Monthly Archives: October 2012

Ishihara goes national

Governor Ishihara announced he is quitting the governorship and moving back into national-level politics. Of course, even as Tokyo Governor, he was very much involved in stirring the national political pot (e.g., with his bid to buy the Senkakus, which … Continue reading

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Rest or ation

Hashimoto’s new political party has been formally named the 日本維新の会. Which is much more grandiose than, for example, 大阪都の会 and probably still does not do justice to his ambitions. But what is the English name, if any? Officially it is … Continue reading

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Made in China

Japan really should stop insisting sovereignty over the Senkakus is undisputed. Because with all the noise that is being made, it is obvious that there is a dispute. So Japan should Weight is another issue that can bring about the … Continue reading

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