August 8, 2016
HEADLINES
Noon news
- August 8, 2016
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HEADLINES
Morning news
- August 8, 2016
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AMBASSADOR
Ambassador Kennedy voices hope for growing support for world without nuclear weapons
- August 8, 2016
- , Asahi
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INTERNATIONAL
Suga comments on Chinese vessels’ sailing near Senkakus
- August 8, 2016
- , NHK
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan concerned about Chinese coast guard possibly enforcing laws in Senkaku vicinity
- August 7, 2016
- , TVAsahi
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INTERNATIONAL
Hibakusha’s thoughts on President Obama’s speech in Hiroshima
- August 6, 2016
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INTERNATIONAL
“71 years after WWII – Message of origami cranes”
- August 6, 2016
- , TBS
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan protests against 230 Chinese vessels’ sailing near Senkakus
- August 7, 2016
- , Sankei , Lead story
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INTERNATIONAL
U.S. “no first use” policy causes stir
- August 7, 2016
- , Yomiuri , p. 7
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INTERNATIONAL
China installs radar on drilling rig in East China Sea
- August 7, 2016
- , Yomiuri
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INTERNATIONAL
Hiroshima renews resolve to seek nuclear-free world
- August 6, 2016
- , Asahi, Mainichi, Yomiuri, Nikkei, Sankei, Tokyo Shimbun
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INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Japan should quickly station personnel on Senkakus to prevent China from landing
- August 8, 2016
- , Sankei , p. 2
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INTERNATIONAL
Artist creates vase for President Obama to remember importance of life
- August 7, 2016
- , Nikkei
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INTERNATIONAL
China, South Korea paying attention to whether Inada visits Yasukuni
- August 7, 2016
- , Yomiuri
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan eyes standing order to intercept North Korean missiles
- August 6, 2016
- , Mainichi , Lead story
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INTERNATIONAL
Russia refrains from sending ministerial-level official to patriotism event in Etorofu
- August 7, 2016
- , Nikkei , p. 2
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan, China agree to strictly implement sanctions against North Korea
- August 6, 2016
- , Mainichi , p. 5
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INTERNATIONAL
Foreign Minister Kishida meets with Senegal Foreign Minister Ndiaye
- August 6, 2016
- , Mainichi , p. 5
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan, Thailand exchange memorandums for introduction of Shinkansen railway system
- August 7, 2016
- , Nikkei , p. 3
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ECONOMY
New METI Minister Seko on growth strategy, nuclear power, TPP
- August 4, 2016
- , Sankei digital , 6:13 p.m.
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ECONOMY
Record number of businesses moved to Tokyo area in 2015; trend continues in 2016
- August 8, 2016
- , Nikkei , Lead story
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ECONOMY
MHLW minister announces 20,000 child daycare spots will be created in fiscal 2016
- August 6, 2016
- , Mainichi , p. 27
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ECONOMY
Development Bank survey shows major companies’ FY16 investment plans up by 10.9%
- August 5, 2016
- , Mainichi , p. 6
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SECURITY
Okinawa base opponents perplexed by unexpected visit by premier’s wife
- August 8, 2016
- , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
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SECURITY
Abe rules out possibility of Japan possessing nuclear weapons
- August 7, 2016
- , Yomiuri
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SECURITY
Legal battle between GOJ, Okinawa reopens over Futenma relocation
- August 6, 2016
- , Asahi, Mainichi, Yomiuri, Nikkei, Sankei, Tokyo Shimbun
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SECURITY
PM Abe’s wife meets with Okinawa opponents of helipad construction
- August 8, 2016
- , Asahi, Mainichi, Yomiuri, Nikkei, Sankei, Tokyo Shimbun
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SECURITY
GOJ to arrange training for SDF personnel to come to defense of those in peril abroad
- August 7, 2016
- , Asahi
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SECURITY
Tokyo wary about possible declaration by U.S. of “no-first-use” nuclear policy
- August 7, 2016
- , Yomiuri
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SECURITY
U.S. official speaks on cybersecurity
- August 8, 2016
- , Asahi
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on August 7
- August 8, 2016
- , Nikkei , p. 2
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on August 6
- August 7, 2016
- , Nikkei , p. 4
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on August 5
- August 6, 2016
- , Nikkei , p. 4
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POLITICS
Shinto shrine community involved in constitutional revision
- August 5, 2016
- , Asahi , p. 3
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POLITICS
Defense Minister Tomomi Inada: Create opportunities for dialogue with China, ROK
- August 5, 2016
- , Yomiuri , p. 2
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POLITICS
Looming possibility of “one-woman” race in DP presidential election
- August 8, 2016
- , Sankei
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POLITICS
Registered DP members, supporters increase by 10,000 in one year
- August 6, 2016
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
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POLITICS
Cartoon: Nikai and Abe
- August 6, 2016
- , Asahi , p. 14
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SCIENCE
Machine-learning AI makes medical diagnosis, suggests optimal treatment
- August 5, 2016
- , Sankei , p. 1, Lead story
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SCIENCE
METI to support funding for robots performing complex tasks
- August 5, 2016
- , Yomiuri , p. 9
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SOCIETY
Emperor expresses his thoughts
- August 8, 2016
- , NHK
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SOCIETY
Diplomatic negotiations critical for return of Ainu remains from Germany
- August 7, 2016
- , Mainichi , p. 7
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SOCIETY
University in Tokyo selects 15 local “good practice” programs to fight child poverty
- August 4, 2016
- , Mainichi evening edition , p. 12
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TV PROGRAMS
71 years after atomic bombing in Hiroshima
- August 6, 2016
- , NHK
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