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Japanese Consulate San Francisco Vice Consul Charged with Assualt and 14 Counts of Domestic Violence

May 9, 2012 – 5:58 am |

An interesting turn of events that should test the diplomatic will of Japan and the application of domestic and international law. The LA TImes reports:
“A Japanese consulate official faces felony charges after San Mateo County …

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Can Increased Sales Tax Rebuild Japan?

Submitted by zurui on April 20, 2011 – 1:29 pmNo Comment

[Via the WSJ Asia Today: Can Japan Afford Its Reconstruction?] “Japan is striving to go from crisis mode to reconstruction mode, but can it afford the hefty price tag associated with rebuilding? WSJ’s Yumiko Ono and Jake Schlesinger discuss the country’s plan, including raising the national sales tax.”

via the WSJ