January 21, 2020
HEADLINES
Noon news
- January 21, 2020
- , All TV networks
- JMH Summary
HEADLINES
Morning news
- January 21, 2020
- , All newspapers and TV networks
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
LDP Kawamura calls on ROK assembly speaker for the enactment of bill on requisitioned workers
- January 18, 2020
- , Mainichi , p. 6
- JMH Translation
INTERNATIONAL
Hong Kong’s Agnes Chow defies travel ban in Skype appeal to Japan
- January 17, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 2:00 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Is China following Japan into the haven of Southeast Asian nations?
- January 18, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 11:45 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
South Korean visitors to Japan dive 25.9 pct in 2019
- January 17, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 7:58 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Myanmar body confirms Rohingya killings, says no “genocidal intent”
- January 20, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 10:48 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Despite US, China signing trade pact, ‘crux’ of conflict still remains
- January 20, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Russia releases Japanese fishing boat seized off Hokkaido
- January 20, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 7:13 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
USG mulled evacuating U.S. citizens from Japan, ROK due to North Korean situation
- January 19, 2020
- , Asahi
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Secretary Pompeo, Secretary Esper say ROK is “not a dependent” in WSJ op-ed
- January 19, 2020
- , Asahi, Yomiuri, Sankei
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Op-ed: Evolving Japan-U.S. alliance remains vital to peace, stability
- January 19, 2020
- , The Japan News , p. 3
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan to require internet users to pay 5G maintenance fees
- January 20, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 6:58 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan to compile strategy for 6G network
- January 21, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 12:41 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: How far will court go in judging suspension of Ikata power plant?
- January 18, 2020
- , The Japan News , 7:32 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: Ikata ruling a warning against optimism over nuke safety risks
- January 18, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 2:10 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: Court order to halt Ehime nuclear reactor serves as safety inspection warning
- January 18, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
ECONOMY
Gov’t predicts Japan’s fiscal target unattainable by FY 2025
- January 17, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 2:30 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: Advance effective division of roles for Haneda, Narita airports
- January 20, 2020
- , The Japan News , 7:25 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Motegi considering attending WTO ministerial
- January 18, 2020
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
ECONOMY
Toyota to boost production of SUVs in U.S.
- January 19, 2020
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
DM Kono calls Japan’s share of cost of stationing USFJ “appropriate”
- January 21, 2020
- , NHK digital
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
MOD begins environmental assessment of Mageshima
- January 21, 2020
- , NHK
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
Japan may have to bolster southwestern island defense: Kono
- January 21, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 2:21 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Defense heads of Japan, Pacific isle nations to meet in April
- January 17, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 9:28 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
The state of the Japan-U.S. alliance at 60
- January 20, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SECURITY
Trump hopes Japan to do more for security alliance
- January 19, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 10:32 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Commentary: The Japan-U.S. alliance is stronger than ever, but that doesn’t mean it’s on autopilot
- January 19, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SECURITY
Lavrov again shows concern over Japan-U.S. alliance
- January 18, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 3:13 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Editorial: Constant effort required to strengthen Japan-U.S. alliance
- January 19, 2020
- , The Japan News , 7:23 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Editorial: Japan-U.S. security alliance must be bedrock of shared values
- January 20, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 12:35 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Data of over 8,000 at M’bishi Electric feared leaked in cyberattack
- January 20, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 6:28 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Chinese hacker group targets Japanese and South Korean businesses
- January 21, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 7:08 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Ex-ASDF official arrested for allegedly leaking military secrets
- January 17, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 8:08 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
U.S., Japan celebrate 60th anniversary of Security Treaty
- January 20, 2020
- , Mainichi, Yomiuri, Nikkei, Sankei
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
Chargé Young marks 60th anniversary of Security Treaty with Yomiuri op-ed
- January 18, 2020
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
DAS Knapper discusses 60th anniversary of Security Treaty on live Japanese TV
- January 19, 2020
- , Fuji TV
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
USFJ commander determined to counter China’s ambitions with U.S.-Japan Alliance
- January 19, 2020
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
Foreign Minister Motegi says U.S.-Japan Alliance “deepening”
- January 18, 2020
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
MSDF unit begins intelligence collection in Middle East
- January 21, 2020
- , All national papers
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SECURITY
MOD predicts engineering work off Camp Schwab to have limited impact on environment
- January 21, 2020
- , Mainichi
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
Defense Ministry plans to increase number of SDF members engaged in “new fields”
- January 20, 2020
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Jan. 20, 2020
- January 21, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Jan. 19, 2020
- January 20, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Jan. 18, 2020
- January 19, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 7
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Jan. 17, 2020
- January 18, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Highlights of Japan-related events scheduled for Jan. 20-26
- January 19, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 12:36 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
In policy speech, Abe vows to establish ‘new era of Japanese diplomacy’
- January 20, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
POLITICS
Aso vows to put Japan on sustainable, private sector-led growth
- January 20, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 3:28 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Abe vows reforms to tackle demographic, diplomatic challenges
- January 20, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 2:46 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Japan’s Communist Party raps China in 1st platform change since 2004
- January 18, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 3:30 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Japan opposition submits bill to scrap casino-related laws
- January 20, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 12:18 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Casino bribes scandal threatens to upend Diet debate as public opposition climbs
- January 19, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
POLITICS
Cartoon: Politics as card game
- January 21, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 3
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Cartoon: Leaning pillar of growth strategy
- January 19, 2020
- , Kanagawa Shimbun , p. 18
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Commentary: Why think tanks matter in Japan
- January 20, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
POLITICS
Abe expresses hope to improve ties with South Korea
- January 21, 2020
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
POLITICS
Abe mentions Taiwan in parliamentary speech
- January 21, 2020
- , Mainichi, Sankei
- JMH Summary
POLITICS
GOJ to put off drawing up basic policy on casinos
- January 21, 2020
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
OPINION POLLS
50% approve of dispatch of MSDF assets to Middle East, 58% opposed to promoting IRs, Yomiuri poll
- January 20, 2020
- , Yomiuri , p. 1
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
Over 60% want Japan’s casino project reconsidered amid bribery scandal, Mainichi poll
- January 20, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
LDP’s Ishiba favored as next Japan PM, but ‘none of the above’ top pick, Mainichi poll
- January 20, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Abe cabinet approval rate little changed at 40.4 pct, Jiji poll
- January 17, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 5:07 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Opposition to constitutional reform under Abe rises to 46 pct, Jiji poll
- January 17, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 6:09 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
80 pct in Japan tolerate capital punishment system, Cabinet Office survey
- January 17, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 7:08 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Poll: 50% support MSDF deployment to Middle East
- January 20, 2020
- , Mainichi, Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
Japan govt to launch research center for CO2 emission cuts
- January 17, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 7:40 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
JAXA satellite sets world record for lowest orbit of Earth
- January 21, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 8:00 a.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Tokyo Univ. professor aims to develop quantum computer
- January 13, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 11
- JMH Translation
SCIENCE
Japan to join hands with U.S. and others to monitor typhoons
- January 21, 2020
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
WWF voices concern over Tokyo Olympics’ environment standards
- January 20, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 5:33 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Use 2020 Tokyo Games to boost number of foreign visitors to Japan
- January 17, 2020
- , The Japan News , 7:37 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Improve preparedness based on lessons of ’95 Hanshin Earthquake
- January 17, 2020
- , The Japan News , 7:32 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Remarks by the Prime Minister marking the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Japan-US Security Treaty
- January 19, 2020
- , Kantei Website
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Pass on lessons from Great Hanshin Earthquake to future generations
- January 17, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
