May 8, 2017
HEADLINES
Noon news
- May 8, 2017
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HEADLINES
Morning News
- May 8, 2017
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INTERNATIONAL
DPRK officials to meet with former U.S. ambassador to UN in Norway
- May 8, 2017
- , TBS
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INTERNATIONAL
China called for Admiral Harris’s dismissal in exchange for pressure on DPRK
- May 6, 2017
- , Kyodo
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INTERNATIONAL
Analysts approve of Trump diplomacy toward DPRK for the time being
- May 7, 2017
- , NHK
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INTERNATIONAL
Interview: S. Korea’s Moon won’t put comfort women issue at diplomatic center stage
- May 3, 2017
- , Jiji Press , 16:59
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
U.S. can’t sustain any longer huge trade deficit with Japan: Ross
- May 5, 2017
- , Kyodo News , 21:23:13 JST
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
U.S. pivot leaves ADB on thin ice
- May 5, 2017
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 09:30 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
ADB, JICA to cooperate on health security
- May 4, 2017
- , The Japan News , 8:24 pm
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
U.S. urges Japan to continue nuclear power plant construction in U.S.
- May 6, 2017
- , Yomiuri , p. 7
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INTERNATIONAL
Finance chiefs of Japan, China, South Korea pledge to ‘resist all forms of protectionism’
- May 5, 2017
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan, U.S., ROK, EU discuss tougher sanctions on DPRK
- May 3, 2017
- , Yomiuri , p. 2
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INTERNATIONAL
Cartoon: President Trump and Kim Jong Un
- May 4, 2017
- , Asahi , p. 8
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INTERNATIONAL
LDP titans work to better China ties
- May 4, 2017
- , The Japan News , 7:22 pm
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan and China discuss economic ties and cooperation
- May 7, 2017
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 12:25 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Indonesia minister: Japan, China rivalry good for Asian infrastructure
- May 5, 2017
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 9:00 am JST
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japanese internal docs leaked in China
- May 5, 2017
- , The Japan News , 7:50 pm
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
5 Central Asian states, Japan condemn N. Korea’s actions
- May 3, 2017
- , The Japan News , 7:35 pm
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Expand multitiered relationships with Central Asia, eyeing China and Russia
- May 4, 2017
- , The Japan News , 8:17 pm
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Gov’t eyes personnel boost at Taiwan exchange association
- May 5, 2017
- , The Japan News , 9:37 pm
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan to hold science and technology conference with Israel in 2017
- May 5, 2017
- , Nikkei , p. 2
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INTERNATIONAL
Senior N. Korean diplomat to meet ex-U.S. officials in Europe
- May 7, 2017
- , Kyodo News , 10:58 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Caroline Kennedy may run for 2020 presidential race thanks to her experience in Japan
- May 4, 2017
- , p. 40-41
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INTERNATIONAL
North Korea’s coal exports plummet
- May 7, 2017
- , Asahi
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INTERNATIONAL
President Trump willing to meet North Korean leader “under right circumstances”
- May 3, 2017
- , All national papers
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INTERNATIONAL
U.S. House passes bill to further tighten sanctions on North Korea
- May 6, 2017
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INTERNATIONAL
North Korea accuses U.S., ROK of plotting to assassinate Kim Jong Un
- May 6, 2017
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INTERNATIONAL
U.S., ASEAN affirm need to fully implement sanctions on North Korea
- May 6, 2017
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INTERNATIONAL
Secretary Tillerson says U.S. is prepared to impose new sanctions on North Korea if needed
- May 5, 2017
- , Asahi
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INTERNATIONAL
North Korea detains two more Americans
- May 4, 2017
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INTERNATIONAL
Kishida calls for dialogue between nuclear and non-nuclear powers
- May 4, 2017
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INTERNATIONAL
Japanese lawmakers meet with China’s fourth highest ranking leader
- May 5, 2017
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INTERNATIONAL
Japanese ambassador meets with acting ROK president
- May 5, 2017
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INTERNATIONAL
U.S., Japan agree on cooperation in healthcare sector
