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00:16

Several BOJ Policymakers Called for Rate Hikes: Summary

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2025/09/30

Several policymakers of the Bank of Japan at its Sept. 18-19 policy-setting meeting urged the central bank to consider implementing its first interest rate hike since January, according to a summary of opinions at the latest meeting released by the bank Tuesday.

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00:15

Japanese Princess Akiko to Become Head of Mikasa Family

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2025/09/30

The Japanese Imperial House Economy Council on Tuesday decided that Princess Akiko, 43, will become head of the Mikasa family, a position that had been held by her late grandmother, Princess Yuriko, who passed away in November 2024.

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00:12

Ex-Lawmaker Ishii to Be Indicted without Arrest over...

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2025/09/30

The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office is expected to indict without arrest former lawmaker Akira Ishii for alleged fraud involving state-paid salaries of a secretary, sources said Tuesday.

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00:11

Japan's Industrial Output Down 1.2 Pct in Aug.

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2025/09/30

Japan's industrial production in August fell 1.2pctfrom July, down for the second straight month, the industry ministry said in a preliminary report Tuesday.

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00:12

Prices to Rise for 3,024 Food Products in Japan in Oct.

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2025/09/30

A total of 3,024 food and beverage products from 195 major makers are set to undergo price hikes in Japan in October, Teikoku Databank Ltd. said Tuesday.

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00:10

Daihatsu to End Copen Production in Aug. 2026

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2025/09/30

Daihatsu Motor Co. will cease production of the Copen mini convertible sports vehicle at the end of August 2026, due to reasons including a regulatory issue.

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00:11

8 Japan Automakers' Global Production Down 2 Pct...

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2025/09/30

Eight major Japanese automakers' combined global production dipped 2.0pctin August from a year earlier to 1.81 million units, data from the companies have shown.

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00:06

Japan PM Ishiba to Mark 1 Year Wed. since Taking Office

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2025/09/30

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday will mark one year since assuming the post.

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00:15

Father of 1999 Stalking Murder Victim Saddened by...

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2025/09/29

Kenichi Ino, the father of a Japanese woman who was murdered in 1999 after becoming a victim of stalking, is saddened by a recent stalking case that resulted in the death of a 20-year-old woman in Kanagawa Prefecture, south of Tokyo.

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00:09

Japan Emperor, Empress Visit School for Visually...

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2025/09/29

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako have visited a school for people with visual impairment in Shiga Prefecture, western Japan.

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00:11

Nissan Mulls Sale of Yokohama F. Marinos Soccer Club

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2025/09/29

Nissan Motor Co. is considering selling the Yokohama F. Marinos professional soccer club in the J1 top division of the Japan Professional Football League, or J.League, it was learned Monday.

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00:10

Japan Resumes Sanctions against Iran

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2025/09/29

The Japanese government Monday announced the resumption of economic sanctions against Iran after the United Nations reimposed sanctions on the country over its nuclear development.

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00:15

Diet Vote to Select New PM Eyed for Oct. 14 or Later

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2025/09/29

The Liberal Democratic Party-led administration is considering convening an extraordinary Diet session on Oct. 14 or later to elect Japan's new prime minister, following the LDP's leadership election scheduled for Saturday, it was learned Monday.

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00:19

Maehara Urges Koizumi to Exit LDP Leadership Race

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2025/09/29

Seiji Maehara, former co-leader of Nippon Ishin no Kai ()削除, suggested Monday that agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi should withdraw his candidacy for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race after a campaign member was found to have asked supporters to post favorable comments about him online.

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00:11

Criteria for Dangerous Driving Offenses Proposed in...

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2025/09/29

Japan's Justice Ministry on Monday presented a draft proposal to set numerical criteria for dangerous driving offenses, such as specific figures for speeding and drunk driving.

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00:11

BOJ Increasingly Needs Interest Rate Hike:...

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2025/09/29

The Bank of Japan faces a growing need to raise its policy interest rate as the country nears its 2pctinflation target, BOJ policymaker Asahi Noguchi said Monday.

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00:17

INTERVIEW: LDP Candidate Takaichi Focuses on...

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2025/09/29

Former Japanese economic security minister Sanae Takaichi, a candidate for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election, plans to focus on constitutional revisions and diplomatic and security policies when discussing a possible coalition with opposition forces.

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00:13

Japan Govt Keeps Economic View Unchanged in Sept.

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2025/09/29

The Japanese government left its basic economic assessment unchanged in a monthly report released Monday, while expressing concerns over the impact of President Donald Trump's high tariffs on the Japanese auto sector.

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00:07

Kindergarten Bus Crashes in Chiba, Killing Driver

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2025/09/29

A kindergarten bus crashed into a house in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Monday, leaving the driver dead.

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00:07

Fire Hits Hangar under Demolition at Haneda Airport

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2025/09/29

A fire broke out in a hangar under demolition at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Monday morning, according to fire authorities.

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