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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 31.01.2026.

It displays 24 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

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01:53
Kyodo News

Trump taps ex-Fed governor Kevin Warsh to chair U.S. central bank

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01:53

02:17⇢The Decisive Komeito Vote

⌨Japanese editorial focus has intensified on the February 8 general election's early polling data. Major outlets emphasize the Liberal Democratic Party's trajectory toward a solo majority while highlighting the decisive role of the Komeito party's 'voter flow' in swing districts (TBS, Yomiuri, Yahoo). Simultaneously, financial editors are reporting on market anxiety regarding Kevin Warsh's appointment as FRB chair and subsequent metal price drops (Nikkei, Kyodo).
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04:18⇢Election Polling Shadows and Organized Heists

⌨Japanese editors are prioritizing early polling data for the February 8 general election, focusing on the LDP's potential for a majority and the prevalence of misinformation (Mainichi, Yahoo, Asahi). Simultaneously, a series of linked high-value robberies in Tokyo and Hong Kong has shifted attention toward organized crime syndicates (TBS, NHK). Market anxiety continues as metal prices react to US monetary leadership changes (Yomiuri, Nikkei, Kyodo).
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05:16
Kyodo News

Japan, Britain leaders to confirm ties on defense, economic security

The leaders of Japan and Britain are expected to agree on Saturday to cooperate in fields ranging from defense to economic security amid China's growing military clout in the region.
05:16
05:37
日本経済新聞

長期金利、迫る「運用部ショック」時の2.44%日本売り防ぐ処方箋を

衆院選で与野党ともに消費税減税を公約に掲げ、財政悪化懸念から日本国債と円が売られた。10年物国債の利回りは27年ぶりの水準まで急上昇し、円も一時1ドル=160円の目前まで下落した。リーダーは「日本売り」に対抗する処方箋を示す責任がある。 消えた「へそくり」 「へそくり」が消えた――。国の予算をつかさどる財務省で波紋が広がっている。 財務省は毎年の予算編成で、投資家が国債を買ってくれるように10年…
05:37
05:57

05:58⇢Informant Betrayal in Hong Kong Heist

⌨Japanese editors are converging on the arrest of six individuals in Hong Kong, including three Japanese nationals, for a 58 million yen robbery (TBS, NHK, Yomiuri, Sankei). A victim allegedly acted as an informant. Simultaneously, conservative and financial outlets warn of 'Japan selling' as bond yields hit 27-year highs due to election-driven fiscal concerns (Nikkei, Sankei, Japan Business Press).
06:16
朝日新聞

「聖地」の片隅は「自分の土地だ」　国と戸田市が25年対立、法廷へ

「ボートの聖地」とされる埼玉県戸田市の漕艇（そうてい）場がある土地をめぐり、国と市の対立が四半世紀にわたり続いている。お互いに「自分の土地だ」と譲らず、昨年10月には国が市をさいたま地裁に提訴した。　問題となっているのは県営戸田公園（35万…
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07:31

08:18⇢The Political Ethics of Synthetic Intelligence

⌨Japanese editors are prioritizing the ethical and legal implications of generative AI in politics, specifically concerning its use in party introductions and deepfakes (Yomiuri, Yahoo). Concurrently, the Hong Kong robbery investigation has expanded with the arrest of six individuals, including Japanese nationals, revealing links to prior criminal attempts in Tokyo (TBS, NHK, Yomiuri). Persistent fiscal anxiety also remains a fixture in financial reporting (Nikkei, Japan Business Press).
08:22
Kyodo News

Japan party leaders clash on economy in 1st weekend of election campaign

Japan's ruling and opposition party leaders offered competing plans for the economy on Saturday, the first weekend after official campaigning began for the Feb.
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09:18
09:26

10:18⇢Election Campaign Clashes Under Heavy Snow

⌨The Japanese media has pivoted to the official opening weekend of the general election campaign, with party leaders debating economic recovery and fiscal policy (NHK, Kyodo, Nikkei). Simultaneously, editors are prioritizing emergency meteorological warnings as heavy snow paralyzes transport in Hokkaido and the Sea of Japan coast (Hokkaido Shimbun, Yahoo). Increasing focus is also being placed on linked high-stakes robberies and shifting immigration policies (TBS, Asahi).
10:52
日本経済新聞

「ウォーシュ流」割れる評価債券は利下げ期待・株は資金流出身構え

【ニューヨーク=竹内弘文、五味梨緒奈】次期米連邦準備理事会（FRB）議長にトランプ米大統領が指名した元FRB理事のケビン・ウォーシュ氏を巡り、市場の評価が分かれている。焦点はウォーシュ氏がかねて主張する資産圧縮の影響だ。債券市場は利下げと相殺できるとの見通しがある一方、株式市場は資金の流出につながると身構える。金融政策の基本的な方針が明らかになるまで、振れ幅が大きい相場が続く可能性がある。 米長…
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11:50⇢The Haneda Hong Kong Crime Link

⌨Japanese editors are intensifying coverage of the Hong Kong robbery case following the arrest of six individuals, including three Japanese nationals. The investigation now links this heist to a larger organized crime network responsible for a nearly 200-million-yen attempt at Haneda Airport (NHK, Asahi, TBS). Concurrently, outlets focus on Prime Minister Takaichi's diplomatic and domestic efforts, highlighting security cooperation with the UK and election campaigning (Sankei, Yomiuri, Yahoo).
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