News Archive
Japan Warns of Grim Population Decline
NPR News, 1/30/2012
63% See Need for Consumption Tax Hike
Yomiuri Shimbun, 1/30/2012
State Won't Fund Free Medical Care in Fukushima
Japan Times, 1/29/2012
Mitsubishi Electric Inflates Fees for Gov't Defense, Space Projects
Mainichi Daily News, 1/28/2012
Political Visions in Japan: Generational Warfare
Economist, 1/28/2012
Japan, U.S. Defense Chiefs Agree to Push for Futnema Relocation Plan
Mainichi Daily News, 1/27/2012
Japan Did Not Keep Records of Nuclear Disaster Meetings
BBC News, 1/27/2012
Kamei, Hiranuma, Ishihara to Launch Party in March
Japan Times, 1/27/2012
2012 Japanese American Leadership Delegation to Visit Tsunami Zone
Rafu Shimpo, 1/25/2012
Roos Says A-Bomb Park Reflective, Not Celebratory
Japan Times, 1/25/2012
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Bid Winning Public Support
Wall Street Journal, 1/25/2012
For Export-Dependent Japan, a Trade Deficit
Washington Post, 1/24/2012
U.S. Not to Raise Japanese Medical Insurance Rules in TPP Talks
Mainichi Daily News, 1/23/2012
Big Tokyo Quake Forecast by 2016
Wall Street Journal, 1/23/2012
36 Natl College Eyeing Autumn Enrollment
Yomiuri Shimbun, 1/22/2012
Japanese American National Museum Hires CEO
Los Angeles Times, 1/21/2012
Reactivation of Nuclear Reactors Depends on Political Decision
Mainichi Daily News, 1/19/2012
Japan Gets U.S. Blessing for TPP Talks
Japan Times, 1/19/2012
U.S. Envoy Assures Fukushima of Support, Cooperation on Green Energy
Mainichi Daily News, 1/18/2012
Kobe Area Marks 17 Years Since Deadly Quake, Honors Tohoku Victims
Mainichi Daily News, 1/17/2012
Independent Panel to Probe Japan Nuclear Disaster
Los Angeles Times, 1/17/2012
Mariners, A's Skippers Excited About Tokyo Games
Yomiuri Shimbun, 1/17/2012
Bump in the Night Leaves PM Noda with Black Eye
Wall Street Journal, 1/17/2012
Plans for High-Speed Rail are Slowing Down
Washington Post, 1/15/2012
Darvish, Rangers Talks Stalled
Yomiuri Shimbun, 1/14/2012
Japan Hands Over Whaling Activists to Australia
CNN, 1/13/2012
Japan Delays Delays Decision on Iran Oil Sanctions
New York Times, 1/13/2012
Japan's P.M. Reshuffles Cabinet for Tax Support
NPR, 1/12/2012
Japan, U.S. to Seek Cooperation over Iran, Euro Crisis
Mainichi Daily News, 1/11/2012
In Tohoku, Noda Touts Recovery Agency
Japan Times, 1/11/2012
Japan Rail Chief Cleared over 2005 Train Crash
BBC News, 1/11/2012
CAPAC Statements on Hirabayashi's Passing
Rafu Shimpo, 1/10/2012
Record-low Number of New Adults Mark Coming-of-Age Day
Mainichi Daily News, 1/9/2012
Noda Seeks Cabinet Unity with Reshuffle on Jan. 13
Asahi News, 1/8/2012
Editorial: Japan Should Play Role in New U.S. Defense Policy
Yomiuri Shimbun, 1/8/2012
Japan: New Limits on Reactors
New York Times, 1/7/2012
JAL Said to Plan Up to $14 Billion IPO
Bloomberg News, 1/5/2012
6 Civilian Japanese Ports Labeled Essential by U.S. Navy
Mainichi Daily News, 1/5/2012
Fukushima Schools Kick Off Semester
Japan Times Online, 1/5/2012
Civil Rights Icon Gordon Hirabayashi Dies at 93
Rafu Shimpo, 1/4/2012
