September 23, 2020
HEADLINES
Noon news
- September 23, 2020
- , All TV networks
- JMH Summary
HEADLINES
Morning news
- September 23, 2020
- , All national papers , All TV networks
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INTERNATIONAL
Ambassador-nominee Weinstein approved by Senate Foreign Relations Committee
- September 23, 2020
- , NHK
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
PM Suga arranging for talks with ROK counterpart on Thursday
- September 23, 2020
- , Fuji TV
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Japan wants permanent U.N. Security Council seat
- September 22, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 12:19 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is faced to navigate a difficult path between China and the United States
- September 21, 2020
- , The Japan News , 11:50 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Suga’s UN debut to focus on global cooperation to contain pandemic
- September 20, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 2:01 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
U.S. woos Taiwan and its chipmakers in step toward trade pact
- September 19, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 4;48 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Taiwan president says she has no plans to talk to Japan’s Suga
- September 20, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Ex-Japan PM Mori meets Taiwan President Tsai
- September 19, 2020
- , NHK WORLD , 8:29 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
China warns against Suga govt’s possible approach to Taiwan
- September 20, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 1:40 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
S. Korea voices concern over radioactive water release into sea
- September 22, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 10:09 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Suga hopes for future-oriented ties with S. Korea
- September 21, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 7:01 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Opinion: How will Japan’s new leader handle growing China-US tensions?
- September 22, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 5:00 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
First Suga-Trump talks go off without a hitch, but challenges still ahead
- September 21, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Commentary: Is the world ready for a Trump re-election?
- September 22, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan firms’ moves into Africa hit by COVID-19, Abe exit
- September 21, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 1:34 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
China-led AIIB’s troubled loans spike amid pandemic
- September 18, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 6:47 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
U.S. society at risk as it decouples from China in science and tech
- September 20, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 1:38 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
U.S. vs China: South China Sea drills centered on submarine warfare
- September 19, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 6:08 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Commentary: After Abe’s charm offensive, new Japan leader needs Russia reset
- September 18, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 5:00 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Putin must clarify suspected poisoning of anti-government leader
- September 22, 2020
- , The Japan News , 12:36 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Exclusive: Japan saw “big picture” over 1989 Tiananmen crackdown
- September 19, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 6:56 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
President Trump, PM Suga agree to further develop U.S.-Japan alliance
- September 21, 2020
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
U.S., Japan, Australia, India mulling foreign ministerial in Tokyo
- September 19, 2020
- , Mainichi, Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Suga to speak by phone with Chinese leader on Friday
- September 23, 2020
- , Mainichi, Yomiuri, Nikkei, Sankei
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Suga, Merkel confirm bilateral coordination on COVID-19
- September 23, 2020
- , All national papers
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INTERNATIONAL
Number may be used to describe body of water between Japan, ROK
- September 23, 2020
- , Asahi
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INTERNATIONAL
Former world leaders call for ratification of nuclear ban treaty
- September 22, 2020
- , Asahi
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ECONOMY
Tighter U.S. regulations on Huawei already affecting Japan
- September 22, 2020
- , The Japan News , 3:15 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
TikTok row pushes companies in Japan into marketing dilemma
- September 22, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 5:12 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: FTC must continue to train watchful eye on data oligopolies
- September 20, 2020
- , The Japan News , 1:28 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Tackling economic revival amid adversity
- September 20, 2020
- , The Japan News , 2:38 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
INTERVIEW: New Japanese farm minister vows to boost exports
- September 22, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 1:14 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Commentary – Japan-U.K. trade deal: Cheer amidst the gloom
- September 21, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- 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
Editorial: Much at stake in picking a final nuclear waste disposal site
- September 22, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 12:46 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
EXCLUSIVE: Japan to aid local govts vowing carbon neutrality
- September 18, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 6:02 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan mulls tax breaks for foreign finance hires
- September 20, 2020
- , The Japan News , 2:53 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Toray boosts carbon fiber output for fuel cell vehicles by 50%
- September 23, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 0:56 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
U.S. startup’s carbon capture concrete wins Mitsubishi’s backing
