September 18, 2020
HEADLINES
Noon news
- September 18, 2020
- , All TV networks
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HEADLINES
Morning news
- September 18, 2020
- , All national papers , All TV networks
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INTERNATIONAL
PM Suga, President Trump to hold teleconference
- September 18, 2020
- , TBS
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INTERNATIONAL
New START Treaty “may expire,” U.S. envoy
- September 18, 2020
- , Asahi , p. 11
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INTERNATIONAL
Interview with British trade minister on Japan-UK EPA, CPTPP membership
- September 15, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 11
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INTERNATIONAL
Interview: Russian envoy to U.S. blasts ‘unproductive’ coalition against China
- September 18, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 3:32 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Russia ready for constructive cooperation with Japan: Putin
- September 17, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 9:36 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japanese firms call on China not to exclude foreign firms from gov’t procurement
- September 17, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 15
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INTERNATIONAL
Ex-PM Mori to attend memorial service for Lee Teng-hui
- September 18, 2020
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
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INTERNATIONAL
Semiconductor industry faces advent of “geopolitics of technology”
- September 16, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 3
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INTERNATIONAL
Top U.S. officials congratulate Prime Minister Suga
- September 18, 2020
- , Sankei , NHK
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INTERNATIONAL
LDP heavyweight voices hope for Chinese leader’s visit to Japan
- September 18, 2020
- , Asahi
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ECONOMY
Editorial: Strengthen ties with Britain through new trade agreement after EU exit
- September 18, 2020
- , The Japan News , 12:26 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
What will ‘Suganomics’ look like?
- September 17, 2020
- , The Japan Times
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ECONOMY
Japan’s new leader wants Suganomics to take off immediately
- September 18, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 5:02 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Suga’s ambitious food export target called into doubt
- September 18, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 3:36 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan to review corporate dispute arbitration system
- September 17, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 9:23 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: Suga should seize opportunity to reinvent nation’s energy policy
- September 18, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 1:30 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Coronavirus crisis realigns Asia’s steel industry stars
- September 18, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 6:13 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Kono effectively links Okinawa’s support for base realignment and economic assistance
- September 18, 2020
- , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
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SECURITY
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato says U.S.-Japan alliance stronger than ever
- September 18, 2020
- , Sankei
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SECURITY
Suga govt needs to draw up new missile defense system
- September 17, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 3:21 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Nobuo Kishi, Abe’s younger brother, seeks to carve out new role as Japan’s defense chief
- September 17, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SECURITY
Odawara Police identify two people who died in road accident
- September 18, 2020
- , Kanagawa Shimbun , p. 21
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SECURITY
Capacity to attack enemy bases will lead to unification of Japan and U.S. military: Former top GOJ official
- September 18, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 1
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SECURITY
Ex-defense minister calls for improved SDF working conditions
- September 17, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 4:49 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
British leader positive about Japan’s participation in “Five Eyes”
- September 18, 2020
- , Sankei
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SECURITY
U.S. defense chief urges Japan, other allies to increase defense spending
- September 17, 2020
- , Jiji
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SECURITY
U.S. presidential envoy for arms control comments on mid-range missiles in Asia
- September 18, 2020
- , Asahi
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Sept. 17, 2020
- September 18, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
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POLITICS
Deputy PM Aso, CCS Kato listed first and second in line to serve as acting prime minister
- September 18, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 4
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POLITICS
LDP to retain Amari as tax panel chief
- September 18, 2020
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
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POLITICS
LDP parliamentary group compiles proposals for tighter control of Senkakus
- September 18, 2020
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
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POLITICS
Editorial: Simply succeeding Abe as Japan’s PM does not grant Suga legitimacy
- September 17, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
POLITICS
Kono’s red-tape complaint hotline halted
- September 18, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 1:24 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Abe willing to be ‘special envoy’ for new PM Suga
- September 18, 2020
- , The Japan News , 1:09 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: Formidable challenges ahead as Suga era begins
- September 17, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
POLITICS
Polls show majority of public welcomes launch of Suga administration
- September 18, 2020
- , Asahi, Mainichi, Nikkei
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POLITICS
Suga to launch digital agency next year
- September 18, 2020
- , All national papers
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POLITICS
Abe willing to support his successor on diplomatic front
- September 18, 2020
- , Yomiuri
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POLITICS
Economic challenges faced by Suga cabinet
- September 17, 2020
- , Yomiuri , p. 8
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POLITICS
Commentary: How will Japan’s new prime minister transition from lieutenant to leader?
- September 17, 2020
- , The Japan Times
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POLITICS
Still doing situps: Japan’s PM starts first day with old ritual
- September 17, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 11:55 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Yamaguchi secures 7th term as Komeito leader
- September 17, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 7:14 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Rengo decides to support CDPJ
- September 18, 2020
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
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OPINION POLLS
Approval rate for Japan’s new Cabinet at 66%, Kyodo News spot poll
- September 17, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 10:54 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Kyodo News spot opinion poll & results from Tokyo Shimbun
- September 18, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 9
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
Japan’s Suga shoots to 74% approval on ‘trust’ factor, Nikkei spot poll
- September 17, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 11:59 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Medical professionals detect signs of potential COVID-19 resurgence in Tokyo
- September 17, 2020
- , NHK
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SOCIETY
Editorial: Safe event management urged after limits eased on number of spectators
- September 18, 2020
- , The Japan News , 12:43 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan to present vision of Olympics amid pandemic by year-end
- September 17, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 4:56 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Trial of anti-parasite drug to treat COVID-19
- September 17, 2020
- , NHK WORLD
- English Press
SOCIETY
Tannin found in persimmons fights COVID-19, Japan team says
- September 17, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 5:19 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Lifting Fukushima evacuation orders without decontamination should be limited
- September 16, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SOCIETY
Over 700 fire ants found at port in central Japan
- September 17, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 7:00 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Infographic: Status of gov’t indicators for COVID-19 in Tokyo (Sept. 17, 2020)
- September 18, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 1
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SOCIETY
Infographic: 78,322 persons in Japan confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 (Sept. 17, 2020)
- September 17, 2020
- , NHK digital , 8:37 p.m.
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