January 18, 2022
HEADLINES
Noon news
- January 18, 2022
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HEADLINES
Morning news
- January 18, 2022
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INTERNATIONAL
Kishida mulls idea of establishing international conference to discuss world without nuclear weapons
- January 18, 2022
- , Asahi
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INTERNATIONAL
Commentary: China’s ‘Xitopia’ faces off against the future of democracy
- January 15, 2022
- , Nikkei Asia , 10:29 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
China-N. Korea freight train operations may resume on daily basis
- January 17, 2022
- , Kyodo News , 6:33 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan considering aid for Tonga after huge eruption
- January 17, 2022
- , Jiji Press , 11:17 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Tonga eruption must serve as reminder of tsunami’s dangers
- January 17, 2022
- , The Japan News , 2:59 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: China’s shameful intimidation of Lithuania and Taiwan
- January 17, 2022
- , Japan Forward
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
U.S., Japan summit to be held virtually on Jan. 21
- January 18, 2022
- , All national papers
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
North Korea launched two ballistic missiles on Monday
- January 18, 2022
- , Asahi, Yomiuri, Nikkei
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INTERNATIONAL
Russian foreign minister to visit Japan “within two to three months”
- January 15, 2022
- , Sankei
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Japan, France to hold virtual “2+2” meeting as early as this week
- January 17, 2022
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
ECONOMY
Inpex to conduct survey for Japan’s 1st gas project in decades
- January 17, 2022
- , Jiji Press , 9:08 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Local subsidy program to be reintroduced to accelerate pluthermal program
- January 16, 2022
- , Asahi , p. 3
- JMH Translation
ECONOMY
Commentary: Corporate Japan fears economic security bill’s impact on China trade
- January 16, 2022
- , Nikkei Asia , 10:30 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Chips and batteries: Japan to amp up supply chains with subsidies
- January 17, 2022
- , Nikkei Asia , 2:00 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
EXCLUSIVE: Japan govt mulling new section for secret patents
- January 15, 2022
- , Jiji Press , 7:34 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan should consider U.S. thinking on economic security
- January 12, 2022
- , Nikkei , p. 25
- JMH Translation
ECONOMY
Huawei bolts into Japan with renewable power storage, chasing Tesla
- January 15, 2022
- , Nikkei Asia , 3:03 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Next-gen reactor to adjust output in 17 minutes: Mitsubishi Heavy
- January 14, 2022
- , Nikkei Asia , 6:17 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: Map out measures to get through cold spells amid tight power supply
- January 16, 2022
- , The Japan News , 2:16 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
S. Korea, Taiwan expected to top Japan in GDP per capita in 2027, 2028
- January 16, 2022
- , Kyodo News , 11:02 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: Strategy shift key to raising food exports past 1 trillion yen
- January 14, 2022
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 1:14 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Premium Japanese melons bound for Singapore, grapes for Vietnam
- January 17, 2022
- , Nikkei Asia , 0:02 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan GDP to hit record high in FY 2022: Yamagiwa
- January 17, 2022
- , Jiji Press , 5:21 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: Tokyo Stock Exchange might not be ready for ‘prime’ time just yet
- January 14, 2022
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SECURITY
Two top U.S. defense officials infected with COVID-19
- January 18, 2022
- , NHK
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SECURITY
Okinawan views on U.S. bases differ by age group, 2021 Ryukyu Shimpo Survey of Prefectural Residents
- January 13, 2022
- , Ryukyu Shimpo , p. 26
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Tonaki Village Council passes resolution calling for urgent inspection of U.S. military helicopters in Okinawa
- January 18, 2022
- , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Chinese ships spotted near Senkakus for 21st consecutive day
- January 18, 2022
- , Sankei , p. 22
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SECURITY
4 China govt ships enter Japanese waters near Senkakus
- January 15, 2022
- , Jiji Press , 4:40 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
U.S. and Japan to jointly stockpile munitions, including near Taiwan
- January 16, 2022
- , Nikkei Asia , 0:20 a.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
U.S. military contractor arrested for attempting to smuggle marijuana
- January 18, 2022
- , Ryukyu Shimpo , p. 25
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Nago mayoral race starts, focusing on U.S. base issue
- January 16, 2022
- , Jiji Press , 3:40 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Commentary: Why cyber defense in Japan is so unreliable
- January 17, 2022
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SECURITY
Commentary: Takeaways from Japan’s recent security meetings
- January 14, 2022
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SECURITY
Cartoon: Kishi’s voice doesn’t reach USFJ
- January 16, 2022
- , Mainichi , p. 4
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Pentagon says it takes spread of COVID-19 at USFJ facilities seriously
- January 17, 2022
- , Asahi
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
DOS official gives high marks to HNS agreement
- January 16, 2022
- , Asahi
- JMH Summary
POLITICS
Papers project Nago mayoral election to be neck-and-neck
- January 18, 2022
- , Asahi, Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
POLITICS
Kishida comments on DPRK, COVID-19, economic policy
- January 17, 2022
- , TV Tokyo
- JMH Summary
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Jan. 17, 2022
- January 18, 2022
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Jan. 16, 2022
- January 17, 2022
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Jan. 15, 2022
- January 16, 2022
- , Sankei , p. 6
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Jan. 14, 2022
- January 15, 2022
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Main events scheduled for Jan. 17-23
- January 14, 2022
- , Kyodo News , 1:28 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Kishida aims to pursue pandemic measures, ‘new capitalism’ in tandem
- January 17, 2022
- , The Japan News , 5:17 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Kishida gears up for test of mettle in parliament ahead of key election
- January 16, 2022
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: Kishida must take initiative in fight against pandemic to revitalize economy
- January 18, 2022
