Volume 02, Number 31.

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Welcome again to the Japan Considered Podcast. Today we return to Japan's international relations with brief updates on the Russian arrest of the Hokkaido fishing boat and negotiations for return of the crew, and the territorial dispute with Mainland China in the East China Sea. Following a quick look in on the LDP presidential race we begin our look at the Democratic Party of Japan. Focusing on three areas: leadership; diversity in membership; and agreement on unified policies for the Party. We conclude with response to a listener question last week about the origins of the Japan Considered Project and my qualifications to produce the podcast.

Finally, in response to several listener questions a week about the technical aspects of producing the podcast, I provide information about Bruce Williams' website and his "Building the Pod" podcast. You can find Bruce's material at www.audio2u.com. An excellent site, highly recommended to those of you who wish to improve the sound quality of your production.