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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 31.07.2026.

It displays 48 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

31.07.2026The Day the Yen Intervention Gave Way to Kumamoto's Rising Toll

The day began with the yen's sharp surge to 157 per dollar after confirmed government and BOJ intervention, coordinated with the US Treasury. TBS and Nikkei led with the intervention story, but by mid-morning, the Kumamoto earthquake's aftermath reclaimed editorial priority as the death toll rose from 34 to 35, then 36 by nightfall. Recovery efforts were hampered by extreme heat and water shortages, with Mainichi reporting restoration could take six months to a year. JR Kyushu announced the Shinkansen between Kumamoto and Shin-Minamata would not resume by August's end. By evening, the yen's intervention gains faded, sliding back to 160, while the Self-Defense Forces set up temporary showers for evacuees. The day's editorial arc shifted from financial intervention to the deepening humanitarian crisis.

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18歳が国政選挙で投票できるようになった2016年の参院選から7月で10年。高校の「主権者教育」で、実際の政治・政策について生徒が議論する学習をしている高校は3割に満たないことが文部科学省の調査で分かった。背景には教育基本法が定める「政治的…
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09:17Yen Intervention Confirmed

Editors focus on the yen's sharp surge after confirmed government intervention, with TBS and Nikkei reporting coordinated action with the US. The Kumamoto earthquake aftermath continues, with NHK and Mainichi highlighting the heatwave and infrastructure challenges. The food tax cut plan (Kyodo) and a crackdown on a Chinese crime group (Sankei) are also covered.
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Kyodo News

Yen surges past 158 versus U.S. dollar, spurring intervention speculation

The yen briefly surged past 158 versus the U.
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Kyodo News

Japan launches National Intelligence Bureau amid counterespionage push

Japan launched its new National Intelligence Bureau on Friday as part of efforts by the government of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to strengthen the country's intelligence capabilities and pursue counterespionage legislation.
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熊本県を震源とする最大震度7の地震が28日午後4時半ごろ、発生しました。爆発が起きたイオンモール熊本(嘉島町)では死者が確認され、各地で被害が出ています。情報をこちらでお伝えします。■■■■31日の動き■■■■避難者は9105人、7万910…
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11:00Yen's Sharp Surge on Intervention

The yen's sharp appreciation dominates headlines, with government and Bank of Japan intervention confirmed, and coordinated action with the US Treasury noted. The Kumamoto earthquake's aftermath continues, with the death toll rising to 35 and ongoing challenges of heat and infrastructure damage.
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外国為替市場が3カ月ぶりの円急騰劇に動揺している。30日夜の円買い為替介入で円は対ドルで一時5円上昇した。ただ、一夜明けた31日には1ドル=160円台に押し戻された。財政懸念などを背景にした円安圧力が立ちはだかっている。 30日午後10時半過ぎ、円はにわかに上昇した。1ドル=162円80銭近辺から1時間足らず157円80銭近辺まで上昇。その後も神経質な値動きが続いた。市場では急騰直後から介入観測…
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日銀は31日に開いた金融政策決定会合で、政策金利である無担保コール翌日物レートの誘導目標を1.0%に据え置くことを決めた。中東緊迫や原油高が物価の上振れを招くとの懸念から6月の前回会合で利上げに踏み切っており、経済・物価に与える影響を見極める。 政策金利の据え置きは9人いる政策委員の賛成多数で決定した。31日午後に植田和男総裁が記者会見し、決定内容を説明する。…
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12:17Kumamoto's Toll Rises to 35 Amid Heat and Water Shortage

The Kumamoto earthquake remains the top story, with the death toll rising to 35 and ongoing water outages and gasoline shortages complicating recovery in extreme heat. Meanwhile, the yen's sharp appreciation on intervention continues to draw attention, with the Bank of Japan holding rates at 1.0%.
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日銀は31日に開いた金融政策決定会合で、政策金利である無担保コール翌日物レートの誘導目標を1.0%に据え置くことを決めた。中東緊迫や原油高が物価の上振れを招くとの懸念から6月の前回会合で利上げに踏み切っており、経済・物価に与える影響を見極める。 31日午後に植田和男総裁が記者会見し、決定内容を説明する。 政策金利の据え置きは9人いる政策委員のうち8人の賛成多数で決定した。高田創審議委員は海外発の…
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札幌の夏の風物詩「道新・UHB花火大会」(北海道新聞社、北海道文化放送主催)が7月31日、札幌市中央区の豊平川河川敷(南大橋-幌平橋間)で開かれます。打ち上げ開始は午後7時40分頃を予定しています。  道新デジタル会員…
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Kyodo News

Japan National Intelligence Council has 1st meet in counterespionage push

Japan held the first meeting of its new National Intelligence Council chaired by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the government said Friday, in a step toward strengthening the country's intelligence capabilities and pursuing counterespionage legislation.
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14:11Yen's Intervention Gains Fade as Tech Surges

The yen's intervention-driven gains fade as Asian tech shares surge, with the Bank of Japan holding rates at 1.0% and upgrading growth forecasts. The Kumamoto earthquake's aftermath continues, with the death toll at 35 and ongoing water and gasoline shortages amid extreme heat.
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Kyodo News

