The politics of Kan’s apology

On August 12, 2010 By Tobias S. HarrisIn Observing Japan Blog6 Comments

“I would like to face history with sincerity,” said Japanese Prime Minister Kan Naoto in a statement issued on 10 August, the 100th anniversary of Japan’s annexation of Korea. “I would like to have courage to squarely confront the facts of history and humility to accept them, as well as to be honest to reflect …

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Yomiuri on Sunday

On March 4, 2007 By Tobias S. HarrisIn Observing Japan Blog1 Comment

A couple articles caught my eye in today’s edition of the Yomiuri Shimbun, both of which appear to be unavailable online. (Articles from Sunday’s paper never seem to be posted online.) The first was an interview with US Japan hand Michael Green, focused on the “comfort women” resolution, the title of which summarizes the interview …

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