June 1, 2021
HEADLINES
Noon news
- June 1, 2021
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HEADLINES
Morning news
- June 1, 2021
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan to announce additional COVAX funding of $800 million at vaccine summit
- June 1, 2021
- , TBS
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
‘China bill’ calls for longer US government fellowships in Taiwan
- May 29, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 7:31 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
South Korea’s tiptoeing on Taiwan avoids Beijing backlash
- May 29, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 10:03 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
S. Korea court to rule in June on 16 Japan firms’ wartime labor case
- May 28, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 8:43 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Momentum for Japan-S. Korea summit not building up
- May 30, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 10:37 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
China lambasts Japan-EU summit joint statement referring to Taiwan
- May 28, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 7:26 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Opinion: Taiwan will lay the foundation for democracy with Japan, U.S.
- June 1, 2021
- , Wedge , pp. 18-21
- JMH Translation
INTERNATIONAL
Japanese gov’t confirms safety of sailors detained by Russia
- May 31, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 4:12 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
ASEAN and India prepare for Olympics as opposition grows in Japan
- May 28, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 6:21 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: WHO must reject Beijing’s pressure to exclude Taiwan
- May 28, 2021
- , Japan Forward
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Vietnamese migrant workers fall sharply amid COVID-19 pandemic
- May 31, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 11:58 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: As China’s peaking population ages, can Beijing maintain stability?
- May 31, 2021
- , The Japan News , 2:00 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
U.S. paper stresses political importance of holding Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
- May 30, 2021
- , Sankei
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Kato says Japan will not remove Takeshima from map of Japan on Olympic website
- May 29, 2021
- , Mainichi, Sankei
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
UK prime minister expresses support for Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
- May 29, 2021
- , All national papers
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INTERNATIONAL
GOJ begins negotiations with AstraZeneca on providing vaccines to Taiwan
- May 29, 2021
- , All national papers
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INTERNATIONAL
USS Ronald Reagan, JS Ise hold joint military drill in waters off Okinawa
- May 31, 2021
- , Sankei
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan to provide additional assistance to India
- May 29, 2021
- , Asahi, Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Japan mulls emergency assistance for Gaza
- May 29, 2021
- , Yomiuri
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INTERNATIONAL
UN Secretary-General’s special envoy calls for Japan’s support for Myanmar
- May 29, 2021
- , Nikkei
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INTERNATIONAL
Caroline Kennedy may be tapped as envoy to Australia
- June 1, 2021
- , Mainichi, Sankei
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
French Navy commander comments on trilateral training with Japan, U.S.
- June 1, 2021
- , Sankei
- JMH Summary
ECONOMY
TSMC’s Japan project attracts over 20 participant companies
- May 31, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 7:23 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Toshiba, others to form partnership on quantum technology
- June 1, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 11:15 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
New Keidanren head vows to create decarbonization plan
- June 1, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 1:50 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Tokura to take over role of Nakanishi at Economic and Fiscal Policy Council
- June 1, 2021
- , Nikkei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
ECONOMY
Japanese government to install 30,000 EV quick chargers
- May 28, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 1
- JMH Translation
ECONOMY
Foreign business chambers urge Japan to speed up vaccine rollout
- May 28, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 8:34 p.m,
- English Press
ECONOMY
Tokyo bourse’s governance guidelines to include human rights issues
- May 30, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 9:56 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
New renewable energy trading market to open in November
- May 31, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 2:51 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Financial Services Agency to urge banks to adopt CO2 reduction measures
- May 29, 2021
- , Nikkei , p. 4
- JMH Translation
ECONOMY
Toyota to recycle hybrid and EV batteries for renewable energy use
- May 30, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 1:07 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Fukushima plant to add tanks for radioactive water storage
- May 28, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 5:08 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Over 500 kilograms of tortoise shell seized by Japan in 2000-2019
- May 31, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 2:25 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Exclusive: Japan annual report to warn against protectionism
- June 1, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 2:21 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan April jobless rate rises to 2.8 pct
- May 28, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 3:22 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Imports at Narita Airport hit record high in Apr.
