August 5, 2019
HEADLINES
Noon news
- August 5, 2019
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HEADLINES
Morning news
- August 5, 2019
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AMBASSADOR
Bobby Valentine emerges as candidate for next U.S. Ambassador to Japan
- August 1, 2019
- , Sentaku , p. 18
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INTERNATIONAL
LDP chief criticizes government’s “inadequate” response to DPRK missile launches
- August 5, 2019
- , NHK
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INTERNATIONAL
U.S. tolerates short-range ballistic missiles, Abe told by Trump
- August 4, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 8:44 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan, China, S. Korea arranging to hold 3-way summit in December
- August 4, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 6:14 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Abe to visit France from Aug. 23 to attend G-7 summit
- August 5, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 2:17 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Gist of trilateral foreign ministerial among Japan, U.S. and ROK
- August 3, 2019
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
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INTERNATIONAL
Suga: S. Korea’s criticism ‘groundless’
- August 5, 2019
- , NHK WORLD
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: S. Korea’s stance of avoiding reality undermines preferential trade status
- August 3, 2019
- , The Japan News , 7:28 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Japan, South Korea need to move swiftly to mend broken ties
- August 3, 2019
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 12:40 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Revoking S. Korea’s preferential trade status raises fears of a spiral in ties
- August 3, 2019
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan protests Russia’s planned live-fire drills off disputed island
- August 5, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 2:13 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan, 15 others agree on 3 sectors in RCEP talks
- August 4, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 2:04 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
U.S. ambassador to New Zealand may be appointed to Tokyo post
- August 4, 2019
- , Mainichi
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INTERNATIONAL
RCEP negotiations under way amid escalating Japan-S. Korea trade row
- August 3, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 4:22 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Chargé Young to represent USG at peace ceremony in Hiroshima
- August 3, 2019
- , Yomiuri
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INTERNATIONAL
Commentary: Abe diplomacy faces blocks on all fronts
- August 5, 2019
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 2
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan, Mekong nations to create sustainable development framework
- August 3, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 5:17 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Secretary Esper comments on coalition of the willing
- August 5, 2019
- , Asahi, Mainichi
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INTERNATIONAL
North Korea continues to stage provocations
- August 3, 2019
- , All national papers
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INTERNATIONAL
Cartoon: Abe vacillates at the helm
- August 3, 2019
- , Asahi , p. 14
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INTERNATIONAL
South Korea may conduct defense drills on Liancourt Rocks this month
- August 5, 2019
- , Asahi, Mainichi, Sankei
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INTERNATIONAL
President Trump allegedly told PM Abe the U.S. tolerates DPRK’s short-range missiles
- August 4, 2019
- , Kyodo News
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INTERNATIONAL
South Korean FTC imposes surcharges on four Japanese companies
- August 5, 2019
- , Asahi, Mainichi, Yomiuri, Sankei
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INTERNATIONAL
MOFA issues travel information on ROK in response to anti-Japanese demonstrations
- August 5, 2019
- , Yomiuri
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INTERNATIONAL
Secretary Pompeo reportedly says he understands Japan’s position on feud with ROK
- August 5, 2019
- , NHK
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INTERNATIONAL
Russian premier visits Northern Territories
- August 3, 2019
- , All national papers
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INTERNATIONAL
Cartoon: Cool it down
- August 4, 2019
- , Mainichi , p. 2
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan, ROK remain at odds during trilateral foreign ministerial with U.S.
- August 3, 2019
- , All national papers
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan not likely to make concessions for South Korea
- August 3, 2019
- , Asahi, Yomiuri
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ECONOMY
Japan aims for early conclusion of the RCEP to keep the U.S. in check
- August 4, 2019
- , Sankei , p. 3
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ECONOMY
Japan Inc. to speed up China exit in response to more tariffs
- August 5, 2019
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 6:46 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan proposes larger catch quotas for pacific bluefin tuna
- August 2, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 8:47 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: Will Fed’s ‘preemptive’ rate cuts succeed in sustaining business?
- August 2, 2019
- , The Japan News , 7:25 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: US Fed rate cut risks creating economic bubble
- August 2, 2019
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: Scrapping of Fukushima No. 2 nuclear plant a chance to boost reconstruction
- August 2, 2019
- , The Japan News , 7:20 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
U.S., Japanese trade officials wrap up Washington talks
- August 4, 2019
- , All national papers
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SECURITY
Survey shows Okinawa students’ increasing acceptance of U.S. bases
- August 4, 2019
- , Ryukyu Shimpo
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SECURITY
Editorial: Expired INF treaty highlights need for U.S.-China-Russia framework
- August 4, 2019
- , The Japan News , 7:40 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Editorial: Japan-U.S. pact remains strategic asset despite Trump’s view
- August 5, 2019
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 1:25 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Expert: Thorough preparations needed to deal with possible cyberattacks on Olympics
- July 31, 2019
- , NIKKEI Business Daily , p. 7
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
U.S.-Japan defense ministerial talks to be held in Tokyo
- August 3, 2019
- , All national papers
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SECURITY
DOD chief mentions possible deployment of new missiles in Asia
- August 4, 2019
- , Mainichi, Yomiuri, Nikkei, Sankei
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SECURITY
Japan plans to establish SDF space unit in FY2020
- August 5, 2019
- , Yomiuri
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Aug. 4, 2019
- August 5, 2019
- , Sankei , p. 5
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Aug. 3, 2019
- August 4, 2019
- , Sankei , p. 6
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Aug. 2, 2019
- August 3, 2019
- , Sankei , p. 5
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POLITICS
Highlights of Japan-related events scheduled for Aug. 5-11
- August 4, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 12:57 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
LDP’s Nikai becomes longest-serving secretary general
- August 3, 2019
- , Yomiuri , p. 5
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POLITICS
Why the farm vote still matters in Japan
- August 4, 2019
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: Diet members with disabilities critical for Japan’s future
- August 4, 2019
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
POLITICS
Japan drafts “moonshot” research goals for state sponsorship
- August 3, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 11:30 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Cartoon: If talks on constitutional amendment stall,…
- August 4, 2019
- , Kanagawa Shimbun , p. 14
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POLITICS
South Korea to take countermeasures against Japan’s export controls
- August 3, 2019
- , All national papers
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OPINION POLLS
JNN poll shows 64% support ROK export curbs, 41% favor joining Hormuz coalition
- August 5, 2019
- , TBS
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OPINION POLLS
FNN poll shows slide in cabinet support rate, majority support for ROK export curbs
- August 5, 2019
- , Fuji TV
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OPINION POLLS
Trend in six-poll average cabinet support rate and cabinet support rate in text messaging poll, Saitama University Social Survey Research Center
- August 2, 2019
- , Saitama University Social Survey Research Center
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SOCIETY
Japan executes 2 death-row inmates over serial murders
- August 2, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 4:40 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Women still can’t reach potential
- August 3, 2019
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Olympics: Weather watchers record 30 C temps at marathon start
- August 2, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 1:21 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Past participants in Japan’s lay judge system reveal its challenges
- August 2, 2019
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan art festival halts exhibition of “comfort women” statue
- August 3, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 11:48 p. m.
- English Press