Japanese Lawmakers Visit Island Also Claimed by China
Voice of America, 1/3/2012
Strong Earthquake Strikes Japan; No Damage Reported
Washington Post, 1/1/2012
Japan's Population Decreasing at Fastest Postwar Rate
Mainichi Daily News, 1/1/2012
Business Booms in Sendai on Quake Recovery
Yomiuri Shimbun, 1/1/2012
Tokyo to Help 10,000 Youths Study Abroad
Yomiuri Shimbun, 12/30/2011
Picture Japan: The Story of 2011 Slideshow
Wall Street Journal, 12/28/2011
DPJ Members Bolt Party on Noda Tax Plan
Japan Times, 12/28/2011
Anti-U.S. Base Protesters Enraged by Delivery of Environmental Report in Dead of Night
Mainichi Daily News, 12/28/2011
Japan Relaxes Weapons Export Ban
Washington Post, 12/27/2011
Nikkei Members of House Weigh in on Tax Cut Extension Debate
Rafu Shimpo, 12/26/2011
Noda, Obama United Over Korea Policy
Yomiuri Shimbun, 12/21/2011
Japan Says Decommissioning Damaged Reactors Could Take 40 Years
New York Times, 12/21/2011
Texas Rangers Win Bid Race for Japan's Darvish
Wall Street Journal, 12/20/2011
Japan to Bolster Air Force With U.S. F-35 Fighters
NPR, 12/19/2011
Japan's Instructions on How to Handle Kim Jong Il's Death, in 38 Words
Wall Street Journal, 12/19/2011
Japan Watching Impact on Markets from Kim's Death: Azumi
Mainichi Daily News, 12/19/2011
U.S. Parade Hails Nisei WWII Vets
Japan Timse, 12/19/2011
Villaraigosa Visits Sendai, Meets with First Responders
Rafu Shimpo, 12/16/2011
Japan Gov't Declares "Cold Shutdown" of Crippled Fukushima Plant
Mainichi Daily News, 12/16/2011
CFR-Asahi Symposium: Japan-U.S. Alliance After 3/11 and Beyond
Asahi News, 12/16/2011
Gov't Pressuring U.S. Over Iran Sanctions
Yomiuri Shimbun, 12/16/2011
Worker Shortage in Tohoku
Yomiuri Shimbun, 12/16/2011
World Baseball Classic Won't Wait for Japan
Yomiuri Shimbun, 12/15/2011
U.S. Blocks Funding for Okinawa Base Relocation
Wall Street Journal, 12/14/2011
Lone Pine Tree that Survived Tsunami Dies: Grafted Twigs Growing Well
Mainichi Daily News, 12/14/2011
Tight Schedules Halt Noda-Obama Summit
Japan Times, 12/13/2011
Japan to Pick Lockheed's F-35 as New Stealth Fighter
Washington Post, 12/13/2011
U.S. Envoy on N. Korea Pledges Support for Japanese Abductees
Mainichi Daily News, 12/12/2011
Noda Welcomes Road Map for New Climate-Talks Framework
Japan Times, 12/12/2011
"Kizuna" Selected as 2011's Kanji of the Year
Asahi News, 12/12/2011
Japan Quake and Tsunami Propel Charity Focused on Orphan Care
Los Angeles Times, 12/11/2011
Japan Opposition Ends Truce with PM, Scolds His Ministers
Asahi News, 12/9/2011
Toyota Halves FY 2011 Net Profit Forecast on Flood, Strong Yen
Mainichi Daily News, 12/9/2011
Japanese Baseball Star Darvish Confirms Move to Majors
Wall Street Journal, 12/8/2011
And the World's Most Expensive City for Expats is... Tokyo
CNN, 12/7/2011
Traces of Radiation Found in Japanese Baby Formula
Los Angeles Times, 12/7/2011
First Japanese in Space Becomes Fukushima Evacuee
Asahi News, 12/7/2011
Japanese Split on Fukushima Radiation Cleanup
New York Times, 12/6/2011
Japan Poll Finds Record Good Will Toward U.S.
