August 16, 2021
HEADLINES
Noon news
- August 16, 2021
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- JMH Summary
HEADLINES
Morning news
- August 16, 2021
- , All national papers , All TV networks
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INTERNATIONAL
U.S. releases joint statement on Afghanistan with Japan, other countries
- August 16, 2021
- , NHK
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan to evacuate its embassy in Kabul
- August 16, 2021
- , NHK
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INTERNATIONAL
FM Motegi to visit Middle East amid Taliban resurgence in Afghanistan
- August 15, 2021
- , Nikkei
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INTERNATIONAL
Cabinet members pay homage at Yasukuni Shrine
- August 14, 2021
- , All newspapers and TV networks
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INTERNATIONAL
ROK unlikely to make swift moves to resolve comfort women dispute
- August 14, 2021
- , Mainichi , Kyodo
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INTERNATIONAL
Local Chinese authorities urge fishermen not to operate around Senkakus
- August 14, 2021
- , Yomiuri
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INTERNATIONAL
Few countries recognize Japan’s vaccine passport
- August 14, 2021
- , Yomiuri
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan seals memorandum with Singapore on arbitration of business disputes
- August 15, 2021
- , Yomiuri
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ECONOMY
Japanese economy expands slightly in April-June period
- August 16, 2021
- , All TV networks
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ECONOMY
ACCJ president Jenifer Rogers promotes women’s advancement in the Japanese business world
- August 15, 2021
- , The Japan News , 10:00 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Nearly 30% of Japan firms to boost investment for decarbonization
- August 14, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 9:34 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Mitsubishi UFJ joins steering group of net-zero alliance
- August 13, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 6:07 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
MOE, FSA to create system to measure greenhouse gas emissions
- August 14, 2021
- , Nikkei , p. 1
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ECONOMY
Toyota, Nissan, others tie up to protect cars from cyberattack
- August 14, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia
- English Press
ECONOMY
EV makers confront risk of runaway prices for battery metals
- August 14, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 3:01 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan sours as premium grape widely copied in China, South Korea
- August 15, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 5:32 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Blockchain market for captured carbon eyed by Mitsubishi Heavy
- August 14, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 5:50 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japanese are working less and less, survey finds
- August 14, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 5:46 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Chinese companies rush to buy up cotton stockpiles, stirring concerns of illegal exporting
- August 11, 2021
- , Nikkei , p. 8
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SECURITY
U.S.-ROK joint drills begin amid DPRK’s protests
- August 16, 2021
- , NHK
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SECURITY
Okinawa reacts sharply to parts falling off Osprey mid-flight
- August 14, 2021
- , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
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SECURITY
III MEF’s posting of image of helicopter on Twitter provokes sharp reaction
- August 15, 2021
- , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
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SECURITY
Marines participate in beach cleanup
- August 14, 2021
- , Okinawa Times
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SECURITY
Huge port facilities to be built on Mage Island
- August 14, 2021
- , Akahata , p. 2
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SECURITY
Chinese ships spotted near Senkakus for seventh consecutive day
- August 15, 2021
- , Sankei digital , 10:56 a.m.
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SECURITY
AI-aided surveillance system eyed to monitor suspicious ships
- August 15, 2021
- , The Japan News , 1:26 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Japan to revise 5-yr defense plan ahead of schedule, eyeing China
- August 14, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 2:04 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Parts fall off USMC Osprey in Okinawa
- August 14, 2021
- , Asahi, Yomiuri
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SECURITY
MOD to seek funding for converting Aegis Ashore radar for use on sea-based platform
- August 15, 2021
- , Mainichi
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SECURITY
Japan to use artificial intelligence to monitor unidentified vessels
- August 15, 2021
- , Yomiuri
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Aug. 15, 2021
- August 16, 2021
- , Sankei digital , 05:00 a.m.
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Aug. 14, 2021
- August 15, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 5
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Aug. 13, 2021
- August 14, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Main events scheduled for Aug. 16-22
- August 13, 2021
- , Kyodo News
- English Press
POLITICS
Time is tight for Kono and his goal to shift political landscape
- August 15, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 12:00 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Suga adviser resigns following golf scandal report
- August 13, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 11:27 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
LDP, Okinawa at odds over development plan
- August 10, 2021
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
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POLITICS
Yokohama mayoral race to have significant bearing on Suga’s political fate
- August 14, 2021
- , Yomiuri, Nikkei
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OPINION POLLS
Suga Cabinet approval rate stays below 30 pct, Jiji poll
- August 13, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 5:07 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Over 60 pct prefer Paralympics without spectators, Jiji poll
- August 13, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 4:33 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Over 80 pct in Japan positive about vaccinations, Jiji poll
- August 13, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 5:43 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Japan robotics venture shoots for world’s 1st commercial lunar exploration
- August 16, 2021
- , The Japan News , 3:11 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Editorial: Climate change report a wakeup call for nations to work together
- August 13, 2021
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SCIENCE
Nationwide tally of new COVID-19 cases tops 20,000 for two consecutive days
- August 14, 2021
- , All national papers
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SCIENCE
PM Suga comments on fifth wave of COVID-19
- August 14, 2021
- , All national papers
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SCIENCE
Numerous cluster infections reported at schools, workplaces
- August 14, 2021
- , Nikkei
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SCIENCE
Governors’ association criticizes GOJ for failing to combat COVID-19 resurgence
- August 14, 2021
- , Sankei
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SCIENCE
GOJ to announce COVID-19 “exit strategy”
- August 14, 2021
- , Asahi
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SCIENCE
Vaccinated medical workers permitted to treat COVID-19 patients after exposure
- August 14, 2021
- , Asahi, Yomiuri
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SCIENCE
Japan’s first case of COVID-19 Lambda variant connected to Tokyo Olympics
- August 14, 2021
- , Yomiuri
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SCIENCE
Students to be allowed to watch Paralympics events live
- August 14, 2021
- , All national papers
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SOCIETY
GOJ likely to expand areas covered by COVID-19 state of emergency
- August 16, 2021
- , NHK
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SOCIETY
Japan’s emperor expresses deep remorse on war anniversary
- August 15, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 3:11 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
EXCLUSIVE: Japanese group suspends overseas war memorial trips
- August 14, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 4:52 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Japan govt’s baseless optimism caused unprecedented virus 5th wave
- August 14, 2021
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Marking WWII’s end, face changes in situation to maintain peace / Enhance defense system to avoid contingencies
- August 16, 2021
- , The Japan News , 1:18 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Step up medical response to pandemic to reduce recuperation at home
- August 14, 2021
- , The Japan News , 1:23 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Few countries accept Japan’s vaccination certificates
- August 14, 2021
- , The Japan News , 4:56 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Infographic: Five COVID-19 indicators for 19 key prefectures (Aug. 12, 2021)
- August 13, 2021
- , NHK digital , 7:17 p.m.
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SOCIETY
Infographic: 1,148,601 persons in Japan confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 (Aug. 15, 2021)
- August 15, 2021
- , NHK digital , 8:36 p.m.
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SOCIETY
50,000 signatures collected for truth on Sri Lankan woman
- August 13, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 8:45 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Tokyo area COVID-19 outbreak exacerbated by medical staff shortages
- August 13, 2021
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
