December 22, 2016
HEADLINES
Noon news
- December 22, 2016
- , All TV networks
- JMH Summary
HEADLINES
Morning news
- December 22, 2016
- , All newspapers and TV networks
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AMBASSADOR
Interview with Amb. Kennedy: NTA return “an important step”
- December 21, 2016
- , JIJI , 7:23 p.m.
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AMBASSADOR
Amb. Kennedy dedicated to promotion of Japan-U.S. reconciliation
- December 21, 2016
- , JIJI , 9:47 p.m.
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AMBASSADOR
Romance dance routine featuring Santa-clad Ambassador Kennedy an instant online hit
- December 22, 2016
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
USG invites former service members, veterans to Pearl Harbor event
- December 22, 2016
- , NHK
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INTERNATIONAL
Obama, Abe to stress “power of reconciliation” in Pearl Harbor remarks
- December 22, 2016
- , Kyodo News , 9:29 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Abe to visit cemeteries for Japanese, U.S. soldiers in Hawaii
- December 22, 2016
- , Mainichi , p. 3
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INTERNATIONAL
Commentary: Maintenance of Japan-U.S. alliance is still best
- December 21, 2016
- , Yomiuri , p. 11
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan pledges $500 mil. in fresh aid for refugees
- December 22, 2016
- , Kyodo News , 11:04 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan pays UNESCO dues frozen over Nanjing Massacre listing
- December 22, 2016
- , Kyodo News , 12:01 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan foreign minister to visit France, Czech, Ireland from Jan. 5
- December 22, 2016
- , Kyodo News , 10:53 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Gov’t-private sector panel affirms cooperation in strengthening Japan-Russia relations
- December 22, 2016
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
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INTERNATIONAL
Abe, incoming U.N. chief discuss cooperation on N. Korea
- December 21, 2016
- , Kyodo News , 4:06 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Indonesia soliciting Japan’s support for a railway project
- December 22, 2016
- , Yomiuri , p. 6
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan, Indonesia to set up maritime forum
- December 22, 2016
- , Yomiuri , p. 6
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan to oppose proposed sanctions against South Sudan
- December 22, 2016
- , Mainichi
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan’s First Lady raises doubts about next U.S. leader
- December 22, 2016
- , Asahi
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INTERNATIONAL
Komatsu CEO grateful to Trump for raising company profile
- December 22, 2016
- , Tokyo Shimbun
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INTERNATIONAL
ROK military conducts landing drill on Liancourt Rocks
- December 22, 2016
- , Sankei
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ECONOMY
Cabinet approves record-high 97.45 tril. yen budget plan for FY 2017
- December 22, 2016
- , Kyodo News , 12:19 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
CEFP to oversee drug pricing reform
- December 22, 2016
- , Nikkei , p. 4
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SECURITY
SDF’s new mission to protect U.S. vessels begins today
- December 22, 2016
- , NTV
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SECURITY
Okinawa papers say NTA return means heavier burden for some
- December 22, 2016
- , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
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SECURITY
P-8 aircraft involved in “Class A” accident at Kadena AB
- December 22, 2016
- , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
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SECURITY
Japan adopts new guideline to allow SDF to protect U.S. warships
- December 22, 2016
- , Kyodo News , 1:51 p.m.
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SECURITY
Japan defense outlay keeps rising in FY 2017 amid N. Korea threats
- December 22, 2016
- , Kyodo News , 9:31 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Japan Coast Guard to have record budget in 2017
- December 21, 2016
- , Jiji Press , 10:46 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Philippines commissions second of 10 new patrol ships from Japan
- December 22, 2016
- , Kyodo News , 2:01 p.m.
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SECURITY
Interview with cyberdefense specialist Toshio Nawa
- December 18, 2016
- , Nikkei , p. 9
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SECURITY
Editorial: Nat’l gov’t should settle base relocation issue sincerely with Okinawa
- December 21, 2016
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SECURITY
Okinawa coordinator’s remarks cause repercussions
- December 16, 2016
- , Asahi , p. 38
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SECURITY
Major portion of Okinawa training area returned to Japan
- December 22, 2016
- , Asahi, Mainichi, Yomiuri, Nikkei, Sankei, Tokyo Shimbun
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SECURITY
Editorial: Does Gov. Onaga intend to continue all-out resistance to Futenma move?
- December 21, 2016
- , The Japan News , 7:59 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Global Hawks to be deployed at Misawa
- December 22, 2016
- , Asahi
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SECURITY
Yamaguchi leader accepts proposed deployment of F35s at Iwakuni
- December 22, 2016
- , Mainichi
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SECURITY
“Class A” accident involving patrol plane occurred at Kadena AB
- December 22, 2016
- , Asahi, Mainichi, Yomiuri, Nikkei, Sankei, Tokyo Shimbun
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Dec. 21
- December 22, 2016
- , Nikkei , p. 4
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POLITICS
Aso, Kishida meet on possible merger of LDP factions
- December 22, 2016
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
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POLITICS
Rift opening between LDP and Komeito
- December 22, 2016
- , Nikkei , p. 4
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OPINION POLLS
Japan-U.S. relationship is strong today, but people are anxious about future, Yomiuri-Gallup poll
- December 21, 2016
- , Yomiuri , p. 11
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OPINION POLLS
Japan, U.S. differ in perception of China and Russia, Yomiuri-Gallup poll
- December 21, 2016
- , Yomiuri , p. 11
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OPINION POLLS
60% in Japan say host nation support should be “maintained at current level,” Yomiuri-Gallup poll
- December 21, 2016
- , Yomiuri , p. 11
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OPINION POLLS
70% of Japanese, 50% of Americans say nuclear weapons “not necessary” for deterrence, Yomiuri-Gallup poll
- December 21, 2016
- , Yomiuri , p. 11
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SOCIETY
Japanese births set to drop below 1m in 2016
- December 22, 2016
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 5:51 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan’s government aims to help local airports attract foreign visitors
- December 22, 2016
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
National Police Agency plans to carry out a ‘JK biz’ probe in bid to end exploitation of teenage girls
- December 22, 2016
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
EDUCATION
Japan panel recommends English as regular primary school subject
- December 21, 2016
- , Jiji Press , 7:38 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIAL MEDIA
Embassy Tokyo’s “koi dance” video goes viral
- December 22, 2016
- , BuzzFeed
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