August 11, 2020
HEADLINES
Noon news
- August 11, 2020
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HEADLINES
Morning news
- August 11, 2020
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INTERNATIONAL
Senior USG officials criticize arrest of Hong Kong media tycoon
- August 11, 2020
- , NHK
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INTERNATIONAL
GOJ officials comment on China’s arrest of Hong Kong activists
- August 11, 2020
- , TBS, Fuji TV
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INTERNATIONAL
President Trump suggests holding G7 summit after presidential election in November
- August 11, 2020
- , All TV networks
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INTERNATIONAL
Foreign Minister Motegi to depart for Singapore and Malaysia on Wednesday
- August 11, 2020
- , NHK
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan, UK to counter China with new trade agreement
- August 9, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 1
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INTERNATIONAL
Chinese preparing to start fishing near Senkakus
- August 8, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 7:30 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan braces for Chinese ships near Senkakus in fishing season
- August 8, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 9:54 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Commentary – ‘China literacy’: Vietnam’s key to combating COVID-19
- August 10, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan shouldn’t sit it out as China warns to enter waters off Senkakus
- August 7, 2020
- , Japan Forward , 7:52 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Putin is pushing dangerous views about Stalin’s inhumane acts
- August 11, 2020
- , The Mainichi , 12:47p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
‘History on trial’: Why Japan’s wartime labor dispute is more than another tit-for-tat with South Korea
- August 9, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan to roll out high-tech trade data system with ASEAN nations
- August 8, 2020
- , The Japan News , 11:40 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
China passes U.S. as world’s top researcher, showing its R&D might
- August 8, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 3:19 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Opinion: China needs an exit strategy from Xinjiang
- August 8, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 3:00 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
U.N. goals crucial as pandemic-linked inequities rise, business leaders say
- August 9, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
HHS Secretary Azar holds talks with Taiwanese leader
- August 11, 2020
- , All national papers
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INTERNATIONAL
Bipartisan lawmakers visit Taiwan to convey condolences on death of President Lee
- August 10, 2020
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INTERNATIONAL
U.S. allegedly mulls establishment of liaison offices in Washington, Pyongyang
- August 9, 2020
- , Kyodo
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INTERNATIONAL
Hurdles remain for Japan’s participation in Five Eyes
- August 8, 2020
- , Sankei
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan to provide emergency aid to Lebanon following massive explosion
- August 8, 2020
- , Yomiuri
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan inks 36.6 bil. yen deal with Vietnam for 6 patrol ships
- August 11, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 7:33 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan, UK make progress in talks on new trade pact
- August 9, 2020
- , All national papers
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ECONOMY
Japan-backed LNG plant in US fully opens with 50% capacity boost
- August 11, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 2:01 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Paper companies move to replace now-dreaded plastic products
- August 9, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 7:00 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Mitsubishi Heavy Industry discloses information leakage in May
- August 8, 2020
- , Asahi , p. 31
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ECONOMY
Nuclear power’s cost advantage diminishes as cost of antiterrorism measures rises
- August 9, 2020
- , Asahi , p. 1
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ECONOMY
Japan Inc. profit set to sink 36% this year, but rebound on way
- August 11, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 4:09 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: Companies need to draw up new strategies amid coronavirus disaster
- August 11, 2020
- , The Japan News , 12:03 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Commentary: Plan to phase out inefficient coal plants breaks no new ground
- August 7, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan to build more offshore wind farms: minister
- July 17, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 10:46 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan’s biggest companies plot 16% jump in tech investment
- August 10, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 5:31 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan needs new strategy as competition grows for infrastructure exports
- August 7, 2020
- , The Japan News , 4:48 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Okinawa government asks U.S. military to swiftly provide information about incidents
- August 8, 2020
- , Okinawa Times
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SECURITY
Six more people affiliated with U.S. Forces’ Yokosuka base found to be infected with coronavirus
- August 10, 2020
- , Kanagawa Shimbun , p. 21
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SECURITY
Four members of U.S. Forces in Japan test positive for coronavirus
- August 8, 2020
- , Kanagawa Shimbun , p. 22
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SECURITY
On Okinawa radio show, Naha Consul General Koepcke says he welcomes hearing Okinawans’ concerns
- August 10, 2020
- , Ryukyu Shimpo , p. 15
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SECURITY
Editorial: Enhance missile defense amid increased militarization in the region
- August 10, 2020
- , The Japan News , 1:07 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Commentary: Why Japan should have the capability to counterattack enemies
- August 7, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 7:03 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Editorial: Japan must not stray from defense-only policy via proposal on missile threat
- August 10, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SECURITY
Editorial: U.S., allied nations must cooperate to prevent regional instability
- August 9, 2020
- , The Japan News , 5:47 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Defense Ministry discloses draft layout for SDF base on Mageshima
- August 8, 2020
- , Asahi, Mainichi, Sankei
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SECURITY
Japan may choose long-range missiles as capability to attack enemy bases
- August 10, 2020
- , Sankei
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SECURITY
Defense Minister Kono visits SDF camps on remote islands in Okinawa
- August 9, 2020
- , Yomiuri
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SECURITY
Japan to lead first cyber defense drills with U.S., Europe, ASEAN
- August 9, 2020
- , Nikkei
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Aug. 10, 2020
- August 11, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Aug. 9, 2020
- August 10, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Aug. 8, 2020
- August 9, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 6
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Aug. 7, 2020
- August 8, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 4
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Highlights of Japan-related events scheduled for Aug. 10-16
- August 9, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 1:22 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Japan taps ‘China school’ again for new ambassador
- August 10, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 2:02 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Ex-vice defense min. named assistant chief cabinet secretary
- August 7, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 5:31 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
EXCLUSIVE: Abe to skip Yasukuni visit on war anniversary
- August 8, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 4:50 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Interview: LDP Shimomura sees Oct. general election difficult
- August 10, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 10:30 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
LDP factions grow more active amid weakening influence among younger members
- August 4, 2020
- , Asahi , p. 4
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Japan grows wary of China’s smart-city global standards
- August 11, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 1:00 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
The Kawai scandal, Abe’s comeback, and why there’s no strong candidate for PM
- August 1, 2020
- , FACTA digital
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POLITICS
Editorial: Roles of virus expert panel, government need sorting out
- August 7, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 12:17 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: Solid science only way for political leaders to handle COVID-19 crisis
- August 9, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 2:50 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Cartoon: Who’ll perform the lewd dance?
