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- Op-Ed Contributor: Learning to Share the Stage
Robert Kennedy's confrontation with angry Japanese students 50 years ago has deep lessons for American diplomacy today.
By Jennifer Lind. International Herald Tribune. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:03:01 GMT.
- Collecting: Early Japanese Imports Find Admirers
Bargain-price Japanese cars from the ’70s and ’80s are being revisited by a generation of enthusiasts who grew up riding in the back seats.
By Richard S. Chang. International Herald Tribune. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:35:09 GMT.
- Japans nuclear problems persist
Leaks of radioactive water have become more frequent at Japans crippled nuclear power plant, less than two months after it was declared stable.It underlines the continuing challenges facing Tokyo Electric Power Co as it tries ...
New Zealand Herald. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:35:00 +1200.
- Star Wars Samurai Art
If Star Wars had been set in feudal Japan, this is what a Storm Trooper would look like:
By E.d. Kain. Forbes. Sat, 4 Feb 2012 22:39:35 GMT.
- Genetically-Modified Papaya Hits Shelves in Japan
Debate continues over whether to label all GMO foods.
Steve Baragona. Voice of America. Fri, 3 Feb 2012 17:21:31 GMT.
- Detroit automakers oppose Japan joining trade talks
Detroit automakers are urging President Barack Obama to reject Japan's bid to join talks on a regional free trade agreement, the head of an automotive group representing GM, Ford and Chrysler said on Thursday.
AutoNews.com. Fri, 3 Feb 2012 16:11:16 EST. Subscription required.
- Interest rate 'collusion' probe
Swiss authorities investigate 12 US, European and Japanese banks over claims they have been fixing their interbank lending rates.
BBC News. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:09:47 GMT.
- Panasonic predicts a record loss
Japanese electronics giant Panasonic forecasts a record net annual loss of $10bn for the year to March.
BBC News. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:11:05 GMT.
- Japanese entrepreneurs aim for Silicon Valley
For an emerging generation of Japanese innovators, the dream isn't a job for life at a big company. They have new ambitions, and they're determined to go places. Especially Silicon Valley.
Miami Herald. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:37 EST.
- New Leak at Japan Nuclear Plant
But officials say leak was discovered quickly and stopped by closing a valve and none of it flowed outside complex.
Voa News. Voice of America. Wed, 1 Feb 2012 23:46:10 GMT.
Facts About Japan
Japan, an island state off the east coast of Asia, is governed as a
constitutional monarchy. Its capital city is Tokyo; its second
largest city is Osaka. Japan's national currency is the Yen.
In 2007, Japan's estimated population was 127,433,000, and Japanese is
the primary language spoken in Japan.
For more news and information about Japan, visit this official
Japanese government website. For detailed maps of Japan, visit
this Japan map website.
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