South Korea Rejects Japan Proposal to Settle Territorial Dispute at ICJ
The war of words
Japan
Anti-Japan Protests Flare Up in China
A focus on Japan as China prepares to transition to the next generation of Communist leaders
China, South Korea Press Japan Over World War II History
Tensions between Japan and the two countries rise over some territorial disputes
Five Chinese Activists On Disputed Island Arrested By Japan
The island is claimed by both China and Japan. Previously the South Korean president visited an island claimed by both Korea and Japan
Japan May Shelve Seoul Summit
The Japanese prime minister was supposed to visit South Korea but it may not happen after the South Korean president visited an islet claimed by Japan
Researchers Find Mutant Butterflies Near Fukushima
Mutations include disfigured antennas, smaller wings and different patterns. No super powers.
Japan to Hold Talks With North Korea
First meeting in four years will focus on returning the remains of Japanese soldiers and the abduction of Japanese nationals.
South Koreans Swim to Disputed Islands
The relay swim comes amid diplomatic tensions with Japan over ownership of the Dokdo (or Takeshima) islands.
Japans Economy Slowed in Second Quarter
GDP grew by 0.3 percent, down from one percent in the first quarter.
Japan Recalls Ambassador from South Korea
Move comes after South Korea's president visited islands claimed by both countries.
Japan Prime Minister Survives No Confidence Vote
Will be able to double the consumption tax like he wanted
Will Lending Changes Feed Yakuza Loan Sharks in Japan?
Opposition party wants to ease rules on non-bank loans amid stagnant economy.
Computer Glitch Halts Derivatives Trading at Tokyo Stock Exchange
Some trading was suspended for 95 minutes
Japan Defense Report Warns of Chinese Military Buildup
Japan's fourth defense minister in the last year called China's increased activities in the Pacific Ocean an "international concern"
Nuclear News Meltdown
What the media has gotten right-and wrong-about the Japanese nuclear disaster
Radiation Non-Alert
Japan's broken nuclear reactors will have no detectable effect on the health of Americans.
Turning Japanese
Japan's post-bubble policies produced a "lost decade." So why is President Obama emulating them?
