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July 14, 2008; Volume 04, Number 23 Click here for a transcript of today's program
Just
a quick hello this morning, to let you know Japan Considered Podcasts
will be arriving only sporadically for the next few weeks. Until
mid-August. Due to my travel schedule. WiFi's not always available in
the more remote parts of the country. Though I'll check in on Japan's
domestic political and international news when I can. And put up a
program when the WiFi connection is especially good. Sorry for the
inconvenience.
I should be gone by now. But just quick
mention this week of three important topics. First, the effect of
Japan's participation in the Toyako G- 8 Summit on domestic politics in
Japan. Then, the Beijing meeting Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of the
six countries trying to work out a peaceful resolution of North Korea's
nuclear provocations. And finally, brief mention of former Kochi
Governor Daijiro Hashimoto's announcement that he's decided to form a
new national political party. Before, not after, the next general
election. Interesting development
I'll discuss all of these
topics in more detail in the weeks and months to come. So, stay tuned,
and continue to send your comments and suggestions for the program to
me at RobertCAngel@gmail.com. |