June 2, 2021
HEADLINES
Noon news
- June 2, 2021
- , All TV networks
- JMH Summary
HEADLINES
Morning news
- June 2, 2021
- , All national papers , All TV networks
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INTERNATIONAL
Myanmar’s coup and Japan’s responsibility (Part 1): Tracing the origin of the myth of Japan’s “special connection”
- June 2, 2021
- , Sekai , pp. 32-37
- JMH Translation
INTERNATIONAL
Commentary: Suu Kyi’s inconvenient truth and the origins of Myanmar’s coup
- June 1, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 6:00 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Hokkaido urges release of fishing boat seized by Russia
- June 1, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 3:47 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Japan bears huge responsibility for strengthening WHO’s ability to deal with pandemic
- June 2, 2021
- , The Japan News , 12:01 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Countries need multifaceted approach to securing rare metals
- June 2, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 1:06 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Leaders of U.S., Japan, ROK to meet in UK
- June 2, 2021
- , Yomiuri
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INTERNATIONAL
U.S., Japan to join hands with other nations on 5G rollout
- June 2, 2021
- , Yomiuri
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INTERNATIONAL
Suga to pledge additional $800 million for global vaccine initiative
- June 2, 2021
- , Mainichi
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INTERNATIONAL
South Korea to seek IOC’s arbitration on Tokyo Olympics map
- June 2, 2021
- , Asahi, Sankei
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ECONOMY
“TPP 11” to begin process of welcoming UK
- June 2, 2021
- , NHK
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ECONOMY
Two operators pass Yokohama IR eligibility screening
- June 1, 2021
- , Kanagawa Shimbun , p. 16
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ECONOMY
EXCLUSIVE: Japan to target 5G coverage rate of 98 pct by FY 2023 end
- June 1, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 6:35 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Standardization of digital currency IT is critical for interoperability: BOJ report
- May 26, 2021
- , Nikkei , p. 9
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ECONOMY
Japan’s steel lobby head calls for maximum use of nuclear power
- May 29, 2021
- , Nikkei , p. 13
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ECONOMY
MLIT to introduce new air traffic control system to promote energy-saving flight routes
- May 28, 2021
- , Nikkei , p. 5
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ECONOMY
Hydrogen to be covered by emissions trading system
- May 27, 2021
- , Nikkei , p. 5
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ECONOMY
Japan new auto sales grow for 8th straight month in May
- June 1, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 7:29 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Okinawa government seeks information from public on U.S. military’s low-altitude flights
- June 2, 2021
- , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
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SECURITY
Chinese ships spotted near Senkakus for 109th consecutive day
- June 2, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 22
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SECURITY
Chinese vessels pass through Osumi Strait
- June 2, 2021
- , Yomiuri , p. 26
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SECURITY
US Indo-Pacific commander visits Japan in maiden overseas trip
- June 2, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 6:41 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
PM Suga, U.S. Commander oppose China’s attempts to alter status quo
- June 1, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 8:25 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Japan’s Suga, U.S. Indo-Pacific head affirm cooperation
- June 1, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 7:56 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
EXCLUSIVE: Japan to bring missiles to Miyakojima
- June 2, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 2:56 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Missile storage facility built on Kadena AB
- May 28, 2021
- , Ryukyu Shimpo , p. 2
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SECURITY
Okinawa Gov. indicates possibility PM Suga may not be invited to memorial service
- June 1, 2021
- , Okinawa Times , p. 2
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SECURITY
“No actual land transactions involving foreign firms” on Miyako or Yonaguni
- May 29, 2021
- , Okinawa Times , p. 24
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SECURITY
Cyberattacks increased 8.5-fold in five years
- June 1, 2021
- , Nikkei , p. 4
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SECURITY
Top U.S. admiral pays courtesy call on Suga
- June 2, 2021
- , Nikkei, Sankei , NHK, TBS
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POLITICS
Highlights of May 2021 Jiji Press Public Opinion Poll
- June 1, 2021
- , Jiji Press Public Opinion Poll Bulletin , [No. 1664] – pp. 8–11)
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on June 1, 2021
- June 2, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 5
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POLITICS
LDP project team calls on gov’t to consider joining genocide convention
- May 29, 2021
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
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POLITICS
Panel proposes full shift to online administrative procedures
- June 1, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 7:45 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Former economy chief Sugawara to quit Diet over dubious pay
- June 1, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 4:41 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Lower House clears bill on limiting foreign purchase of critical real estate
- June 2, 2021
- , All national papers
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OPINION POLLS
Trend in five-poll average Cabinet support rate and Cabinet support rate in Social Survey Research Center poll
- June 1, 2021
- , Saitama University Social Survey Research Center
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OPINION POLLS
COVID mishandling fuels interest in revising Japan’s constitution, Nikkei poll
- June 2, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 6:55 a.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
More than 20% of young people depressed due to COVID-19
- June 2, 2021
- , NHK
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SCIENCE
Editorial: Japan’s legal commitment to carbon-neutral 2050 must be catalyst for change
- June 1, 2021
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SCIENCE
Japan Inc enlisted to help convert carbon dioxide into methane
- June 2, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 10:46 a.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Local governments feel pressured by Suga’s call for expedited vaccine rollout
- June 2, 2021
- , Mainichi
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SCIENCE
Top scientist warns against holding Olympics during pandemic
- June 2, 2021
- , Asahi, Mainichi
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SCIENCE
EU to reopen borders to Japanese tourists
- June 2, 2021
- , Sankei
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SOCIETY
Japan to boost surveillance after new COVID-19 variant confirmed in Kobe
- June 2, 2021
- , NHK
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SOCIETY
Japan to impose quarantine on travelers from Vietnam, Malaysia
- June 1, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 8:35 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan to kick off workplace vaccinations with 50m doses
- June 2, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 5:42 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
New Keidanren chm. vows full support for vaccinations
- June 1, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 11:13 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Panel experts mull how to raise doubts about holding Olympics
- June 1, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 6:57 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Infographic: Status of gov’t indicators for COVID-19 in Tokyo (June 1, 2021)
- June 2, 2021
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 1
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SOCIETY
Infographic: 750,098 persons in Japan confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 (June 1, 2021)
- June 1, 2021
- , NHK digital , 7:26 p.m.
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SOCIETY
Cartoon: 2021: an agonizing odyssey
- June 2, 2021
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 1
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