September 28, 2021

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HEADLINES

Noon news

  • September 28, 2021
  • , All TV networks
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HEADLINES

Morning news 

  • September 28, 2021
  • , All national papers , All TV networks
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INTERNATIONAL

Japanese officials comment on North Korea’s firing of projectile

  • September 28, 2021
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INTERNATIONAL

INTERNATIONAL

South Korea sees no good option among Japan LDP candidates

  • September 27, 2021
  • , Nikkei Asia , 5:40 p.m.
  • English Press

INTERNATIONAL

Commentary: Deep freeze to mild chill? China warms relations with U.S.

  • September 28, 2021
  • , Nikkei Asia , 2:54 a.m.
  • English Press

INTERNATIONAL

INTERNATIONAL

Cartoon: TPP dilemma

  • September 26, 2021
  • , Tokyo Shimbun , p.1
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INTERNATIONAL

North Korea fires what appears to be ballistic missile 

  • September 28, 2021
  • , NHK, TBS, Fuji TV
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INTERNATIONAL

INTERNATIONAL

China reacts sharply to Quad summit 

  • September 28, 2021
  • , Nikkei
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ECONOMY

Despite COVID-19’s lingering impact, Japan sticks to 2030 tourism target

  • September 27, 2021
  • , The Japan Times
  • English Press

ECONOMY

Editorial: Don’t let China dictate how CPTPP should handle Taiwan’s bid

  • September 27, 2021
  • , Japan Forward
  • English Press

ECONOMY

Editorial: Wisdom needed to avoid clash between China, Taiwan in TPP bids

  • September 27, 2021
  • , The Mainichi
  • English Press

ECONOMY

BOJ’s Kuroda says monetary easing not mistake

  • September 27, 2021
  • , Jiji Press , 9:33 p.m.
  • English Press

SECURITY

SECURITY

U.S. Air Force plans to construct new hangar at Kadena AB

  • September 28, 2021
  • , Okinawa Times
  • JMH Summary

SECURITY

Chinese ships spotted near Senkakus for 14th consecutive day

  • September 28, 2021
  • , Sankei , p. 20
  • JMH Translation

SECURITY

SECURITY

SECURITY

Editorial: Japan-U.S. SOFA needs to be revised

  • September 27, 2021
  • , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 5
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SECURITY

Kitanakagusuku assembly adopts resolution protesting release of toxic water from U.S. base

  • September 24, 2021
  • , Ryukyu Shimpo , p. 2
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SECURITY

U.S. helicopter made emergency landing on Irisuna Jima

  • September 25, 2021
  • , Okinawa Times , p. 2
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SECURITY

GOJ names China, Russia, DPRK as cybersecurity threats

  • September 28, 2021
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POLITICS

Prime minister’s schedule on September 27, 2021

  • September 28, 2021
  • , Sankei , p. 5
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POLITICS

Commentary: Who the opposition wants to win the LDP presidential race

  • September 27, 2021
  • , The Japan Times
  • English Press

POLITICS

Expert view: what is “conservative” within LDP?

  • September 24, 2021
  • , Nikkei evening edition , p. 2
  • JMH Translation

POLITICS

Japan PM hopeful Kishida leads in LDP lawmaker support, Nikkei poll

  • September 28, 2021
  • , Nikkei Asia , 3:44 a.m.
  • English Press

POLITICS

Kishida, Kono each backed by over 100 lawmakers, Asahi survey

  • September 27, 2021
  • , The Asahi Shimbun , 6:13 p.m.
  • English Press

POLITICS

POLITICS

POLITICS

Public support for LDP rebounds  

  • September 28, 2021
  • , Nikkei
  • JMH Summary

SCIENCE

Tokio Marine to back out of thermal coal mining projects

  • September 27, 2021
  • , Nikkei Asia , 6:01 p.m.
  • English Press

SCIENCE

City hit by 2011 tsunami turns to the sea for power generation

  • September 28, 2021
  • , The Asahi Shimbun , 7:00 a.m.
  • English Press

SCIENCE

Rules relaxed for operating drones at night, populated areas

  • September 25, 2021
  • , The Asahi Shimbun , 5:15 p.m.
  • English Press

SCIENCE

State of emergency to be lifted nationwide on Thursday

  • September 28, 2021
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SCIENCE

Border control to be eased for the fully vaccinated

  • September 28, 2021
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SOCIETY

GOJ panel approves complete lifting of state of emergency on Sept. 30

  • September 28, 2021
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SOCIETY

Newspapers fail to report on plight of “fake” international students

  • September 25, 2021
  • , Shukan Toyo Keizai , pp. 58-59
  • JMH Translation

SOCIETY

SOCIETY

Tokyo court rules against publishing of feudal outcast area lists

  • September 27, 2021
  • , Jiji Press , 8:58 p.m.
  • English Press

SOCIETY

Japan panel approves second drug for mildly ill COVID-19 patients

  • September 27, 2021
  • , The Japan Times
  • English Press

SOCIETY

Japan to experiment with proof of vaccination at big sporting events

  • September 27, 2021
  • , Kyodo News , 4:45 p.m.
  • English Press

SOCIETY

Infographic: Five COVID-19 indicators for 27 key prefectures (Sept. 26, 2021)

  • September 27, 2021
  • , NHK digital , 9:26 p.m.
  • JMH Translation

SOCIETY

Infographic: Status of gov’t indicators for COVID-19 in Tokyo (Sept. 27, 2021)

  • September 28, 2021
  • , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 1
  • JMH Translation

SOCIETY

Infographic – Cumulative total no. of COVID-19 cases in Japan (Sept. 27, 2021): 1,696,622

  • September 27, 2021
  • , NHK digital , 11:01 p.m.
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