- , The Japan News , 11:36 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Murata to replace Okita as deputy CCS for crisis management
- January 15, 2022
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Hayashi vows to beef up Japan-U.S. alliance for Indo-Pacific peace
- January 17, 2022
- , Kyodo News , 3:03 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Japan Finance Min. Suzuki vows economic reconstruction
- January 17, 2022
- , Jiji Press , 5:08 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Former PM Abe: Prime Minister Kishida should handle personnel matters as he sees fit
- January 15, 2022
- , The Japan News , 3:12 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Shinzo Abe goes hardline on Taiwan support and Japan should pay attention
- January 12, 2022
- , Japan Forward
- English Press
POLITICS
Suga gains influence again, even without LDP post
- January 13, 2022
- , Sankei , p. 9
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Japan’s farmers bet on premium fruit and rice to halt decline
- January 15, 2022
- , Nikkei Asia , 7:25 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
DPFP okays talks with Tomin First to boost cooperation
- January 17, 2022
- , Jiji Press , 7:43 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Fukushima re-elected SDP head without vote
- January 14, 2022
- , Jiji Press , 8:48 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: Regaining fiscal health an issue that has utmost priority
- January 15, 2022
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 2:21 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Japan needs to invest in people, support younger generation
- January 17, 2022
- , The Japan News , 6:01 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Japan govt data-tampering continued blindly: report
- January 14, 2022
- , Jiji Press , 9:25 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Editorial: Construction data fudging kills reliability of official statistics
- January 17, 2022
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 4:09 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Official campaign period for Nago mayoral election begins
- January 16, 2022
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POLITICS
Kishida vows to achieve carbon neutrality in first policy speech
- January 18, 2022
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POLITICS
Public approval for Kishida Cabinet rises to 66%
- January 17, 2022
- , Yomiuri
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POLITICS
Policy speech by Prime Minister Kishida Fumio to the 208th Session of the Diet
- January 18, 2022
- , Kantei Website
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Kishida Cabinet receives 66% approval rating, its highest, amid 6th wave of virus, Yomiuri poll
- January 17, 2022
- , The Japan News , 4:11 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
Opinion poll & results from Yomiuri Shimbun
- January 17, 2022
- , Yomiuri , p. 10
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
Kishida Cabinet approval rises to 51.7 pct, Jiji poll
- January 14, 2022
- , Jiji Press , 4:26 p.m.
- English Press
OPINION POLLS
40 pct back Japan’s diplomatic boycott of Beijing Games, Jiji poll
- January 14, 2022
- , Jiji Press , 5:40 p.m.
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OPINION POLLS
Medical institutions most trusted group in Japan, Central Research Services poll
- January 14, 2022
- , Jiji Press , 5:21 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Editorial: Japan should fully develop N-power technology through intl cooperation
- January 15, 2022
- , The Japan News , 5:11 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Japan’s ammonia push in Southeast Asia seen as aiding coal
- January 14, 2022
- , Nikkei Asia , 3:07 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Japan likely to delay launch of new flagship H3 rocket again
- January 17, 2022
- , Kyodo News , 11:18 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Moonshots: U.S. and China fire up new era of cosmic competition
- January 18, 2022
- , Nikkei Asia , 6:01 a.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Japanese stores to be obliged to reduce use of disposable plastic items
- January 14, 2022
- , Jiji Press , 11:51 a.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
GOJ to expand quasi-state of emergency measures to 11 more prefectures
- January 18, 2022
- , All national papers
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SCIENCE
Japan’s new COVID-19 cases continue to surge
- January 17, 2022
- , Nikkei
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SCIENCE
GOJ shortens quarantine period for close contacts of Omicron patients to 10 days
- January 15, 2022
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SCIENCE
GOJ to allow entry of 87 government-sponsored students starting in February
- January 18, 2022
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SCIENCE
GOJ to suspend system for easing restrictions at restaurants and events
- January 18, 2022
- , Nikkei
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SCIENCE
Interval between second and third doses of COVID-19 vaccine might be further shortened
- January 17, 2022
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
Large-scale vaccination center to open in Tokyo on Jan. 31
- January 18, 2022
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
Cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in Japan reach 1.83 million
- January 15, 2022
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
More Japanese companies reinstating telework in response to Omicron
- January 18, 2022
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
The Tokyo Bar Association needs our help to understand racial profiling in Japan
- January 14, 2022
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Vietnamese trainee in Japan demands apology for 2 years of abuse
- January 17, 2022
- , Kyodo News , 10:37 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Tokyo-area governors seek broader powers to fight omicron cases
- January 18, 2022
- , Nikkei Asia , 2:13 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
As omicron surges, Japan fears twin threat of worker and parts shortages
- January 15, 2022
- , Nikkei Asia , 4:16 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Make quarantine period shorter while also expanding testing capacity
- January 15, 2022
- , The Japan News , 5:14 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Use Great Hanshin Earthquake’s lessons to improve future quake measures
- January 18, 2022
- , The Japan News , 1:00 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Abuse of over-the-counter drugs surges among young people in Japan
- January 17, 2022
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Knife attack on entrance examinees a selfish act that leaves us speechless
- January 17, 2022
- , The Japan News , 3:01 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Cartoon: The booster kicks in
- January 16, 2022
- , Kanagawa Shimbun , p. 10
- JMH Translation
SOCIETY
GOJ to provide tens of billions of yen in research funding to five to seven universities
- January 17, 2022
- , Asahi
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