- September 23, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 0:39 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
COVID-19 spurs digital shift for companies in Asia
- September 21, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 5:11 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: Reconstruction of Tohoku region to test commitment of ‘self-help’ Suga
- September 21, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 1:25 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
FOCUS: Don’t pursue strike capability or NATO-like Asia, scholars tell Suga
- September 22, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 11:30 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Japanese gov’t to pay over 300 million yen for contaminated soil removal from former site of U.S. military base in Fukuoka
- September 22, 2020
- , Mainichi , p. 24
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Five years after enactment, new security laws bearing fruit
- September 19, 2020
- , The Japan News , 4:16 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
U.S. scholars voice doubts about Defense Minister Kishi at online conference
- September 18, 2020
- , Kanagawa Shimbun , p. 3
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Editorial: National security legislation an issue that must be re-examined
- September 19, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 2:00 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Japan’s Defense Ministry plans to offer university tuition support to woo young people to join SDF
- September 22, 2020
- , The Japan News , 1:54 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
U.S. marine in Okinawa arrested for hitting a man
- September 21, 2020
- , Ryukyu Shimpo , p. 21
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
U.S. soldier in Okinawa arrested for DUI
- September 21, 2020
- , Ryukyu Shimpo , p. 21
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
GOJ narrows down plans for intercepting enemy missiles
- September 20, 2020
- , Asahi, Sankei , NHK
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
MOD to establish new electronic warfare unit in Okinawa
- September 21, 2020
- , Asahi, Sankei
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
Defense Ministry to request record 5.4 trillion yen for FY2021
- September 22, 2020
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
U.S.-Japan alliance strengthened by security legislation effectuation five years ago
- September 19, 2020
- , Mainichi, Yomiuri, Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
FM Motegi expresses caution about joining Five Eyes
- September 19, 2020
- , Mainichi
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
As Okinawa affairs minister, Kono promises economic assistance
- September 20, 2020
- , All national papers
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POLITICS
Fighter and cool-headed realist, Suga is willing to cooperate with outsiders
- September 18, 2020
- , Asahi , p. 2
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Suga takes over tough diplomatic challenges left by his predecessor
- September 22, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 4:58 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Sept. 22, 2020
- September 23, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Sept. 21, 2020
- September 22, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Sept. 20, 2020
- September 21, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
- English Press
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Sept. 19, 2020
- September 20, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 7
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Sept. 18, 2020
- September 19, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Highlights of Japan-related events scheduled for Sept. 21-27
- September 20, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 12:48 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Let the Suga-Nippon Ishin bromance begin
- September 19, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
POLITICS
Suga Administration begins: New leader holds dissolution card close at hand
- September 19, 2020
- , The Japan News , 1:47 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Suga’s three snap election scenarios
- September 18, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 3
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Editorial: Time for new Japan PM Suga to show diplomatic colors, build int’l trust
- September 19, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
POLITICS
Japan’s Suga leans on Abe’s brother and holdovers to handle China
- September 19, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 7:25 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Caretaker or changemaker? Riddle of Japan’s ambitious new leader
- September 23, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 6:08 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Commentary: Can Suga replicate success of maverick reformer Koizumi?
- September 22, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 7:47 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Suga skips Diet debates; another extra session seen in late Oct.
- September 18, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 9:27 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Meet Japan’s new top government spokesman, same as the last one
- September 21, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: Japan’s new PM Suga must address warped political-bureaucratic ties
- September 21, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: Suga administration needs to address Japan’s economic gap
- September 18, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: Prime Minister Suga: give us new policies and structural reforms to grow the economy
- September 22, 2020
- , Japan Forward , 6:27 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: Quickly present blueprint for digitization of public administration
- September 19, 2020
- , The Japan News , 5:25 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: Planned digital agency scheme must put Japan public first
- September 22, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
POLITICS
Japan govt to submit prosecutors’ bill again next year
- September 22, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 4:00 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Abe: I’ve managed to pull Japan out of its decline
- September 22, 2020
- , The Japan News , 6:18 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Cartoon: Taro away!
