October 18, 2021
HEADLINES
Noon news
- October 18, 2021
- , All TV networks
- JMH Summary
HEADLINES
Morning news
- October 18, 2021
- , All newspapers and TV networks
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Interview with S. Korean heavyweight: “ROK should pay damages over requisitioned worker lawsuit in place of Japan”
- October 15, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 3
- JMH Translation
INTERNATIONAL
Japan calls for natural gas investment in developing nations
- October 16, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 1:06 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: U.N. must show leadership to avert humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan
- October 17, 2021
- , The Japan News , 2:49 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Expert: Don’t imitate Western aversion to Islam in dealing with Taliban
- October 13, 2021
- , Asahi , p. 15
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Do not let world’s indifference allow Myanmar’s military rule to continue
- October 18, 2021
- , The Japan News , 2:06 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: U.S. release of Huawei CFO tells China that hostage diplomacy works
- October 15, 2021
- , Japan Forward
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
U.S. to reopen borders to vaccinated foreign tourists
- October 16, 2021
- , Asahi, Nikkei evening edition
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Russian military conducts multiple drills in Sea of Japan
- October 18, 2021
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Senior Russian officials travel to Northern Territories
- October 16, 2021
- , All national papers
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INTERNATIONAL
Portable anti-air missile spotted aboard DPRK vessel in Sea of Japan
- October 16, 2021
- , Asahi
- JMH Summary
ECONOMY
Japan readies multiyear support package for TSMC’s new chip plant
- October 16, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 1:05 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: Reinforce Japan’s industrial infrastructure with TSMC’s expansion into Japan
- October 17, 2021
- , Nikkei , p. 2
- JMH Translation
ECONOMY
China’s and Taiwan’s dueling bids spell big opportunity for CPTPP
- October 17, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 5:02 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Nippon Steel-Toyota feud harks back to tech leaks to South Korea
- October 16, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 7:54 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan’s PM Kishida visits crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant
- October 17, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 1:32 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan’s 30-year wage slump hangs over distribution debate
- October 16, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 4:56 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Higher LNG prices may impact electricity costs
- October 17, 2021
- , NHK WORLD
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: Smoothly implement new global tax system following historic agreement
- October 16, 2021
- , The Japan News , 2:40 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Singapore allegedly endorses China’s bid to join CPTPP
- October 16, 2021
- , Mainichi, Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno says Japan to strengthen air defense capabilities
- October 18, 2021
- , NHK
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
Chinese ships spotted near Senkakus for third consecutive day
- October 16, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 24
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Japan to set up advanced-tech fund with eye on economic security
- October 17, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 1:00 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Kishida willing to move forward discussions on obtaining capabilities to strike enemy bases
- October 16, 2021
- , The Japan News , 4:33 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Days likely numbered for volcanic islet far south of Tokyo
- October 15, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 3:50 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Komeito leader expresses opposition to LDP goal of doubling defense spending
- October 16, 2021
- , Asahi
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
Space defense unit to be launched in Yamaguchi
- October 16, 2021
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
GOJ to forego plan to eliminate regulation on foreign capital in the space industry
- October 16, 2021
- , Sankei
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
GOJ to establish fund to nurture advanced technology
- October 17, 2021
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
Nation’s security being threatened by China’s militarism
- October 17, 2021
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
U.S.-led coalition share concerns about ransomware attacks
- October 16, 2021
- , Mainichi, Yomiuri, Sankei
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
U.S. mayors call for USG to embrace nuclear ban treaty
- October 17, 2021
- , Asahi
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Oct. 17, 2021
- October 18, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Oct. 16, 2021
- October 17, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 6
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Oct. 15, 2021
- October 16, 2021
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Main events scheduled for Oct. 18-24
- October 15, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 10:52 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Japan’s female electoral candidates hindered by sexual harassment
- October 17, 2021
- , The Japan News , 5:14 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
In Toyota’s home district, a political shake-up unfolds
- October 16, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 4:40 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: Opposition parties need clear vision through united front to win support
