July 6, 2020
HEADLINES
Noon news
- July 6, 2020
- , All TV networks
- JMH Summary
HEADLINES
Morning news
- July 6, 2020
- , All newspapers and TV networks
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Op-ed: Mutual cooperation across range of areas
- July 4, 2020
- , The Japan Times , p. 6
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
New support center opens for foreign residents in Japan
- July 6, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 1:26 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Vox Populi: Bolton’s tell-all book ridicules Trump’s inability to see the obvious
- July 3, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 2:24 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
President Trump brings monetary deals into alliances: Bolton
- July 2, 2020
- , Asahi , p. 3
- JMH Translation
INTERNATIONAL
Tokyo prosecutors drop charges against Russian linked to SoftBank espionage
- July 3, 2020
- , The Japan News , 5:39 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Russia’s constitutional amendments point to ‘lifetime rule’ by Putin
- July 3, 2020
- , The Japan News , 12:58 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Monument marking ban on ceding territory built on Kunashiri
- July 3, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 10:39 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
LDP lawmakers call for cancellation of Xi’s state visit to Japan
- July 4, 2020
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
U.S. deploys two carriers to South China Sea for large-scale military exercises
- July 4, 2020
- , Yomiuri, Nikkei, Sankei evening edition
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Fear of food crisis shaking North Korea
- July 2, 2020
- , The Japan News , 7:36 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
About 1,400 Japanese affected by U.S. measure to suspend work visas
- July 4, 2020
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Tokyo prosecutors seek extradition of Americans allegedly involved in Ghosn’s escape
- July 4, 2020
- , Sankei
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Referendum paves way for President Putin to stay in power until 2036
- July 3, 2020
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Japan, South Korea continue to lock horns over tightened export controls
- July 5, 2020
- , The Japan News , 4:57 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Kim Jong Un’s fury stems from his blaming Moon for Hanoi debacle
- July 5, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 1:27 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Gatherings near Japanese embassy in Seoul banned
- July 3, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 12:10 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Britain, EU must do everything possible to swiftly negotiate FTA
- July 5, 2020
- , The Japan News , 3:40 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan, Britain aiming to reach trade deal by end of July
- July 2, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 9:21 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan pension fund loses record 17.7 T. yen in Jan.-March
- July 3, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 11:12 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Business leaders weigh in on hopes for second term
- July 6, 2020
- , NHK WORLD
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: Reduction of coal power output needs alternative sources for stable supply
- July 4, 2020
- , The Japan News , 12:56 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan’s food exports up 3.1 pct in May
- July 3, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 5:51 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Nakaya reappointed JA-Zenchu chairman
- July 4, 2020
- , Yomiuri , p. 2
- JMH Translation
ECONOMY
Japan to shift away from coal power generation in face of international criticism
- July 3, 2020
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
ECONOMY
GOJ to adopt stricter conditions for public assistance for coal power plant exports
- July 3, 2020
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
ECONOMY
JR Tokai virtually gives up on commencing maglev train service in 2027
- July 4, 2020
- , Sankei
- JMH Summary
ECONOMY
Editorial: Japan’s halt of 100 coal-fired generators no victory for decarbonization
- July 4, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan FSA chief urges regional banks to shift from lending biz
- July 3, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 8:48 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Structural changes in energy demand accelerated with new coronavirus outbreak: METI report
- July 2, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
ECONOMY
Japan Inc. to invest $14bn in LNG development in Africa
- July 2, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 6:07 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Dalian attracts Honda and Nidec in push for Japan investment
- July 4, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 5:58 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Coronavirus sends Japan M&A values diving to 18-year low
- July 3, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 7:00 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Tepco to reuse Chinese EV batteries for energy storage
- July 4, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 11:45 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Commentary: Is Tokyo’s financial moment finally here?
