August 3, 2017
HEADLINES
Noon news
- August 3, 2017
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HEADLINES
Morning news
- August 3, 2017
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan arranging ministerial talks with top U.S., China diplomats
- August 2, 2017
- , Kyodo News , 6:15 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
U.S. to push China, Asian states to ramp up pressure on N. Korea
- August 3, 2017
- , Kyodo News
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
U.S. frustrated with stalled denuclearization on Korean Peninsula
- August 3, 2017
- , Nikkei
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INTERNATIONAL
Kono to make diplomatic debut next week
- August 3, 2017
- , Sankei
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INTERNATIONAL
U.S., Japan, ROK hold videoconference on DPRK provocations
- August 3, 2017
- , Asahi, Mainichi, Yomiuri
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INTERNATIONAL
U.S. economic policy stalled due to two key officials’ lack of political experience
- August 3, 2017
- , Yomiuri
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INTERNATIONAL
Ambassador Kennedy played key role in persuading President Obama to visit Hiroshima
- August 3, 2017
- , Tokyo Shimbun
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan injects additional $1.2 mil. into Khmer Rouge tribunal
- August 2, 2017
- , Kyodo News , 7:32 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Global concerns spread over possible U.S. steel import restrictions for security reasons
- August 8, 2017
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ECONOMY
Lobbying for opening casino at Tokyo fish market site heats up after Koike’s election victory
- August 1, 2017
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ECONOMY
Gov’t to require online retailers to submit energy-saving plans
- August 3, 2017
- , Yomiuri , p. 1
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ECONOMY
JBIC to sign MOU with Washington state on infrastructure development
- August 3, 2017
- , Nikkei , p. 7
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ECONOMY
Juvenile Pacific bluefin tuna catch exceeded cap by 333 tons last season
- August 3, 2017
- , Yomiuri , p. 8
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ECONOMY
Japan’s social security outlays hit record 114 trillion yen in FY15
- August 2, 2017
- , Asahi , p. 4
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ECONOMY
Gov’t to support overseas promotion of Japanese films
- August 3, 2017
- , Nikkei , p. 4
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SECURITY
Base-hosting prefectures seek accord on disaster response cooperation with U.S. military
- August 3, 2017
- , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
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SECURITY
MOD admits it has no clear plan for fixing defect in Osprey engine filters
- August 3, 2017
- , Akahata , Lead story
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SECURITY
U.S. marines to use new rocket launcher in joint exercise
- August 3, 2017
- , Akahata , p. 14
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SECURITY
Yokota Air Base becoming military hub
- August 2, 2017
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 24
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SECURITY
Only Japanese see cyberattacks as top security threat
- August 2, 2017
- , Jiji Press , 6:26 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Nago mayoral election slated for Feb. 4
- August 3, 2017
- , Asahi, Mainichi, Yomiuri, Tokyo Shimbun
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POLITICS
PROFILE: Regional Revitalization Minister Kajiyama is 1st-time appointee
- August 3, 2017
- , Kyodo News
- English Press
POLITICS
PROFILE: Matsuyama tasked with promoting citizens’ engagement
- August 3, 2017
- , Kyodo News
- English Press
POLITICS
PROFILE: LDP’s acting Diet affairs chief Okonogi is new national safety head
- August 3, 2017
- , Kyodo News
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POLITICS
PROFILE: New Defense Minister Onodera well-versed in security policy
- August 3, 2017
- , Kyodo News
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POLITICS
PROFILE: New environment minister a 70-yr-old ex-bureaucrat
- August 3, 2017
- , Kyodo News
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POLITICS
PROFILE: New Justice Minister Kamikawa versed in public policy
- August 3, 2017
- , Kyodo News
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POLITICS
PROFILE: Olympic minister Suzuki known for quake reconstruction efforts
- August 3, 2017
- , Kyodo News
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POLITICS
PROFILE: Minister for Okinawa issues Esaki is hereditary politician