New York Times, 12/4/2011
Noda Rejects Dismissing Defense Minister Ichikawa
Mainichi Daily News, 12/5/2011
Japanese Tourist Industry Breathes Seasonal Sigh of Relief
CNN, 12/5/2011
New Contaminated Water Leak at Fukushima Nuke Plant May Have Hit Ocean
Mainichi Daily News, 12/5/2011
Japan Poll Finds Record Good Will Toward U.S.
New York Times, 12/4/2011
Fukushima Crisis Fueling the Third Opening of Japan
The Japan Times, 12/1/2011
Hashimoto's Victory Sets Stage for Nuclear Power Showdown with KEPCO
Japan Times, 12/1/2011
Tokyo 2020 Unveils Logo, Pledges Better Bid
Yomiuri Shimbun, 12/1/2011
Senior Defense Official Replaced Over Indiscreet Comment
Yomiuri Shimbun, 12/1/2011
U.S. Remains Committed to Base Relocation Despite Japan Scandal
Mainichi Daily News, 11/30/2011
Fukushima Meltdown in Japan May Have Been Worse Than Thought
New York Times, 11/30/2011
SDF Seeks U.S. Intel on S. Sudan
Yomiuri Shimbun, 11/28/2011
More CEOs Find Japan Important
Japan Times, 11/28/2011
Ratios of Single Men, Women Reach Record High
Asahi News, 11/27/2011
Exec: Non-English Speakers Cannot Do Business in 10 Years
Asahi News, 11/26/2011
Tokyo, Osaka Exchanges to Merge
CNN, 11/23/2011
Furukawa Returns to Earth
Yomiuri Shimbun, 11/23/2011
U.S. Court Orders Japanese Woman to Return Daughter to U.S.
Mainichi Daily News, 11/22/2011
Asian Focus of U.S. Strategy Pleases Noda
Yomiuri Shimbun, 11/21/2011
U.S. to Let Civilians on Bases Face Trial Here
Japan Times, 11/21/2011
America in the Asia-Pacific - We’re back
The Economist, 11/19/2011
Amidst Trade Talks, Commitment to U.S.-Japan Relations Remains Vital
Rafu Shimpo, 11/18/2011
Congress About to Kill High-Speed Rail Program
Associated Press, 11/18/2011
Japan’s Tsunami-hit Towns are Mostly Cleaned Up but Barren, With Much Work Remaining
The Washington Post, 11/18/2011
Japan Inc Steps Up Shift Overseas As Yen Stays High
Reuters, 11/18/2011
Utility Reform Eluding Japan After Nuclear Plant Disaster
The New York Times, 11/17/2011
New Plan Surfaces to Relocate U.S. Marines to Guam
Mainichi Daily News, 11/14/2011
Noda Chose Words Carefully: TPP Language Thought to be Aimed at Soothing Opponents
Yomiuri Shimbun, 11/13/2011
Reporters Tour Stricken Japanese Nuclear Plant
Los Angeles Times, 11/13/2011
Japan's Economy Rises After Disaster Slump
NPR, 11/13/2011
Commitment to National and State Energy Goals Shared at Roundtable with Sec. of Energy Chu, Sen. Inouye, Gov. Abercrombie
Hawaii Reporter, 11/12/2011
Japan Will Take Part in Trade Talks, Noda Says
Washington Post, 11/11/2011
To Obama, "Go West Young Man" Means Engaging Asia
NPR, 11/11/2011
No Need to Apologize, Hiroshima Leader Tells Obama
Wall Street Journal, 11/11/2011
Vet Fulfills His Mission to Honor Comrades
Rafu Shimpo, 11/10/2011
Japan to Decide to Join Trade Talks Despite Fears in Farm Sector
The Mainichi Daily News, 11/10/2011
Japan PM Noda Delays Decision on Trade Pact
The Washington Post, 11/10/2011
Thousands Protest in Japan Against Trade Pact Talks
Agence France-Presse/Business Inquirer, 11/8/2011
A Free-Trade Plan to Save Japan
The Wall Street Journal, 11/7/2011
Japan's Emperor Hospitalized with Persistent Fever, Bronchitis
CNN, 11/7/2011
Noda to Explain TPP Stance
Yomiuri Shimbun, 11/7/2011
Upper House President Takeo Nishioka Dies at 75
Asahi Shimbun, 11/6/2011
Japan's Nuclear Conundrum: The $64 Billion Question
