May 11, 2020
HEADLINES
Noon news
- May 11, 2020
- , All TV networks
- JMH Summary
HEADLINES
Morning news
- May 11, 2020
- , All national papers , All TV networks
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Chinese “coronatech” is coming
- May 8, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 2
- JMH Translation
INTERNATIONAL
Japan tries to balance economic partnership with China and security partnership with the U.S.
- May 11, 2020
- , Asahi , p. 2
- JMH Translation
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Americans should unite to forestall Chinese dominance
- May 10, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 2
- JMH Translation
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Prevent second wave of infections as restrictions ease in U.S., Europe
- May 9, 2020
- , The Japan News , 12:45 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: U.S., China should not further their dispute over origin of virus
- May 11, 2020
- , The Japan News , 1:54 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Yukio Okamoto, the hand that cradled the Japan-US alliance
- May 10, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 5:04 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Yukio Okamoto, special aide to prime ministers, dies of COVID-19
- May 8, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 6:04 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: International community must continue to pressure North Korea
- May 10, 2020
- , The Japan News , 1:38 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan to step up medical support for developing nations
- May 10, 2020
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Seoul thanks Tokyo for helping girl with leukemia return home from India
- May 9, 2020
- , Mainichi
- JMH Summary
ECONOMY
Abe stresses importance of bracing for possible onslaught of foreign M&As
- May 11, 2020
- , Asahi digital
- JMH Summary
ECONOMY
Japan appoints first female central bank executive director
- May 11, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 11:49 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan names 518 companies subject to tighter foreign ownership rules
- May 9, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 4:11 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan law to tighten foreign investment regulations takes effect
- May 8, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 10:11 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Tighter foreign investment rule to apply for 2,102 Japan firms
- May 9, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 1:52 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan national debt rises to record 1,114 t. yen
- May 8, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 7:58 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan plans to support jobs in agriculture amid virus
- May 10, 2020
- , The Japan News , 5:29 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Foreign workers left high and dry in Japan’s coronavirus economy
- May 9, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 10:27 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Nippon Steel logs 431 bil. yen loss in FY 2019 as virus hits demand
- May 8, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 8:32 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
ANA halts FY 2021 recruiting due to virus impact
- May 8, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 11:25 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Toyota and Mazda post first China sales rise since virus outbreak
- May 8, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 7:37 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Toyota supports medical efforts with infection-barrier vehicles
- May 9, 2020
- , The Japan News , 1:25 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan’s March household spending down 6.0%, biggest drop in 5 yrs
- May 8, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 1:18 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan lists 518 companies subject to tighter foreign investment rules
- May 9, 2020
- , Yomiuri, Nikkei, Sankei
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
DOD having difficulty replacing toxic foam extinguisher with nontoxic version
- May 10, 2020
- , Okinawa Times
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
Virus cases on rise among crew of U.S. aircraft carrier, new cases confirmed during quarantine
- May 10, 2020
- , Akahata , p.2
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
USFJ uses 3D technology for fighter parts
- May 4, 2020
- , Okinawa Times , p. 3
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Japan faces challenges in next-generation fighter development
- May 8, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 3:55 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Unloading of SDF’s 1st Osprey in Iwakuni met by small protest
- May 9, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 4:06 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Hacked VPN likely started Mitsubishi Electric attacks
- May 8, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 5:09 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
U.S. calling on allies, including Japan, to exclude China from supply chain networks
- May 11, 2020
- , The Japan News , 12:50 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Chinese patrol boats chase Japanese trawler in waters around the Senkakus
- May 10, 2020
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on May 10, 2020
- May 11, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on May 9, 2020
- May 10, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 6
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on May 8, 2020
- May 9, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Highlights of Japan-related events for May 11-17
- May 10, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 12:09 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Celebrities lead protest tweets over Abe’s legal change attempt
- May 10, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 10:07 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Majority dissatisfied with GOJ’s response to coronavirus outbreak
- May 11, 2020
- , Yomiuri, Nikkei, Sankei
- JMH Summary
OPINION POLLS
Weekend polls show majority support shifting start of academic year from April to September
- May 11, 2020
- , TBS, Fuji TV
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
Cash relief by Japanese gov’t “proper” 60%, “too little” 24%, Yomiuri poll
- May 11, 2020
- , The Japan News , 3:25 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Opinion poll & results from Yomiuri Shimbun
- May 11, 2020
- , Yomiuri , p. 8
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
57% discontent with gov’t response to coronavirus outbreak, Kyodo News poll
- May 10, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 7:46 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Kyodo News opinion poll & results from Tokyo Shimbun
- May 11, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 6
