apecNetworks said...

apecNetworks at 04:12 PM JST - 20th October

YuriOtani's position is held by many on this issue. The real problem is, they are also in Russia - very, VERY hard positions on the four islands. It is much safer to promote the position of "all or nothing", but alternatives may be a better option in time. One option…

Posted in Russia critical of Maehara's remarks on 4 disputed islands at 04:12 PM JST - 20th October
apecNetworks at 06:34 AM JST - 20th October

I was sorta trained to negotiate these types of problems, but the methods were considered obsolete as I rose academically. In another era, the Futenma agreement should be modified w/out nullifying the tasks needed - further offshore is possible. From my sources, the US should reexamine the complete Base setup…

Posted in U.S. may move Okinawa airfield further offshore at 06:34 AM JST - 20th October
apecNetworks at 04:25 PM JST - 19th October

Correction:

"Long Vacation" w/ Kimutaku and Yamaguchi..."

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apecNetworks at 04:23 PM JST - 19th October

If anyone wants to see former top models in a hit TV series, depicting the modeling profession for fun, check out "Long Vacation" w/ Kimutaku and Takahashi - soundtrack was way above average.

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apecNetworks at 03:58 PM JST - 19th October

Hey, what about a "floating airstrip platform" that would compensate for changing sea levels? I read on JT of someone constantly promoting this idea.

Posted in U.S. may move Okinawa airfield further offshore at 03:58 PM JST - 19th October
apecNetworks at 03:24 PM JST - 19th October

Geeeeeee, are they ALL wearing stiletto high heels?

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apecNetworks at 03:52 PM JST - 18th October

To YuriOtani:

You do realize that what you are proposing is virtually isolating Japan regionally? If one constantly keeps in mind the map of the region, Japan needs stable, if not amicable relations w/ the PRC, Russian Federation and the US. If Japan can juggle all three relations well, Japan…

Posted in Japan should keep insisting Russia 'illegally occupies' isles: Maehara at 03:52 PM JST - 18th October
apecNetworks at 10:38 AM JST - 18th October

Seiji Maehara, minister in charge of Okinawa and the Northern Territories should take a second look to make sure that the return of the 4 islands is Japan's stance. These islands are not "just" islands, but involves geopolitics. Sec. Ozawa should give his recommendations, then proceed w/ the policy. The…

Posted in Japan should keep insisting Russia 'illegally occupies' isles: Maehara at 10:38 AM JST - 18th October
apecNetworks at 05:04 PM JST - 14th October

I have spent considerable amount of time looking for a comprehensive way to establish more food self sufficiency for Japan. It is important for Japan to compete agriculturally, thus stronger trade agreements in the region, and stable transfer of goods and technology in the region. Example would be the trade…

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apecNetworks at 06:00 PM JST - 12th October

I have been exposed to many US Govt Senior Personnel connected w/ US/Japan Relations, and the one question that can not be addressed is "sovereignty". One senior diplomat did not recognize it, but that was in the 1970's. I think the greatest question PM Hatoyama can accomplish is to delineate…

Posted in U.S. says it won't renegotiate Futenma relocation plan with Japan at 06:00 PM JST - 12th October