April 19, 2021
HEADLINES
Noon news
- April 19, 2021
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HEADLINES
Morning news
- April 19, 2021
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INTERNATIONAL
GOJ spokesperson expresses hope for peaceful resolution of Taiwan issue
- April 19, 2021
- , NHK
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INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Seek stability and development by enhancing Japan-U.S. alliance
- April 18, 2021
- , Nikkei , p. 2
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INTERNATIONAL
Japanese journalist detained in Myanmar
- April 19, 2021
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INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Japan, U.S. must build peace, prosperity with a strong alliance / Coordinate China strategies to share responsibility
- April 18, 2021
- , The Japan News , 4:35 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Japan must not just follow U.S. lead in dealing with China
- April 19, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 1:00 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Japan-U.S. Summit affirms: Deter China, keep Taiwan secure
- April 18, 2021
- , Japan Forward
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Japan should balance U.S., China
- April 18, 2021
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 5
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INTERNATIONAL
Economic ties with China restrain Suga’s approach
- April 18, 2021
- , The Japan News , 1:24 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Thinner the better: Boosting sales of wagyu beef in the U.S.
- April 18, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 4:08 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Show resolve to bridge U.S. and China: former assistant chief cabinet secretary Kyoji Yanagisawa
- April 19, 2021
- , Asahi , p. 4
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan crossed Rubicon River in China relations: former MOFA vice-minister Yukio Takeuchi
- April 18, 2021
- , Asahi , p. 7
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INTERNATIONAL
Suga-Biden summit proves diplomacy is back
- April 18, 2021
- , The Japan News , 7:26 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Commentary: Japan, U.S. both recognize change in Taiwan’s status quo
- April 18, 2021
- , Sankei , p-3
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INTERNATIONAL
China hits back at Japan-US statement that names Taiwan
- April 17, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 4:12 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Focus: Tough work awaits Japan-U.S. alliance to upgrade itself to face China
- April 17, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 8:03 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan gears up for U.S. defense cooperation in ‘all domains’
- April 19, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 5:32 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
New chapter in Japan-U.S. diplomacy will test teamwork
- April 18, 2021
- , The Japan News , 5:05 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Suga-Biden joint statement required careful adjusting of expressions on Taiwan
- April 18, 2021
- , The Japan News , 3:45 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Suga played reactive role on China in talks with Biden
- April 17, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 6:05 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Taiwan in U.S.-Japan statement: show of resolve or diplomatic calculus?
- April 18, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 4:25 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
U.S. and Japan to invest $4.5bn in next-gen 6G race with China
- April 18, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 1:18 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Biden and Suga refer to ‘peace and stability of Taiwan Strait’ in statement
- April 17, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 1:47 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Transcript: Biden-Suga remarks at press briefing
- April 17, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 8:23 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Suga woos Harris with offer to help on migration at southern border
- April 17, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 3:59 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japanese journalist detained in Myanmar
- April 19, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 1:22 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Abductees’ relatives want action, not just words
- April 17, 2021
- , NHK WORLD , 5:56 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan teams up with U.S., Australia to build submarine cables
- April 19, 2021
- , The Japan News , 2:22 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Commentary: The ‘Quad’ has the potential to become a truly historic undertaking
- April 18, 2021
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
U.S., Japanese leaders agree to strengthen coordination in multiple areas
- April 17, 2021
- , All national papers evening edition
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INTERNATIONAL
Joint statement reflects America’s high expectations for Japan
- April 18, 2021
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INTERNATIONAL
U.S. shifts foreign policy focus to China
- April 18, 2021
- , Sankei
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INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Where’s world’s stand against suppression of Hong Kong?
- April 17, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 1:40 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Some Japanese officials worried about China’s response to U.S.-Japan statement
- April 18, 2021
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INTERNATIONAL
U.S.-Japan commitment to Taiwan draws displeasure from Beijing, gratitude from Taipei
- April 18, 2021
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan hesitant to use strong language on Uyghurs
- April 18, 2021
- , Yomiuri
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INTERNATIONAL
U.S., Japan reaffirm goal of complete denuclearization of North Korea
- April 18, 2021
- , Asahi
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INTERNATIONAL
U.S. voices support for “Japan’s efforts” to hold Tokyo Olympics
- April 18, 2021
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INTERNATIONAL
Suga confident about successfully forging personal bonds with President Biden
- April 18, 2021
- , Nikkei
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INTERNATIONAL
PM Suga meets with Vice President Harris
- April 17, 2021
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INTERNATIONAL
PM Suga criticizes China in remarks during online seminar
- April 18, 2021
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan offers disaster relief equipment to Philippine military
- April 19, 2021
- , Sankei
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INTERNATIONAL
U.S., Japan, Australia to join hands to lay underwater cables in Pacific
- April 19, 2021
- , Yomiuri
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INTERNATIONAL
No progress made in South Korea’s diplomacy toward Japan
- April 17, 2021
- , Asahi, Sankei
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INTERNATIONAL
Cartoon: First errand
- April 18, 2021
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 1
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INTERNATIONAL
INTERVIEW: U.S. diplomat vows enduring support for N. Korea abductees
- April 16, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 6:35 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan’s exports fall 8.4 pct in FY 2020
- April 19, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 1:38 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: Devise means, new technology to expand use of renewable energy
- April 19, 2021
- , The Japan News , 12:35 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Saibu Gas to export 60,000 tons of LNG to China
- April 16, 2021
- , NIKKEI Business Daily , p. 6
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ECONOMY
TEPCO vows to swiftly pay up on issue of dumping water
- April 17, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 6:50 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan’s top coal power company scraps plan for new plant
- April 17, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 2:32 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Samsung and Renesas rush to restore chip production by summer
