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  • Howardtheduck at 04:15 PM JST - 9th July

    I have to disagree,Nigel. Love how you quoted TR, an unabashed imperialist himself. Japan was merely copying what the west was doing at this time, which is acquiring as many launching points into the Chinese market as they could, by any means necessary. Maybe Mr. Shimakura doesn't believe that Korea…

    Posted in Shimonoseki educator apologizes for colonial rule remark at 04:15 PM JST - 9th July

  • Howardtheduck at 10:43 AM JST - 4th July

    There was an interesting article in the NY Times this weekend.

    http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/29/magazine/29Birth-t.html

    It talks about the population decline in Europe and briefly mentions Japan. It seems that male-dominated societies where mothers have little flexability or child-care assistance have low birth rates, and population declines. Seems pretty obvious to me, but…

    Posted in Japan needs to raise birthrate to remain economic power, say experts at 10:43 AM JST - 4th July

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