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Cherry blossoms prompt full-blown scandal for Japan’s PM
It’s the latest headache for Japan’s longest-serving premier, who has already weathered two cronyism scandals in recent years
Japan plans Cabinet reshuffle to cool China island row
Japan’s prime minister will use a Cabinet reshuffle to try to mend fences with China and to boost his flagging popularity ahead of general elections.
Japan PM resigns after US base row
Japan’s centre-left Prime Minister, Yukio Hatoyama, tearfully resigned on Wednesday, just nine months after a stunning election win.
Japan troops search ravaged resort after killer quake
Hundreds of troops sifted through the splintered remains of a resort hotel in Japan on Sunday in search of survivors after a powerful earthquake.
Reviving a dying culture through eco-tourism
As he escorts yet more visitors through Shari, a town of fish and icebergs on the northern tip of Japan, tour guide Yoshiji Ishii stops and folds inward his outstretched arms.…
Japanese zoo proves hit with walk on wild side
Surrounded by a crowd of admirers, 24-year-old Jack has no idea how close his home came to being shut down a decade ago as he dangles from a rope, scratching his shaggy red fur.…