- August 3, 2017
- , Kyodo News
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POLITICS
PROFILE: Reconstruction minister Yoshino eager to rebuild 2011 disaster areas
- August 3, 2017
- , Kyodo News
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POLITICS
PROFILE: Farm minister Saito is valued by ruling party veterans
- August 3, 2017
- , Kyodo News
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POLITICS
PROFILE: Health minister Kato, a close Abe ally, known for pushing work reform
- August 3, 2017
- , Kyodo News
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POLITICS
PROFILE: Education minister Hayashi well-versed in policy matters
- August 3, 2017
- , Kyodo News
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POLITICS
PROFILE: PM Abe’s close aide Seko retains post as trade minister
- August 3, 2017
- , Kyodo News
- English Press
POLITICS
PROFILE: Land minister Ishii floated as next leader of Komeito
- August 3, 2017
- , Kyodo News
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POLITICS
PROFILE: Economy minister Motegi is policy expert with diverse background
- August 3, 2017
- , Kyodo News
- English Press
POLITICS
PROFILE: Internal affairs minister Noda touted as possible 1st female PM
- August 3, 2017
- , Kyodo News
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POLITICS
PROFILE: Retained top spokesman Suga is Abe’s right-hand-man
- August 3, 2017
- , Kyodo News
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POLITICS
PROFILE: Foreign Minister Kono known as ardent debater on reforms
- August 3, 2017
- , Kyodo News
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POLITICS
PROFILE: Retained Finance Minister Aso known as manga enthusiast
- August 3, 2017
- , Kyodo News
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POLITICS
PROFILE: LDP’s new policy chief Kishida candidate to succeed Abe
- August 3, 2017
- , Kyodo News
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POLITICS
PROFILE: New LDP General Council head Takeshita versed in political wrangling
- August 3, 2017
- , Kyodo News
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POLITICS
PROFILE: LDP secretary general Nikai known for strong ties to China
- August 3, 2017
- , Kyodo News
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Aug. 2
- August 3, 2017
- , Nikkei , p. 4
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POLITICS
FOCUS: Abe’s Cabinet reshuffle unlikely to give much-needed poll bump
- August 3, 2017
- , Kyodo News , 2:27 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
FOCUS: Abe’s Cabinet reshuffle to affect fate of Japan’s diplomacy
- August 3, 2017
- , Kyodo News , 1:42 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Abe’s new cabinet lineup characterized by heavyweights, factional balance
- August 3, 2017
- , Yomiuri , p. 2
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Koizumi to be named LDP chief deputy secretary-general
- August 3, 2017
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
New top LDP executives differ on revision of Article 9 of Constitution
- August 3, 2017
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 2
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POLITICS
Cartoon: Abe ponders cabinet reshuffle
- August 3, 2017
- , Asahi , p. 14
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POLITICS
Maehara, Edano vie for DP leadership
- August 2, 2017
- , The Japan News , 9:40 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Prime Minister Abe to reshuffle cabinet today
- August 3, 2017
- , All national papers
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POLITICS
Ex-premier criticizes Abe for controlling appointments at government agencies
- August 3, 2017
- , Tokyo Shimbun
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OPINION POLLS
Highlights of the July 2017 Jiji Press Public Opinion Poll
- August 1, 2017
- , Jiji Press Public Opinion Poll Bulletin , [No. 1526] – pp. 8–11
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
Japan’s rising star athletes making a dash to the U.S.
- August 3, 2017
- , Yomiuri
- Trending@Japan
SOCIETY
Youth lay down placards, take up policy debate in schools
- August 3, 2017
- , Asahi, Nikkei
- Trending@Japan
SOCIETY
Millennials shape the new sharing economy
- August 3, 2017
- , Asahi, Nikkei
- Trending@Japan
SOCIETY
Japan’s medical support system falls short amid influx of foreign tourists, residents
- August 3, 2017
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
EDUCATION
Japan-Egypt science collaboration school to start 4-year programs
- August 3, 2017
- , Nikkei , p. 38
- JMH Translation
TV PROGRAMS
Growing popularity of “three-day weekend” system
- August 3, 2017
- , NHK
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