December 15, 2020
HEADLINES
Noon news
- December 15, 2020
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- JMH Summary
HEADLINES
Morning news
- December 15, 2020
- , All national papers , All TV networks
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INTERNATIONAL
Biden’s ‘middle-class foreign policy’ departs from Obama and Trump
- December 15, 2020
- , Nikkei Asia , 6:31 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Strengthen cooperation with African countries with potential through strategic diplomacy
- December 15, 2020
- , The Japan News , 1:14 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan eyes offering $289 million in loans to Mauritius after oil spill
- December 14, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Japan must speak the truth clearly to resolve Berlin comfort woman statue issue
- December 15, 2020
- , Japan Forward
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Is South Korea’s next ambassador to Japan cut out for improving bilateral ties?
- December 12, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 2
- JMH Translation
INTERNATIONAL
DPRK purchased vaccines from Russia with sights set on resuming economic activities
- December 15, 2020
- , Asahi , p. 11
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan conveys to China “strong concern” over Senkakus
- December 15, 2020
- , All national papers
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INTERNATIONAL
Foreign Minister Motegi wraps up African tour
- December 15, 2020
- , Sankei
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ECONOMY
Govt to lead expansion of offshore wind-power generation
- December 14, 2020
- , The Japan News , 5:17 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Companies battle for piece of offshore wind energy pie
- December 15, 2020
- , The Japan News , 10:35 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Gov’t to cut prices for more than half of drugs in April
- December 15, 2020
- , Asahi , p. 4
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ECONOMY
Yokohama wants its casino to be “dignified space”
- December 12, 2020
- , Kanagawa Shimbun , p. 1
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ECONOMY
Gov’t to invest additional 90 billion yen in post-5G fund
- December 12, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 5
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ECONOMY
Tokyo Report: Moves to adopt local 5G systems gathering pace in Japan
- December 14, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 7:30 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Car manufacturers request support to achieve zero emissions target
- December 15, 2020
- , Asahi , p. 9
- JMH Translation
ECONOMY
Japanese nuclear power firm inspected following mass data alterations
- December 14, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan big makers’ mood improves in Dec. but virus gloom remains: BOJ
- December 14, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 12:12 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan to sell ‘smart city’ services to SE Asian cities
- December 14, 2020
- , The Japan News , 5:01 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
U.S., Japan joint military drills disclosed to press
- December 15, 2020
- , TV Asahi
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
Michael Green comments on report questioning feasibility of Henoko plan
- December 15, 2020
- , Okinawa Times
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SECURITY
Japan set to approve new ships and missiles but defer legal questions
- December 14, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SECURITY
U.S. military serviceman arrested for DUI in Okinawa
- December 15, 2020
- , Ryukyu Shimpo , p. 29
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Japan ruling party approves long-range anti-ship missiles
- December 14, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 8:07 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Uncertainties remain over Japan’s missile defense posture
- December 14, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 6:28 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Editorial: Suga must keep vow to ease U.S. military burden on Okinawa
- December 15, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 3:20 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Japan, Philippines affirm close cooperation over South China Sea
- December 14, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 10:37 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
U.S. base project in Okinawa now in 3rd year amid more uncertainty
- December 14, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 5:35 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Cabinet to approve new missile defense policy soon
- December 15, 2020
- , Asahi
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SECURITY
GOJ to build roads on Mageshima for FCLP transfer
- December 15, 2020
- , Yomiuri
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Dec. 14, 2020
- December 15, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Dec. 13, 2020
- December 15, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
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POLITICS
Japan to halt travel program nationwide over holidays as virus surges
- December 14, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 11:51 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: Government must prioritize infection prevention, reassure public
- December 15, 2020
- , The Japan News , 12:25 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Ruling party members dismayed by Japan PM’s lack of leadership amid COVID-19 crisis
- December 14, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Suga Cabinet support rate drops 14 points to 42%, NHK public opinion poll
- December 14, 2020
- , NHK digital , 7:00 p.m.
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OPINION POLLS
Over 30% want Olympics cancelled, NHK public opinion poll
- December 15, 2020
- , NHK WORLD
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Political party support rates, NHK public opinion poll
- December 14, 2020
- , NHK digital , 7:26 p.m.
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SCIENCE
Capsule contains black particles, possible asteroid samples: JAXA
- December 14, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 10:49 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
U.S. military, Japanese authorities discuss discipline among U.S. military personnel
- December 15, 2020
- , Ryukyu Shimpo
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Large Japanese firms take steps to protect human rights
- December 13, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 2
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan to assist towns hosting foreign Olympic athletes take virus measures
- December 14, 2020
- , The Japan News , 4:59 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Minato Ward teaches foreigners anti-virus measures
- December 15, 2020
- , Yomiuri , p. 29
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SOCIETY
Editorial: Late halt to ‘Go To’ campaign shows Japan govt’s utter coronavirus failure
- December 15, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Discussion needed on penalizing people under Japan’s virus-related ordinances
- December 14, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SOCIETY
Fishing boat adrift for nearly 10 years after 2011 tsunami found off island south of Tokyo
- December 14, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan’s kanji of the year, ‘mitsu,’ reflects gloom of 2020 pandemic
- December 14, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 6:03 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Virus in ongoing bird flu epidemic causes slower deaths: study
- December 14, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 8:09 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Akashi city to certify same-sex couples, children as ‘family’
- December 14, 2020
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 6:35 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Cartoon: Going south
- December 13, 2020
- , Kanagawa Shimbun , p. 9
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SOCIETY
Cartoon: Go To nowhere
- December 15, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 3
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SOCIETY
Infographic: Status of gov’t indicators for COVID-19 in Tokyo (Dec. 14, 2020)
- December 15, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 1
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SOCIETY
Infographic: 183,017 persons in Japan confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 (Dec. 14, 2020)
- December 14, 2020
- , NHK digital , 9:06 p.m.
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SOCIETY
Tourism promotion scheme to be suspended nationwide
- December 15, 2020
- , All national papers
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SOCIETY
COVID-19 death toll continues to increase
- December 15, 2020
- , Sankei
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EDUCATION
1,000 in doctoral courses to receive ¥2.3 million in aid
- December 15, 2020
- , The Japan News , 12:51
- English Press
