October 8, 2020
HEADLINES
Noon news
- October 8, 2020
- , All TV networks
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HEADLINES
Morning news
- October 8, 2020
- , All newspapers and TV networks
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INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Quad framework must not be just a means to bolster U.S. interests
- October 8, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 2:16 p.m.
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INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: More partners should be enlisted in protecting “ocean of freedom”
- October 7, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 2
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INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Suga should build on Abe’s laudable efforts to expand free trade
- October 7, 2020
- , Nikkei Asia , 4:19 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Quad talks expand dimensions of regional security cooperation
- October 8, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 2
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INTERNATIONAL
Commentary — The Quad Security Dialogue in Tokyo: Who will join next?
- October 7, 2020
- , The Japan Times
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INTERNATIONAL
‘Quad’ meeting in Tokyo prizes symbolism over substance
- October 7, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan, U.S. bring Australia, India into the fold to address economic and security concerns over China
- October 8, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 4
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INTERNATIONAL
S.Korea-Japan lawmakers’ union gets new chief
- October 6, 2020
- , NHK WORLD , 5:06 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Analysis: Whither Wang Qishan? All eyes on Xi’s right-hand man
- October 8, 2020
- , Nikkei Asia , 6:14 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Commentary: Russian and China advance vaccine nationalism
- October 7, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
New thinking only way to deal with crisis posed by pandemic
- October 8, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 8:00 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japanese, Italian leaders agree to cooperate on COVID-19 response
- October 8, 2020
- , Yomiuri, Nikkei
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INTERNATIONAL
FM Motegi holds bilateral meetings with Australian, Indian counterparts
- October 8, 2020
- , All national papers
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INTERNATIONAL
Chinese Embassy comments on Quad ministerial in Tokyo
- October 8, 2020
- , Sankei
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ECONOMY
Kansai Elec halts nuclear reactor for delayed antiterrorism work
- October 7, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 5:40 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
MOX fuel plant in Aomori meets safety standards: NRA
- October 7, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 3:28 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Coronavirus-linked biz failures reach 600 in Japan
- October 7, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 7:44 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan crude steel output seen hitting 51-year low
- October 7, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 6:45 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Keidanren has high hopes for LDP under Suga administration
- October 3, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 6
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ECONOMY
LDP interim report stresses need for public and private investment in 6G
- October 5, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 2
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ECONOMY
JR East plans to develop Japan’s 1st train to run on hydrogen
- October 7, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 4:40 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
DM Kishi, USFJ commander share concerns over China’s maritime activities
- October 8, 2020
- , NHK
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SECURITY
Suga meets with Okinawa leader
- October 8, 2020
- , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
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SECURITY
Suga, Okinawa leader apart over Futenma base relocation
- October 7, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 10:23 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
DM Kishi to visit Okinawa by month end
- October 7, 2020
- , Okinawa Times , p. 2
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SECURITY
U.S. Marine Corps, Air Force to hold drills in Okinawa and elsewhere
- October 7, 2020
- , Okinawa Times , p. 2
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SECURITY
Gov’t names Hashimoto as ambassador to Okinawa
- October 7, 2020
- , Ryukyu Shimpo , p. 2
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SECURITY
U.S. military facilities have no more space to store PFAS before disposal
- October 6, 2020
- , Okinawa Times , p. 2
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SECURITY
Marine F-35B that crashed in U.S. belongs to Iwakuni air base
- October 8, 2020
- , Akahata , p. 1
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SECURITY
Japan defense documents found falsified
- October 8, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 10:02 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
U.S., Japanese defense chiefs discuss alternatives to Aegis Ashore plan
- October 8, 2020
- , Mainichi, Yomiuri, Sankei
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SECURITY
Suga holds first talks with Okinawa governor as prime minister
- October 8, 2020
- , All national papers
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SECURITY
Local mayor expresses opposition to transfer of FCLP site to Mageshima
- October 8, 2020
- , Asahi, Sankei
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Oct. 7, 2020
- October 8, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Suga plans to formulate data strategy
- October 7, 2020
- , The Japan News , 4:20 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Japan Medical Association opposes Suga’s reforms
- October 4, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
LDP to launch project team to discuss Science Council of Japan
- October 8, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 3
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POLITICS
Editorial: PM’s statements on science council decision won’t convince Japanese public
- October 7, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
POLITICS
Abe talks with German Chancellor over phone
- October 7, 2020
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
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POLITICS
Commentary: Where does Japan stand after Shinzo Abe?
- October 7, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
POLITICS
Japan FY 2021 budget requests total 105 t. yen
- October 7, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 9:05 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
JCP chief aiming for change of govt in looming election
- October 7, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 5:09 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Cartoon: He knows which way the wind blows
- October 8, 2020
- , Asahi , p. 12
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POLITICS
LDP lawmakers voice dissatisfaction with English translation of Suga’s tweet
- October 8, 2020
- , Nikkei
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SCIENCE
Japan to lift 14-day quarantine for reentering business travelers
- October 8, 2020
- , Nikkei
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SOCIETY
Japanese business travelers, foreign residents to be exempted from 14-day quarantine
- October 8, 2020
- , NTV, Fuji TV
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SOCIETY
Online reservation system for PCR testing starts today
- October 8, 2020
- , NHK
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SOCIETY
Japan to lift 14-day quarantine for reentering business travelers
- October 7, 2020
- , Nikkei Asia , 8:08 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Difficult to reduce infections to zero for the time being: expert
- October 8, 2020
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
Japan minister vows support for vaccine production
- October 7, 2020
- , NHK WORLD
- English Press
SOCIETY
Expert panel evaluates Japan’s virus response
- October 7, 2020
- , NHK WORLD
- English Press
SOCIETY
Total COVID-19 cases detected at airports exceeds 1,000
- October 6, 2020
- , Yomiuri , p. 30
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
Editorial: Make coronavirus data sharing system more usable for medical workers
- October 8, 2020
- , The Japan News , 12:55 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Former PM Abe to be Honorary Supreme Advisor of Tokyo Olympics Committee
- October 8, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 6
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
Tokyo to bolster efforts to lure foreign firms, personnel
- October 7, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 4:45 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Infographic: Status of gov’t indicators for COVID-19 in Tokyo (Oct. 7, 2020)
- October 8, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 1
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SOCIETY
Infographic: 87,857 persons in Japan confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 (Oct. 7, 2020)
- October 7, 2020
- , NHK digital , 8:46 p.m.
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SOCIETY
Tokyo Olympic organizer estimates 30 billion-yen reduction in cost of hosting Games
- October 8, 2020
- , All national papers
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