100 years after Japan’s annexation of Korea

The coming August 29 marks the centennial anniversary of the annexation of Korea by Japan. Many Japanese and Koreans are now taking part in various activities towards achieving friendship and reconciliation.

FTA, EPA will destroy what remains of Japan’s agriculture

The Democratic Party of Japan-led government under Prime Minister Kan Naoto has a plan to promote a future liberalization of agricultural imports through a free trade agreement (FTA) and an economic partnership agreement (EPA) with the Pacific-rim countries, including such big agricultural exporters as Australia, the United States, Canada, and China.

DPJ seeks cooperation with Your Party

The Democratic Party of Japan is now exploring the possibility of collaboration with the Your Party to reform the government employee system. The reason for this move is because the DPJ intends to use this cooperation to enter into discussions regarding a consumption tax hike.