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Tokyo Notes
Japan’s Nuclear Dilemma
65 years after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan wrestles with its nuclear posture.
Rocky Japan-Korea Ties
Two tiny islets in the Sea of Japan continue to undermine ties between Japan and South Korea.
Sad Case of Centenarians
Dozens of missing senior citizens signals a sad state of affairs for a rapidly aging Japan.
Here We Go Again?
Is the latest government apology over the Futenma Air Station just more of the same?
DPJ ‘Riding Roughshod’
Leader of Japan’s main opposition party accuses the ruling parties of inconsiderate governance.
Bureaucratic Fascism?
Japan’s preferred choice for PM says the country could slip back into ‘bureaucratic fascism.’
Fresh Banking Goes Bad
The arrest of former Incubator Bank of Japan Chairman Takeshi Kimura abounds with irony.
Japan's Poorest PM
Gov’t data has revealed Japan’s current prime minister is the ‘poorest’ leader in decades.
Diet Gets Comfortable
Japanese politicians have big new offices to move into. How long will they all be there?
Through Kan’s Fingers
Now, the question looms even larger. Was Kan the right choice to replace Hatoyama?
Kan Suffers Election Blow
Japan’s upper house election results are in. Its been a very bad night for the ruling DPJ.
DPJ to Miss Majority Goal?
An Asahi poll suggests the DPJ will fall short of securing an upper house majority on Sunday.