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Reports that Japan is considering taking the Dokdo/Takeshima dispute to the ICJ risk further inflaming tensions with South Korea. Neither side seems likely to give in.

An ongoing territorial row between Japan and South Korea over the Dokdo/Takeshima islets heats up again.

Naoto Kan survives a no-confidence motion following a deal with a former premier. But his days are now numbered.

Despite the unpopularity of Naoto Kan and his government, the Japanese public has remained relatively quiet.

The earthquake and tsunami were preceded by major tremors in the country’s political system. Their continuation will help shape post-disaster Japan.

Japanese Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara reportedly quits Sunday over a 200,000 yen donation.

Will accounting oversights mean Japan loses the very capable Seiji Maehara as foreign minister.

Clever media manipulation keeps Tokyo’s controversial governor in the spotlight ahead of the gubernatorial poll.

Japan’s embattled prime minister should remind voters why they booted out the last lot.

Despite there being only two months until Tokyo’s gubernatorial poll, there’s so far only one official candidate.

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

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