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ANALYSIS

JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Sep 21, 2010
China using standoff to test Japan
BEIJING — China's growing economic clout, Prime Minister Naoto Kan's diplomatic inexperience and strained Japan-U.S. ties are behind Beijing's unusually tough response to the arrest of a fishing boat captain near the disputed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea, according to some foreign policy...
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Sep 18, 2010
Prime minister makes bold move in shutting out Ozawa's influence
Taking the podium following the announcement of his victory against Ichiro Ozawa in the Democratic Party of Japan presidential election Tuesday, Prime Minister Naoto Kan called for party unity and promised that now the battle is over, "there were no sides."
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Sep 18, 2010
Numerous diplomatic issues loom
Not known for his diplomatic skills, it's unclear how Prime Minister Naoto Kan will deal with pressing international issues, even with a major Cabinet reshuffle Friday.
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Sep 17, 2010
Tensions escalating with Beijing
With each passing day, China's reaction over last week's incident between a Chinese trawler and Japan Coast Guard vessels in the East China Sea appears to be escalating.
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Sep 15, 2010
Race may be over but plenty of daunting challenges remain
Despite his re-election as president of the ruling party, Prime Minister Naoto Kan maintained a serious face immediately following his victory Tuesday afternoon over Ichiro Ozawa.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Sep 4, 2010
Ozawa milks challenger role
The battle between Prime Minister Naoto Kan and Democratic Party of Japan kingpin Ichiro Ozawa comes at a time when Japan is struggling with a slumping economy, strong yen and numerous other issues requiring prompt attention.
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Aug 27, 2010
Fight will reshape political landscape
Pundits were split Thursday over who will win the Democratic Party of Japan's presidential election, Prime Minister Naoto Kan or political heavyweight Ichiro Ozawa.
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Aug 26, 2010
Leadership vacuum scaring investors
The inaction by authorities to stem the yen's recent advance and prevent Tokyo stock dives has prompted investors to fret over the nation's export-reliant economy.
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Aug 12, 2010
Kan bids to give Japan new image
If the Democratic Party of Japan hadn't swept to power last year, there may have been no further statements of regret from the country for its imperial past like the one directed at South Korea on Tuesday.
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Aug 7, 2010
Obama runs risk with Roos in Hiroshima
HIROSHIMA/WASHINGTON — As U.S. Ambassador to Japan John Roos on Friday became the first U.S. representative to attend the annual ceremony to commemorate the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the move was fraught with both political gains and risks for U.S. President Barack Obama.
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Jul 14, 2010
Poll setback could mar DPJ-U.S. 'reset'
WASHINGTON — The Democratic Party of Japan's setback in the Upper House election may complicate attempts by Tokyo and Washington to "reset" their political relationship, strained over the relocation of the Futenma military base in Okinawa, according to U.S. experts.
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Jul 13, 2010
Kan can expect rocky road
Political experts were quick and unanimous Monday in forecasting a tough road ahead for the Democratic Party of Japan, expressing concern that its Upper House election loss will threaten Prime Minister Naoto Kan on all fronts.
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Jul 12, 2010
Kan now faces gridlock, internal revolt
Voters handed a painful loss to the ruling Democratic Party of Japan on Sunday, with all signs indicating that more political instability — and even an internal revolt — could be in store for Prime Minister Naoto Kan.
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Jul 2, 2010
Tax hike amid slump: Kan's Hashimoto dilemma
Japan's slowing recovery from its worst postwar recession is signaling the economy may be too weak to sustain the higher consumption taxes under consideration by Prime Minister Naoto Kan.
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Jun 30, 2010
Kan's diplomatic debut in Canada a chance to show leadership skills
TORONTO — Naoto Kan may think he is curiously connected with Canada as part of Japan's top political echelon — but not because the sound of his surname conjures up the name of the country where he just made his diplomatic debut as prime minister.
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Jun 19, 2010
Cost-conscious exporters wary of China's spreading labor unrest
The ongoing wage disputes at group plants of Honda and Toyota in coastal Chinese cities may signal a turning point for many Japanese exporters that rely heavily on the country's cheap labor, analysts said.
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Jun 17, 2010
DPJ's Diet handling gets low marks
Last Christmas, then Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama led the Democratic Party of Japan into its first ordinary Diet session, telling reporters he wanted to give the public a "sense of hope" as a gift and vowing "tangible results" to improve their livelihoods.
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Jun 9, 2010
'Freshness' of Cabinet faces voter scrutiny
The Democratic Party of Japan was quick to see in weekend opinion polls a reversal in its sagging fortunes after Naoto Kan was voted in as its president. The new prime minister has formed a Cabinet whose ranks include opponents to scandal-tainted DPJ strongman Ichiro Ozawa, who quit as secretary general...
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Jun 9, 2010
Don't count Ozawa out of the scene yet
When Naoto Kan announced his candidacy for the Democratic Party of Japan presidency last week, he told reporters DPJ kingpin Ichiro Ozawa "should remain silent" for a while after quitting as secretary general, considering how his political money scandals helped speed the downfall of Yukio Hatoyama as...
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Jun 5, 2010
Kan needs to balance U.S. ties, China's clout
The new administration Prime Minister Naoto Kan will form next week won't have much time to act when it comes to foreign affairs.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
Amid same-sex marriage ban, LGBTQ couples opt for 'photo weddings'
A lesbian couple, consisting of a 35-year-old woman (left) and 40-year-old woman, cover their faces with bouquets as they pose for wedding photos in Yokohama on Nov. 1.
China and Russia conduct joint Pacific military patrol
The Russian corvette Gromkiy enters the Chinese port of Zhanjiang as part of a joint China-Russia naval exercise on Saturday.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.
How to tweak your diet when temperatures spike
Most people think of hydration as a strictly liquid-based concept, but eating foods with high water content is an essential part of making it through a Japanese summer unscathed.

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