May 6, 2022

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HEADLINES

Noon news

  • May 6, 2022
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HEADLINES

Morning news

  • May 6, 2022
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AMBASSADOR

U.S., Russian ambassadors to Japan feuding on Twitter over Ukraine invasion

  • May 5, 2022
  • , The Japan News , 2:02 p.m.
  • English Press

AMBASSADOR

INTERNATIONAL

Japan, UK deepening ties to counter China, Russia

  • May 6, 2022
  • , Sankei , p. 3
  • JMH Translation

INTERNATIONAL

Japan PM touts unity on Ukraine in Southeast Asia tour

  • May 3, 2022
  • , Nikkei Asia , 3:26 a.m.
  • English Press

INTERNATIONAL

Mitsui logs record net profit

  • May 2, 2022
  • , Jiji Press , 10:19 p.m.
  • English Press

INTERNATIONAL

Editorial: Putin’s failure to admit his mistake is prolonging the conflict

  • May 4, 2022
  • , The Japan News , 12:18 p.m.
  • English Press

INTERNATIONAL

INTERNATIONAL

INTERNATIONAL

INTERNATIONAL

S. Korea president-elect eyes Yun Duk Min as envoy to Japan: source

  • May 4, 2022
  • , Kyodo News , 7:54 p.m.
  • English Press

INTERNATIONAL

FOCUS: Myanmar shadow gov’t seeks to engage Japan despite geopolitical bind

  • May 4, 2022
  • , Kyodo News , 1:53 p.m.
  • English Press

INTERNATIONAL

Japanese researchers develop digital map of Ukraine

  • May 3, 2022
  • , NHK WORLD , 5:05 a.m.
  • English Press

INTERNATIONAL

Japan to send FM Hayashi to inauguration of new ROK president

  • May 3, 2022
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INTERNATIONAL

South Korean court orders sale of seized MHI assets

  • May 3, 2022
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INTERNATIONAL

Next South Korean president mulls tapping Japan expert as Tokyo envoy

  • May 5, 2022
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INTERNATIONAL

Kishida holds talks with British counterpart

  • May 6, 2022
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INTERNATIONAL

Japan, Thailand agree on transfer of defense equipment

  • May 3, 2022
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INTERNATIONAL

Cartoon: Retaliation for sanctions

  • May 6, 2022
  • , Asahi , p. 8
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INTERNATIONAL

LDP officials meet with Taiwanese leader

  • May 6, 2022
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INTERNATIONAL

Cartoon: Aiming for zero

  • May 4, 2022
  • , Tokyo Shimbun , p. 1
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INTERNATIONAL

Trade Minister Hagiuda meets with U.S. economic cabinet members

  • May 6, 2022
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INTERNATIONAL

Russia bans entry of Kishida, 62 other Japanese citizens

  • May 5, 2022
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INTERNATIONAL

Japanese, Italian leaders agree to maintain sanctions on Russia

  • May 5, 2022
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INTERNATIONAL

ECONOMY

Mitsui to produce clean-burning ammonia with U.S. partner

  • May 6, 2022
  • , Nikkei Asia , 2:53 a.m.
  • English Press

ECONOMY

Japan, U.S. to deepen cooperation in cutting-edge chips

  • May 2, 2022
  • , Nikkei Asia , 6:00 p.m.
  • English Press

ECONOMY

Japanese oil refiners convert sites into next-generation energy hubs

  • May 4, 2022
  • , Nikkei Asia , 3:26 a.m.
  • English Press

ECONOMY

Japan pharma cranks up output of COVID vaccine materials

  • May 5, 2022
  • , Nikkei Asia , 5:37 a.m.
  • English Press

ECONOMY

Japan’s Eneos announces withdrawal from Myanmar gas project

  • May 2, 2022
  • , Jiji Press , 3:38 p.m.
  • English Press

ECONOMY

Editorial: Is relying on gambling revenue for regional development appropriate?

  • May 4, 2022
  • , The Japan News , 1:04 p.m.
  • English Press

ECONOMY

Toshiba to kick off Chinese production of data center hard drives

  • May 5, 2022
  • , Nikkei Asia , 2:24 a.m.
  • English Press

ECONOMY

Japan new auto sales down 14.4 pct in April

  • May 2, 2022
  • , Jiji Press , 7:14 p.m.
  • English Press

ECONOMY

Editorial: Risks to global economy must be closely examined

  • May 6, 2022
  • , The Japan News , 12:25 p.m.
  • English Press

ECONOMY

ECONOMY

Kishida unveils “new form of capitalism” in London

  • May 6, 2022
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SECURITY

U.S., Japan defense chiefs reaffirm intention to move forward with Henoko plan

  • May 6, 2022
  • , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
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SECURITY

Victim of rape by U.S. serviceman renews call for SOFA revision

  • May 3, 2022
  • , Okinawa Times
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SECURITY

Hiroshima requests that MCAS Iwakuni not be used for FCLP

  • May 5, 2022
  • , Okinawa Times
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SECURITY

Chinese ships spotted near Senkakus for 20th consecutive day

  • May 6, 2022
  • , Sankei , p. 20
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SECURITY

