March 15, 2021
HEADLINES
Noon news
- March 15, 2021
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- JMH Summary
HEADLINES
Morning news
- March 15, 2021
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INTERNATIONAL
Secretary Blinken, Secretary Austin to strengthen ties with allies to deal with China
- March 15, 2021
- , NHK
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INTERNATIONAL
U.S. began reaching out to North Korea in February
- March 15, 2021
- , NHK
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
FM Motegi: China’s move to alter Hong Kong electoral system “cannot be overlooked”
- March 13, 2021
- , Nikkei , p. 4
- JMH Translation
INTERNATIONAL
More Myanmar workers hired by smaller Japanese companies
- March 12, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 3:03 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japanese, S. Korean fishing boats collide in Japan’s EEZ
- March 14, 2021
- , Yomiuri , p. 32
- JMH Translation
INTERNATIONAL
Olympic hopeful? Moon pins legacy on Kim Jong Un trip to Seoul
- March 14, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 10:49 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Prolonged turmoil in Myanmar puts economic assistance in limbo
- March 13, 2021
- , Nikkei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
INTERNATIONAL
Focus: Chinese ban on Taiwanese pineapples boosts sales in Japan
- March 14, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 9:52 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
The Quad comes of age: In pictures
- March 15, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 0:54 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
U.S. emboldens Suga in hope for stable Indo-Pacific partner
- March 14, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 0:42 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
A new dawn: Quad leaders vow to define the Indo-Pacific century
- March 13, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 4:25 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Focus: Uncertainties linger over how U.S. promotion of Quad will play out
- March 13, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 12:23 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan, Australia, India, ASEAN to promote data sharing on supply chains
- March 12, 2021
- , The Japan News , 3:54 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan seeks transparency in aid by China, others
- March 12, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 11:32 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Iran uranium enrichment nears critical level: IAEA chief
- March 14, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 6:44 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Cartoon: Xi doesn’t like what he hears
- March 14, 2021
- , Mainichi , p. 2
- JMH Translation
INTERNATIONAL
China emerges as quantum tech leader while Biden vows to catch up
- March 14, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 12:14 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Hydrogen project starts in Australia
- March 12, 2021
- , NHK WORLD , 8:12 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Japan needs strategy to raise profile through top positions in intl bodies
- March 13, 2021
- , The Japan News , 5:06 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Prime Minister Suga to visit U.S. in April
- March 13, 2021
- , All national papers
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan welcomes greater U.S. engagement with Asia
- March 13, 2021
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INTERNATIONAL
Quad leaders hold first summit online
- March 13, 2021
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INTERNATIONAL
Washington Post carries op-ed by Quad leaders
- March 14, 2021
- , NHK
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INTERNATIONAL
Tokyo satisfied with Quad summit
- March 13, 2021
- , All national papers
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INTERNATIONAL
U.S. may bring up Senkakus during talks with China in Alaska
- March 14, 2021
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
G7 voices concern about China’s move to alter Hong Kong electoral system
- March 13, 2021
- , Kyodo
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Japan’s economic assistance for Myanmar stalled
- March 13, 2021
- , Nikkei
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ECONOMY
70% of Japanese firms rethink overseas business strategy amid virus, JETRO poll
- March 14, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 12:54 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Commentary: Siberia’s warming shows climate change has no winners
- March 14, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 9:56 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Ministries agree to ease environmental assessment regulations on wind power plants
- March 12, 2021
- , Nikkei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
ECONOMY
Non-firm access to grids popular with renewable energy producers
- March 12, 2021
- , Asahi , p. 7
- JMH Summary
ECONOMY
METI to raise target for independent development ratio of oil and natural gas
- March 12, 2021
- , Nikkei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
ECONOMY
China’s ‘corona tech’ takes hold across Japan and ASEAN
- March 13, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 4:35 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
JAL signs partnership deal with Russian university
- March 13, 2021
- , NHK WORLD , 11:32 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Ishigaki City decides to install signs indicating names of Senkaku islands
- March 15, 2021
- , NHK
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SECURITY
Experts post letter calling on Biden administration to close overseas bases
- March 13, 2021
- , Ryukyu Shimpo
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
Chinese ships spotted near Senkakus for 29th consecutive day
- March 14, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 24
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Joint team set up to develop next ASDF fighter jet
- March 15, 2021
- , NHK WORLD
- English Press
SECURITY
Why Operation Tomodachi worked like clockwork
- March 12, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 7:30 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Japan’s SDF recognized for medical efforts amid pandemic
- March 13, 2021
- , The Japan News , 11:53 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
U.S. soldiers seen carrying guns off base in Okinawa, perceived as “insensitive”
- March 14, 2021
- , Okinawa Times , p. 29
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
GOJ calls for swift Diet approval of budget for host nation support
- March 14, 2021
- , Mainichi, Yomiuri, Nikkei, Sankei
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
Defense chief criticizes China at international security conference
- March 14, 2021
- , Mainichi, Sankei
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SECURITY
Quad members plus France to hold joint naval training off India
- March 14, 2021
