July 7, 2021

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HEADLINES

Noon news

  • July 7, 2021
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HEADLINES

Morning news

  • July 7, 2021
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INTERNATIONAL

U.S. can coexist in peace with China, but challenge is huge: Campbell

  • July 7, 2021
  • , Kyodo News , 7:27 a.m.
  • English Press

INTERNATIONAL

Chinese, U.S. envoys on N. Korea agree to maintain communication

  • July 6, 2021
  • , Kyodo News , 10:55 p.m.
  • English Press

INTERNATIONAL

Japan citizens not required to be vaccinated before leaving Indonesia

  • July 6, 2021
  • , Kyodo News , 4:08 p.m.
  • English Press

INTERNATIONAL

Japan to tighten border controls for travelers from Indonesia

  • July 6, 2021
  • , Jiji Press , 10:52 p.m.
  • English Press

INTERNATIONAL

China floats ‘Africa Quad’ with Germany and France

  • July 7, 2021
  • , Nikkei Asia , 4:33 a.m.
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INTERNATIONAL

Editorial: Young voters hold key to outcome of next South Korean presidential election

  • July 7, 2021
  • , The Japan News , 12:40 p.m.
  • English Press

INTERNATIONAL

INTERNATIONAL

Suga likely to hold talks with Moon in Tokyo

  • July 7, 2021
  • , Sankei
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INTERNATIONAL

China displeased with Aso’s comment on Taiwan

  • July 7, 2021
  • , Yomiuri
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INTERNATIONAL

Retired MOFA diplomat to assume top security post at Kantei

  • July 7, 2021
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ECONOMY

TEPCO starts work to dismantle Fukushima no. 2 plant

  • July 7, 2021
  • , Jiji Press , 12:52 p.m.
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ECONOMY

Japan’s Environment Ministry to boost FY30 solar power generation target

  • July 7, 2021
  • , The Japan News , 2:52 p.m.
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ECONOMY

English abilities of Japanese companies put to the test

  • July 7, 2021
  • , The Japan News , 10:41 a.m.
  • English Press

ECONOMY

Interview with JEITA semiconductor board chair Hayasaka

  • July 6, 2021
  • , Nikkei , p. 15
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ECONOMY

IM Japan asked to investigate favor allegations

  • July 2, 2021
  • , NHK WORLD
  • English Press

ECONOMY

Japan’s COVID crunch spurs uptick in young job hoppers

  • July 6, 2021
  • , Nikkei Asia , 12:00 p.m.
  • English Press

ECONOMY

GOJ cautiously optimistic about economic recovery later this year 

  • July 7, 2021
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SECURITY

Chinese ships spotted near Senkakus for 144th consecutive day

  • July 7, 2021
  • , Sankei , p. 24
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SECURITY

SECURITY

Governor Tamaki pledges support for family of Okinawan woman killed in U.S.

  • July 6, 2021
  • , Ryukyu Shimpo , p. 3
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SECURITY

Okinawa prefectural assembly members protest unscheduled U.S. helicopter landing

  • July 7, 2021
  • , Ryukyu Shimpo , p. 2
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SECURITY

Opposition to Henoko relocation unchanged

  • July 7, 2021
  • , The Japan News , 8:35 a.m.
  • English Press

SECURITY

Tokyo company probed for exporting drone motors to China, Yemen

  • July 7, 2021
  • , The Japan News , 8:27 a.m.
  • English Press

SECURITY

Russian spies target Japanese man to obtain information

  • July 3, 2021
  • , Asahi , p. 31
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SECURITY

Many attend July 4th celebration at Camp Foster, worrying neighbors

  • July 4, 2021
  • , Ryukyu Shimpo , p. 27
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SECURITY

Two U.S. servicemen arrested in Okinawa for DUI

  • July 6, 2021
  • , Ryukyu Shimpo , p. 27
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SECURITY

Group announces plan to distribute video feeds of Senkaku Islands

  • July 7, 2021
  • , Ryukyu Shimpo , p. 27
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SECURITY

