October 4, 2021
HEADLINES
Noon news
- October 4, 2021
- , All TV networks
- JMH Summary
HEADLINES
Morning news
- October 4, 2021
- , All newspapers and TV networks
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Commentary: Will Japan’s China policy change under Kishida’s leadership?
- October 1, 2021
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japanese cultural festival opens in Russia
- October 3, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 11:10 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
36% of Japanese, 64% of S. Koreans say trilateral military cooperation should be strengthened, Genron NPO poll
- October 4, 2021
- , Mainichi , p. 7
- JMH Translation
INTERNATIONAL
Kishida to retain foreign and defense ministers with eye on China
- October 4, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 1:34 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
U.S., Japan, ROK defense officials affirm trilateral coordination
- October 2, 2021
- , Nikkei evening edition
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
DPRK unresponsive to U.S. overtures
- October 3, 2021
- , Asahi
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
GOJ dismisses Okinawa municipality’s request for access to Senkakus
- October 2, 2021
- , Sankei
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Russia to conduct military training in Sea of Japan
- October 2, 2021
- , Sankei
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
More Afghan allies arrive in Japan
- October 3, 2021
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
ECONOMY
Laos enlists Japan startup for study on digital currency
- October 3, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 3:40 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
“Seiron” column: TPP issue a test for Japan’s new gov’t in dealing with China
- October 1, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 9
- JMH Translation
ECONOMY
Cultural Affairs Agency to cover cost of removing pirated materials online
- October 3, 2021
- , The Japan News , 3:28 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan’s COVID emergency is over. Labor and chip shortages are not
- October 3, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 0:09 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japanese silicon wafer maker Sumco plans $2bn expansion
- October 1, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 12:09 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Tankan survey shows improving business mood
- October 1, 2021
- , NHK WORLD , 11:48 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan new auto sales up 1.1 pct in April-Sept.
- October 1, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 7:58 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
2 Japan automakers log U.S. sales slumps on parts shortages
- October 2, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 1:09 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan new car sales fell 32% year-on-year in Sept.
- October 1, 2021
- , NHK WORLD , 9:11 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: TEPCO execs keep heads in the sand on nuclear security issue
- October 4, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 1:20 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
China lobbying hard for membership in TPP
- October 4, 2021
- , Sankei
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
U.S. military F-15 accidentally deploys flare near Kadena
- October 2, 2021
- , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
“All Okinawa” anti-base group losing influence
- October 4, 2021
- , Ryukyu Shimpo
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Chinese ships spotted near Senkakus for 20th consecutive day
- October 4, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 22
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Police drop charges against Chinese national involved in JAXA cyberattack
- October 2, 2021
- , Asahi , p. 31
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Japan, US coast guards conduct joint drill
- October 3, 2021
- , NHK WORLD
- English Press
SECURITY
U.S. Marine arrested for DUI in Urasoe
- October 4, 2021
- , Okinawa Times , p. 27
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
U.S. Marine arrested for DUI in Okinawa City
- October 3, 2021
- , Okinawa Times , p. 27
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Media Mix: Netflix drama prompts a new look at SDF bullying
- October 2, 2021
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SECURITY
North Korea test-fires new antiaircraft missile: KCNA
- October 1, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 11:00 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Anti-base group stages rally in front of Camp Schwab
- October 3, 2021
- , Asahi
- JMH Summary
POLITICS
Kishida elected Japan’s 100th prime minister
- October 4, 2021
- , NHK WORLD
- English Press
POLITICS
Kishida decides to hold general election on Oct. 31
- October 4, 2021
- , NHK
- JMH Summary
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Oct 3, 2021
- October 4, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Oct. 2, 2021
- October 3, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 6
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Oct 1, 2021
- October 2, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Main events scheduled for Oct. 4-10
- October 1, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 8:56 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Kobayashi to be appointed first economic security minister
- October 4, 2021
- , Asahi , p. 3
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Rift between LDP and Komeito over diplomacy, security
- October 2, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
DM Kishi returned to work on Oct. 1 after recovering from illness
- October 2, 2021
- , Mainichi , p. 4
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
LDP’s Nikai to run in next Lower House election
- October 3, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 6
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Ruling parties aim to work together to win a majority: Amari
- October 4, 2021
- , Nikkei , p. 2
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
LDP’s Amari eyes big extra budget after election
- October 3, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 6:36 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
CDP vows not to allow n-plant construction further
- October 1, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 10:55 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Stable imperial succession pressing task for Kishida
- October 2, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 5:30 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Tomin First announces launch of national party
- October 3, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 8:28 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Concerns over supply constraints shared at Sept. BOJ meeting
- October 1, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 5:46 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Former NPA chief Kuryu tapped as deputy chief cabinet secretary
- October 4, 2021
- , Nikkei , p. 2
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: Will Kishida’s colors shine through in LDP’s new leadership lineup?