- May 5, 2017
- , Mainichi
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ECONOMY
Abe comments on TPP
- May 8, 2017
- , Nikkei digital
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ECONOMY
TPP may take effect among Japan, 4 other nations: sources
- May 4, 2017
- , Kyodo News , 06:06:17 JST
- English Press
ECONOMY
TPP’s future direction could be decided later this month / U.S. withdrawal poses issues for signatories
- May 5, 2017
- , The Japan News , 7:45 pm
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan gears up for Malaysia-Singapore rail tender
- May 3, 2017
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 11:15 pm JST
- English Press
ECONOMY
New growth strategy promotes medical IT
- May 4, 2017
- , The Japan News , 8:30 pm
- English Press
ECONOMY
Most nonregular workers unaware of indefinite employment rule: survey
- May 5, 2017
- , Kyodo News , 8:07 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Pressure rises over tuna haul
- May 4, 2017
- , The Japan News , 9:30 pm
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan steps up push to attract foreign investments
- May 3, 2017
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 5:00 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Commerce Secretary Ross says “U.S. can’t sustain huge trade deficit with Japan any longer”
- May 6, 2017
- , All national papers
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ECONOMY
Japan’s auto production in North America reaches five million units
- May 7, 2017
- , Nikkei
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ECONOMY
U.S to impose punitive tariffs on steel products from Japan, seven other nations
- May 6, 2017
- , Asahi, Yomiuri evening edition
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ECONOMY
TPP nations fail to agree on future of accord, confirm continued discussions
- May 5, 2017
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ECONOMY
Finance ministers of Japan, China, South Korea vow to counter protectionism
- May 6, 2017
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ECONOMY
Japan to donate $40 million to ADB’s infrastructure fund
- May 6, 2017
- , All national papers evening edition
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SECURITY
Okinawa Marine arrested for DUI
- May 8, 2017
- , Asahi digital
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SECURITY
U.S. employs “double standard” in reducing Osprey training
- May 6, 2017
- , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
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SECURITY
Japan eyes introduction of cruise missiles amid N. Korea threat
- May 6, 2017
- , Kyodo News , 3:06 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Japan seeks to give patrol planes to Malaysia
- May 5, 2017
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 02:15 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Japan rushes to upgrade its fleet of ships
- May 2, 2017
- , Yomiuri , p. 3
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SECURITY
Editorial: Correct asymmetric Japan-U.S. alliance through mutual naval cooperation
- May 2, 2017
- , The Japan News , 7:43 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Omnidirectional 360-degree camera developed to prevent terrorism
- May 6, 2017
- , Yomiuri , p. 20
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SECURITY
SDF to double ratio of female members
- May 6, 2017
- , Yomiuri evening edition , p. 10
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SECURITY
Retired SDF officials land lucrative jobs at defense companies
- May 7, 2017
- , Akahata , p. 1
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SECURITY
Surveillance tech using AI tapped for Tokyo 2020 security detail
- May 4, 2017
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SECURITY
U.S., Japan to cooperate in evacuating U.S., Japanese nationals from South Korea
- May 6, 2017
- , Yomiuri
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SECURITY
Japanese vessels complete first mission to protect U.S. Navy ship
- May 4, 2017
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SECURITY
ASDF fighters conduct joint drills with U.S. bombers
- May 4, 2017
- , Sankei
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SECURITY
Onodera explains idea of Japan acquiring capability to strike enemy bases
- May 4, 2017
- , Asahi
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SECURITY
Small portion of MCAS Futenma to be returned in July
- May 3, 2017
- , Mainichi, Yomiuri, Tokyo Shimbun
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SECURITY
Japan, Israel agree to strengthen cybersecurity cooperation
- May 4, 2017
- , Nikkei
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on May 6
- May 7, 2017
- , Nikkei , p. 5
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on May 5
- May 6, 2017
- , Nikkei , p. 4
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on May 4
- May 5, 2017
- , Nikkei , p. 2
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on May 3
- May 4, 2017
- , Nikkei , p. 2
