December 8, 2020
HEADLINES
Noon news
- December 8, 2020
- , All TV networks
- JMH Summary
HEADLINES
Morning news
- December 8, 2020
- , All national papers , All TV networks
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INTERNATIONAL
Russia protests statement in U.S. green card application instructions that those born in Northern Territories are from Japan
- December 8, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 7
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INTERNATIONAL
Biden officials to look to repair alliances and help mend Tokyo-Seoul ties
- December 6, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
“Biden the Mediator”
- December 6, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Use of fake photo vs Australia brings China diplomacy to new lows
- December 7, 2020
- , Japan Forward
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: China’s bullying of Australia reveals hypocrisy of its words on free trade
- December 8, 2020
- , The Japan News , 11:54 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan to tap S. Korea envoy Tomita as U.S. ambassador
- December 7, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 11:32 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
U.S. experts urge rejoining Pacific free trade deal amid China’s rise
- December 8, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 3:26 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
U.S. military, GSDF commence tabletop exercise
- December 8, 2020
- , Sankei
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Envoy to Seoul to be tapped as ambassador to U.S.
- December 8, 2020
- , All national papers
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INTERNATIONAL
U.S. “Japan hands” call for Tokyo’s accession to Five Eyes
- December 8, 2020
- , Mainichi, Yomiuri, Nikkei
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INTERNATIONAL
The term “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” will likely be phased out
- December 8, 2020
- , Asahi, Nikkei, Sankei
- JMH Summary
ECONOMY
Eight pillars of Japan’s infrastructure exports
- December 8, 2020
- , Yomiuri , p. 2
- JMH Translation
ECONOMY
GOJ compiles 73.6 trillion-yen economic package
- December 8, 2020
- , All TV networks
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ECONOMY
Japan to bet big on hydrogen to meet 2050 zero-emission goal
- December 8, 2020
- , Nikkei Asia , 8:22 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Investment in decarbonization efforts likely to bring 10% tax break for firms in Japan
- December 8, 2020
- , The Japan News , 2:56 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Gov’t sets development goals in key areas for fund supporting carbon neutrality
- December 8, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
ECONOMY
Japan to offer 10% tax break for companies investing in green tech
- December 7, 2020
- , Nikkei Asia , 6:48 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan industry ministry to aid development of hydrogen-powered aircraft
- December 7, 2020
- , The Japan News , 2:56 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Keidanren drafts carbon net-zero proposals
- December 7, 2020
- , NHK WORLD
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: Ruling on Oi nuclear plant lacks understanding of safety screenings
- December 8, 2020
- , The Japan News , 2:52 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japanese government raises tax deduction limit for R&D investment
- December 8, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Gov’t to help with transfer of defense equipment businesses with industry subcontractors fraying
- December 3, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 2
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Japan, U.S. to forgo plan to reach tentative HNS agreement by year’s end
- December 6, 2020
- , Kanagawa Shimbun , p. 2
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
“Japan, U.S., Australia, and India are partners:” Interview with French Navy chief of staff
- December 6, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 3
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Japan to expand drone rules so smaller, lighter models covered
- December 7, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 6:49 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Dec. 7, 2020
- December 8, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
State of LDP factions / Not a group, but faction-less members align in support of compatriot Suga
- December 8, 2020
- , The Japan News , 12:47 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Japan compiles 73.6 tril. yen new economic package to fight virus
- December 8, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 2:24 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Komeito growing assertive in Japan’s ruling bloc
- December 7, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 6:53 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
LH Vice President Akamatsu to retire
- December 8, 2020
- , Asahi , p. 4
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Japan’s regular parliamentary session to be convened on Jan. 18
- December 7, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 6:22 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Aso easily the biggest spender on wining and dining sessions
- December 7, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 6:30 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: Japan gov’t shifting focus in debate over status of science council
- December 7, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
POLITICS
Ruling coalition alarmed by drop in Suga’s popularity
- December 8, 2020
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
OPINION POLLS
Suga Cabinet’s approval rating falls to 61% amid virus surge, Go To woes, Yomiuri poll
- December 7, 2020
- , The Japan News , 3:54 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Opinion poll & results from Yomiuri Shimbun
- December 7, 2020
- , Yomiuri , p. 8
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OPINION POLLS
Kyodo News opinion poll & results from Tokyo Shimbun
- December 7, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 21
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OPINION POLLS
Highlights of November 2020 Jiji Press Public Opinion Poll
- December 1, 2020
- , Jiji Press Public Opinion Poll Bulletin , [No. 1645] – pp. 8–10
- JMH Translation
SCIENCE
Japan reduces greenhouse gas emissions for sixth year in a row
- December 8, 2020
- , All TV networks
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SCIENCE
Asian flying cars aim to soar over walls of global regulation
- December 7, 2020
- , Nikkei Asia , 2:03 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
JK business: Sexual exploitation of young children in Japan
- December 7, 2020
- , Asahi , p. 30
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
Travelers to Japan are using public transit after arrival, and that’s a problem
- December 7, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Out-of-pocket testing for coronavirus hindering efforts to monitor infections in Japan
- December 7, 2020
- , The Japan News , 1:34 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Gender gap remains wide on Japanese company boards
- December 8, 2020
- , The Japan News , 1:25 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan plans to postpone 2020 goal of 30% female leadership to later this decade
- December 8, 2020
- , The Japan News , 3:30 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Nike anti-racism video goes viral, sparks controversy in Japan
- December 7, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 4:34 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Good Samaritan comes to rescue of Vietnamese in dire straits
- December 7, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 6:09 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan eyes tax break for childcare subsidies
- December 7, 2020
- , The Japan News , 7:24 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Infographic: Status of gov’t indicators for COVID-19 in Tokyo (Dec. 7, 2020)
- December 8, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 1
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
Infographic: 165,174 persons in Japan confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 (Dec. 7, 2020)
- December 7, 2020
- , NHK digital , 10:56 p.m.
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
GOJ ready to deploy SDF nurses to Hokkaido
- December 8, 2020
- , All national papers
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