August 9, 2018
HEADLINES
Noon news
- August 9, 2018
- , All TV networks
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HEADLINES
Morning news
- August 9, 2018
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AMBASSADOR
Hiroshima Mayor Matsui urges Japan to lead world in engaging in “dialogue and cooperation” to eliminate nuclear weapons
- August 7, 2018
- , Chugoku Shimbun , Lead story
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AMBASSADOR
U.S. envoy to Japan attends Hiroshima peace ceremony for first time under Trump administration
- August 7, 2018
- , Chugoku Shimbun , p. 3
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INTERNATIONAL
Peace memorial ceremony held in Nagasaki
- August 9, 2018
- , All national papers, Nishinippon Shimbun, Nagasaki Shimbun , All TV networks , Jiji
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INTERNATIONAL
DOS official comments on passing of Okinawa leader
- August 9, 2018
- , Jiji
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INTERNATIONAL
Secretary Pompeo reportedly urged DPRK to cut nuclear arsenal by 60-70%
- August 9, 2018
- , TV Asahi
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INTERNATIONAL
Trade War – Part 4: In talks with U.S., Japan’s ministries are not on the same page
- August 9, 2018
- , Nikkei , p. 2
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INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Japan must commit to abolition of nuclear weapons
- August 9, 2018
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: U.S. must find pathways to easing tension with Iran over nuclear deal
- August 8, 2018
- , The Japan News , 7:58 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Attendance to Nagasaki A-bomb commemoration has ‘special meaning,’ U.N. chief Guterres tells Abe
- August 8, 2018
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Young people finding ways to keep hibakusha memories alive
- August 9, 2018
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 2:25 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan urging foreign governments to crack down on “ship-to-ship” transfers involving DPRK
- August 9, 2018
- , Nikkei
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INTERNATIONAL
U.S. group says DPRK’s dismantling of missile site is “reversible”
- August 9, 2018
- , Yomiuri
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INTERNATIONAL
South Korea’s No. 2 to attend “Comfort Women Day” ceremony
- August 9, 2018
- , Asahi
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ECONOMY
Japan to be “on the defensive” against U.S. in trade talks
- August 9, 2018
- , Asahi , p. 4
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ECONOMY
FTA and auto tariffs to be focus of Japan-U.S. trade talks
- August 9, 2018
- , Nikkei , p. 5
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ECONOMY
Japan’s Financial Services Agency set to update cryptocurrency regulations in speculation countermeasure
- August 8, 2018
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan “on the defensive” in trade talks with the U.S.
- August 9, 2018
- , Asahi, Nikkei , NHK
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ECONOMY
Japan’s food self-sufficiency rate stays at 38 pct in FY 2017
- August 8, 2018
- , Jiji Press , 8:44 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Suga says GOJ to move forward with Futenma relocation plan
- August 9, 2018
- , NHK, NTV, TBS, Fuji TV
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SECURITY
Okinawa mourns death of “defiant” leader
- August 9, 2018
- , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
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SECURITY
American university student suspected of selling marijuana on Yokosuka base
- August 8, 2018
- , Kanagawa Shimbun , p. 23
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SECURITY
Ruling, opposition politicians express condolences on Onaga’s death
- August 9, 2018
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
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SECURITY
U.S. conveys condolences after death of Okinawa governor Onaga
- August 9, 2018
- , Kyodo News , 10:55 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Over 80% of crimes committed by U.S. military in 2017 not prosecuted
- August 9, 2018
- , Akahata , p. 2
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SECURITY
Okinawa Governor Onaga passes away
- August 9, 2018
- , All national papers
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on August 8, 2018
- August 9, 2018
- , Nikkei , p. 4
- English Press
POLITICS
Gov’t “can hardly read” voters’ trend in Okinawa gubernatorial race
- August 9, 2018
- , Asahi , p. 2
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POLITICS
Cartoon: Seiko Noda
- August 9, 2018
- , Asahi , p. 12
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