August 24, 2020
HEADLINES
Noon news
- August 24, 2020
- , All TV networks
- JMH Summary
HEADLINES
Morning news
- August 24, 2020
- , All national papers , All TV networks
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INTERNATIONAL
Biden prioritizing allies leaves Japan hopeful
- August 22, 2020
- , The Japan News , 2:12 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Is it enough for Biden to present himself as ‘anti-Trump’ candidate?
- August 22, 2020
- , The Japan News , 12:59 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Japan must assist Mauritius environmental recovery from oil spill
- August 22, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Commentary: The impact of the U.S. presidential election on Japan-U.S. relations
- August 21, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
China pushes Asia diplomacy to resist Western backlash
- August 23, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 3:14 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Commentary: South Korean’s tirade against ‘pro-Japanese forces’ draws flak
- August 23, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 11:01 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Indian ambassador’s take: How can countries change China’s ‘belligerent behavior’?
- August 22, 2020
- , Japan Forward , 6:15 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan reportedly welcomes Biden’s “internationalist” approach
- August 22, 2020
- , Yomiuri, Sankei
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
International students to be allowed to enter Japan soon
- August 22, 2020
- , Asahi
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
South Korea noncommittal about GSOMIA extension
- August 23, 2020
- , Asahi, Mainichi, Yomiuri, Nikkei
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Foreign Minister Motegi meets with senior Southeast Asian officials
- August 23, 2020
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Japan expected to ease entry for foreign students in coming weeks
- August 22, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 3:25 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan gets ready to lift COVID-19 reentry ban on foreigners
- August 22, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 7:01 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Govt program fails to spur travel demand as virus crisis continues
- August 22, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 8:53 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Commentary: Macroeconomic challenges amid the COVID-19 crisis
- August 21, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan unearths rare metals essential for lithium-ion batteries off Pacific island
- August 22, 2020
- , The Japan News , 4:38 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Nuclear fuel reprocessing plant completion delayed
- August 21, 2020
- , NHK WORLD , 11:27 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: Cool heads must prevail in talks over final disposal site for nuclear waste
- August 21, 2020
- , The Japan News , 6:58 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: Bribing witnesses distorts justice system in integrated resorts corruption scandal
- August 22, 2020
- , The Japan News , 2:03 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: Fresh charges in bribery case deal a new blow to casino policy
- August 22, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 1:45 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
EXCLUSIVE: Japan may extend auto tax break again amid virus crisis
- August 23, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 5:02 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan’s average minimum hourly wage to rise by only 1 yen
- August 21, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 8:34 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Keidanren Chairman Nakanishi hospitalized for lymphoma
- August 22, 2020
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
ECONOMY
US banks slam door on Rakuten, fearing Amazon entry
- August 22, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 8:02 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Number of foreign visitors plunged by 11.5 million from last year
- August 22, 2020
- , Asahi, Mainichi, Yomiuri, Nikkei
- JMH Summary
ECONOMY
Editorial: Railway firms must implement reforms to survive coronavirus crisis
- August 23, 2020
- , The Japan News , 1:28 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Briefing held on U.S.-Japan military drills starting today in Hokkaido
- August 24, 2020
- , NHK
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
Suga comments on intelligence-sharing pact with South Korea
- August 24, 2020
- , Nikkei digital
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
U.S. think tank alleges that Okinawa media outlets receive funding from China
- August 23, 2020
- , Ryukyu Shimpo
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
Okinawa Marines ease restrictions on some off-base activities
- August 22, 2020
- , Ryukyu Shimpo , p. 2
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
57 U.S. military personnel at 5 Okinawa bases currently positive for COVID-19
- August 22, 2020
- , Ryukyu Shimpo , p. 2
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Chatan Town mails letters of protest on hotel use by U.S. military
- August 22, 2020
- , Ryukyu Shimpo , p. 2
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Defense Minister Kono, USFJ chief affirm coordination on missile defense
- August 22, 2020
- , Mainichi, Yomiuri, Nikkei, Sankei
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
Russian foreign minister warns against U.S. missile deployment in Japan
- August 24, 2020
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
GOJ to pursue defense equipment exports through cooperation with private sector
- August 24, 2020
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
ASDF to test transport plane’s take off and landing capability before export to UAE
- August 23, 2020
- , Sankei
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SECURITY
LDP worried about shortage of airports for defense of Nansei Islands
- August 23, 2020
- , Sankei
- JMH Summary
POLITICS
PM Abe returns to Keio University Hospital
- August 24, 2020
- , All TV networks
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Aug. 22, 2020
- August 23, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 6
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Aug. 23, 2020
- August 24, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Epidemic shatters Abenomics, making structural reforms urgent
- August 23, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 10:15 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Aug. 21, 2020
