February 7, 2022
HEADLINES
Noon news
- February 7, 2022
- , All TV networks
- JMH Summary
HEADLINES
Morning news
- February 7, 2022
- , All national papers , All TV networks
- JMH Summary
AMBASSADOR
Rahm Emanuel, 31st U.S. Ambassador to Japan
- February 3, 2022
- , Nikkei evening edition , p. 2
- JMH Translation
AMBASSADOR
U.S. Amb. Emanuel got the job done for Obama, former Amb. Fujisaki
- February 4, 2022
- , Nikkei , p. 4
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INTERNATIONAL
Commentary: Beijing’s unusual Olympics — a lesson for the world?
- February 5, 2022
- , Nikkei Asia , 2:00 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Editorial: With celebrations and controversy, the 2022 Winter Olympics begin
- February 4, 2022
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Uyghur expats in Tokyo protest Beijing Olympics
- February 4, 2022
- , NHK WORLD , 7:07 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Cambodia PM’s son, heir apparent to visit Japan in mid-Feb.
- February 6, 2022
- , Kyodo News , 5:11 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
U.S. needs careful Mekong strategy to counter China: expert
- February 6, 2022
- , Nikkei Asia , 3:15 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Commentary: China will gain little from backing Moscow on Ukraine
- February 7, 2022
- , Nikkei Asia , 12:07 p.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Analysis: Ukraine creates danger for Taiwan, Olympic truce or no
- February 3, 2022
- , Nikkei Asia , 4:00 a.m.
- English Press
INTERNATIONAL
Secretary Blinken to attend Quad ministerial in Australia
- February 5, 2022
- , Nikkei, Sankei evening edition
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
U.S. to partially lift tariffs on steel imports from Japan
- February 6, 2022
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
A/S Kritenbrink criticizes China for supporting Russia over Ukraine
- February 6, 2022
- , Mainichi, Yomiuri, Nikkei
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Japan mulls imposing its own sanctions on Russia in event of invasion of Ukraine
- February 6, 2022
- , Sankei
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Putin, Xi unite against U.S. and allies over Ukraine
- February 6, 2022
- , Nikkei, Sankei
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
DM Kishi comments on Japan’s response to crisis in Ukraine
- February 5, 2022
- , Nikkei
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Japan seeks dialogue with South Korea
- February 6, 2022
- , Sankei
- JMH Summary
INTERNATIONAL
Defense ministry provides training to Myanmar military officers even after coup
- February 7, 2022
- , Asahi
- JMH Summary
ECONOMY
TEPCO, 11 others to jointly develop floating offshore substations
- January 31, 2022
- , Nikkei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
ECONOMY
Editorial: New economic security law should be limited in scope, power
- February 7, 2022
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 12:37 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan to boost backing for companies to secure stable supply of rare metals
- February 6, 2022
- , The Japan News , 2:55 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan cross-ministry panel to check economic security risks
- February 4, 2022
- , Jiji Press , 7:41 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan adopts draft legislation to reduce NHK viewer fees
- February 4, 2022
- , Jiji Press , 12:42 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan to screen power, gas and oil equipment for hacking risk
- February 5, 2022
- , Nikkei Asia , 1:00 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan’s closed borders stall business plans for Bosch and Siemens
- February 5, 2022
- , Nikkei Asia , 1:52 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Weak supply chain link: Japan reliant on Chinese phones, laptops
- February 6, 2022
- , Nikkei Asia , 0:44 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Understanding needs key for Japan to achieve export goal
- February 4, 2022
- , Jiji Press , 8:20 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
China becomes top importer of Japanese food for 1st time
- February 6, 2022
- , Nikkei Asia , 11:49 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan subsidies to curb gasoline prices to hit upper limit
- February 5, 2022
- , Jiji Press , 1:32 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Asia faces billions in stranded assets if gas becomes energy pariah
- February 6, 2022
- , Nikkei Asia , 11:00 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan and inflation: What a corn snack says about rising prices
- February 5, 2022
- , Nikkei Asia , 3:00 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: EU energy policy a sign it recognizes usefulness of nuclear power
- February 7, 2022
- , The Japan News , 12:47 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Volatile international oil situation takes toll on Japan’s gas prices and policy
- February 6, 2022
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japanese Olympic sponsors avoid spotlight fearing backlash
- February 6, 2022
- , Nikkei Asia , 6:20 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Japan public pension fund earns 5.4 t. yen in Oct.-Dec.
- February 4, 2022
- , Jiji Press , 8:03 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Editorial: Osaka’s casino resort plan fraught with pressing issues
- February 5, 2022
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 5:49 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Keidanren to name Tokio Marine’s Nagano, 2 others as vice chairs
- February 5, 2022
- , Jiji Press , 3:34 p.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
BOJ prepares emergency operation as long-term rates creep up
- February 6, 2022
- , Nikkei Asia , 0:01 a.m.
- English Press
ECONOMY
Expert: China must make extraordinary reforms to join TPP
- January 31, 2022
- , Nikkei , p. 9
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ECONOMY
Expert: Japan should take initiative in TPP in absence of U.S.