- July 4, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 2:31 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
JETRO to help firms get access to online fair
- July 3, 2020
- , NHK WORLD , 1:20 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Headwinds awaiting Japanese low-cost carriers
- July 3, 2020
- , The Japan News , 9:04 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan’s top two airlines vigilant over integration theory
- July 3, 2020
- , The Japan News , 4:44 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: Strategy needed for economic recovery with eye on pandemic
- July 3, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 1:45 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
U.S. House Armed Services Committee approves defense authorization act with no mention of Futenma
- July 4, 2020
- , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
Former defense minister Nakatani says Henoko project difficult to achieve
- July 5, 2020
- , Ryukyu Shimpo
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Japan mulls ships as Aegis Ashore alternative
- July 4, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 1:55 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Commentary – Japanese defense: The trouble with ‘strike’ capabilities
- July 3, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SECURITY
Japan deepens intelligence sharing with India, Australia and UK
- July 3, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 5:51 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Thousands of U.S. troops will shift to Asia-Pacific to guard against China
- July 5, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 3:53 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Defense Ministry to auction off used nonessential gear in late July
- July 4, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 5:30 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
China holds simultaneous drills in 3 Asia seas
- July 6, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 2:28 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
GSDF’s first Osprey to arrive at Camp Kisarazu today
- July 6, 2020
- , NHK
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
U.S., Japan begin talks on development of Japan’s next-generation fighter
- July 4, 2020
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
Japan to expand cooperation in defense intelligence sharing with UK, Australia, India
- July 3, 2020
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
Japan tells U.S. it will “no longer pursue” Aegis Ashore deployment
- July 4, 2020
- , Asahi
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
Experts say part of Henoko seawall could collapse in earthquake with intensity of 1
- July 4, 2020
- , Asahi
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
Former defense chief proposes review of current Futenma relocation plan
- July 4, 2020
- , Asahi, Mainichi
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
Deployment of Ospreys off to a bad start; too far to be effective
- July 4, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 4:20 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on July 5, 2020
- July 6, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on July 4, 2020
- July 5, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 6
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Highlights of Japan-related events scheduled for July 6-12
- July 5, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 12:43 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on July 3, 2020
- July 4, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on July 2, 2020
- July 3, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
LDP heavyweight Ishiba not in favor of dissolving lower house early
- July 2, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 7:42 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: Public naturally anxious about COVID-19 amid lack of a strategy
- July 4, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 1:28 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Powerful Japanese medical group has history of political prescriptions
- July 5, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
POLITICS
Koike clinches second term
- July 6, 2020
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
POLITICS
Re-elected Gov. Koike may shoot for premiership after Tokyo Games
- July 5, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 8:38 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Koike wins 2nd term as Tokyo governor, vows to step up virus fight
- July 5, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 11:48 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Exclusive: Japan eyes set of law revisions for virus fight
- July 2, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 11:00 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
JNN poll: Public support for Abe cabinet hits all-time low
- July 6, 2020
- , TBS
- JMH Summary
OPINION POLLS
Opinion poll & results from Yomiuri Shimbun
- July 6, 2020
- , Yomiuri , p. 10
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
Trend in six-poll average cabinet support rate and cabinet support rate in text messaging poll, Saitama University Social Survey Research Center
- July 6, 2020
- , Saitama University Social Survey Research Center
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
Cabinet support remains almost unchanged
- July 6, 2020
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
Marine Corps confirms first positive coronavirus case in Okinawa
- July 3, 2020
- , Okinawa Times
- JMH Translation
SCIENCE
SpaceX success has Asia startups dreaming of the stars
- July 3, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 4:35 a.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Supercomputer Fugaku picks potential COVID-19 drugs
- July 4, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 1:23 a.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Deep UV-LED renders novel coronavirus 99.9% ineffective
- July 5, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 5:30 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Keep watchful eyes on coronavirus to prevent second wave of infections
- July 4, 2020
- , The Japan News , 12:24 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
500 infections found at Japanese host and hostess clubs since emergency lifted
- July 2, 2020
- , The Japan News , 5:27 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
The history behind Japan’s love of face masks
- July 4, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Tokyo’s medical system not strained: Nishimura
- July 3, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 9:43 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
2nd wave of COVID-19 may be tougher: Expert
- July 2, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 10:54 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Commentary – Pandemics, fear and discrimination: Are Japanese cities ready for life with COVID-19?
- July 3, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Tokyo logs over 100 new COVID-19 cases for four consecutive days
- July 4, 2020
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Eight European nations lift restrictions on travelers from Japan
- July 5, 2020
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
PCR testing centers to be set up near Haneda, Narita, and Kansai airports
- July 3, 2020
- , Asahi, Yomiuri, Sankei
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Shigeru Omi to head new GOJ subcommittee on novel coronavirus
- July 4, 2020
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Exclusive: Japan airport quarantine workers to get special pay
- July 2, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 6:20 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
More than 30,000 people jobless due to coronavirus in Japan
- July 3, 2020
- , Asahi, Mainichi, Sankei
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Infographic: Trends in no. of coronavirus cases and positive test rate in Tokyo (July 5, 2020)
- July 6, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 24
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
Infographic: 20,534 persons in Japan confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 (July 5, 2020)
- July 5, 2020
- , NHK digital , 10:08 p.m.
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
Editorial: Provide swift rescue, support for victims of heavy rain in Kumamoto
- July 6, 2020
- , The Japan News , 1:13 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Better PR needed for Japan’s workers compensation system in age of COVID-19
- July 3, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Tokyo court inconsiderate in rejecting damages suit over forced sterilization
- July 2, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: The struggle continues for victims of eugenic law
- July 2, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Wireless carriers start disaster info service for foreign tourists
- July 4, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 1:06 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
LDP seeks continued support for jobless foreign trainees
- July 3, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 6:11 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan to promote emissions-free data centers
- July 4, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 6:54 p.m.
- English Press