Two LH members abandon inspection of Senkakus because of bad weather

  • May 6, 2022
  • , Sankei , p. 5
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SECURITY

Japan’s defense chief calls for ‘active use’ of combat drones

  • May 3, 2022
  • , Nikkei Asia , 8:01 p.m.
  • English Press

SECURITY

SECURITY

Editorial: Ever-stronger nuclear capabilities pose a serious threat

  • May 5, 2022
  • , The Japan News , 11:47 a.m.
  • English Press

SECURITY

China increasing arms exports to Middle East and Eastern Europe

  • May 4, 2022
  • , The Japan News , 2:50 p.m.
  • English Press

SECURITY

SECURITY

Editorial: Resume disclosing numbers of COVID cases at individual bases

  • May 1, 2022
  • , Kanagawa Shimbun , p. 17
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SECURITY

Okinawa Marine arrested for DUI

  • May 5, 2022
  • , Ryukyu Shimpo , p. 19
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SECURITY

SECURITY

SECURITY

Cartoon: LDP mum on implications of arms buildup

  • May 5, 2022
  • , Akahata , p. 2
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SECURITY

U.S., Japan hold defense ministerial in Washington

  • May 6, 2022
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SECURITY

U.S., Japanese top security advisors discuss alliance

  • May 5, 2022
  • , Mainichi
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SECURITY

SECURITY

SECURITY

North Korea fired ballistic missile on Wednesday

  • May 5, 2022
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SECURITY

U.S. carrier-borne fighters to conduct FCLP on Iwoto

  • May 5, 2022
  • , Sankei
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SECURITY

Chinese aircraft carrier operates near Okinawa

  • May 5, 2022
  • , Yomiuri
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SECURITY

SECURITY

U.S. lacks Asian logistics support for armed conflict: Pentagon

  • May 4, 2022
  • , Nikkei Asia , 2:02 a.m.
  • English Press

POLITICS

Prime minister’s schedule on May 5, 2022

  • May 6, 2022
  • , Sankei , p. 5
  • JMH Translation

POLITICS

Prime minister’s schedule on May 4, 2022

  • May 5, 2022
  • , Sankei , p. 5
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POLITICS

Prime minister’s schedule on May 3, 2022

  • May 4, 2022
  • , Sankei , p. 5
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POLITICS

Prime minister’s schedule on May 2, 2022

  • May 3, 2022
  • , Sankei , p. 5
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POLITICS

Motegi marks first 6 months as LDP secretary general

  • May 6, 2022
  • , The Japan News , 7:00 a.m.
  • English Press

POLITICS

Transcript: Japan PM Kishida’s speech in London

  • May 5, 2022
  • , Nikkei Asia , 7:07 p.m.
  • English Press

POLITICS

Kishida: LDP to call for constitutional change in next elections

  • May 6, 2022
  • , Japan Forward
  • English Press

POLITICS

Kishida stresses willingness to include SDF in top law

  • May 4, 2022
  • , The Japan News , 6:50 p.m.
  • English Press

POLITICS

POLITICS

POLITICS

Editorial: Can Japan convince ASEAN to oppose Russia — and potentially China?

  • May 4, 2022
  • , Nikkei Asia , 1:00 p.m.
  • English Press

POLITICS

Kishida expresses willingness to revise Constitution

  • May 4, 2022
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OPINION POLLS

Trend in five-poll average cabinet support rate and cabinet support rate in Social Survey Research Center poll

  • May 6, 2022
  • , Saitama University Social Survey Research Center
  • JMH Translation

OPINION POLLS

Record 64% of Japanese want national defense bolstered, survey

  • May 2, 2022
  • , The Asahi Shimbun , 5:54 p.m.
  • English Press

OPINION POLLS

60% in favor of constitutional revision, Yomiuri poll

  • May 3, 2022
  • , The Japan News , 9:00 p.m.
  • English Press

OPINION POLLS

Over 40% think Constitutional rights curtailed amid pandemic, NHK poll

  • May 3, 2022
  • , NHK WORLD digital , 1:12 p.m.
  • English Press

OPINION POLLS

Majority support constitutional revision

  • May 3, 2022
  • , Asahi, Mainichi, Yomiuri
  • JMH Summary

SCIENCE

Japan, Britain to team up on digital sector

  • May 5, 2022
  • , Jiji Press , 10:15 a.m.
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SCIENCE

Mitsui O.S.K. eyes picking marine plastic waste by ship off Vietnam

  • May 5, 2022
  • , Kyodo News , 10:40 a.m.
  • English Press

SOCIETY

Japan mulls reopening borders to foreign tourists

  • May 6, 2022
  • , Fuji TV
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SOCIETY

SOCIETY

Japan’s child population declines for 41 years in row

  • May 4, 2022
  • , Jiji Press , 6:39 p.m.
  • English Press

SOCIETY

SOCIETY

Editorial: Human rights of foreign residents need protection in Constitution

  • May 6, 2022
  • , The Asahi Shimbun , 12:40 p.m.
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SOCIETY

SOCIETY

IOC to inspect proposed 2030 Sapporo Olympics venues this month

  • May 3, 2022
  • , Kyodo News , 10:11 p.m.
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