July 20, 2022

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HEADLINES

Noon news

  • July 20, 2022
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HEADLINES

Morning news

  • July 20, 2022
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INTERNATIONAL

China’s Belt and Road’s “hidden cost” is forced labor: U.S. report

  • July 20, 2022
  • , Kyodo News , 6:56 a.m.
  • English Press

INTERNATIONAL

Japan, South Korea face naysayers at home in push to mend fences

  • July 20, 2022
  • , Nikkei Asia , 4:25 a.m.
  • English Press

INTERNATIONAL

Editorial: For Japan and South Korea to rebuild ties, both leaders have a role

  • July 20, 2022
  • , Nikkei Asia , 1:01 p.m.
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INTERNATIONAL

Shortage-hit North Korea urges China to restart freight rail lifeline

  • July 20, 2022
  • , Nikkei Asia , 3:11 a.m.
  • English Press

INTERNATIONAL

Opinion: Japan should redefine its relationship with China

  • July 15, 2022
  • , Mainichi , p. 11
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INTERNATIONAL

INTERNATIONAL

Kishida meets with Saudi foreign minister 

  • July 20, 2022
  • , Mainichi, Yomiuri, Nikkei
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INTERNATIONAL

Former U.S. defense secretary visits Taiwan 

  • July 20, 2022
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INTERNATIONAL

U.S., Japan hold virtual meeting on COVID-19 response 

  • July 20, 2022
  • , Yomiuri , NHK
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ECONOMY

Japan govt vows support for firms over Sakhalin-2 project

  • July 19, 2022
  • , Jiji Press , 2:12 p.m.
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ECONOMY

Editorial: Govt must prepare for possible suspension of Russian LNG imports

  • July 20, 2022
  • , The Japan News , 11:57 a.m.
  • English Press

ECONOMY

Chiyoda Corporation chief says LNG output to continue to rise

  • July 18, 2022
  • , Nikkei , p. 3
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ECONOMY

Gov’t picks new BOJ board members in sign of less dovish central bank

  • July 19, 2022
  • , Kyodo News , 4:32 p.m.
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ECONOMY

Danish wind turbine maker shelves Japan plant

  • July 19, 2022
  • , Nikkei Asia , 11:56 p.m.
  • English Press

SECURITY

Japan relays to U.S. Okinawa’s concern about planned facility at Kadena AB

  • July 20, 2022
  • , Okinawa Times, Ryukyu Shimpo
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SECURITY

Chinese ships spotted near Senkakus for 95th consecutive day

  • July 20, 2022
  • , Sankei , p. 26
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SECURITY

Kagoshima Gov. OKs U.S. spy drone deployment in Pref.

  • July 19, 2022
  • , Jiji Press , 5:04 p.m.
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SECURITY

Japan Economic Security Law to take effect in stages from Aug.

  • July 20, 2022
  • , Jiji Press , 1:56 a.m.
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SECURITY

U.K. to weigh ‘all options’ on fighter jet cooperation with Japan

  • July 20, 2022
  • , Nikkei Asia , 2:00 a.m.
  • English Press

SECURITY

SECURITY

Col. Holt takes command of U.S. Army in Okinawa

  • July 16, 2022
  • , Ryukyu Shimpo , p. 2
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POLITICS

GOJ to arrange state funeral for former PM Abe on Sept. 27

  • July 20, 2022
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POLITICS

Japanese students apparently steer clear of America due to TOEFL

  • July 18, 2022
  • , Shukan Toyo Keizai
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POLITICS

Commentary: A visit that could soothe Tokyo’s suspicions of Seoul

  • July 19, 2022
  • , The Japan Times
  • English Press

POLITICS

Expert’s view on Upper House election

  • July 20, 2022
  • , Nishinippon Shimbun
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POLITICS

Prime minister’s schedule on July 19, 2022

  • July 20, 2022
  • , Sankei , p. 5
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POLITICS

Infographic: Trends in proportional representation segment votes, by party

  • July 19, 2022
  • , Mainichi , p. 5
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POLITICS

Japanese party Sanseito’s grassroots style drawing support

  • July 19, 2022
  • , Jiji Press , 10:40 p.m.
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POLITICS

DPFP rules out possibility of joining ruling coalition

  • July 20, 2022
  • , Mainichi, Yomiuri, Sankei
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OPINION POLLS

Kishida Cabinet approval rating climbs to 59%, NHK public opinion poll

  • July 19, 2022
  • , NHK digital , 7:00 p.m.
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OPINION POLLS

Political party support rates, NHK public opinion poll

  • July 19, 2022
  • , NHK digital , 7:07 p.m.
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SOCIETY

Working draft proposes joint child custody in Japan

  • July 19, 2022
  • , Jiji Press , 9:51 p.m.
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SOCIETY

Japan still facing challenges in reconstructing Fukushima

  • July 19, 2022
  • , Jiji Press , 10:01 p.m.
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SOCIETY

Official mascot of Osaka Expo ’25 given nickname ‘Myaku-Myaku’

  • July 19, 2022
  • , The Asahi Shimbun , 5:50 p.m.
  • English Press

SOCIETY

GOJ eyes state funeral for former PM Abe in late September

  • July 20, 2022
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