The Economist, 11/5/2011
Honoring Those Who Waged a War Abroad and a War at Home
The Los Angeles Times, 11/5/2011
Congress Honors Japanese-American Soldiers
Mainichi Daily News, 11/3/2011
Japanese Town Hopes for Post-Tsunami Reinvention
NPR, 11/2/2011
Minor Criticallity Suspected at Fukushima Plant's No. 2 Reactor
Yomiuri Shimbun, 11/2/2011
Criticism Renews Against Revised Law for Foreigners
Asahi News, 10/31/2011
Japan Intervenes in Currency Markets and Yen Weakens 5%
BBC News, 10/30/2011
Japan's Free Trade Dilemma: Yes, It Should
The Economist, 10/29/2011
Japan to Offer Nuclear Technology to India
NPR, 10/29/2011
Noda Firm on Futenma Report with Okinawa Gov.
Yomiuri Shimbun, 10/28/2011
Internal Document Reveals Real Gov't Intentions Regarding TPP
Mainichi Daily News, 10/28/2011
Noda Looks to Visit U.S. in January for Obama Summit
Japan Times, 10/28/2011
Softbank Profit Surges on iPhone Sales
Japan Today, 10/28/2011
Noda Promises Key Futenma Report by Year-End
Yomiuri Shimbun, 10/27/2011
U.S. Regulator Defends Fukushima Daiichi Policy
The Wall Street Journal, 10/26/2011
Noda to Take 30-Percent Pay Cut to Push Tax Hikes
Asahi Japan Watch, 10/26/2011
Virus Infects Computers in Japan's Parliament
The New York Times, 10/25/2011
Tohoku Revival Said Best Aided by by NPOS
The Japan Times, 10/25/2011
Japan, U.S. Eye Automated Immigration Checks for Japanese Visitors
Mainichi Daily News, 10/20/2011
Japan Inc to Continue Appointing Foreign CEOs
Financial Times, 10/20/2011
New Foreign Firms Tax Exempt in Quake Zone
Japan Times, 10/20/2011
Tohoku Universities Scrambling for Applicants
Yomiuri Shimbun, 10/20/2011
Controls on U.S. Beef May Be Eased
Yomiuri Shimbun, 10/17/2011
U.S.-South Korea Pact Should Spur Japan on TPP (Editorial)
Yomiuri Shimbun, 10/16/2011
Protesters March in Tokyo as Wall St. Movement Goes Global
Mainichi Daily News, 10/16/2011
Professor to Discuss "How Japanese Are Japanese Americans?"
Rafu Shimpo, 10/13/2011
Decision Time Looming for TPP Trade Talks: Noda Aims to Announce Participation at APEC Meet Next Month, But Must Secure Broad Support
Yomiuri Shimbun, 10/13/2011
Business Leader Hasegawa: Companies Need to Cash in on Growth in Emerging Economies
Asahi News, 10/13/2011
BOJ: Tohoku Economy Back to Pre-Quake Levels Except in Worst-Hit Areas
Asahi News, 10/13/2011
No. of Japanese Living Abroad Hits Record-High 1.14 Million
Mainichi Daily News, 10/12/2011
Government Sets 2014 Target for Decontamination Work
Asahi News, 10/11/2011
Japan to Offer Thousands of Free Airfares to Lure Tourists
The Los Angeles Times, 10/10/2011
Lockheed Would Allow Japan to Build F-35 Jet Parts
Yomiuri Shimbun, 10/9/2011
Wall St. Protest Advocate Hopes to Inspire Japan's Jobless Youth
Mainichi Daily News, 10/8/2011
Discord Emerges Over Post-Quake Tax Increases
Yomiuri Shimbun, 10/3/2011
All Drug Marketing is Local
The Wall Street Journal, 10/3/2011
Japan's Future as an Economic Power to be Discussed
Rafu Shimpo, 9/30/2011
Renewable Energy Sees its Chance in Japan's Electricity Market
The Washington Post, 9/30/2011
Seiji Maehara: Free Trade Key for Japan Growth
Asahi News, 9/30/2011
Japan Gov't to Lift Evacuation Advisory for 20-30 km Zone
Mainichi Daily News, 9/30/2011
Mariners and A's to Open 2012 MLB Season in Tokyo
Asahi News, 9/30/2011
Eurofighter Faces Tough Dogfight with U.S.
