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Yoshihiko Noda
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The Great East Japan Earthquake and Japan-Taiwan Relations
By Shin Kawashima
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The Enigma of Japanese Politics
By Shin Kawashima
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Gauging Japan’s ‘Proactive Contributions to Peace’
By Jeffrey W. Hornung
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Abe’s Next Tax Hike Conundrum
By Clint Richards
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“281_Antinuke” Risks Death Threats and Arrest in His Fight Against TEPCO, Japanese Government
By J.T. Quigley
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Can “Abenomics” Save Japan’s Economy?
On Sunday Japanese voters gave Shinzo Abe and the LDP a landslide win. Can he revive Japan’s growth prospects?
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A Referendum for Japan
Does any party have the ideas and vision needed to help Tokyo overcome its myriad challenges?
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Japan's Woes Drag On
Tokyo is expected to enter into its third recession since 2008 at the same time voters go to the polls next month.
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Playing Politics in Japan
Despite an impending economic crisis, Japan’s politicians seem more worried about their own careers.
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Noda’s Bold Tax Plan Play
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda has succeeded in passing a tax and social security plan in the lower house. He now needs to think about the future of his party.
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Mongolia Eyes Nuclear Ties
Mongolia’s courtship of Japan’s nuclear industry isn’t a new development. But it will intensify next week.
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Japan Steps Up Asia Diplomacy
Despite numerous domestic challenges, Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda has his eyes on Japan’s strategic future. And it’s not all about China.