February 18, 2020
HEADLINES
Noon news
- February 18, 2020
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HEADLINES
Morning news
- February 18, 2020
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INTERNATIONAL
Suga says Chinese leader Xi to visit Japan as planned
- February 18, 2020
- , NHK
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INTERNATIONAL
Wife of Japanese ambassador to the U.S. passes away
- February 17, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 17
- JMH Translation
INTERNATIONAL
Foreign Minister Motegi promises Japanese Leadership in the Indo-Pacific
- February 16, 2020
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
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INTERNATIONAL
Motegi: No change in Japan’s stance toward Peace Treaty with Russia
- February 15, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 4
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan, U.S. ally in green energy projects in Asia, South America
- February 14, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 5
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan not exempt from tougher U.S. investment regulations
- February 14, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 10:02 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Ex-SoftBank employee indicted over alleged info leakage to Russia
- February 14, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 6:12 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Russian diplomat involved in Softbank spy case may belong to “Line X” of SVR
- February 15, 2020
- , Nikkei evening edition , p. 9
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INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Preserve U.S.-Philippine alliance to keep a lid on China’s advances
- February 15, 2020
- , The Japan News , 3:27 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan to provide boat to Indonesia for patrolling remote waters
- February 14, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 10:02 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japanese, Chinese foreign ministers confirm Xi to visit Japan as planned
- February 17, 2020
- , All national papers
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INTERNATIONAL
GOJ withholds delivery of documents on ROK court rulings on requisitioned workers to Japanese firms
- February 18, 2020
- , Mainichi
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INTERNATIONAL
Japanese, Russian foreign ministers agree to swiftly arrange visit to Japan by Lavrov
- February 17, 2020
- , Mainichi, Yomiuri, Nikkei
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INTERNATIONAL
Foreign ministers of U.S., Japan, ROK agree to work together on North Korea
- February 16, 2020
- , All national papers
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INTERNATIONAL
Japanese, ROK foreign ministers agree to continue talks on former requisitioned workers
- February 16, 2020
- , Mainichi, Nikkei
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INTERNATIONAL
FM Motegi, Iranian FM Zarif agree to try to ease tensions in Middle East
- February 16, 2020
- , Asahi, Mainichi, Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Taiwanese vice president-elect expresses hope to visit Japan
- February 17, 2020
- , Sankei
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INTERNATIONAL
SDF protected U.S. ships and airplanes 14 times in 2019
- February 15, 2020
- , Sankei
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ECONOMY
Cabinet OKs bill to level playing field for small ecommerce vendors
- February 18, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 11:58 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Public solicitation of business operators for Osaka IR ends
- February 15, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
ECONOMY
Japan to pour investment into non-China rare-earth projects
- February 15, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 3:34 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Concerns linger as tests of new Haneda routes over Tokyo wrap up
- February 14, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
ECONOMY
Multinationals reroute supply chains from China — for good?
- February 15, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 4:49 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: Haneda Airport’s new flight path plan neglects Tokyo residents
- February 17, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan to tighten regulations on IT giants in 2021
- February 18, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 2:06 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
NRA grills Japan Atomic Power over Tsuruga plant data modification
- February 14, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 8:04 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: Govt must help expand attractive job opportunities in regional areas
- February 16, 2020
- , The Japan News , 2:32 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan’s economic growth slows significantly
- February 18, 2020
- , All national papers
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ECONOMY
Japanese automakers resume operations in China
- February 18, 2020
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ECONOMY
Thailand likely to apply for TPP membership in spring
- February 18, 2020
- , Yomiuri
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SECURITY
Okinawa government protests incident in which panel dropped from U.S. Navy aircraft
- February 18, 2020
- , Okinawa Times
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SECURITY
Environmental impact of Henoko plan change assessed as same level or less
- February 18, 2020
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
60th anniversary of the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty: Okinawa increasingly frustrated by U.S. base presence
- January 24, 2020
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
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SECURITY
Editorial: Henoko base work should halt after report of unstable seabed
- February 14, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 1:30 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Southwest Japan locals angered by US Marines’ nighttime shellfire in maneuver area
- February 18, 2020
- , Mainichi
- English Press
SECURITY
Defense contractors hit by cyberattacks due to vulnerabilities in bidding and contracting process
- February 18, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 4
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SECURITY
GOJ to file blanket application for changes in Futenma relocation plan
- February 15, 2020
- , Yomiuri
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Feb. 17, 2020
- February 18, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Feb. 16, 2020
- February 17, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Feb. 15, 2020
- February 16, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 6
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Feb. 14, 2020
- February 15, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
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POLITICS
Main events scheduled for Feb. 17-23
- February 14, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 2:03 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Gist of interpellations at Lower House budget committee meeting, Feb. 17, 2020
- February 18, 2020
- , Yomiuri , p. 10
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Finance minister, chief cabinet secretary meet for talks
- February 15, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 3
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POLITICS
Inada eager to pursue the LDP presidency
- February 15, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 4
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POLITICS
Abe apologizes for yelling at opposition lawmaker
- February 17, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 12:09 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: Credibility of Abe’s words still in doubt even after his apology
- February 18, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 3:15 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Amid merger talks, SDP facing tough road ahead
- February 14, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 5:21 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: CDPJ must present persuasive political vision to have a chance
- February 17, 2020
- , The Japan News , 4:07 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Osaka referendum: Merger gets second chance, but are voters on board?
