August 22, 2018
HEADLINES
Noon news
- August 22, 2018
- , All TV networks
- JMH Summary
HEADLINES
Morning news
- August 22, 2018
- , All newspapers and TV networks
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AMBASSADOR
Sports diplomacy is a home run for the United States and Japan
- August 21, 2018
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 6:37 p.m.
- English Press
AMBASSADOR
Ambassador Hagerty watches Koshien high school baseball championship game
- August 22, 2018
- , Asahi , p. 31
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AMBASSADOR
Ambassador Hagerty calls sports diplomacy a “home run”
- August 21, 2018
- , Asahi digital
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan makes its move in Indian Ocean power game
- August 22, 2018
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 2:48 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan, China look to expand currency swap line to 3 tril. yen
- August 21, 2018
- , Kyodo News , 6:27 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Abe plans Australia trip to bolster Indo-Pacific alliance
- August 22, 2018
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 5:49 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan-Australia relations affected by Canberra’s economic dependence on China
- August 22, 2018
- , Nikkei , p. 4
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INTERNATIONAL
IAEA expresses concern about North Korea’s continued pursuit of nuclear development
- August 22, 2018
- , Asahi, Mainichi, Yomiuri
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INTERNATIONAL
Prime Minister Abe to visit Australia in the fall
- August 22, 2018
- , Nikkei
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INTERNATIONAL
Several GOJ, ruling party officials planning trips to China
- August 22, 2018
- , Nikkei
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ECONOMY
TEPCO, Chubu Electric, Hitachi, Toshiba discussing possible nuclear business alliance
- August 22, 2018
- , NHK
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ECONOMY
FY17 investment in startups increases for five consecutive years
- August 22, 2018
- , Nikkei , p. 13
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ECONOMY
Japan catches 177 whales for “research whaling” in northwest Pacific
- August 22, 2018
- , Kyodo News , 11:23 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
CCS Suga pledges to create system to help international students find jobs
- August 22, 2018
- , Nikkei , p. 4
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ECONOMY
Japan and the U.S. and Chinese superpowers (Part 1): Competition for hegemony over high-technology
- August 1, 2018
- , Nikkei , p. 24
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ECONOMY
Japan and the U.S. and Chinese superpowers (Part 2): World’s center of gravity will shift to the Indo-Pacific
- August 2, 2018
- , Nikkei , p. 27
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ECONOMY
Local automakers to shoulder 1.75 trillion yen in additional costs if U.S. imposes higher tariffs
- August 22, 2018
- , Mainichi, Nikkei
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SECURITY
Five CV-22 Ospreys to be deployed at Yokota starting Oct. 1
- August 22, 2018
- , Asahi
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SECURITY
DOD OIG points out Marine aviation squadrons’ inaccurate reporting on aircraft readiness
- August 22, 2018
- , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
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SECURITY
Editorial: Tokyo must face up to governors unanimous call for SOFA review
- August 22, 2018
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 1:55 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
LDP, Komeito formally decide to endorse Sakima in Okinawa gubernatorial election
- August 22, 2018
- , Nikkei , p. 4
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SECURITY
U.S. weapons purchases boost Japan’s defense spending
- August 21, 2018
- , Akahata , p. 2
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SECURITY
Gov’t developing system to detect suspicious ships with AI technology
- August 20, 2018
- , Yomiuri , Lead story
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SECURITY
ASDF’s F-15s to be modernized
- August 22, 2018
- , Nikkei
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SECURITY
MSDF to conduct joint drills with five Asian nations
- August 22, 2018
- , Asahi, Yomiuri
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SECURITY
Japan, Sri Lanka confirm defense cooperation
- August 22, 2018
- , Yomiuri
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SECURITY
Ginowan deputy mayor to run in mayoral election
- August 22, 2018
- , Mainichi
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SECURITY
Japan to fortify electronic warfare capabilities
- August 22, 2018
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 03:18
- English Press
POLITICS
Japan and China agree to set common charging standards for EVs
- August 22, 2018
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 1:55 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Aug. 21, 2018
- August 22, 2018
- , Nikkei , p. 4
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POLITICS
Editorial: Constitution should not be used as political tool in LDP presidential race
- August 22, 2018
- , The Mainichi , p. 5
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POLITICS
Tepco, Hitachi and Toshiba in talks for 4-way nuclear alliance
- August 22, 2018
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 2:03 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Abe’s dogmatic leadership style put to test in LDP race
- August 22, 2018
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 11:41 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Ishiba vexed by lack of opportunities for direct debate with PM Abe in LDP presidential race
- August 22, 2018
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
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POLITICS
Komura becomes longest serving LDP vice president
- August 22, 2018
- , Asahi , p. 4
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OPINION POLLS
Analysis of Yomiuri poll: Abe cabinet enjoys high support rate among men
- August 22, 2018
- , Yomiuri , pp. 1, 17, 18
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SCIENCE
GOJ to use whale meat normally disposed of to develop health food products
- August 22, 2018
- , Sankei
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SOCIETY
Poll shows Japan is the most popular travel destination for Americans
- August 22, 2018
- , Nikkei , p. 32
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SOCIETY
Support group for Vietnamese residents in Japan established
- August 22, 2018
- , Kyodo News , 3:06 p.m.
- English Press
