May 20, 2019
HEADLINES
Noon news
- May 20, 2019
- , All TV networks
- JMH Summary
HEADLINES
Morning news
- May 20, 2019
- , All newspapers and TV networks
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Japan seeks arbitration against S. Korea over wartime labor issue
- May 20, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 6:14 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Gov’t to give President Trump as state guest a reception of the highest order
- May 19, 2019
- , Sankei , p. 3
- JMH Translation
INTERNATIONAL
FOCUS: Abe’s skill as U.S.-Iran mediator to be tested
- May 18, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 10:00 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Iran ambassador reacts negatively to U.S.’s willingness for dialogue
- May 18, 2019
- , Nikkei evening edition , p. 3
- JMH Translation
INTERNATIONAL
Heated power game plays out for Arctic Ocean resources
- May 18, 2019
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 6:49 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
President Trump, PM Abe unlikely to issue joint statement at talks in late May
- May 18, 2019
- , Kyodo
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
President Trump, PM Abe to agree on U.S.-Japan cooperation in lunar exploration
- May 20, 2019
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Abe reiterates readiness to meet Kim Jong Un unconditionally
- May 20, 2019
- , All national papers
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INTERNATIONAL
Abe meets senior Chinese official in preparation for Xi’s planned visit to Japan
- May 18, 2019
- , Yomiuri, Nikkei, Sankei
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INTERNATIONAL
Kono discusses infrastructure development with Central Asian nations
- May 19, 2019
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Chinese court sentences Japanese man accused of stealing state secrets to 5½ years in prison
- May 18, 2019
- , The Japan Times , Kyodo News
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: U.S. lowers the boom on Huawei
- May 17, 2019
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Abe tells kin of Japanese abductees he wants to talk frankly with North Korean leader
- May 19, 2019
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Ardent drive to promote Poland-Japan exchanges
- May 19, 2019
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japanese firms suffer profit fall as U.S.-China dispute weighs
- May 17, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 9:02 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
INTERVIEW: Marubeni chief concerned over U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods
- May 20, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 2:42 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Fully farmed Japanese tuna set to make its way to Europe
- May 20, 2019
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 5:57 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan weighs export controls for cutting-edge tech
- May 20, 2019
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 3:09 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: Speed up efforts to raise transparency of transactions conducted by IT giants
- May 18, 2019
- , The Japan News , 7:33 p.m.
- JMH Translation
ECONOMY
Japan, EU react to President Trump’s proclamation on auto imports posing security threat
- May 18, 2019
- , Asahi, Yomiuri, Nikkei, Sankei evening edition
- JMH Summary
ECONOMY
Huawei CEO keen on strengthening cooperation with Japan
- May 19, 2019
- , NTV, Fuji TV
- JMH Summary
ECONOMY
Japan lifts age restrictions on beef imports from U.S.
- May 18, 2019
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
ECONOMY
Employment rate for Japan’s college graduates close to record high at 97.6% amid labor shortage
- May 17, 2019
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
ECONOMY
INTERVIEW: Hong Kong casino operator eyes uniquely Japanese IR
- May 17, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 11:10 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
4 U.S. airlines tentatively allocated extra Haneda slots
- May 17, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 4:44 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
U.S. approves sale to Japan of 160 air-to-air missiles
- May 18, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 8:21 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Editorial: U.S. forces in Japan cannot be allowed to thumb noses at the law
- May 18, 2019
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 12:35 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Japan, China to hold disarmament talks for 1st time in 8 yrs
- May 17, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 10:42 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Editorial: US, Russia should use nuclear talks to prevent endless arms race
- May 17, 2019
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SECURITY
GOJ finalizes plan to deploy Aegis Ashore in Akita, Yamaguchi
- May 20, 2019
- , Yomiuri
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SECURITY
U.S. agrees to modify U.S. forces’ training area to increase Narita Airport slots
- May 18, 2019
- , Yomiuri
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SECURITY
U.S. may start moving Okinawa-based Marines to Guam in January 2025
- May 18, 2019
- , Asahi
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
GOJ to provide subsidies to households near Camp Schwab
- May 19, 2019
- , Sankei
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
GOJ to establish dialogue with private sector on development of defense equipment
- May 20, 2019
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
Diet enacts law banning drone flights over U.S. bases
- May 18, 2019
- , Yomiuri, Nikkei, Sankei
- JMH Summary
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on May 19, 2019
- May 20, 2019
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on May 18, 2019
- May 19, 2019
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on May 17, 2019
- May 18, 2019
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
The week ahead for May 20 to May 26
- May 19, 2019
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
POLITICS
Gov’t to accept more refugees
- May 19, 2019
- , Yomiuri , p. 2
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Suga again refers to possible snap election
- May 20, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 2:00 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Possible no-confidence motion against Abe Cabinet could trigger snap election, Japan’s top government spokesman says
- May 18, 2019
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
POLITICS
LDP to set up caucus on making use of paternity leave mandatory throughout Japan
- May 19, 2019
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
POLITICS
Suga hints at possibility of “double election” in summer
- May 18, 2019
- , All national papers
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OPINION POLLS
ANN poll shows support for holding “double elections” this summer
- May 20, 2019
- , TV Asahi
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OPINION POLLS
52% approve of Japan-North Korea summit without conditions, Yomiuri poll
- May 20, 2019
- , Yomiuri , p. 1
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
32% want to buy Olympic ticket and see event live, Yomiuri poll
- May 20, 2019
- , Yomiuri , p. 2
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
Opinion poll & results from Yomiuri Shimbun
- May 20, 2019
- , Yomiuri , p. 10
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
Abe cabinet approval rate edges up to 44.7 pct, Jiji poll
- May 17, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 5:18 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Nearly 90 pct positive about new era name, Jiji poll
- May 17, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 5:29 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
99% of Pacific megaquake predictions likely to prove wrong: survey
- May 19, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 10:31 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Japan to ask municipalities to dispose of industrial plastic waste as trash piles up due to China ban
- May 17, 2019
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SCIENCE
New York mayor asks Tokyo governor to support ban on Japan’s ivory trade
- May 19, 2019
- , Mainichi
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
Lawsuit filed against dolphin fishing in western Japan
- May 17, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 9:07 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Japan to sign on to U.S. moon exploration platform
- May 20, 2019
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 1:37 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
More Japanese youths smoking marijuana
- May 16, 2019
- , Asahi evening edition , p. 12
- JMH Translation