- May 31, 2021
- , NHK WORLD
- English Press
ECONOMY
Seafood production in Japan hits record low
- May 31, 2021
- , NHK WORLD
- English Press
ECONOMY
Sony and Suzuki join investors focused on digital transformation
- May 31, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 6:38 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: Effective measures needed to ensure sufficient supply of electric power
- May 31, 2021
- , The Japan News , 12:30 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
U.S. reportedly acknowledged possibility of China’s nuclear retaliation involving Okinawa in 1958
- May 31, 2021
- , Okinawa Times
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
Police send papers to prosecutors on stray bullet near Camp Schwab without identifying suspects
- May 29, 2021
- , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Chinese ships spotted near Senkakus for 108th consecutive day
- June 1, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 20
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
4 China govt ships sail in Japanese waters off Senkakus
- May 29, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 1:13 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Japan’s public security agency expands intelligence network to prevent China’s theft of high tech
- June 1, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 3
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
U.S. soldiers deployed for joint Japan-U.S. training to stay at Sagamihara
- June 1, 2021
- , Kanagawa Shimbun , p. 18
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
U.S. seaman plows into parking lot in Shizuoka, killing 85-year-old
- May 30, 2021
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 23
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Indonesia looks to triple submarine fleet after Chinese incursions
- May 30, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 2:24 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
ASDF to deploy radar unit to Ogasawara to counter Chinese carrier-based aircraft
- May 31, 2021
- , The Japan News , 4:45 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Editorial: Form seamless territorial security system to protect Senkaku Islands
- June 1, 2021
- , The Japan News , 11:56 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Commentary: Understanding Japan’s ‘positive list’ approach to security
- May 29, 2021
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SECURITY
Australian frigate makes port call at Yokosuka
- May 30, 2021
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on May 31, 2021
- June 1, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on May 30, 2021
- May 31, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on May 29, 2021
- May 30, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on May 28, 2021
- May 29, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
PM Suga seeks to regain public support by accelerating COVID-19 vaccination rollout
- June 1, 2021
- , Nikkei , p. 4
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Japan moves closer to regulating land acquisitions over security concerns
- May 29, 2021
- , The Japan News , 5:35 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Focus: Showdown seen intensifying as end of Japan Diet session nears
- May 30, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 1:45 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Former Japanese Ambassador to U.N. Kenzo Oshima dies at 78
- June 1, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 3:23 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Former UN Under-Secretary-General Oshima dies
- June 1, 2021
- , Asahi , p. 26
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
LDP veterans working to bolster junior lawmakers’ foundations
- May 31, 2021
- , The Japan News , 12:05 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
LDP seeks govt support for Taiwan on joining WHO
- May 28, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 5:08 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
94,000 signatures submitted to LDP over remarks on LGBT
- May 31, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 8:22 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
LDP gives up on submitting LGBT bill during current Diet session
- May 29, 2021
- , All national papers
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OPINION POLLS
Suga’s approval rating plumbs new depths as emergency drags on, Nikkei poll
- May 31, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 4:00 a.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Kono most favored for next prime minister again, Nikkei poll
- May 31, 2021
- , Nikkei , p. 2
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
Tokyo governor has broad support ahead of metropolitan assembly election, Yomiuri poll of Tokyo residents
- May 31, 2021
- , The Japan News , 3:22 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Opinion split in Tokyo over whether Games should be held, Yomiuri poll of Tokyo residents
- May 31, 2021
- , The Japan News , 3:33 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Public support for Suga Cabinet drops to 40%
- May 31, 2021
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
Tiny robot developed by JAXA, toymaker for lunar probe
- June 1, 2021
- , The Japan News , 1:40 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Japan targets 1,000 hydrogen stations by end of decade
- May 30, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 3:54 a.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
About 20,000 children tested positive for COVID-19 from June 2020 to April 2021
- May 29, 2021
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
Japan extends state of emergency for nine prefectures until June 20
- May 29, 2021
- , All national papers
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SCIENCE
Quasi-state of emergency measures may be kept in place for ten prefectures
- May 30, 2021
- , Yomiuri, Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
Tokyo to relax some of its restrictions on commercial facilities
- May 29, 2021
- , All national papers
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SCIENCE
GOJ, USG discuss vaccinating Japanese workers at U.S. bases