- January 31, 2022
- , Nikkei , p. 9
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ECONOMY
Ministry of Environment to support early launch of offshore wind farms
- January 30, 2022
- , Nikkei , p. 1
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ECONOMY
Editorial: Securities industry must be more transparent about setting IPO prices
- February 7, 2022
- , The Japan News , 2:44 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Doubts raised about viability of ex-mayor’s candidacy for Okinawa governor
- February 7, 2022
- , Okinawa Times
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SECURITY
U.S. military golf course in Okinawa used predominantly by Japanese
- February 5, 2022
- , Ryukyu Shimpo
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SECURITY
Chinese ships spotted near Senkakus for 41st consecutive day
- February 7, 2022
- , Sankei , p. 22
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Japan eyes land deal restrictions near SDF camps in Okinawa
- February 6, 2022
- , The Japan News , 1:29 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Japan to launch full-scale R&D on high power microwave weapons
- February 6, 2022
- , The Japan News , 3:30 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
“Seiron” column: Cut off North Korea’s missile procurement routes
- January 31, 2022
- , Sankei , p. 7
- JMH Translation
SECURITY
Editorial: Japan’s diplomacy lacks urgency amid N. Korea missile launch spree
- February 4, 2022
- , The Mainichi
- English Press
SECURITY
Editorial: Government responsible for smooth SDF transport of foreign nationals
- February 6, 2022
- , The Japan News , 2:56 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
Okinawa eyes fund to preserve traditional craftsmanship
- February 6, 2022
- , The Asahi Shimbun , 6:30 p.m.
- English Press
SECURITY
FM Hayashi comments on discrepancy between U.S. military, Japan on COVID-19 testing
- February 5, 2022
- , All national papers
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SECURITY
Russia notifies Japan of plan to conduct military drills near Northern Territories
- February 5, 2022
- , Sankei
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SECURITY
U.S. plans to deploy drones to SDF base in Kagoshima
- February 7, 2022
- , Sankei
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SECURITY
GOJ to designate 200 sites as areas requiring special security attention
- February 6, 2022
- , Yomiuri
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SECURITY
Japan to develop weapon using high-power microwaves to counter drones
- February 6, 2022
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
SECURITY
Additional parts of missing SDF F-15 found
- February 5, 2022
- , Sankei
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SECURITY
Former national security advisor Bolton mentions possibility of Japan going nuclear
- February 6, 2022
- , Mainichi
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POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Feb. 6, 2022
- February 7, 2022
- , Sankei , p. 5
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Feb. 5, 2022
- February 6, 2022
- , Sankei , p. 6
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Prime minister’s schedule on Feb. 4, 2022
- February 5, 2022
- , Sankei , p. 5
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POLITICS
Main events scheduled for Feb. 7-13
- February 4, 2022
- , Kyodo News , 7:59 a.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
LDP appoints Kokuba as special advisor to president
- February 7, 2022
- , Yomiuri , p. 4
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POLITICS
Kishida faction to be LDP’s 4th largest
- February 4, 2022
- , Mainichi , p. 5
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POLITICS
LDP to draft proposal soon on limiting executives’ tenures
- February 4, 2022
- , Jiji Press , 8:46 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
Gov’t instructs athletes to remove Beijing Olympic app upon return to Japan
- February 4, 2022
- , Yomiuri , p. 27
- JMH Translation
POLITICS
Muraoka wins 3rd term as Yamaguchi governor
- February 6, 2022
- , Jiji Press , 11:23 p.m.
- English Press
POLITICS
LDP’s Takaichi faces challenges ahead
- February 1, 2022
- , Asahi , p. 4
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
Public support for Kishida Cabinet drops for first time
- February 7, 2022
- , NTV, TBS
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OPINION POLLS
Opinion poll & results from Yomiuri Shimbun
- February 7, 2022
- , Yomiuri , p. 7
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
Trend in five-poll average Cabinet support rate and Cabinet support rate in Social Survey Research Center poll
- February 4, 2022
- , Saitama University Social Survey Research Center
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OPINION POLLS
Highlights of January 2022 Jiji Press Public Opinion Poll
- February 1, 2022
- , Jiji Press Public Opinion Poll Bulletin , [No. 1685] – pp. 8–11)
- JMH Translation
OPINION POLLS
Cabinet support drops by 8 points to 58%
- February 7, 2022
- , Yomiuri
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
Okinawa displeased with discrepancy between U.S. military, Japan on COVID-19 testing
- February 6, 2022
- , Okinawa Times
- JMH Summary
SCIENCE
METI announces plan for emissions market
- February 2, 2022
- , Nikkei , p. 2
- JMH Translation
SCIENCE
GOJ to decide whether to extend quasi-state emergency for 13 prefectures this week
- February 7, 2022
- , Asahi, Nikkei
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SCIENCE
Japan confirms over 89,000 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday
- February 7, 2022
- , Mainichi, Nikkei, Sankei
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SCIENCE
GOJ plans to give fast-track approval to Shionogi’s oral drug for COVID-19
- February 7, 2022
- , Mainichi
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SOCIETY
GOJ considering extending quasi-state of emergency by three weeks
- February 7, 2022
- , TBS
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SOCIETY
Foreign students struggle to find work amid pandemic
- February 5, 2022
- , The Japan News , 11:44 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Feature: Foreign students wait for Japan to lift entry ban, some give up
- February 6, 2022
- , Kyodo News , 2:05 p.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
30% of Japan areas with LGBT partnership system have mutual accords
- February 7, 2022
- , Kyodo News , 7:33 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
As COVID cases surge in Japan, is a state of emergency the way to go?
- February 4, 2022
- , The Japan Times
- English Press
SOCIETY
More Merck COVID-19 pills headed to Japan weeks early
- February 5, 2022
- , Nikkei Asia , 1:13 a.m.
- English Press
SOCIETY
Editorial: Accelerating boosters for the elderly is essential for overcoming 6th wave
- February 5, 2022
- , The Japan News , 5:21 p.m.
- English Press