Japan Times, 9/29/2011
Japan to Raise 9.2 Tril. Yen in Quake-Relief Tax Hikes
Mainichi Daily News, 9/28/2011
Noda Hopes Subsidy Concessions Will Unlock Futenma Issue
Asahi News, 9/28/2011
Amazon Japan to Open Call Center in Sendai in March
Mainichi Daily News, 9/28/2011
Japan May Consider Being Part of Greece Bailout Plan
BBC News, 9/26/2011
3 Ex-Ozawa Aides Found Guilty Over False Political Fund Reporting
Mainichi Daily News, 9/26/2011
Many Diplomatic Challenges Ahead for Noda
Yomiuri Shimbun, 9/26/2011
Nisei Veterans to Receive Gold Medal on Nov. 2
Rafu Shimpo, 9/25/2011
Japanese Rice's Radiation Levels Prompt More Tests
The New York Times, 9/24/2011
Typhoon Slams Tokyo, Drenches Tsunami Zone
NPR, 9/21/2011
Employment of New Grads Could Hit Record Low Following Quake and Tsunami
Mainichi Daily News, 9/19/2011
Japan Trying to Repair Ties with Washington
The Washington Post, 9/17/2011
Japan, U.S. Defense Chiefs Agree to Push for Futenma Relocation Deal
Mainichi Daily News, 9/16/2011
Noda Launches English Version of His Blog
Mainichi Daily News, 9/15/2011
Japan PM Noda Planning to Hold Talks With Obama on Sept. 21
Mainichi Daily News, 9/14/2011
Toyota Restores North American Pace
The New York Times, 9/13/2011
Areas of Northern Japan May Be Off-Limits for Years
NPR News, 9/13/2011
Gemba, U.S. Envoy Roos Agree to Work Closely on Futenma Relocation
Mainichi Daily News, 9/13/2011
Japan Names Yukio Edano Trade Minister
BBC News, 9/12/2011
Japan Marks 6 Months Since Earthquake, Tsunami
Mainichi Daily News, 9/12/2011
Sen. Inouye Introduces Legislation to Fund National Sept. 11 Memorial and Museum at Ground Zero
Rafu Shimpo, 9/11/2011
Japan Investigates Online Posting of Obama Flight Plans
The New York Times, 9/10/2011
Maehara: Review of Arms Export Policy/Mentions SDF Weapon Use in U.S. Speech
Yomiuri Shimbun, 9/9/2011
Parents of U.S. Tsunami Victim Donate Books to Elementary School
Asahi News, 9/8/2011
Hundreds Bid Farewell to Consul General Ihara
Rafu Shimpo, 9/8/2011
After Nuclear Mishap, Japan Debates Energy Future
NPR, 9/6/2011
China, U.S. Both High On Strategic Agenda: Genba
Japan Times, 9/6/2011
Toyota to Halt Camry Exports to N. America Amid Strong Yen
Mainichi Daily News, 9/6/2011
Most Japanese Dupport Noda's Cabinet
Asahi News, 9/6/2011
Death Toll Rises to 47 After Storm Hits Japan
CNN, 9/6/2011
Japan's Prime Minister Noda Names New Cabinet With Eye On Unity
The Washington Post, 9/2/2011
New Japanese Leader Vows Gradual Nuclear Phase-Out
The New York Times, 9/2/2011
Most Tsunami Shelters Pass Test: Thosands Saved on March 11 in Facilities' 1st Emergency Use
Yomiuri Shimbun, 9/2/2011
JET Calls in Favors in Tohoku
The Wall Street Journal, 9/1/2011
Nuclear Accident Affecting Foreign Student Numbers
Asahi News, 8/31/2011
Toshiba, Hitachi, Sony to Set Up LCD Firm
