise (Kyodo News English). Concurrently, discussions continue regarding global scrutiny on Japan's eel consumption after international trade regulations were rejected, emphasizing the urgent need for commercialized "complete aquaculture" to sustain the food culture (Nikkei Shimbun). Other reports note seasonal yellow dust affecting Japan (Yahoo News Japan).
10:52
11:12
日本経済新聞

北極、解き放たれる資源眠れるエネルギー狙うプーチン氏の野望

豊富な化石燃料が眠る北極圏でロシアが資源開発に力を入れている。地球温暖化で氷が溶け、船でエネルギーを輸出しやすくなったためだ。資源大国ロシアの経済・財政を支える石油・天然ガスは国力に直結し、プーチン大統領は「未来は北極圏にある」との考えも示す。ロシアは石油・天然ガスの販売収入でウクライナ侵略の戦費を賄っており、北極圏開発の動向は国際情勢にも影響する。…
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11:32
11:42
11:43
日本経済新聞

北極、解き放たれる資源プーチン氏が狙うエネルギー覇権

豊富な化石燃料が眠る北極圏でロシアが資源開発に力を入れている。地球温暖化で氷が溶け、船でエネルギーを輸出しやすくなったためだ。資源大国ロシアの経済・財政を支える石油・天然ガスは国力に直結し、プーチン大統領は「未来は北極圏にある」との考えも示す。ロシアは石油・天然ガスの販売収入でウクライナ侵略の戦費を賄っており、北極圏開発の動向は国際情勢にも影響する。…
11:43

11:44⇢Japan Upholds Same-Sex Marriage Ban

⌨Japanese media reports that a high court has, for the first time, ruled the non-recognition of same-sex marriage as constitutional (Huffington Post Japan, Yahoo News Japan). Concurrently, Nikkei Shimbun highlights Russia's pursuit of energy hegemony in the Arctic, driven by fossil fuel resources and melting ice, linking it to international affairs and funding the war in Ukraine.
12:16
Kyodo News

Japan high court rules same-sex marriage ban constitutional

A Japanese court on Friday ruled that the country's ban on same-sex marriage is constitutional and rejected plaintiffs' claims for damages, marking the first high court ruling to uphold the state's position.
12:16
12:22

13:18⇢Japan Upholds Marriage Ban

⌨Japanese media continues to report on a high court ruling upholding the ban on same-sex marriage as constitutional, rejecting plaintiffs' claims for damages (Kyodo News English, Huffington Post Japan, Yahoo News Japan). Concurrently, Nikkei Asia notes VinFast's lead in ASEAN EV brands, while Nikkei Shimbun discusses Russia's pursuit of Arctic energy hegemony.
13:41
13:51
14:01
日本経済新聞

泊原発の再稼働容認、北海道知事が表明「現実的な選択」

北海道の鈴木直道知事は28日、北海道電力の泊原子力発電所3号機（北海道泊村）の再稼働を容認すると表明した。同日の定例道議会の答弁で「原発の活用は当面取り得る現実的な選択と考えている」と述べた。再稼働に必要な知事同意については「道議会での議論を踏まえ、総合的に判断する」とした。 再稼働には道知事と、道内の原発立地や周辺4町村（泊村、共和町、岩内町、神恵内村）の首長の同意が実質的に必要だ。4自治体の…
14:01
14:31

14:32⇢Same-Sex Marriage Ban Upheld

⌨Japanese media continues to report on the Tokyo High Court's ruling upholding the ban on same-sex marriage as constitutional, with plaintiffs expressing anger and calling it an "unjust ruling" (Huffington Post Japan, Kyodo News English). Concurrently, Hokkaido's governor has approved the restart of the Tomari nuclear power plant, citing it as a "realistic choice" (Nikkei Shimbun).
14:41
日本経済新聞

泊原発3号機 の再稼働容認、北海道知事が表明「現実的な選択」

北海道の鈴木直道知事は28日、北海道電力の泊原子力発電所3号機（北海道泊村）の再稼働を容認すると表明した。同日の定例道議会の答弁で「原発の活用は当面取り得る現実的な選択と考えている」と述べた。再稼働に必要な知事同意については「道議会での議論を踏まえ、総合的に判断する」とした。 再稼働には道知事と、道内の原発立地や周辺4町村（泊村、共和町、岩内町、神恵内村）の首長の同意が実質的に必要だ。4自治体の…
14:41
15:01
日本経済新聞

