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Yoshihiko Noda

‘Realism’ Looms Large Over the CDP Leadership Race

‘Realism’ Looms Large Over the CDP Leadership Race

By Jio Kamata
Japan’s main opposition party is holding a leadership election. Is it ready to shake off the stigma of the previous DPJ government?

The Great East Japan Earthquake and Japan-Taiwan Relations

The Great East Japan Earthquake and Japan-Taiwan Relations

By Shin Kawashima
Seven years after the disaster and relations are strong, with one exception.
The Enigma of Japanese Politics

The Enigma of Japanese Politics

By Shin Kawashima
With PM Abe under fire, why are leaders of the main opposition party stepping down?

Gauging Japan’s ‘Proactive Contributions to Peace’

Gauging Japan’s ‘Proactive Contributions to Peace’

By Jeffrey W. Hornung
The rhetoric has been strong, but has it been matched by action.

Abe’s Next Tax Hike Conundrum

Abe’s Next Tax Hike Conundrum

By Clint Richards
The government remains confident, but another sharp drop in growth could derail the best laid plans.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

“281_Antinuke” Risks Death Threats and Arrest in His Fight Against TEPCO, Japanese Government

“281_Antinuke” Risks Death Threats and Arrest in His Fight Against TEPCO, Japanese Government

By J.T. Quigley
Described by many as the “Japanese Banksy,” 281 spreads his political messages through graffiti.

Can “Abenomics” Save Japan’s Economy?

Can “Abenomics” Save Japan’s Economy?

On Sunday Japanese voters gave Shinzo Abe and the LDP a landslide win. Can he revive Japan’s growth prospects?

A Referendum for Japan

A Referendum for Japan

Does any party have the ideas and vision needed to help Tokyo overcome its myriad challenges?

Japan's Woes Drag On

Japan's Woes Drag On

Tokyo is expected to enter into its third recession since 2008 at the same time voters go to the polls next month.

Playing Politics in Japan

Playing Politics in Japan

Despite an impending economic crisis, Japan’s politicians seem more worried about their own careers.

Noda’s Bold Tax Plan Play

Noda’s Bold Tax Plan Play

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda has succeeded in passing a tax and social security plan in the lower house. He now needs to think about the future of his party.

Mongolia Eyes Nuclear Ties

Mongolia Eyes Nuclear Ties

Mongolia’s courtship of Japan’s nuclear industry isn’t a new development. But it will intensify next week.

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