Japan
U.S. will attend Hiroshima memorial for first time
August 3, 2010For the first time ever, the U.S. ambassador to Japan will attend the Aug. 6 ceremony in Hiroshima marking the 65th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the city.
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Japan’s new prime minister vows strong economy – but for whom?
June 22, 2010Prime Minister Kan Naoto in his first policy speech said he will pursue a "third way" on the economy, but it doesn't look like it.
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Okinawa election rally: U.S. base is not deterrent
June 11, 2010Japan peace movement and voters continue to press against relocation of U.S. military base in Okinawa.
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Japan’s prime minister resigns over U.S. base on Okinawa
June 3, 2010The prime minister of Japan resigns because of solid opposition throughout Japan to relocating a U.S. military base on Okinawa.
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90,000 protest U.S. base in Okinawa
April 27, 2010More than 90,000 people took to the streets in Okinawa, Japan, on April 25 to demand that a controversial U.S. military base be closed.
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