Japan Nieuwsbrief 11/23/2010

• Treinspoor sneeuwruimen in Japan (Krimineel)

• China, Japan boats stand-off in disputed waters: report (AFP)

• Women of the year (Japan Today)

• Scandal! Sumo Wrestler Driving Video (Japan Probe)

• No prison for granddaughter who pilfered pension money (Yomiuri)

• Japanese resignations: The joke that fell flat (The Economist)

• Japanese manufacturers: Leaving home (The Economist)

• Japan’s Biggest Problem? Weak Leaders - Japan Real Time - WSJ

• A Brief History of Gaffes, LDP-Style (WSJ)

• Bullying widespread at chaotic Gunma school linked to 6th grade girl's suicide (Mainichi)

• Approval rating for Kan Cabinet plummets to 26 percent: (Mainichi)

• Residents of Amagasaki choose youngest female mayor in history (Mainichi)

• Japanse minister weg na grap over functie (nrc)

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