June 4, 2021
HEADLINES
Noon news
- June 4, 2021
- , All TV networks
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HEADLINES
Morning news
- June 4, 2021
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INTERNATIONAL
U.S. asked Japan about 2nd Suga visit for 3-way summit with S. Korea
- June 3, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 8:33 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
U.S. proposed Suga visit Washington again in late May for trilateral summit with ROK
- June 3, 2021
- , Kyodo
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan, U.S., and Taiwan collaborate behind the scenes on provision of vaccines to Taiwan
- June 4, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 3
- JMH Translation
INTERNATIONAL
Taiwan’s foreign minister plays down threat of war even as tensions soar
- June 3, 2021
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
UK knocks on TPP door harder after EU exports fall 16%
- June 4, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 4:11 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Mr. Putin, release the ‘Eihomaru’ crew members immediately
- June 3, 2021
- , Japan Forward
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
“Taliban has betrayed us in past,” new Afghan Ambassador Shaida Mohammad Abdali
- May 28, 2021
- , The Mainichi , p. 8
- JMH Translation
INTERNATIONAL
Is Kim Jong Un letting go of his father’s and grandfather’s coat-tails?
- June 4, 2021
- , Asahi , p. 11
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INTERNATIONAL
N. Korea’s ruling party stipulates new No. 2 post as Kim’s “deputy”
- June 3, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 4:39 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Focus: China may take softer diplomatic policy to be “reliable” nation
- June 4, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 7:52 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Commentary: Mr. Xi, policies are more important than narratives
- June 3, 2021
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan, Australia to hold 2-plus-2 Wed.
- June 3, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 5:15 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Taiwan foreign chief thanks Japan for vaccine donation plan
- June 3, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 9:17 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japanese, Chinese diplomats discuss situation in East China Sea
- June 4, 2021
- , Nikkei
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INTERNATIONAL
LDP Secretary General Nikai participates in online meeting hosted by China
- June 4, 2021
- , Yomiuri
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ECONOMY
EXCLUSIVE: Japan eyeing chip procurement as “national project”
- June 3, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 10:09 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: Japan should play leading role in Britain’s accession to CPTPP
- June 4, 2021
- , The Japan News , 2:58 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan FSA in talks on easing financial firewall
- June 4, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 2:37 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan’s economy projected to have shrunk 4.8 pct in Jan.-March
- June 3, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 11:48 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan biz sentiment down for 1st time in 4 months
- June 3, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 9:40 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: Reorganization of airlines should be used as effective tool for survival
- June 3, 2021
- , The Japan News , 4:14 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Japan needs new defense guidelines with U.S. for Taiwan, lawmakers say
- June 4, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 1:01 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Chinese vessels sail near Senkakus for record 112 days in row
- June 4, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 1:28 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
U.S. helicopter makes late-night unscheduled landing on Okinawa islet
- June 4, 2021
- , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
Chinese ships spotted in contiguous zone near Senkakus for a record number of times
- June 4, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 1
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Japan faces challenges in deploying more vessels to Senkaku defense
- June 4, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 3
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Cooperating with other countries is key for Japan Coast Guard defense of Senkakus
- June 4, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 3
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SECURITY
Fujifilm hit by possible cyberattack
- June 3, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 12:25 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Okinawa says discussions with Japanese and U.S. governments needed
- June 2, 2021
- , Ryukyu Shimpo , p. 2
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
U.S. Marine dies in collision with minicar in Chatan
- June 4, 2021
- , Okinawa Times , p. 24
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SECURITY
LDP lawmakers express need to revise defense guidelines with U.S.
- June 4, 2021
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
Okinawa vice governor to lodge protest with U.S. military over emergency landing
- June 4, 2021
- , Nikkei
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on June 3, 2021
- June 4, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Strength of in-house groups in House of Representatives
- June 4, 2021
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Suga meets with Abe to talk about G-7 summit
- June 3, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 3:11 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Suga vows to work for release of Russia-held crew
- June 3, 2021
- , NHK WORLD
- English Press
POLITICS
250 planning to run in July 4 Tokyo assembly election
- June 3, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 4:09 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Cartoon: As support drops, the bar rises
- June 4, 2021
- , Asahi , p. 14
- JMH Translation
SCIENCE
Senior LDP members displeased with Chairman Omi’s remarks on Olympics
- June 4, 2021
- , TV Asahi
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
Japan pushes solar panel mandate for new public buildings
- June 4, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 11:04 a.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
OPINION: Tokyo Olympics have no meaning if dialogue is abandoned
- June 4, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 7:27 a.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Taiwan media welcomes Japan move to provide COVID-19 vaccine
- June 4, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 10:07 a.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Japan to provide COVID vaccines to Taiwan
- June 4, 2021
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
EU eases restrictions on nonessential travelers from Japan
- June 4, 2021
- , Asahi
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SCIENCE
GOJ to facilitate vaccination of foreign residents in Japan
- June 4, 2021
- , Nikkei
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SCIENCE
Japan’s top health adviser comments on Tokyo Olympics
- June 4, 2021
- , All national papers
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SOCIETY
Suga vows to “deliver hope and courage to the world” by holding Olympics
- June 4, 2021
- , Kyodo
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SOCIETY
Health minister downplays experts’ plan to issue advice on Tokyo Olympics
- June 4, 2021
- , Asahi, Mainichi digital
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Japan to raise cap on number of people in foreign delegations to Olympics
- June 4, 2021
- , TV Asahi
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
FOCUS: Extra COVID-19 costs weigh heavily on Tokyo Paralympics host towns
- June 4, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 11:30 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Controversial art exhibition to open in Tokyo on June 25
- June 4, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 3:57 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
95% of Japan athletes at Tokyo Olympics to be vaccinated
- June 3, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 10:52 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan PM Suga’s Tokyo Olympic reception scrapped
- June 4, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 2:00 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Suga seeks biz world’s cooperation for vaccinations
- June 4, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 0:59 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Eco-friendly Tokyo Olympic medal podium unveiled, with 50 days to go
- June 3, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 6:49 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Japan gov’t plans to support future vaccine development need real commitment
- June 2, 2021
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SOCIETY
Remote first aid eyed for Tokyo Games spectators
- June 3, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 7:06 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan enacts bill to give men special parental leave
- June 3, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 2:13 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Osaka sparks vital discussion by pulling out of French Open
- June 3, 2021
- , The Japan News , 6:44 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Infographic: Five COVID-19 indicators for 18 key prefectures (June 2, 2021)
- June 3, 2021
- , NHK digital , 7:03 p.m.
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
Infographic: Status of gov’t indicators for COVID-19 in Tokyo (June 3, 2021)
- June 4, 2021
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 1
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
Infographic: 755,956 persons in Japan confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 (June 3, 2021)
- June 3, 2021
- , NHK digital , 8:00 p.m.
- JMH Translation
EDUCATION
Japan to prioritize students heading abroad for COVID-19 vaccinations
- June 3, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 9:53 p.m.
- English Press
EDUCATION
Education Ministry panel recommends not shifting to fall start of school year
- June 4, 2021
- , Yomiuri
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