- February 17, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
POLITICS
LDP conservatives shun aid to China
- February 14, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 6:28 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: With prosecutor retirement issue, Abe ignores rule of law, again
- February 17, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 11:50 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
52% say they disapprove of govt’s handling of coronavirus, cabinet support slips 5 points to 47%, Yomiuri poll
- February 17, 2020
- , Yomiuri , p. 1
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OPINION POLLS
Opinion poll & results from Yomiuri Shimbun
- February 17, 2020
- , Yomiuri , p. 8
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OPINION POLLS
Approval rate for Abe’s cabinet logs sharpest fall in 2 years, Kyodo News poll
- February 16, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 7:26 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Kyodo News opinion poll & results from Tokyo Shimbun
- February 17, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 20
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
50% chide government’s actions to stop spread of virus, Asahi poll
- February 18, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 3:35 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Opinion poll & results from Asahi Shimbun
- February 18, 2020
- , Asahi , p. 4
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
Abe cabinet disapproval tops approval for 1st time in 18 months, Jiji Press poll
- February 14, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 5:07 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Ishiba seen most suitable for future prime minister, Jiji Press poll
- February 14, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 5:08 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
62 pct in Japan oppose casino resorts, Jiji Press poll
- February 14, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 3:35 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
WHO says COVID-19 “not as deadly” as other coronaviruses
- February 18, 2020
- , All TV networks
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SCIENCE
UK envoy urges Japan to raise CO2 reduction target
- February 18, 2020
- , NHK WORLD
- English Press
SCIENCE
Japan, U.N. food body team up on forest monitoring via satellite
- February 15, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 1:25 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Planes carrying American passengers and crew of Diamond Princess arrive in U.S.
- February 18, 2020
- , Asahi, Mainichi , NHK
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SCIENCE
454 people on Diamond Princess have tested positive for COVID-19
- February 18, 2020
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SCIENCE
All passengers and crew on Diamond Princess to be tested for COVID-19
- February 16, 2020
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SCIENCE
MOD charters another ferry to assist Diamond Princess passengers and crew members
- February 15, 2020
- , NHK
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SOCIETY
Mistranslations on health ministry’s coronavirus website confuse foreigners
- February 18, 2020
- , The Japan News , 10:38 a.m,
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan to test anti-HIV drugs on coronavirus patients
- February 18, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 3:45 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Government spokesman defends quarantine aboard Diamond Princess
- February 18, 2020
- , Asahi
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SOCIETY
Three people developed fever on U.S. chartered plane
- February 18, 2020
- , NHK
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SOCIETY
Nobody on Japanese cruise ship Nipponmaru shows symptoms of COVID-19
- February 18, 2020
- , Fuji TV
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SOCIETY
South Korea to use presidential plane to evacuate citizens from Diamond Princess
- February 18, 2020
- , Asahi, Nikkei digital
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SOCIETY
Ten Kyodo News employees furloughed due to contact with person infected with COVID-19
- February 18, 2020
- , Fuji TV
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SOCIETY
Four Japanese passengers on Westerdam return to Japan
- February 18, 2020
- , All TV networks
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SOCIETY
Chinese foreign ministry says, “We will support Japan”
- February 18, 2020
- , Asahi , p. 8
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SOCIETY
METI to ask members of business groups to protect subcontractors
- February 15, 2020
- , Asahi , p. 7
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SOCIETY
Virus test requests flooding hotlines in Japan
- February 15, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 9:40 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Time to face the real possibility of a coronavirus epidemic at home
- February 15, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 2:01 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: 1st Japan coronavirus death spotlights need for moves to prevent epidemic
- February 15, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Beef up testing to detect new virus; support companies to lessen impact
- February 14, 2020
- , The Japan News , 3:22 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
News outlets weigh whether new virus will affect Olympics
- February 15, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
85% of Japanese approve of Tokyo’s hosting Olympic and Paralympic Games, Cabinet Office poll
- February 15, 2020
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
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SOCIETY
Olympics: Rehearsal of Tokyo Olympic torch relay held in Japan
- February 15, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 8:39 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Ex-Japan diplomat helps South Korean job seekers find their feet
- February 16, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 11:52 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japanese panel proposes using red and white flag as tsunami warning
- February 13, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 5:56 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
MOFA aims to start providing travel safety information via LINE in 2021
- February 14, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 4
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
Gov’t eyes license system for Japanese language teachers to secure quality
- February 15, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Training and improving the quality of court interpreters vital for justice
- February 14, 2020
- , The Japan News , 2:34 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Government panel agrees Japan at “early stage of domestic COVID-19 outbreak”
- February 17, 2020
- , All national papers
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SOCIETY
MHLW announces criteria for seeking medical attention for cold-like symptoms
- February 17, 2020
- , NHK
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SOCIETY
Fifth GOJ-chartered flight returns to Haneda from Wuhan
- February 17, 2020
- , NHK
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SOCIETY
Public apparently displeased with GOJ’s handling of new coronavirus
- February 17, 2020
- , Yomiuri
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SOCIETY
Major events to be canceled, scaled down amid COVID-19 outbreak
- February 18, 2020
- , All national papers
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SOCIETY
NTT Group encourages its employees to telework amid virus outbreak
- February 17, 2020
- , Asahi, Nikkei
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