December 15, 2016
HEADLINES
Noon news
- December 15, 2016
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HEADLINES
Morning news
- December 15, 2016
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INTERNATIONAL
Chinese H-6 bombers make abnormal moves
- December 15, 2016
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INTERNATIONAL
Abe’s special advisor to visit U.S. for talks with Trump transition team
- December 15, 2016
- , Nikkei digital
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INTERNATIONAL
China deploys weapons on artificial islands in South China Sea
- December 15, 2016
- , NHK
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan, Russia plan public-sector joint ventures as part of economic cooperation
- December 15, 2016
- , Mainichi , p. 2
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INTERNATIONAL
Russian official’s remarks indicate “hope” for Japan-Russia territorial talks
- December 17, 2016
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan-Russia joint venture to start crude oil production in Siberia
- 14 December 2016
- , Kyodo News , 21:16
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japanese, Russian companies see summit as chance for deals
- December 15, 2016 2:00 am
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 2:00 am
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Ex-Japanese diplomat calls for rebuilding foundation for negotiations on Northern Territories
- December 14, 2016
- , Tokyo Shimbun evening edition , p. 3
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INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Putin’s stance conspicuously negative on northern territories / Joint economic activities relate to sovereignty
- December 14, 2016
- , The Japan News , 8:05 pm
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Developing Egyptian Japanophiles by setting up undergraduate programs
- December 12, 2016
- , Tokyo Shimbun evening edition , p. 3
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INTERNATIONAL
Abe to propose regular talks with Putin to settle territorial dispute
- December 15, 2016
- , Nikkei
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INTERNATIONAL
‘Comfort women’ statue unveiled at Washington event, but permanent site undecided
- December 11, 2016
- , The Japan Times
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INTERNATIONAL
Nagasaki hopes for elimination of nuclear weapons
- December 13, 2016
- , Asahi , West Japan edition – p. 35
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INTERNATIONAL
Clear divergence of views on Nuclear Weapons Convention at UN conference
- December 14, 2016
- , Nishinippon Shimbun , p. 29
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ECONOMY
Diet enacts law to legalize casino gambling
- December 15, 2016
- , Kyodo News , 03:20
- English Press
ECONOMY
Big makers’ sentiment improves in BOJ Tankan for 1st time in 6 qtrs
- December 13, 2016
- , Kyodo News , 13:44
- English Press
ECONOMY
Both Diet agricultural committees determined to keep tariffs on important items
- December 14, 2016
- , Mainichi , p. 6
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ECONOMY
Opdivo manufacturer files lawsuit against sales of U.S. competition
- December 14, 2016
- , Asahi , p. 37
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ECONOMY
Hokuren to raise wholesale prices of raw milk for the first time in two years
- December 13, 2016
- , Nikkei , p. 20
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ECONOMY
METI panel decides to keep lowering solar power feed-in-tariff rate for seven years
- December 14, 2016
- , Nikkei , p. 3
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SECURITY
Okinawa media focuses on local rage, anxiety over Osprey “crash”
- December 15, 2016
- , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
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SECURITY
Okinawa reacts sharply to Okinawa Area Coordinator’s remarks
- December 15, 2016
- , FujiTV
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SECURITY
Okinawa’s worst nightmare becomes reality
- December 14, 2016
- , TVAsahi
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SECURITY
Helipad construction in NTA completed
- December 15, 2016
- , Okinawa Times
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SECURITY
Defense Ministry says Osprey’s accident rate not exceptionally high
- December 15, 2016
- , Mainichi , p. 29
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SECURITY
Japanese, U.S. governments describe Osprey accident as “emergency landing”
- December 15, 2016
- , Asahi , p. 2
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SECURITY
U.S. military failed to respond to coast guard’s request for investigation
- December 15, 2016
- , Nikkei , p. 39
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SECURITY
Base-hosting communities in Kanto Region regard Osprey accident as “de facto crash”
- December 14, 2016
- , Tokyo Shimbun evening edition , p. 1
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SECURITY
Gov’t to lift maritime restriction in waters off Henoko in Okinawa
- December 14, 2016
- , Sankei , p. 1
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SECURITY
U.S. military announces decision to suspend Osprey flights
- December 15, 2016
- , Asahi, Mainichi, Yomiuri, Nikkei, Sankei, Tokyo Shimbun
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SECURITY
Editorial: Supreme Court dodging constitutional questions in Okinawa base case
- December 14, 2016
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SECURITY
Media shown Japan troops’ drills to protect Japanese citizens abroad
- December 15, 2016
- , Kyodo News , 2:12 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Dec. 14
- December 15, 2016
- , Nikkei , p. 4
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POLITICS
Abe gives up on dissolving Lower House in January
- December 15, 2016
- , Sankei , Lead story
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POLITICS
Komeito chief, six other party members vote against casino bill
- December 15, 2016
- , Asahi , p. 4
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POLITICS
CCS Suga’s intervention instrumental in passing casino bill
- December 15, 2016
- , p. 34
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POLITICS
Nippon Ishin votes against opposition’s motion of no confidence on the cabinet
- december 15, 2016
- , Asahi , p. 4
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SOCIETY
Expert panel supports GOJ plan to submit legislation for one-time abdication
- December 15, 2016
- , Asahi
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EDUCATION
Gov’t to consider limiting establishment and expansion of universities in Tokyo
- December 15, 2016
- , Mainichi , p. 26
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TV PROGRAMS
New regulations on curbing smoking
- December 14, 2016
- , NHK
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Gen. Nicholson’s press conference draws criticism and praise online
- December 15, 2016
- , yahoo realtime, social bearing
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