April 28, 2020
HEADLINES
Noon news
- April 28, 2020
- , All TV networks
- JMH Summary
HEADLINES
Morning news
- April 28, 2020
- , All newspapers and TV networks
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Interview with U.S. Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Young: Consulting with Japan over concerns about WHO
- April 25, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 2
- JMH Translation
INTERNATIONAL
Chinese envoy: Japan, China need to cooperate to overcome pandemic
- April 25, 2020
- , Yomiuri , p. 8
- JMH Translation
INTERNATIONAL
Commentary COVID-19: Another case of ‘gaiatsu’ for Japan?
- April 27, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan’s coronavirus battle has political implications for the world – Will Tokyo’s relaxed approach work as well as the tougher strategies of others? –
- April 27, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 5:00 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Cabinet ministers to forgo overseas travel during Golden Week
- April 28, 2020
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Abe to skip Russia’s end of WWII ceremony if it is held on Sept. 3
- April 28, 2020
- , Asahi
- JMH Summary
ECONOMY
Mitsubishi Corp. Chairman Kobayashi tapped to lead Japan Foreign Trade Council
- April 28, 2020
- , Yomiuri , p. 7
- JMH Translation
ECONOMY
Japan MOF revises down economic views for all regions
- April 27, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 1:30 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: Banks must help small and midsize companies survive virus disruption
- April 28, 2020
- , The Japan News , 1:06 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan COVID-19 bankruptcies reach 100
- April 27, 2020
- , NHK WORLD
- English Press
ECONOMY
BOJ announces additional monetary easing steps
- April 27, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 10:21 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Solar power firm West joins hands with major Chinese drone maker to check facilities
- April 28, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 13
- JMH Translation
ECONOMY
Fukushima Daiichi buildings pose safety risks
- April 27, 2020
- , NHK WORLD
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japanese general contractors suspending work amid virus spread
- April 28, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 1:20 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Kansai Electric to take part in Finnish wind power project
- April 27, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 4:58 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Bank of Japan to buy government bonds “without upper limit” to ease economic impact of coronavirus
- April 28, 2020
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
Concern that prolonged SDF relief missions is impacting readiness
- April 28, 2020
- , Asahi , p. 3
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
It’s time to rethink Japan’s SDF’s preparations for crises
- April 27, 2020
- , The Japan News , 7:13 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Japan and Djibouti discussing way to rotate MSDF unit amid pandemic
- April 28, 2020
- , Asahi , p. 4
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on April 27, 2020
- April 28, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Gist of PM Abe’s remarks in Upper House and Lower House plenary sessions, April 27, 2020
- April 28, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Strength of in-house groups in House of Representatives
- April 28, 2020
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Japan Diet begins deliberations on extra budget
- April 27, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 9:45 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Aso calls for swift passage of extra budget
- April 27, 2020
- , NHK WORLD
- English Press
POLITICS
Aso vows to use all tools to deal with coronavirus impact
- April 27, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 5:43 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Diet enacts bill to cut lawmakers’ pay by 20%
- April 28, 2020
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Abe orders review of ‘hanko’ seal culture
- April 27, 2020
- , NHK WORLD
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: Democracy must not be a casualty of pandemic or other emergencies
- April 28, 2020
- , The Japan News , 1:18 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Members of opposition joint parliamentary group who are licensed physicians launch coronavirus team
- April 26, 2020
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Gov’t plans nationwide coverage by uniform, broadband optical network
- April 27, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Nishimura slammed for perceived priority for PCR test
- April 27, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 6:31 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
NHK poll: About 70% think income disparity in Japan is too wide
- April 28, 2020
- , NHK
- JMH Summary
OPINION POLLS
70% say income gap is too wide, NHK public opinion poll
- April 28, 2020
- , NHK digital , 5:50 a.m.
- JMH Translation
SCIENCE
Nobel laureate does not see hot climate killing coronavirus
- April 28, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 7:29 a.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Shionogi to develop coronavirus vaccine, trials eyed for this year
- April 27, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 5:36 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Frequent shallow-focus quakes signal risk for central Japan
- April 28, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 3:35 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan succeeded in containing first wave of COVID-19 from China but failed to prevent second wave from U.S., Europe
- April 28, 2020
- , TV Asahi
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
American School in Japan collects donations for food delivery to local residents affected by COVID-19
- April 28, 2020
- , NHK
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Outpatients steer clear of clinics in Tokyo amid virus outbreak
- April 28, 2020
- , Kyodo
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Suga denies any talk with South Korea on coronavirus assistance, MHLW cautious
- April 28, 2020
- , Asahi , p. 4
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
Need for response to coronavirus patients who develop kidney failure
- April 28, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 2
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
Faster coronavirus test submitted for approval in Japan – Antigen kit from Miraca unit can produce results in under an hour –
- April 28, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 2:40 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Social safety net needs bolstering to deal with pandemic fallout
- April 28, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 1:06 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Issues remain in use of ECMO machines for new coronavirus patients
- April 27, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 3
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
Foreign students in Japan fear pandemic narrows job opportunities
- April 24, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
University to conduct coronavirus tests on bodies
- April 27, 2020
- , NHK WORLD
- English Press
SOCIETY
Exclusive: Panel members to urge govt to promote online education
- April 27, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 12:57 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
A cut above: Tokyo barber launches ‘telecut’ service as COVID-19 hits business
- April 27, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan companies to accept same-sex partnership certificates by NGO
- April 25, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 8:35 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Japan’s forced sterilization victims need easier path to compensation
- April 27, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SOCIETY
Cartoon: President Tsai wins gold medal
- April 28, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 2
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
GOJ to decide when to lift state of emergency after consulting with experts
- April 28, 2020
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Japan to approve remdesivir for treatment of COVID-19
- April 28, 2020
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
New COVID-19 cases down to 39 in Tokyo
- April 28, 2020
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Infographic: 14,325 persons in Japan confirmed to be infected with COVID-19
- April 27, 2020
- , NHK digital , 10:25 p.m.
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
PCR tests for asymptomatic patients to be covered by public health insurance
- April 28, 2020
- , Asahi
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Opposition party to propose starting new school year in September
- April 28, 2020
- , Nikkei, Sankei
- JMH Summary
EDUCATION
Campuses in Japan open doors for students to get connected
- April 28, 2020
- , The Japan News , 11:36 a.m.
- English Press