- , Yomiuri
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SECURITY
General Yoshida to become new GSDF chief
- March 13, 2021
- , All national papers
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SECURITY
Article on Aegis Ashore by former GOJ official pulled soon after posting
- March 13, 2021
- , Asahi
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on March 13, 2021
- March 14, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on March 12, 2021
- March 13, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Highlights of Japan-related events scheduled for March 15-21
- March 14, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 12:30 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Rengo urges Suga administration to ratify ILO convention on discrimination
- March 13, 2021
- , Asahi , p. 6
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Aso marks 3,000 days in office as finance minister
- March 13, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 0:01 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: Use agreement reached by Quad leaders to realize regional stability
- March 15, 2021
- , The Japan News , 2:52 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
More than 70% think state of emergency won’t be lifted on March 21
- March 15, 2021
- , NHK
- JMH Summary
OPINION POLLS
57% say state of emergency in Tokyo area should be extended, Mainichi poll
- March 15, 2021
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Opinion poll & results from Mainichi Shimbun
- March 14, 2021
- , Mainichi , p. 2
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
76% say Japan should eliminate nuclear power, Nihon Yoron Chosakai poll
- March 7, 2021
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 2
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
Suga Cabinet approval almost unchanged at 35 pct, Jiji poll
- March 12, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 4:31 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Over half to wait and see before COVID-19 jab, Jiji poll
- March 12, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 4:24 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
F-35s generate loud noise over Ginowan area
- March 13, 2021
- , Ryukyu Shimpo
- JMH Translation
SCIENCE
Hayabusa2 capsule goes on display near Tokyo
- March 12, 2021
- , NHK WORLD , 5:30 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Exclusive: Merck, AstraZeneca to start COVID-19 drug trials in Japan
- March 12, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 5:37 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Japan to weigh undersea cable projects for offshore wind power
- March 13, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 11:01 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Japanese stem cell treatment for Parkinson’s set for U.S. trials
- March 14, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 3:55 a.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Editorial: Put utmost efforts into development, materials procurement for EV batteries
- March 15, 2021
- , The Japan News , 2:24 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
GOJ likely to lift COVID-19 state of emergency next Sunday
- March 14, 2021
- , Sankei
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
Japan to secure 100 million doses of Pfizer vaccine by June
- March 13, 2021
- , All national papers
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SCIENCE
New COVID-19 strains spreading rapidly in Japan
- March 13, 2021
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SCIENCE
Japan perplexed by China’s offer to provide COVID-19 vaccines to Olympic athletes
- March 13, 2021
- , Mainichi
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SCIENCE
Olympic spectators to be limited to 50% of capacity
- March 14, 2021
- , Nikkei, Sankei
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SOCIETY
American English instructor posts video saying he will “kill the children”
- March 15, 2021
- , NTV digital , 1:53 p.m.
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
Japan to try Americans who helped Ghosn escape: 5 things to know
- March 12, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 5:17 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Tokyo Games chief wary of Chinese vaccines for athletes
- March 13, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 2:43 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Feature: Tokyo Olympic CEO says games to be symbol of solidarity
- March 14, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 9:16 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan tests COVID-19 status app for travelers
- March 15, 2021
- , NHK WORLD
- English Press
SOCIETY
Tokyo to enhance coronavirus variant screening system
- March 12, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 9:11 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan likely to secure over 100 M. vaccine doses by June
- March 13, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 2:39 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Vaccinations for elderly to begin in populous areas in limited supply
- March 13, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 7:09 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Infographic: 448,624 persons in Japan confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 (March 14, 2021)
- March 14, 2021
- , NHK digital , 7:32 p.m.
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
Japan finds coronavirus variant reported in Philippines
- March 13, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 0:01 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Multilingual telehealth services target foreigners in Japan
- March 13, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 12:17 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Ex-ambassador Roos recalls nuke crisis, resilience of Tohoku people
- March 12, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 6:40 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
INTERVIEW: Envoy lauds Tunisia-Ishinomaki ties via host-town initiative
- March 12, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 3:54 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Disaster medical teams vital resource for enhancing pandemic response
- March 13, 2021
- , The Japan News , 4:20 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Actions based on post-disaster determination needed to change Japan for better
- March 13, 2021
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan to ramp up human trafficking measures
- March 14, 2021
- , NHK WORLD , 3:01 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Sri Lankan woman dies in detention, wrote about her hunger
- March 15, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 1:35 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Media mix: Immigration reform fails to resolve asylum contradictions
- March 13, 2021
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Embassies of Russia, China worst in unpaid parking fines
- March 13, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 6:25 p.m.
- English Press