SECURITY

MOD to seek drastic increase in defense spending 

  • July 7, 2021
  • , Nikkei
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SECURITY

Russian fleet sails near Okinawa into Sea of Japan 

  • July 7, 2021
  • , Yomiuri
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POLITICS

Prime minister’s schedule on July 6, 2021

  • July 7, 2021
  • , Sankei , p. 5
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POLITICS

POLITICS

Serving as chief cabinet secretary is new pathway to LDP presidency

  • July 7, 2021
  • , Nikkei , p. 4
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POLITICS

LDP irked by Komeito meddling with leadership race

  • July 6, 2021
  • , Jiji Press , 11:57 p.m.
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POLITICS

Japan to focus budget on carbon reductions, digital reform

  • July 6, 2021
  • , Jiji Press , 10:58 p.m.
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POLITICS

POLITICS

Editorial: Tokyo assembly election delivered harsh verdict on Suga’s leadership

  • July 6, 2021
  • , The Asahi Shimbun , 3:03 p.m.
  • English Press

POLITICS

Voters elect 41 women to the Tokyo assembly, the most ever

  • July 6, 2021
  • , The Asahi Shimbun , 5:01 p.m.
  • English Press

POLITICS

Prosecutors drop case against recipients of ex-minister’s bribes

  • July 6, 2021
  • , Kyodo News , 4:54 p.m.
  • English Press

POLITICS

Suga hires longtime aide as executive secretary  

  • July 7, 2021
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SCIENCE

BlackRock to launch green infrastructure fund in Asia

  • July 5, 2021
  • , Nikkei Asia , 6:00 p.m.
  • English Press

SCIENCE

Delivery of COVID-19 vaccines likely to remain sluggish 

  • July 7, 2021
  • , All national papers
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SCIENCE

Olympic events will likely be held without spectators 

  • July 7, 2021
  • , Mainichi
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SOCIETY

Japan needs mutual recognition for ‘vaccine passports’: AmCham

  • July 6, 2021
  • , Nikkei Asia , 11:11 a.m.
  • English Press

SOCIETY

2 Olympics Village workers test positive for coronavirus

  • July 6, 2021
  • , Jiji Press , 5:54 p.m.
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SOCIETY

Sources: Only ‘special’ fans will be allowed at top Olympic events

  • July 6, 2021
  • , The Asahi Shimbun , 5:13 p.m.
  • English Press

SOCIETY

Japan officially launches its largest-ever Olympic delegation

  • July 6, 2021
  • , Kyodo News , 10:28 p.m.
  • English Press

SOCIETY

LGBT visibility grows in Japan ahead of ‘diversity’ Olympics

  • July 6, 2021
  • , Nikkei Asia , 2:00 p.m.
  • English Press

SOCIETY

COVID-19 vaccinations top 50 M. in Japan: Kono

  • July 6, 2021
  • , Jiji Press , 8:43 p.m.
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SOCIETY

SOCIETY

JR East to inspect baggage at Tokyo stations during Olympics

  • July 6, 2021
  • , Kyodo News , 8:28 p.m.
  • English Press

SOCIETY

Japan grants visas to 300 Myanmar nationals amid political unrest

  • July 6, 2021
  • , Kyodo News , 1:40 p.m.
  • English Press

SOCIETY

EXCLUSIVE: Vietnamese intern reaches settlement over dismissal

  • July 6, 2021
  • , Jiji Press , 12:52 p.m.
  • English Press

SOCIETY

Japan Emperor receives COVID-19 vaccine

  • July 6, 2021
  • , Jiji Press , 9:32 p.m.
  • English Press

SOCIETY

Cartoon: Happy Tanabata!

  • July 7, 2021
  • , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 1
  • JMH Translation

SOCIETY

Infographic: Five COVID-19 indicators for 11 key prefectures (July 5, 2021)

  • July 6, 2021
  • , NHK digital , 9:43 p.m.
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SOCIETY

Infographic: Status of gov’t indicators for COVID-19 in Tokyo (July 6, 2021)

  • July 7, 2021
  • , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 1
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SOCIETY

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