September
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The day was dominated by the surge in long-term interest rates, which hit 3% for the first time in about 30 years. The rise was driven by US bond sell-offs, expectations of BOJ rate hikes, and fiscal concerns under the Takaichi administration. Coverage was extensive across NHK, TBS, Nikkei, Asahi, Chunichi, and Sankei, with updates throughout the day as the yield briefly touched 3.0% and then exceeded it. The impact on fixed mortgage rates and the broader economy was a key focus.
Other stories included the aftermath of the Ise fire, where 58 buildings were destroyed, and the Nepal landslide, where the death toll surpassed 1,000 and five missing Japanese were identified as a family of Osaka teachers. The death of Toyohiro Akiyama, the first Japanese in space, also received attention.
Other stories included the aftermath of the Ise fire, where 58 buildings were destroyed, and the Nepal landslide, where the death toll surpassed 1,000 and five missing Japanese were identified as a family of Osaka teachers. The death of Toyohiro Akiyama, the first Japanese in space, also received attention.
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The day was dominated by the surge in long-term interest rates, with the 10-year JGB yield briefly hitting 3.015%, a 30-year high. The Nikkei plunged nearly 1,900 points amid global rate hike fears. BOJ Governor Ueda hinted at a possible September rate hike, stating that hikes would be discussed at every meeting, including this month's. US Treasury Secretary Bessent urged decisive monetary policy to combat the weak yen. Concurrently, heavy rain and a linear precipitation band in Aomori Prefecture caused record rainfall and flooding, with evacuation orders and damage reported. Other stories included the US military's attack on Iran's Revolutionary Guard, the Emperor Emeritus's wish to downscale his funeral, and the revival of Mitsubishi's Pajero SUV.
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The death of Nobel laureate Hideki Shirakawa at 90 dominated the day's editorial priorities, with multiple outlets (NHK, Yomiuri, Chunichi, Kyodo) leading with the news and local tributes from his wartime evacuation site in Takayama. Concurrently, heavy rain and flood warnings persisted across Tohoku and Hokuriku, with emergency safety orders in Aomori and evacuation advisories in Tottori and Kagoshima. A fire at the Nippon Paper Yatsushiro plant in Kumamoto drew live coverage but was extinguished without injuries. Political and economic stories included the expected continuation of key LDP officials under Prime Minister Takaichi, Berkshire Hathaway's interest in Japanese trading houses, and the yen's rally following US Treasury Secretary Bessent's comments on Abenomics.
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The day was dominated by the government's record ¥143 trillion budget request for fiscal 2027, with Kyodo News reporting the figure and Asahi Shimbun highlighting market concerns over a potential 'fiscal shock' under the Takaichi administration. Concurrently, severe weather warnings persisted as Typhoon No. 24 and an autumnal rain front threatened heavy rain and linear precipitation bands across Kyushu, Shikoku, and Kanto, with NHK and TBS providing continuous updates. Other notable stories included Nidec's admission of 844 quality misconduct cases, the posthumous Ig Nobel Prize awarded to a Japanese researcher, and the yen's sharp appreciation amid speculation of intervention.
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The day was dominated by severe weather, with Yakushima Island under the highest landslide alert after record rainfall of 490.5 mm in 24 hours. Linear precipitation bands also triggered warnings in Amami and Okinawa, leading to evacuation orders. Concurrently, political coverage focused on Prime Minister Takaichi's Yasukuni remote worship and her stance on female emperors, while economic stories highlighted the yen's appreciation and AI adoption in corporations.
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