September 8, 2020
HEADLINES
Noon news
- September 8, 2020
- , All TV networks
- JMH Summary
HEADLINES
Morning news
- September 8, 2020
- , All newspapers and TV networks
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Japan eases entry rules for Taiwan, 4 nations
- September 8, 2020
- , NHK WORLD
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
U.S. urges closer supply chain ties with Taiwan at China’s expense
- September 5, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 0:52 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Uighurs in Japan call for action to end forced labor in Xinjiang
- September 6, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Abe asks Duterte for stronger Japan-Philippines ties before departure
- September 7, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 10:12 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Suga: No issue of sovereignty exists over Senkaku
- September 4, 2020
- , NHK WORLD , 4:41 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan to give $5 mil. in aid to Lebanon in wake of massive explosion
- September 4, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 11:53 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Lighthizer is President Trump’s China “trade-war general”
- September 4, 2020
- , Asahi , p. 8
- JMH Translation
INTERNATIONAL
Japan proposed Iranian oil, U.S. grain swap in failed initiative
- September 7, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 9:52 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Commentary: Neither U.S. nor China will lead post-coronavirus order
- September 4, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Fight efforts by China, Russia to rewrite WWII history against Japan
- September 8, 2020
- , Japan Forward , 1:12 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
U.S. court approves extradition of Americans accused of aiding Ghosn’s escape
- September 5, 2020
- , Asahi, Mainichi, Yomiuri, Nikkei
- JMH Summary
ECONOMY
Nissan received record 130 bil. yen state loan guarantee
- September 7, 2020
- , Kyodo , 6:14 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan phone carriers fear rate cuts under a Prime Minister Suga
- September 4, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 10:03 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Blast furnaces in Japan go cold on sharp decline in steel demand
- September 6, 2020
- , The Japan News , 5:03 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan’s Sompo buys US crop insurer as weather risks grow
- September 5, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 5:00 a.m,
- English Press
ECONOMY
Key index suggests Japan economy slumping for record-long period
- September 7, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 6:39 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
With few passengers, ANA and JAL haul cargo to stay aloft
- September 6, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 6:16 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
ANA to resume flights to Hawaii in Oct. for 1st time in 6 months
- September 7, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 10:59 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Small Japanese towns look to lead world in smart-city tech
- September 6, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 4:39 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Drone flights over 15 U.S. military bases in Japan prohibited
- September 6, 2020
- , Ryukyu Shimpo
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Commentary: Fear of crumbling US-Japan pact drove Abe’s defense expansion
- September 6, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 1:32 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Japanese companies increasingly target of ransomware cyber-attacks
- September 7, 2020
- , The Japan News , 5:04 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Suga slams ministry for slow report of Aegis Ashore problems
- September 7, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 4:40 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
FOCUS: Japan policy on strike capability could raise tensions in East Asia
- September 5, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 11:32 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Former SDF members targeted in attack on Facebook
- September 4, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 25
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Editorial: Japan ministry report on canceled missile defense plan far from satisfactory
- September 5, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SECURITY
EXCLUSIVE: Germany wary about Japan’s participation in patrol plane project
- September 7, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 7:31 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Japan to acquire long-range missiles in 2022
- September 6, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 5:05 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Editorial: Dialogue necessary to ease US-China military tensions
- September 7, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SECURITY
Abe to issue statement on missile defense soon
- September 5, 2020
- , Asahi, Yomiuri, Sankei
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
MOD discovers delay in transmission of information on Aegis Ashore
- September 5, 2020
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
U.S. military says barbecue caused foam extinguisher leak at Futenma
- September 5, 2020
- , Asahi , NHK
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
Ronald Reagan crew members test positive for COVID-19
- September 7, 2020
- , Sankei
- JMH Summary
POLITICS
Nikai becomes longest serving LDP secretary general
- September 8, 2020
- , NHK
- JMH Summary
POLITICS
Q&A: Liberal Democratic Party’s presidential election
- September 8, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 11:17 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Gist of campaign platforms for LDP leadership election
- September 8, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 11:01 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Sept. 7, 2020
- September 8, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Sept. 6, 2020
- September 7, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Sept. 5, 2020
- September 6, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 6
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Sept. 4, 2020
- September 5, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Highlights of Japan-related events scheduled for Sept. 7-13
- September 6, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 1:33 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Suga keen to reorganize Japan’s Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry
- September 7, 2020
- , The Japan News , 1:47 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Suga announces 6 policies based on Abe administration ahead of LDP presidential race
- September 6, 2020
- , The Japan News , 1:48 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Snap election decision up to next leader: Suga
- September 5, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 2:11 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Komeito opposes early dissolution of Lower House
- September 5, 2020
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
New LDP chief may spell end to reign of economy ministry
- September 6, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 6:15 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: Is Suga merely intent on taking over PM Abe’s political agenda?
