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Former Japanese PM Nakasone dies at 101
Published on 29/11/2019
» TOKYO: Yasuhiro Nakasone, a former Japanese prime minister whose Cold War-era tenure was best characterised by his close bond with US President Ronald Reagan and pursuit of a robust bilateral alliance, died on Friday, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party said. He was 101.
Moment of clarity for US-Japan bilateral relations
News, Published on 28/04/2015
» On April 29, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will address a joint session of the United States Congress. The Japan-US alliance is now 63 years old, but this will be the first time that a Japanese leader will be accorded this high honour from the American government and people.
Yasukuni Shrine poses a puzzle even for the Japanese
News, Published on 18/01/2014
» On Dec 26, Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo visited the Yasukuni Shrine. The visit invited harsh criticism from China and Korea and more reserved criticism from the United States and others.
Japan govt, media colluded on nuclear: Nobel winner
AFP, Published on 13/07/2012
» Nobel-winning author Kenzaburo Oe said Japan's post-war government and media colluded to give nuclear power a stranglehold, as activists readied for what they hope will be the biggest rally in decades.