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New Foreign Minister Sees New US-Japan Future
By: Lauren Witlin
Though the US-Japan relationship is likely to remain a key linchpin in Asian foreign policy, the new Japanese foreign minister sees room for improvement. more...
In Japan, the third Monday of every September is a national holiday known as Respect for the Aged Day, or Keiro No Hi. more...
New Ruling Party Won't Change East Asian Dynamic
By: Lauren Witlin
The DPJ victory in Japan has ushered in a new political era, but before it can establish a global presence it must first prove itself at home. more...
DPJ Trounces LDP in Lower House Elections
The DPJ's recent election victory is a landmark in the country's post-war history, but it remains to be seen if PM-elect Yukio Hatoyama can bring real change. more...
Japan's Foreign Policy Priorities
Analyzing the domestic politics and policy constraints of Japan's foreign policy will provide insights into its international priorities over the coming years. more...
A Changing of the Guard in Japan
By: Lauren Witlin
Japan's political system will likely experience a change in leadership with the next election. But how much the government will change remains questionable. more...
Burakumin-The Untouchable Caste of Japan
By: Barbara Hall
Mega-industrialized Japan harbors an untouchable caste that has existed for centuries. Today the burakumin fight for the right to be acknowledged as valid humans. more...
China Airlines Fire Possible Cause
By: Frank W. Hardy
The smoke is still smoldering and another aircraft has had a catastrophic accident. However, this one should not take long to evaluate. Here is why. more...
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