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Tokyo Notes
What Korea Can Teach Japan
As South Korea signs a new FTA with the EU, is neighbour Japan starting to fall behind?
Japan: What Island Dispute?
Japan’s foreign minister shrugs off talk of a territory dispute with China over the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands.
Ozawa’s Indictment Demise?
Does a decision to indict the political bigwig signal the end of a long career?
Russia, Japan Island Row Back
A dispute over the Southern Kurils/Northern Territories is refocusing minds in Japan.
Doctor in the House?
Japan has a significant shortage of doctors, a new government survey shows.
Japan’s Nicotine Rush
Will a hefty tobacco tax hike be enough to stub out smoking in the country?
Japan Softens on Refugees
After accepting new Burmese exiles, will Japan show more of its humanitarian side?
Prosecutor Diplomacy?
The Chinese captain release suggests Japan’s prosecutors have a particularly tough job.
New Doubt in Japan’s Justice
The nation’s justice system is in question thanks to one case of suspected shady practice.
China-Japan Waters Still Rough
A boat incident continues to inflame 2 nations that should be focusing on trade, not nationalism.
Respect for Aged in Japan?
Respect the aged day has put the issue of the missing centenarians back in the news.
Kan Shuffles Cabinet Deck
The Japanese PM has drawn his allies close and moved rival Ichiro Ozawa to the backbench.