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Visits to the Yasukuni Shrine have irked the region's diplomats, but policy has domestic support in Japan.
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Last Modified: 02 May 2013 12:10 GMT
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Critics say the Yasukuni Shrine symbolises Japan’s failure to atone for its past militarism and war crimes.
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Last Modified: 18 Oct 2012 17:23 GMT
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Shinzo Abe, who served as premier for a year from September 2006, easily beats rival in run-off for LDP chief's post.
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Japan says no formal communication received on suspension of ministerial-level contacts over maritime dispute.
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Politically, economically and socially, the Japan of 2006 is a very different country from the one that Junichiro Koizumi inherited w
Julian Ryall in Tokyo
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Last Modified: 29 Sep 2006 23:15 GMT
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Japan's lower house of parliament has elected Shinzo Abe as the country's new prime minister replacing, Junichiro Koizumi.
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Last Modified: 26 Sep 2006 08:55 GMT
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Japan’s ruling party has named a new leader, paving the way for him to be named as t
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Last Modified: 20 Sep 2006 15:24 GMT
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Japan's ruling party has elected Shinzo Abe as the new leader, setting the stage for him to be named as the new prime minister next week.
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Last Modified: 20 Sep 2006 07:52 GMT
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Over the last five years, Japan has edged to the right, embracing a sense of national pride, a newfound willingness to send its military abroad and a less-than critical examination of its imperial past.
Julian Ryall in Tokyo
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Last Modified: 15 Sep 2006 11:59 GMT
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Shinzo Abe has formally entered the race to be Japan's next prime minister, saying his country must forge a stronger role on the world stage and better ties with Asia.
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Last Modified: 01 Sep 2006 12:00 GMT
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