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Tokyo Notes
What the Okinawa Poll Means
Did economics trump the Futenma base relocation issue in Sunday’s gubernatorial election?
Clouds Gather as Budget Passes
Naoto Kan manages to get his extra budget passed. But two censure motions overshadow the achievement.
Blushing CNN Bins Scoop
CNN misses a chance to be the first outlet for video showing collision between a Chinese trawler and JCG boats.
North Korea Unsettles Japan
Pyongyang’s shelling of a South Korean island poses new domestic and foreign policy questions for Naoto Kan.
Kan Clears Joker From Deck
Was Japanese Justice Minister Minoru Yanagida fired over last week’s gaffe? And will more heads roll?
Kan Looks for Poll Gloom Cure
Naoto Kan takes up blogging in hopes of boosting his DPJ government’s sagging poll ratings.
Justice Minister: My Job Is Easy
Justice Minister Minoru Yanagida tells supporters in his Hiroshima constituency that his job is easy.
LDP’s Pointless Posturing
Japan’s lower house passes a stimulus package—despite more LDP attempts to obstruct Diet proceedings.
DPJ Grey at APEC
TPP entry placed on back burner as Naoto Kan gets sidetracked by diplomatic disputes at APEC summit.
Youtube Leak a Humane Act?
Was the JCG officer’s decision to leak footage of a maritime incident on Youtube ‘duty’ or ‘humanity’?
Senkaku Tape Leak No Surprise
The Japanese officer who released the controversial boat crash footage claims it wasn’t confidential – or well-protected.
Japan and China’s Masochists
Japanese and Chinese nationalists want their countries to look like victims. It’s a poor way to make policy.