- April 17, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 1:45 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: After Toshiba president’s resignation, firm must proceed with transparency
- April 17, 2021
- , The Japan News , 1:03 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Emergency restriction on U.S. beef imports ends
- April 17, 2021
- , Yomiuri, Sankei
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SECURITY
Okinawa governor comments on U.S.-Japan leaders’ statement that mentions Futenma
- April 18, 2021
- , Okinawa Times
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SECURITY
Japan reports fewer ASDF scrambles in FY2020
- April 19, 2021
- , NHK WORLD
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SECURITY
DM Kishi visits Yonaguni, stresses importance of Taiwan’s stability
- April 18, 2021
- , Nikkei , p. 5
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SECURITY
Okinawa LDP requests Senkakus be included in next Okinawa promotion plan
- April 16, 2021
- , Ryukyu Shimpo , p. 2
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SECURITY
Supreme court overturns decision to order gov’t to pay compensation for Iwakuni noise
- April 16, 2021
- , Yomiuri , p. 31
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SECURITY
Chinese ships spotted near Senkakus for 65th consecutive day
- April 19, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 22
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SECURITY
Japan to move quickly to bolster defense capabilities
- April 19, 2021
- , Nikkei
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SECURITY
Government spokesman comments on Osprey’s precautionary landing in Kagoshima
- April 17, 2021
- , Nikkei
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SECURITY
Japan used “consideration budget” to relocate U.S. military training relocation
- April 19, 2021
- , Mainichi
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on April 18, 2021
- April 19, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 5
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on April 17, 2021
- April 18, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 4
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on April 16, 2021
- April 17, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 5
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POLITICS
Stable ties with China are important: Japan spokesman
- April 19, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 3:17 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Opposition parties rebuke Suga over results of summit with Biden
- April 17, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 10:46 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
FOCUS: Suga facing growing hurdles on road to Olympic success
- April 16, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 5:59 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
With Washington visit, Suga straps into foreign policy pilot’s seat
- April 17, 2021
- , The Japan News , 4:22 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
CCS Kato ”disappointed” by comfort women statues at German museum
- April 17, 2021
- , Nikkei , p. 4
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POLITICS
Editorial: Diet commissions must finish debate on bill to revise referendum law
- April 19, 2021
- , The Japan News , 12:45 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: Japan gov’t must step in as Osaka faces medical system collapse
- April 16, 2021
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
POLITICS
Suga administration keen to pursue “liberal” line ahead of general election
- April 18, 2021
- , Yomiuri, Sankei
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OPINION POLLS
FNN Poll: Majority welcomes PM Suga’s visit to U.S.
- April 19, 2021
- , Fuji TV, TV Asahi
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OPINION POLLS
Suga Cabinet support rate edges up to 36 pct, Jiji poll
- April 16, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 4:08 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
60 pct in Japan support dual surname system, Jiji poll
- April 16, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 4:49 p.m.
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OPINION POLLS
Nearly 40 pct in favor of canceling Tokyo Games, Jiji poll
- April 16, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 4:50 p.m.
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SCIENCE
JAXA and ANA team up to track surface emissions
- April 19, 2021
- , NHK WORLD
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SCIENCE
INTERVIEW: Japan to raise greenhouse gas reduction target
- April 16, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 10:53 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
JAL eyes shift to sustainable aviation fuels by 2040
- April 16, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 10:02 p.m.
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SCIENCE
Focus: Japan gov’t under pressure to target deep CO2 cut in 2030
- April 17, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 12:32 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
SoftBank’s drones keep mobile network alive in disaster-hit Japan
- April 18, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 0:07 a.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Japan, U.S. should work together on climate change, decarbonization efforts
- April 18, 2021
- , The Japan News , 7:28 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
PM Suga holds teleconference with top Pfizer official
- April 18, 2021
- , All national papers
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SCIENCE
GOJ cautious about declaring COVID-19 state of emergency
- April 17, 2021
- , Mainichi, Yomiuri, Nikkei, Sankei
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SOCIETY
Osaka governor decides to ask GOJ to declare state of emergency
- April 19, 2021
- , NHK
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SOCIETY
Opposition group hears opinions from Uyghur association
- April 16, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
Sri Lankan mother seeks truth behind daughter’s death at Japan detention center
- April 16, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 9:42 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan’s proposed immigration law revisions deal fresh blow to refugees
- April 18, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 10:49 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
COVID-19-relaed IT systems causing headaches
- April 19, 2021
- , The Japan News , 8:48 a.m.
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SOCIETY
15,000 seniors vaccinated, double Japan gov’t data: Kyodo survey
- April 18, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 8:47 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
IOC’s Bach to visit Japan in May for relay ceremony, Suga meeting
- April 17, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 1:16 p.m.
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SOCIETY
Tokyo Olympic chief denies possibility of canceling games
- April 16, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 5:50 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan focuses on protecting image of Fukushima products
- April 16, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 8:39 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Children with foreign roots a growing social issue in Japan
- April 18, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 6:28 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: UNESCO must avoid political abuse of Memory of World registry program
- April 17, 2021
- , The Japan News , 12:31 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: 5 years after Kumamoto quakes, Japan must work to protect the weak in disasters
- April 17, 2021
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorials: In Hideki Matsuyama, Japan gets its long-sought Masters champion
- April 17, 2021
- , The Japan Times
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SOCIETY
Two people found infected with COVID-19 after contact with member of U.S. military’s Misawa base
- April 18, 2021
- , Too Nippo
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SOCIETY
Infographic: Status of gov’t indicators for COVID-19 in Tokyo (April 18, 2021)
- April 19, 2021
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 1
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
Infographic: 535,708 persons in Japan confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 (April 18, 2021)
- April 18, 2021
- , NHK digital , 6:48 p.m.
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