Japan
The background behind Toyota recall
February 12, 2010The underlying cause, says a Japanese labor researcher, is the company's stress on "low cost" in pursuit of high profits, at the expense of its workers and consumer safety.
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U.S. should close Futenma base
February 10, 2010The Japanese people have spoken. They want Futenma closed. And the U.S. people should support them.
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Japan public opinion prevented hasty settlement of Futenma
January 8, 2010The ruling Democratic Party of Japan is in disarray over the U.S. Marine Corps Futenma Air Station in Okinawa.
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Japan’s voters sweep out ruling party
September 8, 2009The Japanese Communist Party maintained its nine seats in the Diet after the historic elections Aug. 30 that swept the Liberal Democratic Party from power. For a half a century the LDP has ruled Japan.
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Japan elections: JCP as ‘constructive opposition party’ gains support
August 30, 2009At a news conference on August 24 in Nagano City, Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo made the following comments at the present stage of the election campaign:
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