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JAPAN

Mar 24, 2012

Irish Chernobyl campaigner shares lessons with people of Fukushima

During a fact-finding trip to Fukushima Prefecture, an Irish supporter of children affected by the 1986 Chernobyl disaster discovered "many mirror images" between the crisis here and the world's worst nuclear accident, which still haunts people in contaminated zones.

Japan Times

JAPAN

Mar 17, 2012

Tokyo restaurants lend Tohoku a hand

Tokyo restaurants have started giving their patrons a chance to support Tohoku reconstruction by serving up traditional food and drink from the region and buying produce from farmers and fishermen there.

Japan Times

JAPAN

Mar 9, 2012

Cherry trees to mark tsunami line

Residents of the tsunami-ravaged coastal city of Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, have launched a project to plant cherry trees marking the points where the waves reached March 11 to warn future generations about a repeat of the catastrophe.

Japan Times

JAPAN

Mar 2, 2012

Visa problem makes separation from kids even worse

For some foreign parents who have been separated from their children due to divorce from their Japanese spouses, the expiration of their spousal visa makes matters worse as intervention by immigration officials can easily sever their ties with their kids.

Japan Times

JAPAN

Jan 6, 2012

Marui, L'Oreal putting their strengths to use in Tohoku

As the grip of winter takes hold in areas ravaged by the March 11 quake and tsunami, two fashion and beauty firms are lending their support and appear to be warming the hearts of people who have lost everything and are now living in temporary housing.

Japan Times

JAPAN

Dec 14, 2011

Moms make radiation risks a study

Concerned about the possible negative impact of radiation spewed by the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant on their children's heath, mothers in their 20s who work as fashion models have begun studying the issue to raise awareness among other moms of their generation.

JAPAN

Dec 3, 2011

Father calls for custody law reform

A U.S.-based Nicaraguan who fought a legal battle with his Japanese ex-wife over custody of their 9-year-old daughter has called on the government to revise the judicial system, saying the lack of power to enforce court rulings is hindering the resolution of such disputes.

JAPAN

Nov 24, 2011

U.N. group wants to learn from 3/11 response

A U.N. body that coordinates international offers of help after major natural disasters has called for closer cooperation with Japan, hoping to learn from the response to the March 11 catastrophe and enhance its knowledge and expertise.

BUSINESS

Nov 18, 2011

Microfinance funds to help rebuild small Tohoku businesses

An operator of online retail investment funds that support fledgling musicians has found a new niche helping small businesses devastated by the March 11 disasters through microfinancing, or small-lot lending that does not require collateral.

JAPAN

Nov 10, 2011

Star power recruited to aid tourism

After the March 11 quake and tsunami put on hold publisher Yasuko Suzuki's plan to launch a free English magazine introducing Japanese culture and travel information to foreign visitors, the next idea that occurred to her was to turn for help from celebrities known to be fans of Japan.

JAPAN

Aug 26, 2011

Canadian firms keen to engage with postdisaster Japan

Despite Japan's battered global image following the March 11 disasters and nuclear crisis, many Canadian businesses are displaying interest in the world's third-largest economy.

Japan Times

JAPAN

Jul 25, 2011

China-ASEAN pact important to Japan

An accord between China and the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations to defuse tension over territorial disputes in the South China Sea is of considerable importance to Japan, which itself is engaged in spats with China in the East China Sea.

JAPAN

May 25, 2011

Effort to ease radiation fears in Asia may have limited effect

The nation's desperate efforts to ease widespread concerns over its products caused by the nuclear crisis in Fukushima Prefecture have borne some fruit, as important trade partners China and South Korea agreed to take a scientific-based approach for Japanese imports at a trilateral summit through Sunday.

JAPAN

May 23, 2011

Debate awaits on child custody pact

After years of foreign pressure, Japan finally decided Friday to sign a treaty to settle cross-border child custody disputes, but a heated debate is expected to continue as proponents of the pact hope the move leads to the formation of a system that will guarantee children's access to both parents after a divorce.

Japan Times

JAPAN

May 20, 2011

Italians join forces to aid tsunami-ravaged city in Iwate

Some 500 people in the city of Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, one of the areas worst hit by the March 11 quake and tsunami, earlier this month received a pasta, soup and wine treat provided by prominent Italian chefs from Tokyo.

Japan Times

JAPAN

Dec 8, 2010

Ishigaki fishermen fret over Senkaku encroachment

ISHIGAKI, Okinawa Pref. — Fishermen from Ishigaki Island in Okinawa, which has jurisdiction over the Senkaku Islands, have called on the central government to deal with the increasing presence of Taiwanese fishing boats in nearby waters, which they say threaten their safety and livelihood.

JAPAN

Nov 15, 2010

Kan wins points for damage control but still lacking long-term strategies

YOKOHAMA — Prime Minister Naoto Kan may have heaved a sigh of relief as he managed to meet bilaterally with his Chinese and Russian counterparts during an Asia-Pacific economic summit, going into damage control mode after the two countries challenged his government over territorial rows.

Japan Times

JAPAN

Nov 3, 2010

Visiting UNICEF exec: Vulnerable kids need better protective effort

A senior official of UNICEF has called for children vulnerable to violence, exploitation, abuse and neglect to be supported, saying no country is immune to violations of a child's right to protection.

Japan Times

JAPAN / ANALYSIS

Oct 26, 2010

Uncertainty over tests stymies India nuclear pact

Torn between economic gains and a national credo of abolishing nuclear weapons as the only country struck by them, Japan faces a dilemma in negotiating a civilian nuclear cooperation pact with India.

JAPAN / ANALYSIS

Sep 26, 2010

China tensions cloud Kan U.N. trip

NEW YORK — Prime Minister Naoto Kan and new Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara's trip to attend U.N. General Assembly meetings in New York was largely overshadowed by tensions between Japan and China over a ship collision incident near the disputed Senkaku Islands that escalated day by day.

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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A young restaurant leads the way in Karuizawa

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