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on May 2
- May 3, 2017
- , Nikkei , p. 4
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POLITICS
Abe takes big step toward dream of revising pacifist charter
- May 4, 2017
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 4:30 am JST
- English Press
POLITICS
Abe: Keep Article 9 pacifism
- May 3, 2017
- , The Japan News , 10:55 pm
- English Press
POLITICS
Gist of PM Abe’s video message on 70th anniversary of enforcement of Constitution
- May 4, 2017
- , Nikkei , p. 2
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POLITICS
Abe to tread carefully in setting path to charter revision
- May 6, 2017
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 03:00 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Timing of referendum key to constitutional revision
- May 4, 2017
- , The Japan News , 11:13 pm
- English Press
POLITICS
Analysis: Abe makes well-calculated announcement of constitutional revision plan
- May 7, 2017
- , Nikkei , p. 7
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POLITICS
Abe’s constitution revision plan sends ripples through capital
- May 5, 2017
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 03:40 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: LDP, other parties must aim for constitutional revision by ’20 / Strategic approach crucial for Article 9
- May 3, 2017
- , The Japan News , 8:22 pm
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: Article 9 revisions must be debated with care despite PM’s proposal
- May 5, 2017
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: Constitution’s philosophy should be realized on its 70th anniversary
- May 3, 2017
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
POLITICS
Cartoon: Abe and Ishiba
- May 5, 2017
- , Asahi , p. 6
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POLITICS
Cartoon: Constitutional amendment
- May 6, 2017
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 2
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POLITICS
Budget Committee interpellations to set direction of final phase of Diet session
- May 6, 2017
- , Mainichi , p. 5
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POLITICS
DP to present counterproposal to challenge “anti-conspiracy” bill
- May 3, 2017
- , Nikkei , p. 4
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POLITICS
Abe expresses desire to amend Constitution, put revisions into effect in 2020
- May 4, 2017
- , All national papers
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OPINION POLLS
Japanese evenly split on constitutional change, Nikkei poll
- May 3, 2017
- , Nikkei , p. 1
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OPINION POLLS
48% in favor of constitutional amendment, Mainichi survey
- May 3, 2017
- , Mainichi , p. 1
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OPINION POLLS
Opinion poll & results from Mainichi Shimbun
- May 3, 2017
- , Mainichi , p. 5
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SCIENCE
JAXA starts firing tests on next-generation H3 launch vehicle
- May 7, 2017
- , Nikkei , p. 7
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SOCIETY
Parental abduction victims hold rally to push for joint custody rights
- May 6, 2017
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
No. of children in Japan falls for 36th year to new record low
- May 4, 2017
- , Kyodo News , 17:05:26 JST
- English Press
SOCIETY
Cabinet Office adds eight new indices to child poverty index
- May 5, 2017
- , Mainichi , p. 2
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SOCIETY
Sacred men-only island set to be granted UNESCO World Heritage status
- May 6, 2017
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Human rights group issues report on tackling LGBT discrimination
- May 2, 2017
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Gov’t to allow family members to join refugee students from Syria
- May 7, 2017
- , Mainichi , p. 2
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SOCIETY
Tokyo Metro changes regulation on response to North Korean missile launch
- May 3, 2017
- , Mainichi, Sankei
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SOCIETY
Ratio of women in managerial positions rises to 8.3%
- May 5, 2017
- , Yomiuri
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SOCIETY
GOJ to publicize in English Japanese firms’ efforts to promote women’s empowerment
- May 2, 2017
- , Nikkei evening edition
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EDUCATION
As Japan’s JET Programme hits its 30s, the jury’s still out
- May 3, 2017
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
EDUCATION
Harvard students to offer summer schools to Japanese high school students
- May 4, 2017
- , Nikkei , p. 26
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TV PROGRAMS
70th anniversary of Japanese Constitution
- May 6, 2017
- , NHK
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TV PROGRAMS
Giant dinosaur skeleton discovered in Japan
- May 7, 2017
- , NHK
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