January 4, 2021
HEADLINES
Noon news
- January 4, 2021
- , All TV networks
- JMH Summary
HEADLINES
Morning news
- January 4, 2021
- , All national papers , All TV networks
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Chinese bids on Pacific cable raise alarm in U.S. and Australia
- January 3, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 6:02 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
China’s Thousand Talents Plan lured at least 44 Japanese researchers
- January 2, 2021
- , The Japan News , 3:51 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
China gives Japanese researchers more funds than they can spend
- January 2, 2021
- , The Japan News , 5:42 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
China using network of researchers to recruit foreign personnel
- January 3, 2021
- , The Japan News , 4:20 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
China boosts science, technology budget to nearly 7 times Japan’s
- January 2, 2021
- , The Japan News , 2:20 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
German defense minister: Greater security presence eyed for Indo-Pacific
- December 31, 2021
- , The Japan News , 5:27 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Commentary: In a world turned upside down, Japan will muddle through
- January 1, 2021
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Time to rebuild international cooperation amid pandemic / Unity of democratic nations under threat
- January 3, 2021
- , The Japan News , 12:45 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Commentary: I beg your ‘pardon,’ Mr. Trump
- January 2, 2021
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan hoping for Biden-Suga joint statement to mention U.S. nuclear umbrella
- January 4, 2021
- , Sankei
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Japan may suspend favorable entry treatment for 11 nations/regions
- January 1, 2021
- , Asahi, Nikkei
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
At least 44 Japanese researchers involved in China’s project to attract scientists
- January 1, 2021
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Congress behind U.S. increasing pressure over 1989 security talks with Japan
- January 2, 2021
- , The Japan News , 3:52 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Chinese foreign minister urges U.S. to resume dialogue
- January 3, 2021
- , Sankei
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
FM Motegi to visit Latin America, Africa from Jan. 4 to 14
- January 4, 2021
- , NHK
- JMH Summary
ECONOMY
Bumpy road ahead for automakers to achieve Japan’s goal for all new vehicles to be electrified
- December 31, 2020
- , The Japan News , 3:25 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Interview with Yokohama Mayor Hayashi: IR increases tax revenue
- January 3, 2021
- , Kanagawa Shimbun , p. 2
- JMH Translation
ECONOMY
Keidanren head seeks new value via digitalization
- January 1, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 11:00 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
INTERVIEW: Japan biz leader calls for diversity-oriented management
- January 1, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 12:30 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
More time needed for 5G services to spread across Japan
- January 3, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 11:00 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: Tackle structural changes to revitalize Japan economy / Promote investment in digitization, decarbonization
- January 4, 2021
- , The Japan News , 1:44 p.m.
- JMH Summary
ECONOMY
$7bn plan for new Japan undersea tunnel warms up after years on ice
- January 3, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 7:21 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Some 72% of firms see moderate economic growth in 2021, pandemic looms, Kyodo News poll of 109 companies
- January 3, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 9:10 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Change in U.S. administration will have limited impact on companies, Yomiuri poll of 30 major companies
- January 3, 2021
- , Yomiuri , p. 11
- JMH Translation
ECONOMY
Prime Minister Suga comments on China’s willingness to participate in TPP
- January 4, 2021
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
ECONOMY
80% of major Japanese companies predict moderate economic recovery in 2021
- January 3, 2021
- , Mainichi, Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
Gov’t will use ordinance to address additional security concern over foreign land acquisition
- January 4, 2021
- , Nikkei , p. 2
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Japanese drug firm sees drastic increase in suspicious accesses to systems
- January 4, 2021
- , The Japan News , 12:45 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
CCS Kato: Okinawa promotion budget figure unrelated to prefectural stance on issues
- January 1, 2021
- , Ryukyu Shimpo , p. 6
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Minister of State for Okinawa Taro Kono: Make the most of Camp Kinser site
- January 1, 2021
- , Ryukyu Shimpo , p. 6
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
4 Chinese ships observed off Japan’s Senkaku Islands for 1st time this year
- January 3, 2021
- , The Japan News , 3:07 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Japan aims to deploy unmanned fighter jets in 2035
- January 1, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 3:04 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Principal battles complacency over falling U.S. parts in Okinawa
- January 3, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 7:00 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Okinawa’s “central bank” building during U.S. rule to be demolished
- January 3, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 4:00 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Japan aims to deploy unmanned fighter jets in 2035
- January 1, 2021
