It is against this backdrop that the new government’s review of the Futenma accord raised hackles in Washington. Adding to the sense of drift was Tokyo’s decision to end an eight-year maritime refuelling mission for troops fighting in Afghanistan this month.
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The new battle of Okinawa
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Why are former top bureaucrats revealing info on secret Japan-U.S. pact now?
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Retired top bureaucrats have recently come forward to reveal a secret agreement with another country, which has been handed over from generation to generation within a national government body for decades, with one saying, "I confess that we concealed it."
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Russia, Japan to continue efforts to end Kuril Islands dispute
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Russian President Dmitry Medvedev told Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso on 9th July that parliament's decision on Kuril Islands did not foster an atmosphere of trust, a presidential aide said.
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Japan, US to hold talks on 'nuclear umbrella'
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The United States and Japan are planning their first official talks on the US 'nuclear umbrella' as early as this month, amid rising fears about stability in Northeast Asia, a newspaper reported.
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Japan fears being 'rejected lover' in Obama era
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A Mainichi editorial claims political insecurity in Tokyo could eventually force Japan to consider its global position and to take more initiative internationally.
Read more »Charles warns of 'climate crunch'
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Prince Charles warns on the need to keep one eye on the upcoming climate crisis. Although it's easy to forget about it with all the global economic trouble, climate change won't go away.
Generally I'm glad to see UK-Japanese relations getting stronger than ever. I hope the next 50 years sees unprecedented levels of co-operation.
Read more »Fukuda's resignation leaves Japan at a turning point
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Japan Missing - evaluation of Japan's (non) presence on the global stage. A Mainichi editorial.
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