September 15, 2021
HEADLINES
Noon news
- September 15, 2021
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HEADLINES
Morning news
- September 15, 2021
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INTERNATIONAL
North Korea fires what appear to be ballistic missiles
- September 15, 2021
- , NHK
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INTERNATIONAL
With term set to expire, Suga looks to reaffirm Japan’s role in ‘Quad’ at summit
- September 15, 2021
- , The Japan Times , p. 1
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
EU pushes for deeper Indo-Pacific ties in face of China concerns
- September 14, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 11:00 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
S.Korean top court rejects Mitsubishi appeal
- September 13, 2021
- , NHK WORLD , 9:21 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Gov’t to provide public health assistance to emerging and developing nations
- September 15, 2021
- , Nikkei , p. 4
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INTERNATIONAL
United States, Japan, South Korea affirm greater coordination in dealing with North Korea
- September 15, 2021
- , All national papers
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INTERNATIONAL
Senate notified of Rahm Emanuel’s nomination as ambassador to Japan
- September 15, 2021
- , Sankei
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INTERNATIONAL
Motegi likely to visit U.S. for UN General Assembly
- September 15, 2021
- , All national papers
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan to donate COVID-19 vaccines to Taiwan and three Asian nations
- September 15, 2021
- , Nikkei, Sankei
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ECONOMY
RCEP needs to keep pace with economic growth: Japan min.
- September 14, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 4:20 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
China and ASEAN push for timely RCEP start as Jan. 1 looms
- September 15, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 2:24 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan’s LDP race throws wrench into post-Kuroda BOJ preparations
- September 14, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 6:39 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan FSA to establish working group on money laundering
- September 14, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 9:54 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
SoftBank’s 5G network to cover 80 pct of Japan population
- September 14, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 3:38 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan faces risk of winter power shortage due to fierce competition over LNG
- September 10, 2021
- , Nikkei , p. 2
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Commentary: Improve capabilities to detect and track DPRK missile launches
- September 14, 2021
- , Mainichi , p. 7
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SECURITY
Police used JAXA technology in counterterrorism measures during Olympics
- September 12, 2021
- , Nikkei , p. 27
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Gov’t seeking to increase personnel working on economic security by over 100
- September 12, 2021
- , Nikkei , p. 5
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SECURITY
Editorial: Japan Coast Guard needs to strengthen defense structure for Senkaku Islands
- September 15, 2021
- , The Japan News , 12:14 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Japan’s defense chief expresses alarm over Chinese operations off Senkakus
- September 15, 2021
- , Mainichi
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SECURITY
Four Chinese warships pass by Kagoshima into East China Sea
- September 15, 2021
- , Sankei
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POLITICS
Okinawa business leader won’t support “All Okinawa” anti-base political group in general election
- September 15, 2021
- , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Noda makes final preparations to announce candidacy for LDP presidential race
- September 15, 2021
- , All TV networks
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Sept. 14, 2021
- September 15, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Takaichi launches election headquarters for LDP presidency bid with backing of conservative members
- September 15, 2021
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
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POLITICS
LDP junior members ask Nikai not to leave presidential race voting decision up to factions
- September 15, 2021
- , Nikkei , p. 4
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POLITICS
Younger LDP legislators form supra-factional group to call for change
- September 12, 2021
- , Asahi , p. 3
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POLITICS
China urges Japan’s PM candidates not to meddle in internal affairs
- September 14, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 5:00 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
“Team Suga” lost steam due to Kantei’s poor functioning
- September 10, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 3
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Former LDP hopeful toiling to weaken party’s support
- September 15, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 10:30 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: LDP leader contest should host debate free of deference to past Japan PMs
- September 14, 2021
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
POLITICS
Japan names new heads of national, Tokyo police
- September 14, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 1:02 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Ishiba decides not to run in LDP presidential race
- September 15, 2021
- , All national papers
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POLITICS
Most LDP factions not likely to endorse any presidential candidate
- September 15, 2021
- , Yomiuri, Nikkei
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SCIENCE
Environment minister comments on U.S. military’s release of treated water
- September 15, 2021
- , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
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SCIENCE
Abnormal level of radiation detected at Fukushima nuclear power plant
- September 15, 2021
- , Asahi
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SOCIETY
Infographic: Five COVID-19 indicators for 27 key prefectures (Sept. 13, 2021)
- September 15, 2021
- , NHK digital , 1:32 p.m.
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
NGOs ask govt. to help evacuate Afghan associates
- September 14, 2021
- , NHK WORLD
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan eyes heavier penalties for online libel
- September 14, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 6:27 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Myanmar soccer player joins futsal club in Japan
- September 14, 2021
- , NHK WORLD
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan’s centenarians to set record for 51st year in a row
- September 14, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 6:05 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Much-maligned music festival in Aichi spawns COVID-19 cluster
- September 14, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 6:53 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Infographic: Status of gov’t indicators for COVID-19 in Tokyo (Sept. 14, 2021)
- September 15, 2021
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 1
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
Infographic – Cumulative total no. of COVID-19 cases in Japan (Sept. 14, 2021): 1,652,123
- September 14, 2021
- , NHK digital , 6:39 p.m.
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SOCIETY
Heath ministry panel to discuss COVID-19 booster shots
- September 15, 2021
- , Yomiuri
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EDUCATION
Many Japan universities not warning foreign students about taking back restricted technology
- September 15, 2021
- , The Japan News , 1:46 p.m.
- English Press
EDUCATION
Criticized online, cram school deletes Nanking Massacre deaths
- September 14, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 4:35 p.m.
- English Press
