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Ozawa as the shadow shogun
Here is one from the Japan Times. What I can never figure out is why so many people accord this Wizard of Oz status to Ichiro Ozawa. He is one of the more influential politicians in Japan, for sure. B… more →
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A "Cash for Clunkers" Program That May Be Well Thought Out
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chickendance wrote 3 days ago: The Japanese government recently announced a “cash for clunkers” program. Not exactly a … more →
Ozawa as the shadow shogun
hoofin wrote 1 month ago: Here is one from the Japan Times. What I can never figure out is why so many people accord this Wiza … more →
President Obama and Prime Minister Hatoyama to smile and shake hands
hoofin wrote 1 month ago: The Japan Times is reporting today that the President won’t be discussing the Okinawa controve … more →
Minister Nagatsuma and the Japan pension records mess
hoofin wrote 1 month ago: A Japan Times editorial is pointing out that even with 50,000 extra staff, it may be impossible to a … more →
From Ginowan to Camp Schwab or nothing
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hoofin wrote 1 month ago: The Japan Times today reports on the U.S. response to recent overtures by the new Japanese governmen … more →
Hatoyama, Okinawa, and understanding the Japanese
hoofin wrote 1 month ago: If this is possible, right? When I checked the Japan Times website today, there was an article about … more →
The Savoie Pacific Soap Opera, Part III
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hoofin wrote 2 months ago: This thing gets more and more attention in our expat corner of the blogosphere. I really wanted to g … more →
BREAKING STORY: ROC -JAPAN FILES PROTEST WITH IOC; CHALLENGES JAPAN, BRAZIL ELIGIBILITY FOR 2016 OLYMPICS
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rocjapan wrote 2 months ago: ROC – JAPAN, an international organization dedicated to obtaining the return of children kidna … more →
Supplement to 9/30 Post: FACTS ON JAPAN'S RECORD OF KIDNAPPING
rocjapan wrote 2 months ago: • The FBI estimates that 20,000 kidnapped American children are being held in Japan. • Japan is the … more →
The Fukuoka U.S. consulate wouldn't open the gates for Christopher Savoie
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hoofin wrote 2 months ago: I meant to go on to non-Japan topics for a while, but this story broke. CBS News: Christopher Savoie … more →
More on the "Free Choicers" (Free Riders?) in the Japan expat health insurance debate
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hoofin wrote 2 months ago: This is inspired by the recent discussion on the Japan immigration bureau’s prospective checki … more →
Budget changes happening fast in Japan - maybe a sign for the pension issue.
hoofin wrote 3 months ago: Japan Times coverage on the new Hatoyama government’s initial proposals Per this link, it look … more →
"Mister Nenkin" is the new Health and Labor Minister!
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hoofin wrote 3 months ago: As the news services are reporting, the Hatoyama Government was inaugurated today, and the cabinet m … more →
New Japanese government shaping up
hoofin wrote 3 months ago: Bloomberg article (may be time sensitive!) Bloomberg has the best of the bunch that I’ve read. … more →
Japan minor parties shut out of policy making, but still have their say
hoofin wrote 3 months ago: Japan Times article via Kyodo I have been blogging this one about once a week. Here, the Democratic … more →
Pinoy seamen may proteksiyon na sa Gulf of Aden
Noel Barcelona wrote 3 months ago: Isinabatas kamakailan ng bansang Japan ang isang batas na magbibigay-proteksiyon sa mga mandaragat n … more →
WTF?: Japanese Government Prints Manga
ncanimereview wrote 4 months ago: According to Anime News Network, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is putting out a manga … more →
Japan Ain't All Hello Kitty: A Government Beyond Change?
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Craig wrote 5 months ago: If you like the kind of leader you'd find idling around a convenience store looking at porno mag … more →
Ruling Party Official: Japan Should Attack North Korea
ancavge wrote 7 months ago: Paul Joseph Watson Prison Planet.com Tuesday, May 26, 2009 A ruling party lawmaker today urged Japan … more →
