Search Result for December 2011: 3 articles
2011.12.20 (Tue)
Former Kim Jong-il Aide Reveals Secret Story about 2002 Japan-North Korea Summit
Marking the start of the fifth annual week in Japan (December 10-16) designated to enlighten citizens on the scope of North Korea’s human rights violations, a Japan-South Korean seminar was held in…
2011.12.13 (Tue)
Time to Think Coolly about How the TPP Will Contribute to Japan’s National Interests
Some rather strong anti-TPP (the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement) headlines prevail in Japan these days, such as “Only Fools and Traitors Favor the TPP” (monthly magazine Will, Janua…
2011.12.06 (Tue)
Centuries-Old Tradition Must Be Honored When the Imperial Household Law Is Revised
Shingo Haketa, Grand Steward of the Imperial Household Agency, reportedly called on Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda on October 5, urging the government to allow female members of the imperial family …