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Jan. 3, 2021
- January 4, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Decarbonization will make US-Japan alliance stronger, Koizumi says
- January 1, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 4:47 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Jan. 1-2, 2021
- January 3, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 5
- English Press
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Dec. 31, 2020
- January 1, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 10
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Highlights of Japan-related events scheduled for Jan. 4-10
- January 3, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 12:26 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Suga to pitch climate talks with U.S. and pick John Kerry counterpart
- January 1, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 5:30 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Suga names Mitsuhiro Teraoka chief aide to bolster policy execution
- January 1, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 6:23 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Komeito’s gamble of fielding candidate in Hiroshima No. 3 constituency rocks coalition with LDP
- January 4, 2021
- , The Japan News , 1:12 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Suga vows to curb virus, revitalize economy
- January 1, 2021
- , NHK WORLD , 12:32 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Can Suga lead beyond September or is he destined to be a short-term PM?
- January 3, 2021
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
POLITICS
Focus: Suga faces make-or-break election year as COVID rages, Olympics loom
- January 3, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 9:08 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Political rivalries revived amid Nikai faction’s ascendency
- January 2, 2021
- , The Japan News , 11:10 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Coronavirus brings changes in local elections in Japan
- January 2, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 12:30 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: Digital agency should be control tower for improvement of administration
- January 2, 2021
- , The Japan News , 12:45 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
General election unlikely until late April or beyond
- January 1, 2021
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
Japan tapers imports of logs from tropical trees to near zero
- January 2, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 11:00 a.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
China out front in global race to eliminate CO2 emissions
- January 1, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 11:30 a.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Tokyo, neighboring prefectures urge GOJ to declare state of emergency
- January 3, 2021
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
Prime Minister Suga to propose talks with U.S. on reducing carbon emissions
- January 1, 2021
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
Tokyo to ask restaurants to close at 8 p.m.
- January 4, 2021
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
PM Suga mulls declaring state of emergency later this week
- January 4, 2021
- , All TV networks
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
PM Suga says GOJ will prepare to begin administering COVID-19 vaccines by end of February
- January 4, 2021
- , NHK
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
China’s “illicit” vaccine administered to Japan’s wealthy: China’s hidden diplomatic strategy
- January 1, 2021
- , Mainichi , Lead story
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
Ghosn’s great escape teaches Japan hard lesson on tracking suspects
- January 4, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 0:18 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Nukes, climate issues, pandemic all call for action and commitment
- January 1, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 4:50 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
COVID-19 puts a damper on traditional New Year practices
- January 3, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 6:10 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Build a society filled with peace, vitality / Overcome hardships using wisdom and courage
- January 1, 2021
- , The Japan News , 5:00 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: COVID-19 exposes nation’s shortcomings
- December 31, 2020
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Expressways in Japan to host more disaster shelter areas
- January 3, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 2:30 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Pandemic triggers flight from Tokyo as people work from home
- January 3, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 11:42 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Focus: Challenges aplenty remain for Tokyo’s pandemic Olympics
- January 2, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 9:17 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Only 30% of Fukushima residents happy with disaster recovery progress
- January 1, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 10:06 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
People changing registered gender rising at record pace in Japan
- January 3, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 6:32 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Uncertainty hijacked media coverage in 2020
- January 3, 2021
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Infographic: Status of gov’t indicators for COVID-19 in Tokyo (Jan. 3, 2021)
- January 4, 2021
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 1
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
Infographic: 245,924 persons in Japan confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 (Jan. 3, 2021)
- January 3, 2021
- , NHK digital , 9:01 p.m.
- JMH Translation
