February 27, 2018
HEADLINES
Noon news
- February 27, 2018
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HEADLINES
Morning news
- February 27, 2018
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INTERNATIONAL
DOS announces resignation of special representative for North Korean policy
- February 27, 2018
- , NHK
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INTERNATIONAL
Suga rebuts ROK foreign minister’s remarks over comfort women
- February 27, 2018
- , NHK
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INTERNATIONAL
U.S. Coast Guard cutters to help fight smuggling by North Korea
- February 27, 2018
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 3:00 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
TPP can’t be redone to please U.S., Chilean president says
- February 27, 2018
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 5:40 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan softens stance on prospect of “chat” with N. Korea: sources
- February 27, 2018
- , Kyodo News , 2:06 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
North Korean official reiterates readiness to hold talks with U.S.
- February 27, 2018
- , All national papers
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INTERNATIONAL
USG to dispatch Coast Guard vessels in Western Pacific
- February 27, 2018
- , Asahi
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INTERNATIONAL
Senior Pentagon official comments on joint exercises with ROK
- February 27, 2018
- , Asahi, Mainichi, Yomiuri, Nikkei, Sankei
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INTERNATIONAL
Foreign Minister Kono meets with U.S. politicians
- February 27, 2018
- , Nikkei
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan mulls additional sanctions on N. Korea
- February 26, 2018
- , The Japan News , 7:41 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan, U.S. take both hard and soft approaches toward N. Korea
- February 27, 2018
- , Mainichi , p. 2
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INTERNATIONAL
“Comfort women” deal with Japan insufficient: S. Korean minister
- February 26, 2018
- , Kyodo News , 11:41 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan protests S. Korea jab on “comfort women” deal at U.N. meeting
- February 27, 2018
- , Kyodo News , 5:28 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Behavior of host nation called into question at Pyeongchang Olympics
- February 26, 2018
- , The Japan News , 8:25 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Gov’t mull regulating cryptocurrency capital raising
- February 27, 2018
- , Sankei , Lead story
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ECONOMY
Next year shapes up to be the dawn of 5G
- February 27, 2018
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 5:33 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan’s Inpex renews contract in Abu Dhabi oilfield with smaller stake
- February 26, 2018
- , Kyodo News , 07:29 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan drugmakers struggle to effectively invest in R&D
- February 26, 2018
- , Nikkei , p. 5
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ECONOMY
JA Zen-Noh sets up wagyu beef processing firm in U.S.
- February 22, 2018
- , Nikkei evening edition , p. 1
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ECONOMY
Removal of spent fuel from Fugen reactor site pushed back 9 years
- February 26, 2018
- , Kyodo News , 4:33 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Trailblazing Nagoya restaurant that accepts XEM cryptocurrency moves to Tokyo
- February 26, 2018
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SECURITY
FAA issues NOTAM on flights over Futenma school
- February 27, 2018
- , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
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SECURITY
Ginowan assembly adopts resolution calling for suspension of Futenma operations
- February 27, 2018
- , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
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SECURITY
SDF missile unit likely to be deployed in Okinawa
- February 27, 2018
- , Asahi
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SECURITY
Misawa AB commander apologizes for incident in which tanks were dropped in lake
- February 27, 2018
- , Yomiuri
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SECURITY
Japan mulls deploying antiship missile unit to Okinawa’s main island
- February 27, 2018
- , Kyodo News , 1:15 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Onodera: Security laws, long-range missiles needed for Japan’s defense-only posture
- March 1, 2018
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SECURITY
Japan successfully launches rocket carrying reconnaissance satellite
- February 27, 2018
- , Kyodo News , 3:26 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Editorial: Japan’s lack of thorough debate on defense spending a cause for concern
- February 26, 2018
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SECURITY
Gov’t to build new SDF hospital in Saitama Pref.
- February 26, 2018
- , The Japan News , 7:43 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Okinawa Minister Esaki to step down
- February 27, 2018
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POLITICS
Gov’t eyes making permanent residency easier for “Cool Japan” talent
- February 26, 2018
- , Kyodo News , 7:46 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
GOJ making plans for three casinos in Japan
- February 27, 2018
- , Sankei
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Feb. 26, 2018
- February 27, 2018
- , Nikkei , p. 4
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POLITICS
Ruling parties give up on passing FY18 budget on Feb. 27
- February 27, 2018
- , Yomiuri , p. 2
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POLITICS
233 more data flaws fuel controversy over work style reform
- February 26, 2018
- , Jiji Press , 5:59 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Okinawa minister Esaki resigns after stroke, succeeded by Fukui
- February 27, 2018
- , Kyodo News , 10:08 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Minister for Okinawa hospitalized again due to minor stroke
- February 26, 2018
- , Kyodo News , 5:39 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Ishiba willing to accept LDP constitutional revision proposal on Article 9
- February 27, 2018
- , Nikkei , p. 1
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POLITICS
CDPJ focusing on local elections to consolidate support base
- February 27, 2018
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
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OPINION POLLS
57% opposed to expansion of scope of discretionary work scheme, Mainichi poll
- February 26, 2018
- , Mainichi , p. 1
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OPINION POLLS
Opinion poll & results from Mainichi Shimbun
- February 26, 2018
- , Mainichi , p. 3
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OPINION POLLS
Cabinet support rate holds steady at 56%, Nikkei poll
- February 26, 2018
- , Nikkei , p. 2
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OPINION POLLS
75% say reinvestigation is needed to resolve discretionary labor data issue, Nikkei poll
- February 26, 2018
- , Nikkei , p. 2
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OPINION POLLS
44% approve of reappointment of BOJ Governor Kuroda, Nikkei poll
- February 26, 2018
- , Nikkei , p. 2
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SCIENCE
Japan successfully launches reconnaissance satellite
- February 27, 2018
- , NHK
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SOCIETY
Japan clamps down on apparent job seekers applying for refugee status
- February 27, 2018
- , Kyodo News , 12:01 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
More body parts of missing woman discovered
- February 27, 2018
- , All national papers
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EDUCATION
Students prepare for the ninth annual Japan Times Bee, the nation’s only Scripps-endorsed contest
- February 26, 2018
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
TV PROGRAMS
North Korea’s charm offensive
- February 26, 2018
- , NHK
- JMH Summary