- August 11, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 3
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
Abe’s disapproval rating at highest of 54%, Yomiuri poll
- August 10, 2020
- , The Japan News , 2:19 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Abe Cabinet on edge over growing disapproval rating, Yomiuri poll
- August 10, 2020
- , The Japan News , 1:38 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Opinion poll & results from Yomiuri Shimbun
- August 10, 2020
- , Yomiuri , p. 8
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
Survey: 70% of Japanese find newspapers reliable
- August 8, 2020
- , The Japan News , 2:39 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Public dissatisfied with Abe cabinet’s handling of coronavirus
- August 10, 2020
- , Yomiuri
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SCIENCE
Journalist alleges PFOS could have leaked at Kadena in 1970s and 1980s
- August 11, 2020
- , Okinawa Times
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SCIENCE
Okinawa Marines conduct drills amid COVID-19 outbreak
- August 11, 2020
- , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
- JMH Translation
SCIENCE
Japanese scientists turn to silkworms for COVID-19 vaccine
- August 8, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 2:00 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Japan to develop new solar observation probe
- August 9, 2020
- , Yomiuri
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SCIENCE
Mauritius declares emergency over oil spill from Japanese cargo ship
- August 9, 2020
- , Asahi, Yomiuri, Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Hiroshima and Nagasaki struggle to preserve A-bombed relics 75 years later
- August 9, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Analysis of gene sequence suggests possibility that a new type of virus spread from Tokyo
- August 8, 2020
- , Yomiuri , p. 2
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
30 prefectures still lack needed testing capacity for COVID-19
- August 8, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 4:00 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Protect hospitals from financial woes stemming from treatment of virus
- August 9, 2020
- , The Japan News , 1:25 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Govt should fulfill its responsibility to prevent coronavirus infections
- August 8, 2020
- , The Japan News , 1:15 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Japan’s universities must not dampen students’ enthusiasm amid pandemic
- August 8, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Japan gov’t guidance on Obon holiday travel amid virus surge a confused mess
- August 7, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SOCIETY
Solemn Nagasaki marks 75th anniversary of atomic bombing
- August 9, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 3:15 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Hibakusha activist calls on Abe to sign nuke ban treaty
- August 8, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 7:00 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Dismay among hibakusha over Abe’s perceived indifference
- August 10, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 5:40 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
#BlackLivesMatter shines light on racism in Japan and across Asia
- August 11, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 4:01 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Jewish refugee’s wartime escape from Nazis, aided by Japan diplomat, highlights unsung heroes
- August 10, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Commentary: Diversity means accepting and tolerating differences
- August 9, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Studies, more support needed to combat child poverty in Japan
- August 10, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 1:15 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan’s COVID-19 tally tops 50,000
- August 11, 2020
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Govt plans online support of Japanese cultural arts
- August 9, 2020
- , The Japan News , 4:13 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Abe decides against asking people not to visit hometowns during Obon holidays
- August 10, 2020
- , All national papers
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SOCIETY
Advisory panel committee compiles guidelines for responding to new coronavirus
- August 8, 2020
- , All national papers
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SOCIETY
Tokyo designates two hospitals for treatment of COVID-19 patients
- August 8, 2020
- , Asahi, Yomiuri, Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Japan anxious to secure COVID-19 vaccines from multiple suppliers
- August 11, 2020
- , Yomiuri, Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Infographic: New coronavirus cases and positive test rate in Tokyo (Aug. 10, 2020)
- August 11, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 1
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
Infographic: 50,461 persons in Japan confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 (Aug. 10, 2020)
- August 11, 2020
- , NHK digital , 0:11 a.m.
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