April 6, 2020
HEADLINES
Noon news
- April 6, 2020
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HEADLINES
Morning news
- April 6, 2020
- , All national papers , All TV networks
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INTERNATIONAL
US-China mask fight upends international cooperation
- April 6, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 5:01 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
8 major carmakers set to adjust production
- April 5, 2020
- , The Japan News , 7:08 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Pandemic to dent Japan Feb.-May flight revenue by 500 b. yen
- April 3, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 5:00 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japanese government strategy aims for “6G” technology in 5 years
- April 3, 2020
- , Yomiuri , p. 2
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ECONOMY
GOJ to formulate stimulus measures to arrest economic slump
- April 5, 2020
- , Yomiuri
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ECONOMY
Auto production in Japan to be completely suspended
- April 4, 2020
- , All national papers
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ECONOMY
ANA seeks $2.8 billion in emergency loans
- April 4, 2020
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SECURITY
GSDF missile unit formally launched in Okinawa
- April 6, 2020
- , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
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SECURITY
Japan MSDF vessel in Middle East to be switched in June
- April 3, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 4:05 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Okinawa Marine Aircraft Wing dismisses helicopter squadron commander
- April 6, 2020
- , Ryukyu Shimpo , p. 3
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SECURITY
Editorial: SDF must prepare to support virus quarantine, transportation of supplies
- April 5, 2020
- , The Japan News , 1:58 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Defense Ministry begins research on development of next-generation fighter
- April 5, 2020
- , Yomiuri
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SECURITY
USMC to redesign force to focus on deterring PLA
- April 4, 2020
- , Sankei
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on April 5, 2020
- April 6, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on April 4, 2020
- April 5, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 6
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on April 3, 2020
- April 4, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 4
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POLITICS
Highlights of Japan-related events scheduled for April 6-12
- April 5, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 11:23 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Gist of interpellations at Upper House plenary session, April 3, 2020
- April 4, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 6
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POLITICS
Editorial: Clear up misunderstanding: No urban lockdown under state of emergency
- April 4, 2020
- , The Japan News , 1:10 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
New Olympic dates chosen based on campaign schedules of politicians
- April 3, 2020
- , The Japan News , 9:00 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Cartoon: Poles apart
- April 5, 2020
- , Mainichi , p. 2
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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
- April 3, 2020
- , Saitama University Social Survey Research Center digital
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OPINION POLLS
Highlights of March 2020 Jiji Press Public Opinion Poll
- April 1, 2020
- , Jiji Press Public Opinion Poll Bulletin , [No. 1622] – pp. 8–10
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SCIENCE
Japanese mathematician gets validation for number theory solution
- April 3, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 11:28 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Suga says GOJ provided detailed explanations to U.S. on measures to deal with COVID-19
- April 6, 2020
- , Jiji
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SOCIETY
Governor Koike to hold press conference this evening on state of emergency measures
- April 6, 2020
- , NHK
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SOCIETY
Japan’s key sectors prepare for virus emergency
- April 6, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 1:14 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan’s data usage surges 40%, raising overload fears
- April 4, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 3:00 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan’s cities scramble to move mild coronavirus patients to hotels
- April 4, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 5:52 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japanese news conferences illustrate government’s struggle to grasp social distancing
- April 5, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan’s homeless at risk from coronavirus pandemic
- April 5, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Social media helps big wigs, entertainers weigh in on Abe’s response to pandemic
- April 5, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
College campuses quiet without welcome events for new students
- April 4, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 8:01 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
In graying Japan, the market for home shopping is still maturing
- April 5, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japanese officials say Tokyo is at risk of an ‘overshoot,’ but what exactly does that mean?
- April 4, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan pulse: Navigating the murky waters of social media in a pandemic
- April 4, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Concern raised over exclusion of sex workers from virus compensation
- April 3, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 3:41 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Extended teleworking, school closures worry firms, parents
- April 3, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 12:56 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Tokyo weighs using Olympic facility for coronavirus patients
- April 3, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 2:29 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Infographic: 4,570 persons in Japan confirmed to be infected with COVID-19
- April 5, 2020
- , NHK digital , 11:36 p.m.
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SOCIETY
Editorial: Support needed for care homes as COVID-19 group infections hit Japan
- April 4, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Info-sharing needed to contain in-hospital mass infections of coronavirus
- April 3, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: State’s priority must be to save as many lives as possible
- April 4, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 2:05 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
4,000 Japanese nationals stranded overseas amid pandemic
- April 3, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 4:08 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Provide support to cultural activities amid self-restraint on events
- April 6, 2020
- , The Japan News , 2:10 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan to grant 3-month extension for visa renewals
- April 3, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 12:15 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Cartoon: Dual-use masks
- April 4, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 2
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SOCIETY
Yakuza group membership in Japan galls for 15th straight year
- April 2, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 5:13p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Chargé Young thanks Japan for response to COVID-19 infection on Diamond Princess
- April 4, 2020
- , Mainichi, Yomiuri , Fuji TV
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SOCIETY
U.S. Embassy recommends Americans in Japan go home immediately
- April 4, 2020
- , All national papers , NHK
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SOCIETY
143 new coronavirus infections confirmed in Tokyo on Sunday
- April 6, 2020
- , All national papers
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SOCIETY
GOJ making preparations to declare state of emergency
- April 6, 2020
- , All national papers
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SOCIETY
“Mask diplomacy” causes commotion worldwide
- April 6, 2020
- , Nikkei
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SOCIETY
Health Ministry advises isolating asymptomatic patients at home or in hotels
- April 4, 2020
- , All national papers
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SOCIETY
Experts say Tokyo, Osaka, Kanagawa, Fukuoka vulnerable to COVID-19 surge
- April 4, 2020
- , Kyodo
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SOCIETY
Google data shows Japanese still going out despite coronavirus outbreak
- April 4, 2020
- , Asahi, Nikkei
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SOCIETY
Japan willing to offer flu drug for COVID-19 treatment abroad
- April 4, 2020
- , All national papers
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SOCIETY
Catholic bishops’ forum finds 16 cases of child sexual abuse in Japan
- April 2, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 11:46 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
School closures to continue through early May in urban areas
- April 5, 2020
- , Nikkei
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