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Tokyo Notes
A Nuclear Contradiction?
Japan’s Foreign Minister Okada speaks out on the Iran nuclear issue… and other top topics.
Looming Ozawa Decision
Will heavyweight Ichiro Ozawa really stand in the soon-to-come leadership election?
Nikkei Plunges Under 9000
With the yen continuing to climb, newspapers ask if the govt and BOJ have a plan.
Letting the Yen Be?
Will Japanese policymakers intervene to weaken the soaring yen?
Death Row in Japan
Japan’s system of capital punishment is outdated and cruel, a leading critic says.
Japan’s Untapped Resource
The solution for the country’s declining workforce? Its women.
No Time to Worry About 2nd
China has overtaken Japan as the second-biggest economy. Is that good for Japan?
The Yasukuni Gap
Shrine controversy reveals a greater divide between Japan’s two major parties.
No Yen for Intervention
A debate is raging in Japan about whether to intervene to lower the value of a soaring yen.
Toyota PR Hits Iran
Toyota’s decision to suspend exports of its cars to Iran is a curious one.
Rightists’ Childish Attacks
Japanese rightists seem to have found a new target for their distorted patriotism—kids.
Kaieda to Take on Kan?
Will Ichiro Ozawa back Banri Kaieda if he challenges Naoto Kan for the DPJ leadership?