August 21, 2018

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HEADLINES

Noon news

  • August 21, 2018
  • , All TV networks
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HEADLINES

Morning news

  • August 21, 2018
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INTERNATIONAL

INTERNATIONAL

FM Kono advocates “international solidarity levy”

  • August 21, 2018
  • , Nikkei , p. 4
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INTERNATIONAL

INTERNATIONAL

INTERNATIONAL

Foreign Ministry readying for extrabusy 2019

  • August 18, 2018
  • , Yomiuri , p. 4
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INTERNATIONAL

INTERNATIONAL

Kim Jong Un to skip international conference in Russia

  • August 21, 2018
  • , Yomiuri
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INTERNATIONAL

ROK President Moon likely to visit Japan in autumn

  • August 21, 2018
  • , Yomiuri
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INTERNATIONAL

CDPJ leader Edano to visit U.S.

  • August 21, 2018
  • , Asahi
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INTERNATIONAL

Japan, UK to jointly monitor ship-to-ship transfers involving DPRK

  • August 20, 2018
  • , Yomiuri evening edition
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INTERNATIONAL

Japan, India to conclude ACSA

  • August 21, 2018
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INTERNATIONAL

ECONOMY

Japan to ease visa rules for startup bosses

  • August 21, 2018
  • , Nikkei Asian Review , 1:25 p.m.
  • English Press

ECONOMY

India care workers to be trained for Japan / Govt to build local base to educate staff

  • August 20, 2018
  • , The Japan News , 9:30 p.m.
  • English Press

ECONOMY

Communications Ministry to integrally develop 5G and optical fiber network

  • August 18, 2018
  • , Nikkei , p. 5
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ECONOMY

Int’l catch documentation scheme eyed for Pacific bluefin tuna

  • August 21, 2018
  • , Kyodo News , 1:32 p.m.
  • English Press

ECONOMY

22 companies attend briefing session on integrated resorts in Yokohama

  • August 21, 2018
  • , Kanagawa Shimbun , Lead story
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SECURITY

Sakima coordinates policies with Komeito ahead of Okinawa election

  • August 21, 2018
  • , Okinawa Times
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SECURITY

Major Okinawa company opts for independent voting in gubernatorial election

  • August 21, 2018
  • , Ryukyu Shimpo , p. 2
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SECURITY

SECURITY

Gist of Japan-India defense ministerial, Aug. 20

  • August 21, 2018
  • , Sankei , p. 5
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SECURITY

Editorial: Do not forget cost-effectiveness in improving defense capabilities

  • August 20, 2018
  • , The Japan News , 7:29 p.m.
  • English Press

SECURITY

Okinawa finishes drafting report on hearing for withdrawal of Henoko landfill permit

  • August 21, 2018
  • , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 6
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SECURITY

Henoko relocation issues cast shadow on Okinawa’s tourism

  • August 18, 2018
  • , Yomiuri , p. 4
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SECURITY

Defense chief to visit Europe next month

  • August 21, 2018
  • , Asahi
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SECURITY

Diet member Tamaki to seek Okinawa governorship

  • August 21, 2018
  • , All national papers
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SECURITY

Japan to launch satellites to monitor space debris

  • August 21, 2018
  • , Nikkei
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POLITICS

LDP presidential race to be held on Sept. 20

  • August 21, 2018
  • , All TV networks
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POLITICS

New statistical method changes the lineup of foreign investors in Japan

  • August 18, 2018
  • , Nikkei , p. 5
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POLITICS

Prime minister’s schedule on Aug. 20, 2018

  • August 21, 2018
  • , Nikkei , p. 4
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POLITICS

Komeito leader Yamaguchi seen extending his tenure further

  • August 20, 2018
  • , Jiji Press , 11:45 p.m.
  • English Press

POLITICS

Diet reform emerging as issue in LDP presidential race

  • August 21, 2018
  • , Mainichi , p. 5
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POLITICS

CCS Suga meets with Ainu

  • August 21, 2018
  • , Mainichi , p. 5
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POLITICS

Main opposition party holds only 10% of Lower House seats

  • August 21, 2018
  • , Nikkei , p. 4
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POLITICS

Cartoon: Daylight saving time

  • August 18, 2018
  • , Tokyo Shimbun
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SCIENCE

SCIENCE

Japan gov’t panel begins discussions to slash plastic waste

  • August 20, 2018
  • , Kyodo News , 4:58 p.m.
  • English Press

SCIENCE

Japan plans satellites to monitor space junk

  • August 21, 2018
  • , Nikkei Asian Review , 6:18 a.m.
  • English Press

SOCIETY

Okinawa marines’ version of Da Pump’s ‘U.S.A.’ goes viral

  • August 20, 2018
  • , The Japan Times
  • English Press

SOCIETY

SOCIETY

Japan’s moms least satisfied with their work-life balance

  • August 21, 2018
  • , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 6
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