May 2, 2016
HEADLINES
Noon news
- May 2, 2016
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HEADLINES
Morning news
- May 2, 2016
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AMBASSADOR
Ambassador Kennedy visits Kumamoto
- May 2, 2016
- , NHK
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INTERNATIONAL
Taiwan summons Japan’s representative to protest seizure of Taiwanese fishing boat
- April 30, 2016
- , Yomiuri , p. 2
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INTERNATIONAL
Arrangements being made for Russian deputy premier to visit Japan in May
- April 30, 2016
- , Sankei , p. 2
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INTERNATIONAL
LDP’s Nikai, high-level Chinese official agree to realize Japan-China summit at early date
- April 29, 2016
- , Yomiuri , Page 4
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INTERNATIONAL
Gov’t bans re-entry of a Kyoto Univ. associate professor as part of sanctions against N. Korea
- May 2, 2016
- , Sankei , Top play
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan, U.S. deepen cooperation on nuclear safety
- May 2, 2016
- , Nikkei , p. 3
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan, U.S. to cooperate to increase Internet users by 1.5 billion by 2020
- April 30, 2016
- , Sankei , p. 3
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INTERNATIONAL
Tokyo, Beijing restrained during Kishida’s visit due to approaching G7, G20 summits
- May 1, 2016
- , Nikkei , p. 2
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INTERNATIONAL
President Obama should meet with atomic bomb survivors
- April 29, 2016
- , Asahi
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INTERNATIONAL
Kishida holds talks with Chinese leaders
- May 1, 2016
- , Asahi, Mainichi, Yomiuri, Nikkei, Sankei, Tokyo Shimbun
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INTERNATIONAL
DPRK attempts to launch more missiles
- April 29, 2016
- , Asahi, Mainichi, Yomiuri, Nikkei, Sankei, Tokyo Shimbun , p.1
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INTERNATIONAL
Abduction Minister visits U.S.
- May 2, 2016
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INTERNATIONAL
Kyoto University scholar subject to GOJ sanctions over North Korea
- May 2, 2016
- , Sankei , p.1
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INTERNATIONAL
ROK leader not to visit Japan in May
- April 30, 2016
- , Sankei
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INTERNATIONAL
South Korea’s constitutional court to look into comfort women accord with Japan
- April 30, 2016
- , Nikkei
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INTERNATIONAL
Taiwan takes stern stance toward Japan over Okinotorishima
- April 30, 2016
- , Asahi, Mainichi, Yomiuri, Nikkei, Sankei, Tokyo Shimbun
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INTERNATIONAL
Tokyo to provide comprehensive support when leasing military airplanes to Manila
- May 1, 2016
- , Yomiuri
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INTERNATIONAL
Abe to give lower priority to territorial dispute with Russia for the time being
- May 2, 2016
- , Mainichi , p.1
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INTERNATIONAL
G7, EU to share passenger manifests
- April 30, 2016
- , Nikkei , p.1
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INTERNATIONAL
GOJ calls Osprey airlift assistance in Kumamoto “effective”
- April 29, 2016
- , Asahi
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INTERNATIONAL
Abe hopes President Obama will visit Hiroshima
- April 29, 2016
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INTERNATIONAL
Japanese Diet members in Washington voice apprehension about Donald Trump
- May 1, 2016
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ECONOMY
Kumamoto quakes cause 102 billion yen damage to agriculture, forestry and fisheries
- May 2, 2016
- , Yomiuri , p. 2
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ECONOMY
U.S., Japan confirm coordination on ambitious energy project
- May 2, 2016
- , Yomiuri
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ECONOMY
U.S. puts Japan, other nations on currency watch list
- May 1, 2016
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ECONOMY
Japanese house speaker comments on TPP in Washington
- May 1, 2016
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SECURITY
FM Kishida’s China visit shows Beijing sizing up Abe gov’t on South China Sea, other issues
- May 1, 2016
- , Sankei , p. 3
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SECURITY
Japan-China foreign ministerial reveals deep-rooted distrust on security issues
- May 1, 2016
- , Mainichi , p. 3
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SECURITY
Senator McCain stresses need for FRF construction at Henoko in meeting with Ginowan mayor
- April 29, 2016
- , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
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SECURITY
Hiroshima mayor calls for legal framework banning nuclear weapons
- May 2, 2016
- , NHK
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SECURITY
Floats removed from waters off Camp Schwab
- May 1, 2016
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SECURITY
GOJ to expand scope of subsidies, grants related to U.S. bases
- May 2, 2016
- , Nikkei
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SECURITY
Defense contractors reluctant to sell weapons abroad
- May 1, 2016
- , Asahi
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POLITICS
Kazuyuki Hamada joins Initiatives from Osaka
- April 29, 2016
- , Nikkei , p. 4
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POLITICS
66% are against the consumption tax hike, Nikkei poll
- May 2, 2016
- , Nikkei , p. 2
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on May 1
- May 2, 2016
- , Nikkei , p. 2
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on April 30
- May 1, 2016
- , Nikkei , p. 2
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on April 29
- April 30, 2016
- , Nikkei , p. 2
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POLITICS
Abe’s support rate rises with economic policies, falls with political policies
- May 10, 2016
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POLITICS
Kyodo News opinion poll & results from Tokyo Shimbun
- May 1, 2016
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 4
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POLITICS
56% oppose constitutional revision under Abe, Kyodo poll
- May 1, 2016
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 1
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on April 28
- April 29, 2016
- , Nikkei , p. 4
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POLITICS
Abe’s cabinet support rate rises to 53% as public applauds earthquake response, Nikkei poll
- May 2, 2016
- , Nikkei , pp. 1, 2
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POLITICS
Abe’s popularity rises
- May 2, 2016
- , Nikkei , p.1
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POLITICS
Cabinet ministers cancel overseas trips during Golden Week
- April 29, 2016
- , Yomiuri
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POLITICS
PM Abe dismisses speculation about double election
- April 29, 2016
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OPINION POLLS
The Nikkei changes polling method to include 18- and 19-year-olds
- May 2, 2016
- , Nikkei , p. 2
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SCIENCE
USG official underscores importance of Internet access in developing nations
- May 2, 2016
- , Sankei digital
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SCIENCE
“Cool Biz” campaign begins
- May 2, 2016
- , TBS
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SCIENCE
JAXA gives up on recovering Hitomi X-ray satellite
- April 29, 2016
- , Asahi, Mainichi, Yomiuri, Nikkei, Sankei, Tokyo Shimbun
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EDUCATION
U.S. Embassy to offer leadership course for local female students
- April 28, 2016
- , Nikkei evening edition , p.14
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TV PROGRAMS
Ski tour bus accident
- April 30, 2016
- , NHK
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TV PROGRAMS
Mystery of great pyramid in Egypt
- May 1, 2016
- , NHK
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TV PROGRAMS
Experts discuss U.S. presidential election, possible visit to Hiroshima by President
- May 1, 2016
- , NHK
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