Many still sheltering after Kumamoto quake, businesses move to restart

More than 9,000 people continued to take refuge at evacuation centers on Friday, three days after a magnitude 7.
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16:13Kumamoto's Toll Rises to 35 Amid Heat and Water Shortage

The Kumamoto earthquake remains the dominant story, with the death toll rising to 35 and ongoing challenges of water shortages and extreme heat. Editors highlight the human toll, with Asahi reporting a family losing their mother after their home was destroyed 10 years ago, and Mainichi noting long lines at water distribution points. Kyodo reports over 9,000 still sheltering, while TBS covers a pottery shop struggling to continue business amid power outages and heat. The yen's intervention gains fade as Asian tech shares surge, with Nikkei and Japan Times noting the shift.
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熊本県を震源とする最大震度7の地震が28日午後4時半ごろ、発生しました。爆発が起きたイオンモール熊本(嘉島町)では死者が確認され、各地で被害が出ています。情報をこちらでお伝えします。■■■■31日の動き■■■■ソニーグループの工場、8月4日…
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17:49Kumamoto's Long Recovery Amid Heat

The Kumamoto earthquake remains the dominant story, with the death toll rising and recovery hampered by heat and water shortages. Mainichi reports restoration could take six months to a year, while TBS covers a pottery shop's struggle amid power outages. Asahi highlights a family losing their mother after their home was destroyed 10 years ago. The yen's intervention gains fade as Asian tech shares surge, with Nikkei Asia noting Samsung and SK Hynix gains.
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19:17Shinkansen Stalled, Yen Surges

The Kumamoto earthquake remains the dominant story, with recovery efforts hampered by heat and water shortages. JR Kyushu announces that the Kyushu Shinkansen between Kumamoto and Shin-Minamata will not resume operations by the end of August, while Mainichi reports on a son's vigil for his mother, and Yahoo News Japan covers a birth amid the disaster. The yen's volatility continues, with TBS reporting a sharp appreciation to the 158 yen level, and The Japan Times suggesting possible intervention with U.S. help.
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札幌の夏の風物詩「道新・UHB花火大会」(北海道新聞社、北海道文化放送主催)をライブ配信しています。  有料会員は打ち上げ場所近くのホテルマイステイズプレミア札幌パーク屋上からの映像をご覧いただけます。配信終了後は見逃…
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Kyodo News

Quake-hit Japan town hosting TSMC to step up support for foreigners

A strong earthquake that shook the southwestern Japanese prefecture of Kumamoto has highlighted the challenges the town hosting the world's leading contract chipmaker TSMC faces in responding to the emergency needs of foreign residents the factory has brought with it.
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札幌の夏の風物詩「道新・UHB花火大会」(北海道新聞社、北海道文化放送主催)が7月31日に札幌市中央区の豊平川河川敷(南大橋―幌平橋間)で開かれました。会員向けにライブ配信のアーカイブを公開中です。  有料会員は打ち上げ場所…
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21:22Quake's Toll Rises to 36

The Kumamoto earthquake remains the dominant story, with the death toll rising to 36 and recovery efforts hampered by heat and water shortages. JR Kyushu announces that the Kyushu Shinkansen between Kumamoto and Shin-Minamata will not resume operations by the end of August, while the Self-Defense Forces set up temporary showers for evacuees. International attention focuses on the challenges of supporting foreign residents in the affected area, particularly in the town hosting TSMC.
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世界的な人工知能(AI)ブームにより、米テック大手から巨額の現金が半導体メモリー大手に流れ込んでいる。各社は競争に打ち勝とうと投資のアクセルを踏む。AIの成長性や収益性に対する市場の評価は定まらず、株価は乱高下する状況が続く。 メモリー大手キオクシアホールディングスの財務を統括する河村芳彦副社長は31日、オンラインで開いた説明会で「(自律的に作業する)『エージェントAI』の普及拡大を背景にメモリ…
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熊本県を最大震度7が襲った地震で、被災地は連日の猛暑にも苦しめられている。政府も危機感を強め、自衛隊が空路で被災地にクーラーを運び込むなど対策を急ぐ。その背景には昨夏海外で起きた災害があり、国は防災計画に熱中症への備えを明記したばかりだった…
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政府・日銀の30日の円買い為替介入を巡り、市場では6兆〜7兆円規模だったとの観測が出ている。日銀が31日に発表した8月3日の当座預金残高の見通しから分かった。 円買い介入は日銀が市場から円を買うと国庫に資金が移り、民間金融機関が日銀に持つ当座預金残高が減る。為替は2営業日後に決済されるため、30日の介入影響は8月3日の残高に表れる。 銀行間取引を仲介する短資会社が介入のない前提で予想した当座預金…
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熊本県を最大震度7が襲った地震で、被災地は連日の猛暑にも苦しめられている。政府も危機感を強め、自衛隊が空路で被災地にクーラーを運び込むなど対策を急ぐ。その背景には昨夏海外で起きた災害があり、国は防災計画に熱中症への備えを明記したばかりだった…
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