November 21, 2017
HEADLINES
Noon news
- November 21, 2017
- , All TV networks
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HEADLINES
Morning news
- November 21, 2017
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AMBASSADOR
Ambassador Hagerty discusses bilateral business ties with Aichi governor
- November 21, 2017
- , Chunichi Shimbun
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AMBASSADOR
U.S. Ambassador Hagerty sees “Henoko as only solution,” “appreciates contribution of Okinawan community”
- November 18, 2017
- , Okinawa Times , p. 2
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AMBASSADOR
U.S. Ambassador stresses significance of “Henoko,” maintains stance of Japan, U.S. gov’ts
- November 18, 2017
- , Ryukyu Shimpo , p. 2
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INTERNATIONAL
GOJ welcomes relisting of North Korea as state sponsor of terrorism
- November 21, 2017
- , NHK, Fuji TV, TV Asahi
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INTERNATIONAL
Osaka mayor asks San Francisco counterpart to veto bill on comfort women statue
- November 20, 2017
- , Yomiuri evening edition , p. 14
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INTERNATIONAL
Chinese premier to meet Japanese business leaders
- November 21, 2017
- , Kyodo News , 3:56 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Foreign Minister Kono to attend climate summit on behalf of Abe
- November 21, 2017
- , Mainichi , p. 5
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INTERNATIONAL
Nikai tells LDP members to stress Japan’s position on comfort women issue when in U.S
- November 18, 2017
- , Sankei , p. 5
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INTERNATIONAL
JIIA to hold symposiums on “history and reconciliation” across the globe
- November 20, 2017
- , Sankei , p. 5
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INTERNATIONAL
Chinese envoy returns from DPRK apparently without meeting Kim Jong Un
- November 21, 2017
- , All national papers
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INTERNATIONAL
Prime Minister Abe’s advisor to visit U.S.
- November 21, 2017
- , Nikkei
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INTERNATIONAL
Komeito leader to visit South Korea, China
- November 21, 2017
- , All national papers
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ECONOMY
Environment Ministry launches project using “nudge theory”
- November 20, 2017
- , NHK
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ECONOMY
Gov’t to support dairy, sugarcane farmers affected by TPP, Japan-EU EPA
- November 21, 2017
- , Nikkei , p. 4
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ECONOMY
Japanese business delegation visits China in trade outreach
- November 21, 2017
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 3:06 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Mitsubishi Corp. lands 30 billion yen Philippine light rail deal
- November 21, 2017
- , Kyodo News , 2:36 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan plans to reduce corporate tax to push wage hikes
- November 21, 2017
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 5:09 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan logs 5th straight month of trade surplus in Oct.
- November 20, 2017
- , Kyodo News , 11:32 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan Atomic Power to seek lifespan extension for aging plant
- November 21, 2017
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 2:12 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Commentary: The false promises of farm exports as a growth strategy
- November 20, 2017
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
ECONOMY
Government considers allocating part of forest management tax revenue to prefectures to fund staff development
- November 20, 2017
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
ECONOMY
Cartoon: Abenomics not lifting all boats
- November 18, 2017
- , Akahata , p. 2
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ECONOMY
GOJ prepares assistance package for farmers in preparation for TPP, Japan-EU EPA
- November 21, 2017
- , Asahi, Mainichi, Yomiuri, Nikkei
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ECONOMY
Canada’s request for cultural exemptions in TPP likely to be rejected by other members
- November 21, 2017
- , Sankei
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SECURITY
Defense chief acknowledges that ASDF trained with B-52s
- November 21, 2017
- , Asahi digital
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SECURITY
Okinawa says, “No more!”
- November 21, 2017
- , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
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SECURITY
Okinawa vice governor protests to Okinawa ambassador over fatal DUI incident
- November 21, 2017
- , Ryukyu Shimpo , p. 2
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SECURITY
Japanese version of Tomahawk eyed
- November 20, 2017
- , The Japan News , 8:20 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Amphibious rapid deployment brigade to train in Okinawa
- November 18, 2017
- , Ryukyu Shimpo , p. 2
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SECURITY
Citizen group finds U.S military also conducting low-altitude flight training over Amami
- November 20, 2017
- , Okinawa Times , p. 2
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SECURITY
Over 25,000 sexual assault cases reported at U.S. military facilities in 4 years: DoD report
- November 19, 2017
- , Okinawa Times , p. 1
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SECURITY
Continued surveillance sought for Aum-linked groups
- November 20, 2017
- , Jiji Press , 4:40 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Top Marine in Okinawa apologizes to governor for fatal accident involving service member
- November 21, 2017
- , Asahi, Mainichi, Sankei, Tokyo Shimbun
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SECURITY
USFJ issues alcohol ban
- November 20, 2017
- , All national papers evening edition
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Nov. 20, 2017
- November 21, 2017
- , Nikkei , p. 4
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POLITICS
Gist of Lower House representative interpellations, Nov. 20, 2017
- November 21, 2017
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 7
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POLITICS
CDPJ’s Edano, Party of Hope’s Tamaki take different approaches in Diet interpellations
- November 21, 2017
- , Yomiuri , p. 3
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POLITICS
LDP’s Kishida projects individuality in Diet representative interpellation debut
- November 21, 2017
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
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POLITICS
Party of Hope to compile proposed amendments to security laws
- November 21, 2017
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
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POLITICS
Editorial: Debate needed on revising constituencies comprising multiple prefectures
- November 20, 2017
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
POLITICS
Interview: New DP leader envisions coalition with CDPJ and Party of Hope
- November 20, 2017
- , Sankei , p. 5
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SCIENCE
Germany, France lead Paris Agreement; Japan envisions U.S. return to pact
- November 19, 2017
- , Yomiuri , p. 3
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SCIENCE
Japan criticized by international community for ivory trade practices
- November 19, 2017
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 27
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SOCIETY
Japan Inc changing tacks to re-hire women workers
- November 21, 2017
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 12:15 p.m.
- English Press
EDUCATION
Panel’s draft final report proposes new law to revitalize regional universities
- November 21, 2017
- , Yomiuri , p. 2
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