apecNetworks said...

apecNetworks at 06:21 PM JST - 8th November

I believe the most important lesson the DPJ can learn about the US Bases is to just what degree it's importance is to the US and the high pressure involved. In the end, a suitable compromise is better than a protracted disagreement.

Posted in U.S. warns Japan against reneging on Okinawa base relocation deal at 06:21 PM JST - 8th November
apecNetworks at 05:38 PM JST - 8th November

Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada and PM Hatoyama better start concentrating on APEC Singapore 2009, and the smooth shift to APEC Japan 2010. This Chair can change history if the economy in question has the brain power. Japan is still the 2nd largest economy, thus has the horsepower to "make things…

Posted in Okada says there will be no base deal during Obama's visit at 05:38 PM JST - 8th November
apecNetworks at 05:28 PM JST - 7th November

There is bigger fish to fry. APEC Singapore 2009, APEC Japan 2010, APEC US 2011. What Japan and the US does during their respective year as Chair of APEC can determine much in the medium term. Impact will go to the best and brightest - as well as the most…

Posted in Obama's arrival in Japan delayed by one day at 05:28 PM JST - 7th November
apecNetworks at 04:47 PM JST - 7th November

If there is a mitigating factor involved, such as children being born in Japan and staying for an extended period, a period of time should be set aside to smooth over any final decision. This would be an exception, not the rule.

Posted in Filipino family gets special permission to stay in Japan at 04:47 PM JST - 7th November
apecNetworks at 05:14 PM JST - 6th November

I might watch Kohaku this year. She has been in the news recently, and must be special. Would anyone know why she would be co-hosting Kohaku - very popular, hit show?

Posted in 'Naka-Naka combo' returns for this year's Kohaku at 05:14 PM JST - 6th November
apecNetworks at 05:07 AM JST - 5th November

SDF should go into the UN Afghan Mission to see what can be done to bolster the security measures in place. Japan can take present security measures and see if better technology, modifications can be implemented. Example would be improving surveillance cameras and communication equipment. Not familiar w/ the particular…

Posted in Japan considers sending SDF officers to Afghan int'l security mission at 05:07 AM JST - 5th November
apecNetworks at 12:00 PM JST - 4th November

The real question that is arising is - what is the rush? The DPJ just came into power, and still needs time to absorb all the "classified" info that the LDP held. The have only been in office less than a couple months - Unless the base issue relates to…

Posted in U.S. warns Japan against reneging on Okinawa base relocation deal at 12:00 PM JST - 4th November
apecNetworks at 06:22 PM JST - 1st November

You can meet some of the nicest people, as well as smart people in Akasaka - it is such a nice place to hang out, nice restaurants, hotels, etc. Lot of power there, too.

Posted in Fishing at 06:22 PM JST - 1st November
apecNetworks at 05:26 PM JST - 31st October

It should be noted that my posts above is just geopolitical beer talk in a pub while in grad school, but some people locally do get irritated over it.

Posted in U.S. base issue continues haunting Hatoyama cabinet in Diet at 05:26 PM JST - 31st October
apecNetworks at 05:03 PM JST - 31st October

To Newsman:

If the US is already prepared for a possible pullout, would a deal w/ the Philippines already be in the cards?

Posted in U.S. base issue continues haunting Hatoyama cabinet in Diet at 05:03 PM JST - 31st October