- May 29, 2021
- , NHK
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SCIENCE
Japan to vaccinate people under 65 regardless of underlying conditions
- May 31, 2021
- , Mainichi, Yomiuri, Nikkei, Sankei
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SCIENCE
GOJ considering asking Olympic spectators to show proof of negative test results
- May 31, 2021
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
Japan expected to secure 70 million doses of Pfizer vaccine from July to September
- May 29, 2021
- , Asahi, Mainichi
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
Public health experts opposed to holding Olympics amid pandemic
- June 1, 2021
- , Asahi
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
40% of Japanese likely to be fully vaccinated by early September
- June 1, 2021
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
MHLW panel approves administering Pfizer vaccine to 12- to 15-year-olds
- May 29, 2021
- , All national papers
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SCIENCE
PM Suga says Olympic and Paralympic athletes will not go sightseeing
- May 29, 2021
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
Governors call for tougher measures against Indian strain of COVID-19
- May 30, 2021
- , All national papers
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SCIENCE
Tokyo governor says it would be difficult to postpone Olympics again
- May 29, 2021
- , Mainichi, Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
Olympic athletes from India, five neighboring nations to be vaccinated before arrival
- May 29, 2021
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
235 cases of COVID-19 Indian variant confirmed in Japan
- May 29, 2021
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
About 20,000 children tested positive for COVID-19 from June 2020 to April 2021
- May 29, 2021
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Kato: Vietnam’s hybrid COVID-19 variant ‘not found in Japan’
- May 31, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 5:35 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: With emergencies extended, pull out all the stops on vaccination efforts
- May 29, 2021
- , The Japan News , 4:30 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Where’s the solid science needed to overcome pandemic?
- May 29, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 1:15 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Japan must not end state of emergency to suit Olympic schedule
- May 29, 2021
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SOCIETY
Study: Japan’s mask culture may be nurtured from infancy
- May 31, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 5:03 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: An inexplicable lack of urgency stalls Japan’s vaccination campaign
- May 29, 2021
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Commentary: What is really behind the calls to cancel the Olympics?
- May 30, 2021
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan can’t call it quits if IOC says Olympics must go on
- May 29, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 4:48 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Feature: Toward Tokyo, Paralympians show resilience in pandemic hardships
- May 30, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 11:06 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Komeito vaccine survey shatters rosier outlook by the government
- May 28, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 5:25 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Let the athletes speak on pushing through with the Tokyo Olympics
- May 31, 2021
- , Japan Forward
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Japan islands eyed as World Heritage Site offer insights into biodiversity
- May 28, 2021
- , Japan Forward
- English Press
SOCIETY
Media Mix: Creative solutions (and confusion) abound as regional governments carry out a national vaccination plan
- May 29, 2021
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan planning faster approval for vaccines in emergencies
- May 31, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 4:08 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Myanmar athletes express protest against coup
- May 31, 2021
- , NHK WORLD , 8:27 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Foreign nursing students in Japan puzzle over scholarship terms
- May 30, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 1:00 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Immigration bureau sued for locking up 17 foreigners in small room
- May 28, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 2:15 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
No. of Japan visas issued in 2020 drops record 87% due to pandemic
- May 31, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 7:41 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Ad with bamboo spears, virus was message ‘not to repeat mistakes’
- May 13, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 4:56 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Can a four-day workweek solve Japan’s labor market issues?
- May 30, 2021
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Imperial couple attend annual tree planting event remotely
- May 31, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 7:10 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
G7 trade ministers agree to eliminate forced labor
- May 30, 2021
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Percentage of female national public servants hired in April hits record high
- May 29, 2021
- , Asahi, Mainichi, Nikkei, Sankei
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Infographic: 747,457 persons in Japan confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 (May 31, 2021)
- May 31, 2021
- , NHK digital , 11:55 p.m.
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
Infographic: Five COVID-19 indicators for 18 key prefectures (May 30, 2021)
- May 31, 2021
- , NHK digital , 9:03 p.m.
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
Infographic: Status of gov’t indicators for COVID-19 in Tokyo (May 31, 2021)
- June 1, 2021
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 1
- JMH Translation