- October 2, 2021
- , The Japan News , 5:43 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Cartoon: What color crayon would you choose?
- October 2, 2021
- , Asahi , p. 12
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Editorial: Kishida’s picks for top LDP posts dampen hopes for reform
- October 2, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 3:43 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Commentary: How Japan’s new PM can take a lead in improving global health
- October 3, 2021
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
POLITICS
Commentary: How Kishida can avoid becoming another revolving-door prime minister
- October 1, 2021
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
POLITICS
The four LDP executives who are key to Kishida’s immediate success
- October 3, 2021
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
POLITICS
Japan’s Kishida builds network around alma mater and party allies
- October 2, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 4:21 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Motegi to stay Japan’s foreign minister in message of continuity
- October 2, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 5:14 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Some in LDP fear past scandals will haunt Kishida regime
- October 2, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 6:56 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: Elections everywhere: Fateful moments in global politics
- October 1, 2021
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
POLITICS
Cartoon: The faces of the Lower House election
- October 3, 2021
- , Kanagawa Shimbun , P. 12
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Cartoon: Open door policy, open window reality
- October 3, 2021
- , Mainichi , p. 4
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Kishida to be elected prime minister today; general election likely on Nov. 7
- October 2, 2021
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
POLITICS
Kishida prepares to launch cabinet
- October 4, 2021
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
POLITICS
Kishida gives consideration to Abe, Aso in LDP leadership appointments
- October 2, 2021
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
POLITICS
Poll: Majority want ruling coalition to win general election
- October 3, 2021
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
OPINION POLLS
64% in Japan want current ruling parties to stay in power, Yomiuri mail-in poll
- October 3, 2021
- , The Japan News , 3:34 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Highlights of September 2021 Jiji Press Public Opinion Poll
- October 1, 2021
- , Jiji Press Public Opinion Poll Bulletin , [No. 1676] – pp. 8–11
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
76 pct in Japan have gender-based biases, Cabinet Office survey
- October 2, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 1:54 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
PFAS detected in tap water in Kin Town
- October 2, 2021
- , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
- JMH Translation
SCIENCE
UK ambassador urges Japan to speed up phase out of coal power
- October 4, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 1:10 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
JAXA suspends Epsilon rocket launch soon before liftoff
- October 1, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 4:11 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Japan to work on centralized traffic control of flying vehicles
- October 2, 2021
- , The Japan News , 1:44 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Mitsui to build $900m ‘blue ammonia’ plant in Australia
- October 1, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 6:38 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Editorial criticizes use of taxpayer money to dispose of U.S. military wastewater
- October 4, 2021
- , Mainichi
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
Japan likely to allow emergency use of Merck’s COVID-19 pill
- October 4, 2021
- , Mainichi
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
Crowds flock to leisure spots following lifting of emergency declaration
- October 4, 2021
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
Prefectural governors call for analysis of fifth wave in preparation for sixth
- October 3, 2021
- , Asahi, Mainichi, Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
Major seasonal flu outbreak unlikely this winter
- October 3, 2021
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Japan to continue efforts to resolve abduction issue: Kato
- October 2, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 8:04 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan agency to help vaccinate foreigners
- October 1, 2021
- , NHK WORLD , 12:05 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Asia-Pacific is the world’s most rapidly ageing region, but are we ready?
- October 1, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun digital
- English Press
SOCIETY
Businesses to test vaccination requirements in 13 prefectures
- October 1, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun
- English Press
SOCIETY
Commentary: Has Japan’s COVID-19 response really been that bad?
- October 2, 2021
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan enters a new stage of the pandemic fraught with fresh challenges
- October 3, 2021
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Japan urges prefectures to beef up medical systems ahead of winter virus wave
- October 2, 2021
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Missed deals: Japan’s COVID travel restrictions exact economic toll
- October 4, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 4:13 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Phishing scam posing as Docomo causes ¥100 mil. damages
- October 3, 2021
- , The Japan News , 3:07 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Princess Mako’s marriage draws mixed reactions
- October 1, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 9:36 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Online Japanese outcast communities list is intolerable discrimination promotion
- October 1, 2021
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Raise awareness of cyber-attacks on hospitals, other vital facilities
- October 3, 2021
- , The Japan News , 1:30 p.m.
- English Press
