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Photo Oops!: Japan's Abe in the Hot Seat Again

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:09:00 -0700

Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe keeps driving his neighbors wild. Less than a month after upsetting China and South Korea for reawakening painful memories of World War II, his latest tribute to the military has turned into an international blunder. South Korean broadcaster MBC has more on Abe's ill-advised photo op.

Japan's Push for Constitutional Change Irks Neighbors

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:46:00 -0700

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is showing no signs of regret as he continues to push divisive sentiments. Moves to change Japan's constitution and invoke nationalist pride have observers in China and South Korea concerned. South Korean broadcaster MBC presents the latest moves by Abe's government that are complicating relations in the Pacific.

Abe's Flagrant Nationalism Befuddles Japanese, Koreans

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:25:00 -0700

Social media in Japan and South Korea has been abuzz after recent nationalist moves by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. While some stand by Abe's actions, others expressed confusion and disappointment with Japan's swing to the extreme right.

Japan's Abe Enrages South Korea with Tribute to War Dead

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:11:00 -0700

Memories of Japan's military aggression in World War II erupted in the Pacific after Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and a delegation of parliament members paid tribute to the controversial Yasukuni shrine, honoring Japan's war dead. South Korean broadcaster MBC reports on how the officials' take on the war memorial has South Korea fuming.

Japan Seeks Rearmament to Counter DPRK Threats

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:03:00 -0700

It is impossible for Japan to rearm under its current constitution. But as North Korea has continued to raise tensions in northeast Asia, public opinion has shifted towards favoring a constitutional amendment that would allow Japan to push ahead with a major military buildup. South Korean broadcaster MBC reports on Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's attempts at rebuilding Japan's defense.

Five Things You Need to Know About Japan's New Leader Shinzo Abe

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:23:00 -0800

Japan's general election is over, with main opposition leader Shinzo Abe winning back the country's top job. And these are the traits and policies that are likely to define his term.

Japan Takes Senkaku Dispute to UN, China Responds

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:20:00 -0700

Chinese state broadcaster CCTV gives their perspective on Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda's speech at the United Nations. The Chinese foreign ministry has responded with unusually harsh language directed at Japan over the ongoing Diaoyu/Senkaku territorial dispute.

Japan PM Vows 'No Compromise' in Islands Dispute

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 08:34:00 -0700

Japan and China are in a war of words over who owns a chain of islands in the East China Sea, and leaders from both countries say they will not compromise. The territorial dispute has caused violent protests and confrontations in recent weeks.

South Korea Reacts to Japan Takeshima Claim

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:11:00 -0700

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda paid for ads in Japanese newspapers this past week proclaiming rightful ownership of the Takeshima islands. South Korean broadcaster MBC provides its perspective on this claim over the islands it calls Dokdo.

China: 'Holy Territory' Not For Sale

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 12:03:00 -0700

China has forcefully rebutted Japanese Prime Minister Noda's stated desire to nationalize the disputed island chain known as Senkaku to the Japanese and Diaoyu to China. State broadcaster CCTV provides the Chinese perspective on this territorial struggle.

Japan Stakes Claim to Senkaku Islands

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 11:40:00 -0700

Undersea gas and oil reserves have reignited the territorial dispute over the uninhabited islands called Senkaku by Japan and Diaoyu by China. Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda is now attempting to purchase the islands from a Japanese family.

TEPCO to Release Nuke Crisis Calls, But Secrets Remain

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 10:22:00 -0700

Japan's beleaguered energy company TEPCO has announced it will release "teleconference videos" of secret crisis calls that took place during the most crucial days of the Fukushima nuclear reactor meltdown. However, some key audio remains missing.

Disillusioned with Democracy: Japan

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:25:00 -0800

In the first piece of a new series chronicling Asia's growing disenchantment with the political process, contributor Rebecca Milner looks at Japan's youth and the recent failures of Japanese prime ministers.

Can Yoshihiko Noda Fix Japan's Problems?

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:19:00 -0700

Angus Lockyer, a historian specializing in Japan, talks to Al Jazeera English about the problems facing Yoshihiko Noda, who is set to become the country's sixth Prime Minister in five years.

Japan Chooses New Prime Minister

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:05:00 -0700

Yoshihiko Noda is set to become Japan's sixth prime minister in five years after he was elected as the leader of the ruling democratic party.

Turmoil in Race for New Japan PM

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 08:59:00 -0700

Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan today announced his resignation, and the race to choose his successor -- the country's sixth leader in five years -- is already in turmoil.