February 4, 2022
HEADLINES
Morning news
- February 4, 2022
- , All national papers , All TV networks
- JMH Summary
AMBASSADOR
Rahm Emanuel blasts Russian envoy on Japan territorial dispute
- February 3, 2022
- , Nikkei Asia , 4:14 p.m.
- English Press
AMBASSADOR
Biden’s China hands: Trusted allies tapped as Quad envoys
- February 4, 2022
- , Nikkei Asia , 3:59 a.m.
- English Press
AMBASSADOR
Ambassador Emanuel criticizes Russian envoy
- February 4, 2022
- , Yomiuri, Nikkei, Sankei , Kyodo
- JMH Summary
AMBASSADOR
President Biden taps close allies as envoys in Quad nations
- February 4, 2022
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
AMBASSADOR
Experts exchange views on Ambassador Emanuel
- February 4, 2022
- , Yomiuri
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan to provide additional $2.44 million to tsunami-hit Tonga
- February 4, 2022
- , Kyodo News , 1:48 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan backs U.S anti-extremism efforts after IS leader’s death
- February 4, 2022
- , Kyodo News , 11:53 a.m.
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Noon news
- February 4, 2022
- , All TV networks
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Japan weighs sending gas to Europe on Ukraine contingency
- February 3, 2022
- , Jiji Press , 9:04 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan seeks Saudi Arabia’s cooperation in stabilizing oil markets
- February 3, 2022
- , Kyodo News , 11:08 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan in dilemma over possible sanctions on Russia
- February 3, 2022
- , Jiji Press , 0:17 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Opinion: U.S.-Japan fast reactor cooperation raises nuclear security concerns
- February 3, 2022
- , Kyodo News , 12:00 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Does Japan’s human rights resolution on China go far enough?
- February 3, 2022
- , The Japan Times
- JMH Translation
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: Deft diplomacy best option in tackling China on rights issues
- February 3, 2022
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 4:03 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan tells EU of concerns over ex-leaders’ view on N-accident
- February 3, 2022
- , Jiji Press , 4:32 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan, South Korea spar over Sado gold mines’ World Heritage bid
- February 4, 2022
- , Nikkei Asia , 2:50 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Japan proposed economic 2+2 framework
- February 4, 2022
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
U.S reportedly asks Japan, others to redirect natural gas to Europe
- February 4, 2022
- , Asahi, Mainichi, Nikkei
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan, ROK hold foreign ministerial talks
- February 4, 2022
- , All national papers
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INTERNATIONAL
Japan’s parliament to adopt resolution on Ukraine
- February 4, 2022
- , Yomiuri, Sankei
- JMH Summary
ECONOMY
Trade Minister comments on U.S. request to divert LNG to Europe
- February 4, 2022
- , NHK
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ECONOMY
Japan depends heavily on China for computer, smartphone imports
- February 4, 2022
- , NHK
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ECONOMY
China wind turbine maker wins offshore project in Japan
- February 4, 2022
- , Nikkei Asia , 9:44 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan to pitch data-sharing framework to bolster Asia supply chains
- February 4, 2022
- , Nikkei Asia , 5:47 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Toshiba to double power chip production with new plant in Japan
- February 4, 2022
- , Nikkei Asia , 2:26 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Over 20% of Japan’s import items highly dependent on China: gov’t
- February 3, 2022
- , Kyodo News , 7:08 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Interview: Keidanren exec urges nonuniform Shunto talks
- February 4, 2022
- , Jiji Press , 10:30 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Interview: Rengo chief sees pay hikes as key to economic recovery
- February 4, 2022
- , Jiji Press , 10:30 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
BOJ deputy chief says “too early” to tighten Japan monetary policy
- February 3, 2022
- , Kyodo News , 5:00 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
U.S. still claims Japan was kept informed of COVID-19 measures, says Hayashi
- February 4, 2022
- , NHK digital
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
Governor Tamaki to announce his bid for reelection
- February 4, 2022
- , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
U.S. Marines conduct EABO training in Okinawa
- February 4, 2022
- , Ryukyu Shimpo
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Chinese ships spotted near Senkakus for 38th consecutive day
- February 4, 2022
- , Sankei , p. 26
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
North Korea is likely targeting Guam, Hawaii, USFJ
- January 30, 2022
- , Sankei , p. 4
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Scholar criticizes U.S. military for endangering Okinawans
- February 3, 2022
- , Asahi
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Defense chief holds talks with local mayor on base construction on Mageshima
- February 4, 2022
- , All national papers
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SECURITY
LDP mulls fielding former Ginowan chief as candidate for Okinawa governor
- February 4, 2022
- , Yomiuri
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Feb. 3, 2022
- February 4, 2022
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
LDP appoints LH member Miyazaki as special advisor to SG Motegi
- February 4, 2022
- , Mainichi , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
LDP Secretary-General Motegi to telework due to family COVID infection
- February 4, 2022
- , Mainichi , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Can ‘new capitalism’ end economic woes?
- February 4, 2022
- , The Japan News , 10:02 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Vote disparity will still be an election issue even in 2040
- February 3, 2022
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 3:30 p.m.
- English Press
SCIENCE
Japan claims U.S. made erroneous statement on COVID-19 measures
- February 4, 2022
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
Over 100,000 people test positive for COVID-19 on Thursday
- February 4, 2022
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
SOCIETY
Japan to require four times more foreign workers, study says
- February 3, 2022
- , Nikkei Asia , 8:13 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Over 60 pct say Japan less safe than 10 years ago: survey
- February 3, 2022
- , Jiji Press , 4:53 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
JOC struggling to find sponsors due to prices, politics and pandemic
- February 3, 2022
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 6:30 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: China must not use political pressure to restrict athletes at Beijing Games / Role of media more important than ever
- February 4, 2022
- , The Japan News , 1:07 p.m.
- English Press