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Tokyo Notes
No Downtime for PM Kan
The rising yen, economy, Futenma issue, China… Naoto Kan hasn’t got the time to relax.
Kan Holds Onto Japan Leadership
Prime Minister Naoto Kan has survived a close-fought challenge to his leadership by Ichiro Ozawa.
Ozawa-Kan Leadership Finale
The DPJ election circus is coming to a close. But will lawmakers be listening to the Japanese public?
ANA Eyes Budget Market
Japanese airline ANA looks to branch out into the low-cost domestic and regional market.
Captain Risks Japan-China Ties
Zhan Qixiong’s erratic behavior in the East China Sea has large-scale implications.
DPJ Newbie Power
Japan’s DPJ leadership race is still neck and neck. So will it be the newbies who swing the vote?
Alien Influence in DPJ Poll?
Foreign DPJ members could influence the choice of Japan’s prime minister. But how much?
Judo's Dark Secret
Japan’s media has been slow to report the number of children dying from judo class.
A DPJ Disenfranchisement
Japan’s ruling party has not only taken away the people’s vote, it fails to address the key point.
DPJ Mediation Fails
A last-ditch attempt to stop Ichiro Ozawa running for the DPJ leadership fails.
DPJ’s Grim Reaper?
By running for prime minister, Ichiro Ozawa could tear Japan’s ruling party apart.
Ozawa Steps Up
After weeks of speculation, Japan’s political titan has decided to vie for the DPJ leadership.