Yomiuri Shimbun, 8/31/2011
TEPCO Sets Compensation Standards for Victims of Fukushima Nuclear Disaster
Mainichi Daily News, 8/31/2011
Rebuilding the Future: New Orleans
Asahi News, 8/30/2011
Noda Wins DPJ Race
Yomiuri Shimbun, 8/29/2011
Tokyo Stocks Trim Gains After Pro-Tax Hike Noda Elected DPJ Chief
Mainichi Daily News, 8/29/2011
California Beats Japan 2-1 to Take LLWS
Associated Press, 8/28/2011
Japanese Island's Activists Resist Nuclear Industry's Allure
8/27/2011
Prime Minister's Departure Underscores Japan's Search for Leadership
The New York Times, 8/26/2011
Hewlett-Packard to Shift Production Base from China to Tokyo
Asahi News, 8/26/2011
Japan Reaches Little League World Series Final
Japan Today, 8/26/2011
Biden's Message to the People of Japan
Rafu Shimpo, 8/25/2011
Toyota, Ford to Collaborate on Hybrid Trucks
Asahi News, 8/24/2011
Biden: U.S.-Japan Ties Strong
Yomiuri Shimbun, 8/24/2011
M5.8 Quake? But What Was the 'Shindo'?
The Wall Street Journal, 8/24/2011
Popular Maehara Enters DPJ Presidential Election
Asahi News, 8/24/2011
Moody's Cuts Japan's Debt Rating on Deficit Concerns
BBC News, 8/23/2011
DPJ Decides to Hold Presidential Election Aug. 29
Mainichi Daily News, 8/22/2011
Japan Mulling Another FX Intervention
Asahi News, 8/21/2011
Zone Near Fukushima Daiichi May Be Off Limits for Decades
The New York Times, 8/21/2011
Who's Who of DPJ Leaders May Run for Party President
Asahi News, 8/21/2011
Memorializing a Painful Chapter of History: Remembering the Internment of Japanese Americans
The Wall Street Journal, 8/20/2011
M6.8 Quake Shakes Northeastern Japan, No Damage to Nuclear Plants
Mainichi Daily News, 8/19/2011
Naoto Kan, Japan's Prime Minister, Drops Plans to Meet With Obama
The New York Times, 8/19/2011
LDP President Rules Out Grand Coalition
Asahi News, 8/19/2011
General Salutes Nisei Vets as "My Heroes"
Rafu Shimpo, 8/18/2011
Honest Japanese Return $78 Million in Cash Found in Quake Rubble
ABC News, 8/17/2011
Mountains of Debris Stand in the Way of Quake Reconstruction
Asahi News, 8/17/2011
Biden to Meet With Kan on Aug. 23: White House
Mainichi Daily News, 8/17/2011
Financial Ripples From Quake Still Hit Businesses Outside Tohoku
Asahi News, 8/17/2011
Venture to Push Anime in LA
The Japan Times, 8/16/2011
No Cabinet Ministers Visit Yasukuni on 66th Anniversary of War's End
Mainichi Daily News, 8/16/2011
Ex-Foreign Minister Maehara, DPJ Heavyweight Okada Give Consent to Grand Alliance
Mainichi Daily News, 8/15/2011
On Day of Past Defeat, Kan Urges Recovery
Japan Times, 8/15/2011
Some Advocate Selling U.S. Treasurys for Japan
Mainichi Daily News, 8/15/2011
Japan Economy Slows Less Than Expected in Last Quarter
BBC News, 8/14/2011
Big Industry to Get 80-Percent Discount on Renewable Energy Premiums
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