- September 19, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 2
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Suga cabinet’s initial public support rating stands at 74%
- September 21, 2020
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
POLITICS
Office tasked with setting up digital agency to be established this month
- September 20, 2020
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
POLITICS
Kono’s red-tape complaint hotline receives over 4,000 messages
- September 19, 2020
- , Asahi, Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
POLITICS
Former PM Abe visits Yasukuni Shrine for first time in seven years
- September 20, 2020
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
OPINION POLLS
Suga cabinet’s initial approval rating at 74%, 3rd highest since 1978, Yomiuri poll
- September 21, 2020
- , The Japan News , 2:30 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Opinion poll & results from Yomiuri Shimbun
- September 21, 2020
- , Yomiuri , p. 8
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
Suga Cabinet kicks off with approval rating of 65%, Asahi survey
- September 18, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 6:59 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Opinion poll & results from Asahi Shimbun
- September 18, 2020
- , Asahi , p. 4
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
64% support Japan PM Suga’s Cabinet, 35% have high hopes for policies, Mainichi spot poll
- September 18, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Spot opinion poll & results from Mainichi Shimbun
- September 18, 2020
- , Mainichi , p. 2
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
40 pct favor Lower House poll at end of term, Jiji Press poll
- September 18, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 5:04 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Highlights of August 2020 Jiji Press Public Opinion Poll
- September 1, 2020
- , Jiji Press Public Opinion Poll Bulletin , [No. 1634] – pp. 8–11
- JMH Translation
SCIENCE
Tokyo Olympic organizing committee making final arrangements to reduce number of participants
- September 23, 2020
- , Fuji TV
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
Japanese again wins parody version of the Nobel Prize
- September 19, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 5:10 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Japan leads battery tech race with a third of global patent filings
- September 23, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 5:01 a.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
President Trump’s reasons for stressing space exploration: Interview with the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires and NASA rep
- September 15, 2020
- , Newsweek digital
- JMH Translation
SCIENCE
Japan to reopen border to long-term visitors irrespective of nationality
- September 23, 2020
- , Asahi
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
Asymptomatic patients to be hospitalized only if elderly or vulnerable
- September 19, 2020
- , Asahi
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
GOJ aims to administer 200,000 antigen tests per day starting in November
- September 21, 2020
- , Mainichi, Sankei
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
LDP lawmaker tests positive for coronavirus
- September 19, 2020
- , Mainichi, Yomiuri, Sankei
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
COVID-19 contact tracking app needs improvement
- September 19, 2020
- , Asahi
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
IOC President Bach expresses confidence about holding Olympics even without vaccine
- September 23, 2020
- , TBS, Fuji TV, TV Asahi
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Japan to set up testing systems at regional airports handling international flights
- September 19, 2020
- , The Japan News , 2:51 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan plans new system for refugee applicants to live in society to avoid long-term detentions
- September 22, 2020
- , The Japan News , 4:58 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan dangles 2-year visas for aspiring student entrepreneurs
- September 22, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 2:01 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Convict to sue Osaka Prison for stricter COVID-19 measures
- September 22, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 6:13 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japanese approval sought for Avigan to treat COVID-19
- September 21, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 2:37 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
INTERVIEW: Japan’s new health minister eyeing virus test expansion
- September 19, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 10:00 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Lessons from ‘second wave’ can guide way to economic revival
- September 23, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 2:15 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Olympics/ Tokyo Games cuts limited to tens of billions of yen in savings
- September 18, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 5:29 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Fincen files: Money trail ties Tokyo Olympic bid consultant to kin of IOC member
- September 21, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 2:00 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Unruly anti-mask passengers disrupt Japanese airlines
- September 20, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 6:01 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Asian airlines fight to reassure passengers over virus response
- September 22, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 12:30 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Visitors to Japan plunge 99.7 pct in Aug.
- September 18, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 8:32 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Record number of people seen linked to cannabis cases in Japan
- September 18, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 6:13 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan’s all-male boards a no-no for overseas investors
- September 18, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 6:45 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Suga inherits Abe’s broken promise: to empower Japan’s women
- September 23, 2020
- , Nikkei Asian Review , 5:10 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Museum memorializing Fukushima nuclear disaster opens in Futaba
- September 21, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 10:58 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Long-lost photos show bustle in the Ginza at time of 1964 Olympics
- September 22, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 5:10 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Lawyer sounds alarm over Japanese gov’t proposals on foreigners facing long-term detention
- September 22, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SOCIETY
Infographic: Status of gov’t indicators for COVID-19 in Tokyo (Sept. 22, 2020)
- September 23, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 1
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
Infographic: 80,614 persons in Japan confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 (Sept. 22, 2020)
- September 22, 2020
- , NHK digital , 6:57 p.m.
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
Visas of foreign students aiming to start businesses to be extended two years
- September 22, 2020
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Foreign residents issued deportation orders to be released from detention under supervision
- September 22, 2020
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Number of people aged 65 or older in Japan reaches record high
- September 21, 2020
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
