May 8, 2019
HEADLINES
Noon news
- May 8, 2019
- , All TV networks
- JMH Summary
HEADLINES
Morning news
- May 8, 2019
- , All newspapers and TV networks
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Special envoy Biegun meets with MOFA official on DPRK projectiles
- May 8, 2019
- , NHK, TBS
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
PM Abe, outgoing Chinese envoy express hope for improvement of bilateral ties
- May 7, 2019
- , NHK digital
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Gist of Abe’s remarks to reporters after teleconference with Trump on May 6
- May 8, 2019
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
- JMH Translation
INTERNATIONAL
Japanese, U.S. leaders confirm cooperation in dealing with North Korea
- May 8, 2019
- , Sankei , p. 1
- JMH Translation
INTERNATIONAL
Japan to call on N. Korea to realize summit “without conditions”
- May 7, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 9:37 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
N. Korea may begin contacts with Japan following Abe’s gesture
- May 7, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 7:35 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan, U.S., S. Korea to meet on projectile launches by North
- May 7, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 5:15 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
U.S., ROK “hesitant” to call DPRK projectiles “missiles”
- May 8, 2019
- , Asahi, Sankei
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Abe voices readiness to hold summit with Chairman Kim “unconditionally”
- May 8, 2019
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
CCS Suga to depart for U.S. tomorrow
- May 8, 2019
- , Mainichi, Sankei
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
ROK parliamentary leader’s envoy to visit Japan
- May 8, 2019
- , Sankei
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Over ten nations endorse Japan’s position on WTO ruling on Japanese food ban
- May 8, 2019
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
World leaders congratulate Japan’s new emperor on enthronement
- May 1, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 08:46 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Trump sends “profound congratulations” to new Japanese emperor
- May 1, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 12:54 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Trump offers “heartfelt appreciation” to Japan’s outgoing emperor
- April 30, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 02:24 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Analysis: Abe’s focus on friendship with Trump may backfire at home
- April 27, 2019
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 03:00 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
ASEAN opens door to yuan and yen for currency safety net
- May 3, 2019
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 05:19 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Debate over colonial-era Japanese buildings flares in South Korea
- May 2, 2019
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 01:51 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan treads carefully to avoid US-China trade war crossfire
- May 8, 2019
- , Nikkei Asian Review
- English Press
ECONOMY
Kyocera to acquire U.S. construction tool distributor
- May 7, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 8:25 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Gov’t to send financial experts to Africa
- May 8, 2019
- , Nikkei , p. 4
- JMH Translation
ECONOMY
JA Zenchu, JICA to jointly revitalize agriculture in developing nations
- May 8, 2019
- , Mainichi , p. 6
- JMH Translation
ECONOMY
GM unit to raise 1.15 b. dollars from Honda, others
- May 8, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 12:08 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
30% Club Japan launched to increase women at company boards
- May 6, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 4:16 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Escalated tension with China may effect U.S. trade negotiations with Japan
- May 8, 2019
- , Mainichi, Nikkei
- JMH Summary
ECONOMY
Irked by WTO ruling, Abe vows to reform trade organization
- April 30, 2019
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 02:40 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
30% of livestock cell operators not active
- May 4, 2019
- , The Japan News , 07:42 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan sales tax to rise as planned: ruling party heavyweight
- May 3, 2019
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 05:59 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan looks to drones, self-driving tractors to lift rice exports
- May 2, 2019
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 04:52 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
DM Iwaya comments on press report on Marines’ transfer to Guam
- May 8, 2019
- , Okinawa Times
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
Ginowan mayor to visit U.S.
- May 8, 2019
- , Okinawa Times
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
U.S. Air Force skips environmental surveys at site of firing of depleted uranium bullets
- May 8, 2019
- , Okinawa Times
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Japan research institute studying use of AI for nuclear forensics
- May 7, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 6:07 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Commentary: Younger Okinawans’ view of U.S. bases isn’t black and white
- May 7, 2019
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SECURITY
U.S., Japan making all-out effort to locate crashed SDF fighter off Aomori
- May 8, 2019
- , Asahi
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
Mageshima owner discontinues discussions with GOJ on sale of island
- May 8, 2019
- , Asahi
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
Former Okinawa area coordinator proposed dual use of FRF off Camp Schwab
- May 8, 2019
- , Sankei
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
Japan deploying longer-range missiles to counter China
- April 30, 2019
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 07:00 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Streamlined duties help MSDF to battle shortage of new cadets
- April 29, 2019
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 06:25 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Japan to develop 1st defense use computer virus against cyberattacks
- April 30, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 02:07 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Soft seabed puts U.S. base project in Okinawa back in tight corner
- May 4, 2019
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 07:20 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on May 7, 2019
- May 8, 2019
- , Sankei , p. 4
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on May 6, 2019
- May 8, 2019
- , Sankei , p. 4
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Communists give rare congratulations for new Emperor’s enthronement
- May 7, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 8:54 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Strength of in-house groups in House of Representatives
- May 8, 2019
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Cartoon: Suga reaches out
- May 8, 2019
- , Asahi , p. 12
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Koizumi calls for closer Japan-U.S. alliance, vows domestic reforms
- May 4, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 11:40 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Abe stands by 2020 target for amending Japan’s constitution
- May 4, 2019
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 03:34 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: Constitutional revision debate must envision Reiwa-era state / Return to cooperative starting point
- May 3, 2019
- , The Japan News , 07:31 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: Prioritize revival of Diet authority in debate on Constitution
- May 3, 2019
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
POLITICS
Highlights of Japan-related events scheduled for April 29-May 5
- April 28, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 01:49 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Kyodo News spot opinion poll & results from Tokyo Shimbun
- May 3, 2019
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 4
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
Highlights of April 2019 Jiji Press Public Opinion Poll
- May 1, 2019
- , Jiji Press Public Opinion Poll Bulletin , [No. 1589] – pp. 8–11
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
74% back emperor as symbol of state defined by current Constitution, Mainichi poll
- May 3, 2019
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
30% say they are “unsure” whether SDF should be specified in Constitution, Mainichi poll
- May 3, 2019
- , Mainichi , p. 3
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
Opinion poll & results from Mainichi Shimbun
- May 3, 2019
- , Mainichi , p. 3
- JMH Translation
SCIENCE
Japan to import Ebola virus for diagnostic testing
- May 8, 2019
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
U.N. climate panel kicks off general meeting in Kyoto
- May 8, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 1:12 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Japan minister hopeful for expanding space activities
- May 7, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 2:28 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Editorial: Hone skills for appropriately utilizing AI technology / Necessary to set rules on ethical issues
- May 7, 2019
- , The Japan News , 7:38 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Olympics: Concerns remain over Tokyo 2020 preparation
- May 7, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 8:17 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan mulls amnesty in honor of Emperor Naruhito’s enthronement
- May 3, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 08:24 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Profile of Japan’s New Emperor Naruhito
- May 1, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 0:02 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Profile of Japan’s New Empress Masako
- May 1, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 0:02 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan’s shrinking royal family reignites debate on women’s role
- May 2, 2019
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 05:24 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan grants 1st working visa under new system to 2 Cambodians
- April 26, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 07:00 p.m.
- English Press
