Japanese Deputy Minister Headed to China
Tensions over disputed islands continues
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China-Japan Islands Dispute Goes Online
Chinese hackers have targeted Japanese Websites in a nationalistic display of futility
Island Dispute Makes For an Awkward Anniversary
Celebrations of renewed diplomatic relations are a little dampened this year
Japanese Sites Under Attack From Chinese Hackers
Government ministries, hospitals, and courts among those affected as spat over disputed islands intensifies
China Attempts to Quell Anti-Japan Protests
Chaos over ownership of islands more than authoritarian regime expected
Chinese Looking at Hitting Japanese Bond Market
Dispute over uninhabited islands doesn't look like calming down
China Sends Patrol Ships to Disputed Islands
Tensions heat up between China and Japan over uninhabited but potentially resource rich islands
US, Japan Agree on Missile Defense System
Intended to help prevent possible attacks from North Korea
Panetta Warns of War
Secretary of Defense thinks the spat between China and Japan over disputed islands could escalate
Chinese Anti-Japan Protests Spread
Canon and Panasonic have suspended operations in some factories
Chinese Ships Close in on Disputed Islands
Government says ships are there for "law enforcement"
China Sends Ships to Disputed Islands
Japan purchased the islands from their private owner today
South Korea Drilling Around Disputed Islands
Japan also claims Takeshima (or Dokdo, depending on who you ask)
Mount Fuji Could Erupt Due to Last Year's Earthquake
No signs of an impending eruption. The volcano last erupted in 1707 under similar conditions
Japanese to Buy Disputed South China Sea Islands
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson has called the planned purchase "illegal and invalid"
Fukushima Evacuees to Return in Two Years
Emergency orders will be lifted sooner, an earthquake/tsunami led to a nuclear meltdown last year
Japanese Court Rejects Apple's Suit Against Samsung
Recent Apple win in America not to be repeated in Asia
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.