- October 18, 2021
- , The Japan News , 2:43 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Japan ruling bloc raps CDP-JCP election cooperation
- October 17, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 2:04 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
First no Kai gives up fielding candidates in general election
- October 16, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 11:51 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Opposition leader does about-face after backlash
- October 17, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 4:35 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: Voters can send clear message on how to bring democracy to life
- October 15, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 5:29 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: Parties short on specifics for growth, wealth distribution
- October 16, 2021
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 4:10 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: Japan 2021 general election a chance to rethink country’s COVID response
- October 15, 2021
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: Japan parties must clarify roadmap for wealth distribution ahead of election
- October 16, 2021
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
POLITICS
Cartoon: Blurred image and group photo
- October 17, 2021
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 1
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Kishida speaks by phone with ROK leader
- October 16, 2021
- , All national papers
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POLITICS
Kishida sends offering to Yasukuni
- October 18, 2021
- , All national papers
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POLITICS
Kishida looking to visit U.S. this year
- October 16, 2021
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
POLITICS
Over 40% likely to vote for LDP in proportional representation
- October 16, 2021
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
POLITICS
LDP candidate leading in one of two by-elections slated for Sunday
- October 18, 2021
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
POLITICS
Opposition politician backed by Toyota labor union will not seek reelection
- October 16, 2021
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
POLITICS
Blue-ribbon commission launched to look into “new capitalism”
- October 16, 2021
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
OPINION POLLS
LDP leading polls ahead of general election, Yomiuri poll
- October 16, 2021
- , The Japan News , 4:48 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Spot opinion poll & results from Yomiuri Shimbun
- October 16, 2021
- , Yomiuri , p. 16
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
LDP most popular, nearly 40% of voters undecided ahead of election, Kyodo News first trend survey
- October 17, 2021
- , Kyodo News , 9:21 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Kyodo News first trend survey from Tokyo Shimbun
- October 18, 2021
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 6
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
Kishida Cabinet’s approval rate at 40.3 pct, Jiji Press poll
- October 15, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 5:23 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
43.6 pct to vote for LDP in Lower House election, Jiji Press poll
- October 15, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 5:44 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
62 pct wants Kishida to review Abenomics, Jiji Press poll
- October 15, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 7:20 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Opinion poll & results for Yomiuri Shimbun’s survey on views on newspapers and the media
- October 14, 2021
- , Yomiuri , p. 27
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
Infographic: Where Japanese learn the news
- October 14, 2021
- , Yomiuri , p. 27
- JMH Translation
SCIENCE
PFAS contamination in Futenma water lower than GOJ standard
- October 16, 2021
- , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
Editorial: Will flying cars become the next generation of transportation?
- October 17, 2021
- , The Japan News , 2:40 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Aging forests likely to hinder Japan’s decarbonization efforts
- October 15, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 12:01 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Japan to help ASEAN keep closer eye on greenhouse gas emissions
- October 17, 2021
- , Nikkei Asia , 4:15 a.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Hydrogen extracted from water on larger scale
- October 17, 2021
- , NHK WORLD , 1:31 a.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Wholesaler boosts value of whale meat by offering fresh as well as frozen products
- October 14, 2021
- , Nikkei , p. 24
- JMH Translation
SCIENCE
Japan to help ASEAN ascertain volume of emitted global warming gasses
- October 17, 2021
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
MHLW survey: Only 2% of technical trainees return to work after giving birth
- October 18, 2021
- , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 22
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
Coupons, hotel vouchers, cars: Japan cities offering incentives for COVID-19 shots
- October 16, 2021
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Sake brewing to be registered as intangible cultural asset
- October 15, 2021
- , Jiji Press , 7:59 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Police arrest woman for trespassing on a U.S. base
- October 17, 2021
- , Okinawa Times , p. 26
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
GOJ likely to shorten self-quarantine period for people arriving in Japan
- October 18, 2021
- , Asahi, Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Hospital capacity to be increased
- October 16, 2021
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
