September 17, 2019
HEADLINES
Noon news
- September 17, 2019
- , All TV networks
- JMH Summary
HEADLINES
Morning news
- September 17, 2019
- , All newspapers and TV networks
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
PM Abe to meet with Iranian president, EU chief on sidelines of UN General Assembly
- September 17, 2019
- , NHK
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
President Trump notifies Congress of imminent signing of trade deal with Japan
- September 17, 2019
- , NHK , Jiji Press, Kyodo News
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Trump tells Congress trade deal with Japan to be inked in coming weeks
- September 17, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 1:12 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
WTO discloses S. Korea’s complaint against Japan
- September 17, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 2:07 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan, S. Korea at war of words at IAEA over N-plant water
- September 17, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 12:23 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Column: Tokyo knew Trump’s Iowa obsession was bigger than cars
- September 17, 2019
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 01:27 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Hateful media comments about S. Korea do more harm than good
- September 17, 2019
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 02:30 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Drop in S. Korean tourists to Japan a lost cultural exchange opportunity
- September 14, 2019
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Hormuz crisis threatens Asian imports beyond energy
- September 15, 2019
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 02:03 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Abe reiterates resolve to hold talks with N. Korean leader Kim
- September 16, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 8:12 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan eyeing medical aid for Iran to maintain friendly ties
- September 15, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 07:20 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan Medical Association to send senior official to N. Korea
- September 14, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 11:07 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Putin aide to meet Japan national security chief
- September 13, 2019
- , NHK WORLD , 06:01 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Infographic: Japanese beef exports to U.S. set to expand
- September 15, 2019
- , The Japan News , 06:59 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japanese delegates tour garbage disposal sites in Kunashiri
- September 15, 2019
- , Nikkei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
INTERNATIONAL
British trade minister to visit Japan Fri.
- September 17, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 9:13 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: U.S., Iran should engage in direct dialogue to ease tensions
- September 16, 2019
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Secretary Pompeo, FM Motegi hold teleconference
- September 17, 2019
- , All national papers , NHK
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Japanese delegation arrives in Pyongyang
- September 15, 2019
- , Nikkei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
INTERNATIONAL
Kim Jong Un allegedly proposed summit with President Trump in Pyongyang
- September 17, 2019
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
GOJ reacts calmly to South Korea’s PR blitz on its soured relations with Japan
- September 15, 2019
- , Sankei
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
New foreign minister underscores importance of using Japanese in diplomacy
- September 14, 2019
- , Mainichi
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Former national police official assumes top diplomatic post at Kantei
- September 14, 2019
- , Asahi
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Pope Francis to visit Japan in late autumn
- September 14, 2019
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Japan anticipates China challenge over next ADB president
- September 17, 2019
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 0:49 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan and China to hold infrastructure forum during Xi visit
- September 16, 2019
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 03:06 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: John Bolton, the hawk, takes flight
- September 13, 2019
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Abe vows support for Kosovo, opening of diplomatic office planned
- September 13, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 10:01 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan names new ambassador to Tajikistan
- September 17, 2019
- , Jiji , 10:38 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Asia activates oil contingency plans as Saudi strike disrupts outlook
- September 17, 2019
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 04:40 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Interview: New Japan farm minister determined to end swine fever
- September 14, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 11:30 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Interview: Japan to appropriately deal with S. Korea complaint with WTO
- September 13, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 8:05 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
U.S., Japan make headway in trade negotiations
- September 15, 2019
- , Mainichi, Yomiuri, Nikkei
- JMH Summary
ECONOMY
Japan allegedly agreed to import U.S. corn to head off additional auto tariffs
- September 15, 2019
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
ECONOMY
Farm minister seeks funding to offset effects of U.S.-Japan trade pact
- September 14, 2019
- , Yomiuri, Nikkei
- JMH Summary
ECONOMY
Japan to field former financial official as candidate to head Asian Development Bank
- September 17, 2019
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
ECONOMY
SoftBank to move up Japan 5G network plans by 2 years
- September 17, 2019
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 01:48 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan’s R&D spending hits record for nearly half of companies
- September 14, 2019
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 02:11 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: Nissan’s challenges post-Saikawa
- September 15, 2019
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan still struggling to contain swine fever a year after outbreak began
- September 15, 2019
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: Ensuring the recovery of Pacific bluefin tuna stocks
