December 19, 2016
HEADLINES
Noon news
- December 19, 2016
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HEADLINES
Morning news
- December 19, 2016
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INTERNATIONAL
Government spokesman comments on China’s “theft” of U.S. drone
- December 19, 2016
- , Nikkei digital
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INTERNATIONAL
President Obama sends letter to Hiroshima hibakusha
- December 19, 2016
- , NHK
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INTERNATIONAL
The bromance of Shinzo and Vladimir
- December 17, 2016
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 4:29 am
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Putin claims return of islets’ sovereignty unwritten in 1956 pact: Abe
- December 18, 2016
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan, EU to seek free trade agreement in 2017: EU negotiator
- December 17, 2016
- , Kyodo News , 21:36
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan, S. Korea swap intelligence on N. Korea threats for 1st time
- December 16, 2016
- , Kyodo News , 8:56 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Abe seeks meeting with Trump in January
- December 19, 2016
- , Asahi
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INTERNATIONAL
A/S Russel to visit Japan
- December 17, 2016
- , Nikkei
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INTERNATIONAL
Abe, Putin agree on joint economic activities in Northern Territories, but differences remain
- December 17, 2016
- , Asahi, Mainichi, Yomiuri, Nikkei, Sankei, Tokyo Shimbun
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan, ROK share intelligence on North Korea for first time based on GSOMIA
- December 17, 2016
- , Asahi, Mainichi, Yomiuri, Nikkei, Sankei, Tokyo Shimbun
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan, France to hold 2+2 meeting
- December 17, 2016
- , Yomiuri
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan to pay UNESCO dues
- December 17, 2016
- , Asahi
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INTERNATIONAL
Sovereignty issue still dogs Japan-Russia island row
- December 17, 2016
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 5:44 am
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Rough road to Japan-Russia progress on Northern Territories
- December 16, 2016
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japanese companies respond to Tokyo’s call for Russian deals
- December 17, 2016
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 7:10 am
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Tokyo leans on state lender to fund Russia cooperation
- December 17, 2016
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 6:00 am
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Ex-Russian ambassador says Japan has withdrawn from economic sanctions against Russia
- December 17, 2016
- , Asahi , p. 3
- JMH Translation
INTERNATIONAL
Gist of Abe-Putin press conference in Tokyo
- December 16, 2016
- , Kyodo News , 5:47 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Gist of Japan-Russia economic cooperation agreements
- 16 December 2016
- , Kyodo News , 17:21
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Security cooperation with Russia would definitely be a plus for Japan, Abe
- December 19, 2016
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
INTERNATIONAL
Abe admits inability to meet former Northern Territories islanders’ expectations
- December 19, 2016
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
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INTERNATIONAL
Comments by Abe, Putin at Japan-Russia Business Dialogue
- December 17, 2016
- , Yomiuri , p. 8
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan pledges 300 bil. yen economic package at Abe-Putin summit
- December 16, 2016
- , Kyodo News , 7:54 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Compromise with Russia carries risks for Japan
- December 17, 2016
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 5:00 am
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Abe-Putin talks disappoint with no progress on territorial dispute
- December 17, 2016
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Abe-Putin talks a step toward resolving territorial issue/Build trust via joint economic activities
- December 17, 2016
- , The Japan News , 7:59 pm
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan-Russia summit meeting aimed at rattling Japan-U.S. relationship
- December 17, 2016
- , Mainichi , p. 2
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INTERNATIONAL
Abe’s focus shifts back to US after Putin visit
- December 17, 2016
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 3:30 am
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan, France eye ministerial talks on security issues in early Jan.
- December 18, 2016
- , Kyodo News , 5:42 p. m.
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ECONOMY
Highly skilled foreigners to get permanent Japan residency in one year
- December 17, 2016
- , Jiji Press , 21:57
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan, EU give up on concluding EPA this year
- December 18, 2016
- , Asahi
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ECONOMY
Japan’s FY 2017 budget to reach record 97.45 tril. yen
- December 19, 2016
- , Kyodo News , 3:02 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Toyota, Qualcomm join consortium on self-driving tech
- December 19, 2016
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 2:30 am
- English Press
ECONOMY
EPA with EU to liberalize trade to same level as TPP and beyond for pork and cheese
- December 15, 2016
- , Japan Agricultural News , p. 1 (Lead story)
- JMH Translation
ECONOMY
Editorial: Reconsider casino legislation in light of serious repercussions
- December 16, 2016
- , The Japan News , 7:55 pm
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: Japan must address host of concerns before it bets on casinos
- December 16, 2016
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 14:40
- English Press
SECURITY
U.S. military resumes Osprey flights
- December 19, 2016
- , NHK
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SECURITY
GOJ desperate to convene NTA reversion ceremony as planned
- December 17, 2016
- , Ryukyu Shimpo
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SECURITY
Crash may affect SDF’s deployment
- December 18, 2016
- , The Japan News
- English Press
SECURITY
Onaga visits site where Osprey made emergency landing
- December 19, 2016
- , Asahi
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SECURITY
U.S. plans to resume Osprey flights in Okinawa this week
- December 17, 2016
- , Asahi
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SECURITY
Editorial: Osprey accidents show need to protect Okinawans from danger
- December 16, 2016
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SECURITY
Anti-Osprey rally held in Okinawa
- December 18, 2016
- , Asahi
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SECURITY
Editorial: U.S. military must make all-out effort to prevent repeat of Osprey accidents
- December 18, 2016
- , The Japan News , 8:37 pm
- English Press
SECURITY
Japan decides to punish 3 MSDF officers over helicopter choice
- December 16, 2016
- , Jiji Press , 21:17
- English Press
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Dec. 18
- December 19, 2016
- , Nikkei , p. 2
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Dec. 17
- December 18, 2016
- , Nikkei , p. 2
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Dec. 16
- December 17, 2016
- , Nikkei , p. 6
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
Poll shows 54% welcome agreement on joint economic activities
- December 19, 2016
- , TVAsahi
- JMH Summary
OPINION POLLS
60% are in favor of joint economic activities in Northern Territories, Mainichi poll
- December 19, 2016
- , Mainichi , p. 1
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
69% opposed to allowing casinos in Japan, Kyodo News poll
- December 19, 2016
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 3
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
66% call for review of Osprey deployment
- December 19, 2016
- , Asahi
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OPINION POLLS
60% support “joint economic activities” with Russia
- December 19, 2016
- , Mainichi
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OPINION POLLS
Abe gov’t support rate down to 54.8% with unpopular casino law: poll
- December 18, 2016
- , Kyodo News
- English Press
EDUCATION
Ambassador Kennedy urges students to study abroad, develop U.S.-Japan alliance
- December 17, 2016
- , Asahi
- JMH Summary
TV PROGRAMS
Leading lawmakers discuss Abe-Putin summit, U.S.-Japan ties under Trump presidency
- December 18, 2016
- , NHK
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TV PROGRAMS
Northern Territories talks
- December 18, 2016
- , NHK
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