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Island Diets Are Changing for the Worse. Here’s How to Stop It

Island Diets Are Changing for the Worse. Here’s How to Stop It

By Judith Francis
Across the Pacific, island diets are worsening, with serious human and environmental consequences.

Abe Makes a Surprise Appearance, Hails 45 Years of Japan-China Relations

Abe Makes a Surprise Appearance, Hails 45 Years of Japan-China Relations

By Charlotte Gao
Abe was the first Japanese PM in 15 years to attend the Chinese embassy in Tokyo's National Day celebration.
Abe Dissolves the Diet, Snap Elections Set for October

Abe Dissolves the Diet, Snap Elections Set for October

By Zachary Torrey
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is capitalizing on his recently higher approval ratings to renew his party's mandate.

Japan’s Necessary Nuclear Future

Japan’s Necessary Nuclear Future

Any big shift from nuclear power will take years. It’s time for Japan’s politicians to show some leadership to ensure the country’s reactors get back online.

Power Before the People?

Japan’s problems didn’t begin with the DPJ. If elections are to mean anything, a party needs a fair crack at the whip.

Kan’s Last Cabinet Reshuffle?

Kan’s Last Cabinet Reshuffle?

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan has just reshuffled his cabinet. Will it be the last chance he gets?

Japan’s Leadership Lifeline?

Japan’s Leadership Lifeline?

Should the DPJ introduce four-year terms for its party presidents in an effort to reduce the short-termism mentality?

Kan Shouldn’t Ditch Sengoku

Kan Shouldn’t Ditch Sengoku

By keeping his right-hand man in the Cabinet, Kan can send a strong message that he won’t be blackmailed.

Less Power Please?

Less Power Please?

Plans released this week for reforming the House of Councillors struggle to see the wood from the trees.

Kan Must Grasp Ozawa Nettle

Kan Must Grasp Ozawa Nettle

If Naoto Kan wants to show he’s in control of the DPJ, he first needs to show he’s in control of Ozawa.

Japan's Petty Diet

Japan's Petty Diet

The 120th birthday of Japan’s parliament should have been a day of reflection, not an excuse for squabbling.

Clouds Gather as Budget Passes

Clouds Gather as Budget Passes

Naoto Kan manages to get his extra budget passed. But two censure motions overshadow the achievement.

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