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
Majority dissatisfied with Japan’s coronavirus response, Nikkei poll
- May 11, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 1:06 a.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Trend in six-poll average cabinet support rate and cabinet support rate in text messaging poll, Saitama University Social Survey Research Center
- May 11, 2020
- , Saitama University Social Survey Research Center
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
Japan leaders’ virus response gets lowest citizen support, global survey
- May 8, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 9:11 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Univ. of Tokyo starts trials of drug for COVID-19
- May 9, 2020
- , NHK WORLD , 4:14 a.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
CiRA Foundation chief eyes practical application of iPS cells
- May 9, 2020
- , The Japan News , 8:00 a.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Hokkaido Univ. Space Mission Center develops satellites with emerging nations
- April 29, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 27
- JMH Translation
SCIENCE
SDF operations overseas hamstrung by coronavirus pandemic
- May 10, 2020
- , Asahi, Mainichi, Sankei
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
SDF space operations unit to be launched later this month
- May 9, 2020
- , Asahi, Mainichi
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
Only 4% of nation’s households have received face masks from GOJ
- May 9, 2020
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
Minister Nishimura reiterates call for people to stay home
- May 10, 2020
- , Yomiuri, Sankei
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
Japanese more pessimistic about pandemic than people elsewhere
- May 9, 2020
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Government spokesman says 30,000 beds can be secured for COVID-19 patients
- May 11, 2020
- , Nikkei digital
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Emergency medical centers in special alert prefectures restrict admittance of general patients
- May 10, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 27
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
Editorial: Thoughtless behavior could cause more harm than the coronavirus
- May 10, 2020
- , The Japan News , 5:50 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Government needs to set clear goal for easing virus restrictions
- May 8, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 12:43p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Individuals, not households better option for fair handouts
- May 9, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 1:47 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Antiviral paint in limelight amid coronavirus epidemic
- May 9, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 6:38 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Empathy needed in Japan to protect lives amid virus crisis and disparities
- May 8, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan to consider cash handouts to students in need
- May 8, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 6:39 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Restart criminal trials gradually with infection prevention measures
- May 9, 2020
- , The Japan News , 7:08 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Create environment for child-rearing via new policies as birthrate declines
- May 11, 2020
- , The Japan News , 1:20 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Commentary — Reimagining Japan Society New York: A beacon of hope at the epicenter of the pandemic
- May 8, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan governors face balancing act in reopening businesses amid pandemic
- May 10, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Hard sell: Japan’s retail sector may need to reinvent itself in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic
- May 9, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
GOJ may lift state of emergency for 34 prefectures before May 31
- May 11, 2020
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
GOJ eases guidelines for COVID-19 consultations
- May 9, 2020
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Police struggling to prevent virus infection among detainees
- May 10, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 7:39 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Tokyo discloses positive test rate for COVID-19
- May 9, 2020
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Only 14,486 beds secured for COVID-19 patients nationwide, far below target of 50,000
- May 11, 2020
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
GOJ to create COVID-19 database covering 8,000 hospitals nationwide
- May 10, 2020
- , Mainichi, Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Infographic: 16,559 persons in Japan confirmed to be infected with COVID-19
- May 11, 2020
- , NHK digital , 4:58 a.m.
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
Over 90% of hotel beds for COVID-19 patients remain empty
- May 10, 2020
- , Mainichi
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
GOJ to approve antigen test kit soon
- May 9, 2020
- , Mainichi, Yomiuri, Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Harassment over coronavirus restraints on rise in Japan
- May 9, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 4:48 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Chest CT scans play important role in diagnosing COVID-19
- May 10, 2020
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Four out of five doctors complain about lack of protective equipment
- May 9, 2020
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Japan’s Shionogi primed to mass-produce coronavirus vaccine in 2021
- May 8, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 9:16 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Workers with disabilities face changes amid virus crisis
- May 9, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 8:50 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Coronavirus pandemic sparks worry of increase in suicides
- May 9, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 8:20 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan’s foreign students struggle to stay and study amid pandemic
- May 10, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 12:08 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Foreigner-friendly coronavirus consultation office opens in Tokyo
- May 10, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 1:12 a.m.
- English Press
EDUCATION
International exchange programs facing crisis due to COVID-19
- May 4, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 14
- JMH Translation
EDUCATION
Japanese high schools start to return from virus hiatus
- May 9, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 4:41 a.m.
- English Press
EDUCATION
Discussions on shifting start of school year to September face difficulties
- May 11, 2020
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
