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Thanks for tuning in again to the Japan Considered Podcast. This week we consider three events of significance in Japan's foreign relations:
- Imposition of Further Sanctions on North Korea
- Japan's Middle East Energy Diplomacy
- And, The Story of the Koizumi-Wen Handshake Photograph.
Following that we begin the first of a three-part series on the Japan Democratic Party. This week we consider DPJ leadership, with a focus on DPJ President, Ichiro Ozawa. Professor Len Schoppa joins us briefly via SkypePhone to add his comments.
We close with a short clip from Tony Rice's "Sweet Sunny South" from Rounder Records.
Visit the Japan Considered website at www.JapanConsidered.ORG for a transcript of this program, and links to other English language information on Japan's domestic politics and international relations.
