December 23, 2020
HEADLINES
Noon news
- December 23, 2020
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HEADLINES
Morning news
- December 23, 2020
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INTERNATIONAL
Two Chinese patrol vessels enter Japan’s territorial waters
- December 23, 2020
- , NHK
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INTERNATIONAL
Speakers of Japanese and S. Korean national parliaments hold teleconference
- December 23, 2020
- , Nikkei , p. 4
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INTERNATIONAL
Business travel between Japan and China sluggish
- December 19, 2020
- , Nikkei evening edition , p. 2
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INTERNATIONAL
Commentary: Dear Canberra, you are not alone
- December 22, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
U.S. and China view Suga as a “novice in diplomacy”
- December 1, 2020
- , FACTA
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INTERNATIONAL
Can South Korea free the term “pro-Japanese” from the curse of the past?
- December 13, 2020
- , Asahi , p. 6
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INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Coronavirus deepened conflict, divisions in society globally in 2020
- December 23, 2020
- , The Japan News , 12:47 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
President-elect Biden to nominate next U.S. ambassador to Japan
- December 22, 2020
- , NHK
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INTERNATIONAL
Suga enthusiastic about early meeting with President-elect Biden
- December 23, 2020
- , Yomiuri
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INTERNATIONAL
U.S. awards Legion of Merit to former PM Abe
- December 23, 2020
- , Yomiuri, Sankei
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ECONOMY
TEPCO to postpone removal of radioactive debris
- December 23, 2020
- , NHK WORLD
- English Press
ECONOMY
Local governments in quandary about IR amid pandemic
- December 19, 2020
- , Asahi , p. 4
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Sliver of Futenma returned to Japan for road construction
- December 22, 2020
- , Mainichi evening edition
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SECURITY
Kadena Navy ramp to be dismantled by next March
- December 23, 2020
- , Okinawa Times
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SECURITY
Summary of draft proposals by gov’t’s panel on land acquisition
- December 18, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Commentary: Pros and cons of a Six Eyes with Japan and allies
- December 22, 2020
- , Nikkei Asia , 6:44 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Japan to bulk up Senkaku patrols as more Chinese ships enter area
- December 23, 2020
- , Nikkei Asia , 5:18 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Japan to rely on standoff missiles to enhance deterrence capability
- December 19, 2020
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
SDF space operations squadron monitors threats in space
- December 20, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
U.S. veterans group in Okinawa creates documentary highlighting base issues
- December 19, 2020
- , Okinawa Times , p. 25
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SECURITY
GOJ chooses not to update security doctrine
- December 23, 2020
- , Asahi
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SECURITY
China, Russia fly bombers in coordination near Japanese archipelago
- December 23, 2020
- , Yomiuri, Sankei
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SECURITY
GOJ to increase coast guard cutters for defense of Senkakus
- December 23, 2020
- , Nikkei
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SECURITY
Japan, India voice opposition to “unilateral attempts to alter status quo”
- December 23, 2020
- , All national papers
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Dec. 22, 2020
- December 23, 2020
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Strength of in-house groups in House of Representatives
- December 23, 2020
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Sinking public support suggests Suga may follow fate of Aso
- December 22, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 10:30 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Questioning of ex-PM Abe stirs concern among ruling party members
- December 22, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 3:55 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Japan looks to guarantee aid for COVID business closures, and add fines
- December 23, 2020
- , Nikkei Asia , 2:10 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Interview: Japan losing global talent race, Suga economic adviser warns
- December 22, 2020
- , Nikkei Asia , 1:58 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
INTERVIEW: Koike seeks revision of coronavirus special law
- December 22, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 5:25 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: Lack of fiscal discipline amid pandemic weighs on Japan’s record draft budget
- December 22, 2020
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
POLITICS
Suga attempts to alter his image amid rising public discontent
- December 23, 2020
- , Mainichi
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SCIENCE
Be water: Japan’s big, lonely bet on hydrogen
- December 23, 2020
- , Nikkei Asia , 6:12 a.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Is that artificial intelligence ethical? Sony to review all products
- December 23, 2020
- , Nikkei Asia , 7:30 a.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Minicars to play big role in Japan’s ‘all electric’ goal
- December 23, 2020
- , Nikkei Asia , 1:00 a.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Over 3,000 people have died from COVID-19
- December 23, 2020
- , All national papers
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SCIENCE
Health Ministry experts call for shorter hours for eateries in Tokyo area
- December 23, 2020
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SCIENCE
Japan to prohibit entry of travelers from UK other than Japanese citizens
- December 23, 2020
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SOCIETY
Many Japanese shops sell ivory hanko knowing that they may be illegally exported: survey
- December 19, 2020
- , Nikkei evening edition , p. 7
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
Fujifilm’s Avigan hopes hit after Japan puts COVID drug on hold
- December 22, 2020
- , Nikkei Asia , 3:05 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Tokyo Olympics remain beset by revenue and pandemic uncertainties
- December 22, 2020
- , Nikkei Asia , 5:46 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Creative mastermind Sasaki to revise Tokyo Games ceremonies’ plans
- December 23, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 1:10 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
273 teachers in Japan punished in fiscal 2019 for sexual misconduct
- December 22, 2020
- , Kyodo News , 8:14 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Emperor Emeritus Akihito turns 87
- December 23, 2020
- , Jiji Press , 1:09 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Infographic: Status of gov’t indicators for COVID-19 in Tokyo (Dec. 22, 2020)
- December 23, 2020
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 1
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
Infographic: 204,430 persons in Japan confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 (Dec. 22, 2020)
- December 23, 2020
- , NHK digital , 0:51 a.m.
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SOCIETY
Cartoon: Every man for himself
- December 20, 2020
- , Kanagawa Shimbun , p.13
- JMH Translation
EDUCATION
Study-abroad hub Australia wants students back — in small doses
- December 23, 2020
- , Nikkei Asia , 6:14 a.m.
- English Press