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Daily Japan Headlines: Friday, Jun 24, 2011

Written By: guyjin on June 24, 2011 No Comment

The “Sense-Roid”. Photo Source: ABC Australia.

ABC Australia: Japan’s ‘Sense-Roid’ replicates human hug

“Many people initially feel surprised and uncomfortable about the unusual experience, but they gradually get accustomed to it until they feel comfortable and pleasant,”

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Sydney Morning Herald: The last thing a suffering Japan needs is yet another change of prime minister

Three months [...]

Is Masuzoe the Future of the LDP?

Written By: guyjin on March 2, 2010 No Comment

Masuzoe Yoichi spoke at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan yesterday, where he again highlighted the LDP’s need for reform. With the DPJ government’s approval ratings falling with every passing month, the LDP should theoretically be well placed to perform well at the Upper House elections scheduled for later this year. But they have [...]

Tags: [DPJ, Fiscal Responsibility, Koizumi Junichiro, LDP, Masuzoe Yoichi, Upper House Elections]

Koizumi and Miyazaki in FT’S 50 Faces that Shaped the Decade

Written By: guyjin on December 30, 2009 2 Comments

The Financial Times have released a list of the 50 faces that they consider shaped the last decade. The list includes former prime minister Koizumi Junichiro and animated film maker Miyazaki Hayao. According to FT, the list tries to ‘capture individuals who have had a powerful impact on the world or their region – [...]

Tags: [Koizumi Junichiro, Miyazaki Hayao]