- September 16, 2019
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SECURITY
U.S. military informs Okinawa of plan to use Motobu Port
- September 14, 2019
- , Ryukyu Shimpo , Lead
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Kono eager to work with Koizumi on nuclear plant security
- September 13, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 03:46 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Japan to build central database to bolster remote island monitoring
- September 16, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 06:32 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
GSDF electronic, cyber units designed for island defense
- September 15, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 03:50 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Toxins found in water sources near US bases in Okinawa
- September 16, 2019
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SECURITY
Editorial: Court ruling in Kadena suit a fresh reminder of state’s inaction
- September 14, 2019
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 01:45 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Vice Adm. William Merz assumes command of U.S. 7th Fleet
- September 14, 2019
- , Kanagawa Shimbun , p. 22
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Water pollution detected near U.S. bases in Okinawa
- September 16, 2019
- , Mainichi
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
SDF to build ammunition depot on Miyakojima
- September 15, 2019
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
Defense Ministry steps up social media messaging
- September 16, 2019
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
Spear and shield (1): Integration of Japan, U.S. forces
- September 14, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 10:30 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Spear and shield (2): Defense business
- September 15, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 10:30 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Spear and shield (3): 3-way cooperation
- September 16, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 10:30 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Japan eyes stronger protection of women from exploitation
- September 16, 2019
- , Jiji , 6:48 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Sept. 16, 2019
- September 17, 2019
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Sept. 15, 2019
- September 16, 2019
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Sept. 14, 2019
- September 15, 2019
- , Sankei , p. 6
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Sept. 13, 2019
- September 14, 2019
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Highlights of Japan-related events scheduled for Sept. 16-22
- September 15, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 11:56 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Kitamura heads NSS and Yachi becomes senior special advisor to cabinet
- September 14, 2019
- , Asahi , p. 4
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
NSS chief Kitamura concurrently serves as senior special advisor to cabinet
- September 17, 2019
- , Nikkei , p. 4
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Infographic: Number of cabinet posts given to each faction of LDP
- September 14, 2019
- , Mainichi , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Abe picks legislative vets to lead charge on constitution
- September 14, 2019
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 04:00 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: Opposition must avoid repeating DPJ’s errors, look for better policies
- September 16, 2019
- , The Japan News , 07:46 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Schedule of major political events
- September 12, 2019
- , Mainichi , p. 2
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Cartoon: A looming presence
- September 17, 2019
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p。2
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
New Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi vows Japan will take lead role on plastic waste
- September 13, 2019
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
POLITICS
New minister Koizumi vows to tackle tainted soil in Fukushima
- September 12, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 09:10 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Sonoura is appointed special advisor to LDP president for foreign affairs
- September 14, 2019
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Polls point to public’s approval of cabinet reshuffle
- September 16, 2019
- , Asahi, Mainichi, Yomiuri, Sankei
- JMH Summary
OPINION POLLS
Cabinet approval rating dips to 53% as 46% surveyed support reshuffle, Yomiuri poll
- September 16, 2019
- , The Japan News , 2:13 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Opinion poll & results from Yomiuri Shimbun
- September 16, 2019
- , Yomiuri , p. 7
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
Approval rating of reshuffled Abe Cabinet climbs to 50%, Mainichi poll
- September 16, 2019
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
64% support Japan’s removal of S. Korea from preferred trading list, Mainichi poll
- September 16, 2019
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Opinion poll & results from Mainichi Shimbun
- September 16, 2019
- , Mainichi , p. 2
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
Abe cabinet approval rate falls in pre-reshuffle poll, Jiji poll
- September 13, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 4:47 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Majority oppose pardons to mark Emperor’s enthronement, Jiji poll
- September 13, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 5:16 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Test for future space elevator held in Japan
- September 15, 2019
- , Jiji Press , 07:34 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Chargé Young visits Ishinomaki to see reconstruction from 2011 disaster
- September 15, 2019
- , Kahoku Shimpo
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Elderly people account for record 28.4% of Japanese population
- September 15, 2019
- , Kyodo News , 05:23 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan’s immigration facilities struggle with hunger strikes
- September 14, 2019
- , The Japan News , 7:22 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
With dreams of the NBA, Tokyo teen joins U.S. basketball power
- September 5, 2019
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 06:20 p.m.
- English Press
EDUCATION
Concerns linger over new English tests for varsity entrance system
- September 16, 2019
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 06:10 p.m.
- English Press