泊原発3号機の再稼働容認、北海道知事が表明「現実的な選択」

北海道の鈴木直道知事は28日、北海道電力の泊原子力発電所3号機（北海道泊村）の再稼働を容認すると表明した。同日の定例道議会の答弁で「原発の活用は当面取り得る現実的な選択と考えている」と述べた。再稼働に必要な知事同意は、道議会での議論を踏まえて最終判断する見通しだ。 鈴木知事は再稼働を容認する理由として、泊原発3号機が国の新規制基準に適合していると指摘。そのうえで「再稼働により電気料金の値下げが見…
15:01
16:04
Kyodo News

Up to 70% of toilets out of order at Haneda airport's Terminal 2

Up to 70 percent of toilets were out of order and not flushing in Terminal 2 at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Friday morning, the building operator said.
16:04
16:05
16:16

16:17⇢Budget Boost, Toilets Fail

⌨Japanese media is predominantly focused on the government's decision to approve an 18.3 trillion yen supplementary budget, aimed at addressing soaring prices and fostering economic growth (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan). Concurrently, the Tokyo High Court's ruling upholding the ban on same-sex marriage continues to draw strong reactions from plaintiffs (Huffington Post Japan).
16:36
16:49
17:41

18:12⇢Hong Kong Inferno, Lives Consumed

⌨Japanese media is currently reporting on the arrest of two Chinese nationals suspected of stock market manipulation through the hijacking of securities accounts (Nikkei Shimbun). Concurrently, a devastating fire in Hong Kong has resulted in 128 deaths and 79 injuries (Yahoo News Japan). The Tokyo High Court's decision to uphold the ban on same-sex marriage continues to draw strong reactions (Huffington Post Japan).
19:14
19:34
日本経済新聞

介護保険料40〜120億円圧縮2割負担拡大巡り厚労省4案

介護サービス利用料の2割負担の対象者拡大に向けた厚生労働省案が28日分かった。いま280万円とする所得基準を260万、250万、240万、230万円にそれぞれ引き下げる4案があり、介護保険料の圧縮効果は40億〜120億円を見込む。収入や預貯金がある高齢者の負担を増やし、現役世代の保険料を軽くする。 12月1日に開く社会保障審議会（厚労相の諮問機関）の介護保険部会で示す。現状の介護保険は利用者の自…
19:34

20:06⇢Long-Term Care Burden Shifts

⌨Japanese media continues to report on the Tokyo High Court's ruling upholding the ban on same-sex marriage as constitutional, with plaintiffs expressing anger (Huffington Post Japan, Yahoo News Japan). Concurrently, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare is considering four proposals to expand the scope of 20% co-payment for long-term care services (Nikkei Shimbun).
20:15
Kyodo News

Up to 70% of toilets out of order for hours at Haneda airport's Terminal 2

Up to 70 percent of toilets were out of order and not flushing for hours in Terminal 2 at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Friday due to an electrical system glitch, the building operator said.
20:15
20:35
Kyodo News

Ainu remains to be returned to Japan by London's Natural History Museum

The remains of five Ainu people will be returned to Japan by London's Natural History Museum, the Japanese government said Friday.
20:35
20:36
21:34

22:18⇢Ainu Ancestors Return

⌨Japanese media continues to report on the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's proposals to adjust long-term care insurance contributions, expanding the 20% co-payment (Nikkei Shimbun). Concurrently, the Tokyo High Court's ruling upholding the ban on same-sex marriage continues to draw strong reactions from plaintiffs (Huffington Post Japan). A new development sees London's Natural History Museum returning Ainu remains to Japan (Kyodo News English).
22:55
23:53
Kyodo News

Japan sees largest-ever fall in number of independent farmers to 1.02 mil.

The number of self-employed farmworkers in Japan tumbled 25.
23:53
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