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29.03.2026

The Day the Houthi Barrage Escalated

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 29.03.2026.

It displays 22 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

29.03.2026The Day the Houthi Barrage Escalated

Japanese media editors focused on escalating Houthi attacks on Israel throughout March 29, with multiple outlets covering the group's declaration of continued strikes over several days and Israel's potential retaliation. In the morning, coverage centered on the Houthi missile attacks and their potential to disrupt energy markets, while also reporting on U.S. military preparations for potential ground operations in Iran. By afternoon, editors reported on U.S. military preparations including potential occupation of Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal and Marine deployments, alongside Iranian warnings of retaliation against ground invasion. Simultaneously, coverage continued on domestic security policy with the upcoming parliamentary debate on creating a National Intelligence Agency, which opposition parties viewed with concern.

29.03.2026

09:36Targets Multiply in Gulf Skies

Japanese media editors report on escalating U.S.-Iran military actions, with multiple outlets covering U.S. Central Command's announcement of attacks on over 11,000 targets and Iran's retaliatory strikes on Gulf states (NHK). Simultaneously, coverage continues on domestic security concerns, including a police search at a Ground Self-Defense Force base related to a Chinese embassy intrusion case (TBS).
10:16
東京都港区の中国大使館に侵入したとして自衛隊3等陸尉の男が逮捕された事件で、警視庁は29日午前、男が所属する陸上自衛隊えびの駐屯地(宮崎県えびの市)を建造物侵入の疑いで家宅捜索に入った。 午前8時ごろ、捜査員とみられる数名のスーツ姿の男女が…
10:16
11:08

11:18The Matcha Laundering Anomaly

Japanese media editors report on domestic social and economic issues, with multiple outlets covering the "matcha laundering" controversy where export volumes of powdered tea exceed domestic production, raising concerns about consumer deception (Asahi). Simultaneously, coverage continues on the fatal hit-and-run case of a 6-year-old boy in Aomori, where the arrested suspect partially denies allegations (TBS).
12:44
13:11
Kyodo News

Massive fountain opens on Tokyo Bay waterfront, set to become new landmark

A massive fountain featuring elaborate water shows opened on Tokyo's Odaiba waterfront on Saturday and is expected to become a new landmark in the capital.
13:11

13:18Houthi Missiles Over Tel Aviv

Japanese media editors report on escalating Houthi attacks on Israel, with multiple outlets covering the group's declaration of continued strikes over several days and Israel's potential retaliation (TBS, Sankei). Simultaneously, coverage continues on domestic defense policy with the tenth anniversary of security legislation expanding Self-Defense Force activities (Yahoo).
13:46

15:18Houthi Barrage and Intelligence Agency Debate

Japanese media editors report on escalating Houthi attacks on Israel, with multiple outlets covering the group's declaration of continued strikes over several days and Israel's potential retaliation (TBS, Yahoo). Simultaneously, coverage continues on domestic security policy with the upcoming parliamentary debate on creating a National Intelligence Agency, which opposition parties view with concern (Yomiuri, Sankei).
16:16
学校法人・森友学園(大阪市)への国有地売却に関する資料が開示されている。開示は昨年4月に始まり、今月内が目途とされる次回の7回目が最後だ。これまでの資料では、財務省が関連文書改ざんに及ぶ経緯の細部や、同省の情報公開に消極的な姿勢は浮かんだが…
16:16

16:35Iran's Ambassador Makes Demands

Japanese media editors report on Iran's diplomatic outreach to Japan, with the Iranian ambassador making unspecified requests to the Japanese government (Yahoo). Simultaneously, coverage continues on Japan's energy security, with Middle Eastern crude oil arriving via routes avoiding the Hormuz Strait being unloaded at an Ehime refinery (TBS).
17:53
Kyodo News

Figure skating: Kagiyama 2nd, Sato 3rd as Malinin wins men's world title

Yuma Kagiyama took silver and Shun Sato bronze as U.
17:53
18:16
なんだか、のどがいがいがする。今年はもう花粉症が始まったのだろうか。東京都内で暮らす会社員の男性(62)は2022年1月、のどに違和感を覚えた。北京冬季五輪が始まる少し前のことだった。 インターネットで検索すると結果は「食道がんの可能性があ…
18:16

18:33Houthi Barrage and Vance's Ground War Calculus

Japanese media editors report on escalating tensions in Iran, with multiple outlets covering Houthi attacks on Israel and U.S. military preparations for potential ground operations, while Vice President Vance suggests operations may not be prolonged (TBS, Yahoo). Simultaneously, coverage continues on domestic policy issues including constitutional party merger timing and new traffic violation fines for cyclists (Yahoo, Sankei).
19:01
日本経済新聞社とテレビ東京は27〜29日に世論調査を実施した。高市早苗内閣の支持率は72%で、2月の前回調査の69%から3ポイント上昇した。内閣支持率は2025年12月以来、70%台に回復した。内閣を「支持しない」は23%となり、前回より3ポイント低下した。 19日の高市首相とトランプ米大統領との日米首脳会談の結果について聞いた。「評価する」が65%となり、「評価しない」の23%を上回った。高支…
19:01

20:13Kharg Island Occupation Plans and Iranian Retaliation Warnings

Japanese media editors report on escalating U.S.-Iran military tensions, with multiple outlets covering U.S. military preparations including potential occupation of Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal and Marine deployments, alongside Iranian warnings of retaliation against ground invasion (Yomiuri, TBS, Sankei, NHK). Simultaneously, coverage continues on domestic political stability with conflicting poll results on cabinet support rates (Mainichi, Nikkei).
20:16

22:45Vance's Ground War Calculus

Japanese media editors report on escalating U.S.-Iran military tensions, with multiple outlets covering Houthi attacks on Israel and U.S. preparations for potential ground operations, while Vice President Vance suggests operations may not be prolonged (TBS, Yomiuri, Sankei, NHK). Simultaneously, coverage continues on domestic political stability with conflicting poll results on cabinet support rates (Mainichi, Nikkei, Yahoo).
23:10