- September 4, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
POLITICS
Suga’s support from five factions inconsistent with his belief against factionalism in politics
- September 4, 2020
- , Mainichi , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Japan’s LDP presidential candidate Yoshihide Suga’s book on politics soars in price
- September 8, 2020
- , The Japan News , 2:16 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Interview: Japan’s Suga backs Kuroda to keep monetary policy ultra-easy
- September 5, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 6:53 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
How Japan’s Suga went from dark horse to favorite in PM race
- September 5, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 6:08 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
The ‘Iron Wall,’ the ‘prince’ and the ‘military geek’: A look at the trio vying to lead Japan
- September 7, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
POLITICS
Nikai to become longest-serving LDP secretary-general
- September 6, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 0:00 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Nippon Ishin no Kai sees an ally in Suga in LDP leadership race
- September 5, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
POLITICS
Gov’t to tap Hideki Tarumi as MHLW vice-minister
- September 5, 2020
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Editorial: Turn the LDP election into a public debate on long-term policy
- September 7, 2020
- , Japan Forward , 3:11 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Efforts to decentralize Japan have a long history
- September 7, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
POLITICS
Suga unveils policy platform for LDP leadership election
- September 6, 2020
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
POLITICS
Poll shows nearly half of public supports Suga
- September 7, 2020
- , Yomiuri, Nikkei
- JMH Summary
POLITICS
Speculation rife about snap election later this year
- September 5, 2020
- , Mainichi, Sankei
- JMH Summary
POLITICS
Official campaign to select new opposition party leader begins
- September 8, 2020
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
POLITICS
Cartoon: Standing above the rest
- September 5, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 2
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
46% view Suga as most suitable choice for Japan’s next prime minister, Yomiuri poll
- September 7, 2020
- , The Japan News , 3:54 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Approval for Abe cabinet jumps 15 points after resignation announcement, Yomiuri poll
- September 7, 2020
- , The Japan News , 4:51 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Opinion poll & results from Yomiuri Shimbun
- September 7, 2020
- , Yomiuri , p. 10
- JMH Translation
SCIENCE
Okinawa reacts strongly to U.S. report on cause of Futenma foam leak
- September 5, 2020
- , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
Mauritius expresses appreciation for Japan’s support in containing oil spill
- September 8, 2020
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
GOJ mulls easing on Sept. 19 restrictions on number of attendees at major events
- September 8, 2020
- , TBS
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Editorial: Strengthening airport screening a key part of easing entry restrictions
- September 6, 2020
- , The Japan News , 12:42 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan holds 1st meeting on COVID-19 steps for Tokyo Olympics
- September 4, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 10:41 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan to spend 700 b. yen in reserves for virus response
- September 4, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 5:00 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Present path for safe operation of Olympic Games with measures against infections
- September 8, 2020
- , The Japan News , 11:43 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
New procedures to test and treat COVID-19 to start from October
- September 5, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 3:30 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Public consensus needed before any virus vaccine hits the market
- September 7, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 2:10 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Commentary: All-out effort needed to learn successful virus response
- September 7, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Tokyo Olympics venues now available for rent
- September 5, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 1:10 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Understanding of AI’s capabilities, drawbacks needed for wise use
- September 6, 2020
- , The Japan News , 1:51 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Commentary: A supersurveillance society and its impact on democracy
- September 6, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Harsher treatment or second chances? Japan at crossroads in juvenile law debate
- September 6, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster museum to open in Futaba town
- September 7, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 6:55 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Women bear brunt of Japan’s pandemic job losses
- September 7, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 6:00 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Bangladeshi tech talent heads to Japan’s north to Sapporo expat scene
- September 4, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 10:45 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
LGBT information center to open in October ahead of Tokyo Olympics
- September 7, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 10:23 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
COVID-19 mortality rate begins to drop
- September 5, 2020
- , Mainichi, Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Japan’s new COVID-19 cases drop below 300 for first time in two months on Monday
- September 8, 2020
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Public health centers to be bypassed for advice on COVID-19 testing during flu season
- September 5, 2020
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
UK drug maker starts clinical trial of COVID-19 vaccine in Japan
- September 5, 2020
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Athletes might be exempted from two-week quarantine for Tokyo Olympics
- September 5, 2020
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Infographic: Status of gov’t indicators for COVID-19 in Tokyo (Sept. 7, 2020)
- September 8, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 1
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
Infographic: 73,033 persons in Japan confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 (Sept. 7, 2020)
- September 7, 2020
- , NHK digital , 8:57 p.m.
- JMH Translation
EDUCATION
Editorial: Shambolic approach to education under Abe’s tenure
- September 5, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 1:49 p.m.
- English Press
EDUCATION
Japan to double language support budget for foreign children
- September 3, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 22:54 p.m.
- English Press
