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Ceremonies take place in Japan to commemorate six months since northeast coastline was devastated by quake and tsunami.
Asia-Pacific Last Modified: 11 Sep 2011 06:41 GMT
Yoshio Hachiro resigns after just eight days in office, following comments deemed as insensitive.
Asia-Pacific Last Modified: 10 Sep 2011 14:00 GMT
Yoshihiko Noda, the sixth PM in five years, set to grapple with tsunami damage, nuclear disaster and flagging economy.
Asia-Pacific Last Modified: 30 Aug 2011 06:17 GMT
Former finance minister must reassure a Japanese public that has now seen six prime ministers in five years.
Asia-Pacific Last Modified: 29 Aug 2011 14:50 GMT
Yoshihiko Noda set to succeed Naoto Kan as prime minister after being elected leader by ruling Democratic party.
Asia-Pacific Last Modified: 29 Aug 2011 05:49 GMT
Naoto Kan confirms he is stepping down, paving the way for a race to elect Japan's sixth leader in five years.
Asia-Pacific Last Modified: 26 Aug 2011 09:46 GMT
Weak economy, high government debt and tsunami prompt credit ratings agency to downgrade world's third largest economy.
Asia-Pacific Last Modified: 24 Aug 2011 04:41 GMT
Naoto Kan, criticised over his handling of nuclear crisis, expects new prime minister to be appointed by end of August.
Asia-Pacific Last Modified: 23 Aug 2011 07:00 GMT
Japanese doctors warn of public health problems caused by Fukushima radiation.
Features Last Modified: 18 Aug 2011 14:09 GMT
Amid contradictory government statistics, a volunteer group has recorded 500,000 radiation points across the country.
Asia-Pacific Last Modified: 10 Aug 2011 17:37 GMT
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