May 21, 2018
HEADLINES
Noon news
- May 21, 2018
- , All TV networks
- JMH Summary
HEADLINES
Morning news
- May 21, 2018
- , All newspapers and TV networks
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AMBASSADOR
Ambassador Hagerty works energetically to promote investment in the U.S.
- May 19, 2018
- , NTV
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan agonizes over cooperation with U.S. in dealing with China in trade issues
- May 20, 2018
- , Sankei , p. 3
- JMH Translation
INTERNATIONAL
Japan aims to check China through Pacific island nations
- May 20, 2018
- , The Japan News , 7:29 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Abe: “Russians never fail to keep their promises”
- May 21, 2018
- , Asahi , p. 7
- JMH Translation
INTERNATIONAL
Japanese, German, French foreign ministers agree to support Iran deal
- May 18, 2018
- , Kyodo News , 11:06 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
S. Korea minister seeks Japan role in econ. cooperation with North
- May 18, 2018
- , Kyodo News , 6:55 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Diet group to resume activities for N. Korea ties
- May 18, 2018
- , The Japan News , 8:15 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japanese diplomat referred to three non-nuclear principles at U.S. advisory commission
- May 18, 2018
- , Asahi , p. 4
- JMH Translation
INTERNATIONAL
Kono mum on if record exists in support of U.S. nuke deterrence
- May 16, 2018
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 04:10 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
President Trump, President Moon discuss North Korea
- May 21, 2018
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Japan mulls sending senior MOFA officials to Singapore during U.S.-DPRK summit
- May 20, 2018
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Admiral Harris nominated as ambassador to South Korea
- May 19, 2018
- , Asahi, Mainichi, Yomiuri, Nikkei, Sankei evening edition
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Japan, Pacific island nations agree to cooperate for DPRK denuclearization
- May 20, 2018
- , All national papers
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INTERNATIONAL
Abe to visit Russia for talks with Putin
- May 19, 2018
- , Mainichi, Nikkei, Sankei
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INTERNATIONAL
Abductees’ families tell supporters about their meetings with USG officials
- May 19, 2018
- , Sankei
- JMH Summary
ECONOMY
Addressing the declining labor force in Japan
- May 20, 2018
- , NHK
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ECONOMY
With TPP ratification in sight, Abe raises banner of free trade
- May 19, 2018
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 5:35 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Brazil calls for Japan-South America economic partnership
- May 19, 2018
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 1:20 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Huis Ten Bosch envisages underwater casino
- May 21, 2018
- , Sankei , p. 3
- JMH Translation
ECONOMY
Toshiba enters new chapter with sale of memory unit
- May 18, 2018
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 6:44 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Ex-bankers from foreign firms venturing into start-ups in pursuit of inspiration
- May 21, 2018
- , Nikkei , p. 7
- JMH Translation
ECONOMY
Record 98% of university graduates land jobs amid recovering economy
- May 18, 2018
- , Kyodo News , 1:12 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Lower House approves bill to ratify TPP-11
- May 19, 2018
- , All national papers
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ECONOMY
Japan notifies WTO of intention to take countermeasures against U.S. metal tariffs
- May 19, 2018
- , All national papers
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ECONOMY
Japan offers Cambodia help to build 1st subway in Phnom Penh
- May 21, 2018
- , Kyodo News , 3:19 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: Gov’t energy plan inflexibility on nuclear, renewables reveals lack of vision
- May 19, 2018
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SECURITY
Soil in returned land at Northern Training Area suspected of chemical contamination
- May 20, 2018
- , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Kadena airman arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol
- May 20, 2018
- , Ryukyu Shimpo
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Ginowan mayor to visit U.S.
- May 19, 2018
- , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Japan’s intelligence operations
- May 19, 2018
- , NHK
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SECURITY
Suga allying with Okinawa mayors’ league in autumn gubernatorial race
- May 21, 2018
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 2
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Defense Ministry to outsource cybersecurity work to private sector
- May 19, 2018
- , Kyodo News , 8:13 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Residents near MCAS Iwakuni worried about aircraft noise
- April 19, 2018
- , Chugoku Shimbun , p. 3
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Defense Ministry to use private sector micro satellites for intelligence gathering from June
- May 20, 2018
- , Mainichi , p. 2
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
China lands bombers on South China Sea outpost for first time
- May 19, 2018
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SECURITY
Japan extends SDF deployment to UN mission headquarters in South Sudan
- May 19, 2018
- , Mainichi, Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
CCS Suga visits Okinawa
- May 20, 2018
- , Mainichi, Yomiuri, Nikkei, Sankei
- JMH Summary
POLITICS
Lawmakers discuss work-style reform bills, Japan’s response to DPRK
- May 20, 2018
- , NHK
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on May 20, 2018
- May 21, 2018
- , Nikkei , p. 4
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on May 19, 2018
- May 20, 2018
- , Nikkei , p. 4
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on May 18, 2018
- May 19, 2018
- , Nikkei , p. 4
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Political schedule as envisioned by ruling parties
- May 19, 2018
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
JCP chief not keen on cooperating with new DPFP in next Upper House election
- May 20, 2018
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Finance Ministry faces personnel crisis amid recent string of scandals
- May 21, 2018
- , Sankei , pp. 1, 2
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Cabinet support edges up to 42%
- May 21, 2018
- , Yomiuri
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OPINION POLLS
Public approval for Abe cabinet picks up
- May 21, 2018
- , Fuji TV, TV Asahi
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OPINION POLLS
Cabinet support rate rises 3 points to 42%, 25% say work-style reform bill should be passed during current Diet session, Yomiuri poll
- May 21, 2018
- , Yomiuri , p. 1
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
Opinion poll & results from Yomiuri Shimbun
- May 21, 2018
- , Yomiuri , p. 10
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
Cabinet fails to resolve Abe scandals but approval rate up, Asahi poll
- May 21, 2018
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 1:35 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Abe cabinet’s approval rate levels off at 38%, as 65% say “PM bears responsibility” for Kake scandal, Jiji Press poll
- May 18, 2018
- , Jiji , 3:06 p.m.
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
58% say diplomatic summits will not result in progress on abductee issue, Jiji Press poll
- May 18, 2018
- , Jiji , 3:08 p.m.
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
U.S. cites Japan for noncompliance with Hague treaty on cross-border parental child abductions
- May 18, 2018
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
46 rescued from human trafficking in Japan in 2017
- May 18, 2018
- , Kyodo News , 3:05 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Seniors in need of nursing care to reach 7.7 million in 2025
- May 21, 2018
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 1
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
Feature: Ex-serviceman’s tours near base drawing U.S. military folk in Japan
- May 19, 2018
- , Kyodo News , 7:58 a.m.
- English Press
EDUCATION
LDP panel proposes deferred tuition payment instead of gov’t’s free higher education
- May 18, 2018
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
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