- August 22, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Highlights of Japan-related events scheduled for Aug. 24-30
- August 23, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 12:44 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
FOCUS: No sense of excitement seen for Abe’s record tenure
- August 23, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 10:15 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Abe’s health concerns LDP members on waiting list for cabinet posts
- August 23, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 3:57 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Commentary: For Abe, latest milestone is a moment of trepidation
- August 23, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
POLITICS
Abe faces hurdles to ambitions despite latest milestone
- August 23, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
POLITICS
Abe hits another milestone by surpassing record for consecutive days in office
- August 24, 2020
- , Asahi, Nikkei, Sankei
- JMH Summary
POLITICS
Abe planning to visit Keio Hospital again on Monday
- August 24, 2020
- , Mainichi, Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
POLITICS
Suga says he has “no interest” in becoming prime minister
- August 22, 2020
- , Sankei
- JMH Summary
POLITICS
Abe reaches another record, this time for consecutive days in post
- August 23, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 5:18 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Top Japan spokesman defends troubled Go To Travel program as failure claims grow
- August 22, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: New opposition party faces tough test in regaining public trust
- August 21, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 1:15 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Japan’s Upper House studies ways to go online
- August 23, 2020
- , NHK WORLD , 9:44 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: Opposition parties’ reorganization pointless if it just resurrects DPJ
- August 21, 2020
- , The Japan News , 6:52 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Powerful LDP secretary general often becomes Japanese prime minister
- August 22, 2020
- , The Japan News , 3:19 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Approval rate for Abe’s Cabinet falls to 36%, Kyodo poll
- August 23, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 7:56 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Kyodo News opinion poll & results from Tokyo Shimbun
- August 24, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 6
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
Opinion poll & results from Mainichi Shimbun
- August 23, 2020
- , Mainichi , p. 2
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
Paralympics: Over 70% of athletes worried about impact of coronavirus, Kyodo News survey
- August 23, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 7:29 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Cabinet support remains low at 36%
- August 24, 2020
- , Mainichi, Sankei , Kyodo
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
Japan’s IHI builds small satellite engine at a third of rivals’ price
- August 22, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 10:38 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Editorial: Every possible measure must be taken to safeguard Mauritius ecosystem
- August 24, 2020
- , The Japan News , 1:43 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
New Super-Kamiokande experiments aim to detect supernova explosions
- August 23, 2020
- , The Japan News , 5:15 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Like a full moon: 2nd fireball since July 2 dazzles Japan’s skies
- August 22, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 4:45 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Japan’s plutonium stockpile stood at 45.5 tons at end of last year
- August 22, 2020
- , Asahi, Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
China to issue re-entry visas for Japanese business people
- August 22, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 9:56 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Virus outbreak at Tokyo company sickens half its workforce
- August 23, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 12:33 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Teamwork, not rivalry the key to boosting Japan’s local regions amid pandemic
- August 21, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SOCIETY
Births set to drop 10% in Japan and US in COVID baby bust
- August 23, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 6:04 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Reliance on Chinese protective gear soars in pandemic’s wake
- August 24, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 2:03 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Foreign trainees in Hiroshima face illegal hours and unpaid overtime
- August 21, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Olympic flame to be displayed in Tokyo from Sept.
- August 22, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 2:00 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
DNA database of police expanding, as no law limits its collection
- August 23, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 6:21 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Blue-ribbon commission says COVID-19 peaked in late July
- August 22, 2020
- , All national papers
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SOCIETY
Healthcare workers and people with health issues to get COVID-19 vaccine first
- August 22, 2020
- , All national papers
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SOCIETY
Antimalarial drug thought to be effective in combating COVID-19
- August 22, 2020
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Users of contact tracing app to be given free PCR tests
- August 22, 2020
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Young people reluctant to have children during pandemic
- August 22, 2020
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
15% of COVID-19 patients in Tokyo asymptomatic
- August 22, 2020
- , Yomiuri evening edition
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Infographic: New coronavirus cases and positive test rate in Tokyo (Aug. 23, 2020)
- August 24, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 1
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
Infographic: 63,503 persons in Japan confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 (Aug. 23, 2020)
- August 24, 2020
- , NHK digital , 0:21 a.m.
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