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JAPAN

May 1, 2007

U.S. admiral confident of missile shield effectiveness

proven that capability. I have great confidence in that capability," he said. The commander of the Hawaii-based fleet admitted the system is "very expensive" but said it is because of the advanced nature of the technology involved and that he is pleased with the progress in developing the capability together with Japan.

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JAPAN

Nov 23, 2006

Futenma relocation gets a shot in the arm

Hirokazu Nakaima's election Sunday as governor of Okinawa has given some breathing room to the central government.

JAPAN

Feb 17, 2006

Rape victim vs. 'wall of bureaucracy'

In the early hours of an April day in 2002, an Australian woman claims she was raped by a U.S. sailor inside her van in a parking lot in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture.

JAPAN

Sep 18, 2005

Japan to keep plugging away at the U.N.

Earlier this year, the government appeared confident that Japan could become a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council this fall when world leaders were to meet in New York to discuss reforming the 60-year-old body. But the environment surrounding its bid took a turn for the worse, and the U.N. has postponed resolving questions over reform at least until the end of the year.

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JAPAN / ELECTION '04

Jul 6, 2004

DPJ's Korean for Asia unity, ethnic pride

Drawing on his Korean heritage, Shinkun Haku hopes to enter Japan's political world by pledging to help bring about a more united Asia.

JAPAN

Nov 12, 2002

Japan's education style touted for terrorism fight

Japan's education system and its aid for education elsewhere in Asia could help in the international fight against terrorism, according to a senior fellow at Stanford University's Institute for International Studies.

JAPAN

Oct 22, 2001

Koizumi, Jiang begin talks on economic aid, terrorism

SHANGHAI -- Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and Chinese President Jiang Zemin began talks Sunday evening to discuss bilateral issues, including Japan's future economic cooperation with China, as well as global efforts to tackle terrorism.

JAPAN

Sep 20, 2000

Fukuoka hosts Asian Month

Fukuoka, which promotes itself as a historic gateway to Asia, has been hosting events to raise awareness of Asian culture each fall since 1990. This year, the Fukuoka Municipal Government has declared September to be Asian Month and has organized a wide variety of cultural activities.

From easily navigable train stations to the helpfulness of its municipal staff, Tokyo has earned high praise for its commitment to accessibility for disabled travelers.

[Rebroadcast] Japan is doing better on accessibility than you may think

When trying to trace your lineage in Japan, the "koseki" is the most important form of document you'll encounter.

Climbing the branches of a Japanese family tree

By Alex K.T. Martin

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