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(Washington Post) This story was written by Blaine Harden. Full Article at CBS News
TOKYO - Japan's new government, already bickering with the United States about the location of a Marine air station on Okinawa, appears intent on revealing evidence of a decades-old secret pact between Tokyo and Washington that allowed U.S. ships and... Full Article at MSNBC
Former leaders of Japan's main opposition party Katsuya Okada (L) and Yukio Hatoyama participate in a debate at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo May 15, 2009. View Photo »
is faced with a variety of challenges, including the nuclear issues in North Korea and Iran as well as the necessity to strengthen technical co-operation for nuclear energy in order to address global issues in fields such as medicine, food provision and the environment
Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada has announced the establishment of a third-party committee of experts who will analyze reports by the Foreign Ministry's investigative task force on a secret Japan-U.S. pact that allowed U.S. vessels carrying nuclear... Full Article at Mainichi Daily News
Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada said that the investigation is in its final stages and that its findings will be announced in January. Full Article at The Washington Post
Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada will officially acknowledge the existence of a secret Japan-U.S. pact that allowed U.S. vessels carrying nuclear weapons to enter Japanese territory. Full Article at Mainichi Daily News
Former leaders of Japan's main opposition party Katsuya Okada (L) and Yukio Hatoyama participate in a debate at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo May 15, 2009. View Photo »
We will be reviewing the development so far of the US-Japan roadmap
Japan Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada spent two days visiting Okinawa, studying plans for building a new Marine airfield to replace the controversial Futenma Marine Corps Air Station in downtown Ginowan City. Full Article at Town Hall
TOKYO Twice a week, Japan’s new minister of financial services is forced to hold two back-to-back news conferences: one for the members of Japan’s exclusive press clubs, the second for other journalists. Full Article at The New York Times
Katsuya Okada (岡田克也 Okada Katsuya, born July 14, 1953) is a member of the House of Representatives of Japan, and the former president of the Democratic Party of Japan. Full Article
Former leaders of Japan's main opposition party Katsuya Okada (L) and Yukio Hatoyama participate in a debate at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo May 15, 2009. Democratic Party lawmakers will choose a new leader on Saturday after a funding scandal forced Ichiro Ozawa from office.
View Photo »Former leaders of Japan's main opposition party Katsuya Okada (L) and Yukio Hatoyama participate in a debate at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo May 15, 2009. Democratic Party lawmakers will choose a new leader on Saturday after a funding scandal forced Ichiro Ozawa from office.
View Photo »Yukio Hatoyama (R), parliament member of the main opposition Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ), shakes hands with his colleague Katsuya Okada (L) during their debate for the party's presidential election at Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on May 15, 2009.
View Photo »Yukio Hatoyama (R), parliament member of the main opposition Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ), answers questions during a debate with his colleague Katsuya Okada (L) for the party's presidential election at Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on May 15, 2009.
View Photo »Democratic Party of Japan Vice President Katsuya Okada, left, listens to Secretary-General Yukio Hatoyama during their debate at Japan National Press Club in Tokyo, Japan, Friday, May 15, 2009.
View Photo »Japan's main opposition Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) vice president, Katsuya Okada (L), chats with DPJ secretary general Yukio Hatoyama at the National Diet in Tokyo on May 13, 2009.
View Photo »Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada attends a Diet session in Tokyo on October 26, 2009. Japan's Emperor Akihito should be able to speak his mind rather than read from a bureaucrat's prepared script when he next opens parliament, Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada suggested on October 23.
View Photo »China's Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi (L) shakes hands with his Japanese counterpart Katsuya Okada before their meeting in Tokyo November 19, 2009. Chinese Foreign Minister Yang will be in Japan until this Sunday.
View Photo »China's Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi (L) shakes hands with his Japanese counterpart Katsuya Okada before their meeting in Tokyo November 19, 2009. Chinese Foreign Minister Yang will be in Japan until this Sunday.
View Photo »US Ambassador John Roos (R), accompanied by Wallace C. Gregson (L), US Assistant Secretary of Defence, arrives at the Japanese Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on November 17, 2009 for talks with Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada and Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa.
View Photo »US Ambassador John Roos (R) arrives at the Japanese Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on November 17, 2009 for talks with Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada and Defence Minister Toshimi Kitazawa.
View Photo »Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada speaks at a press conference at the foreign ministry in Tokyo on November 17, 2009. Japanese and US high-level officials kicked off talks in a bid to resolve a tense disagreement over the US base realignment in Japan.
View Photo »Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada speaks at a press conference at the foreign ministry in Tokyo on November 17, 2009. Japanese and US high-level officials kicked off talks in a bid to resolve a tense disagreement over the US base realignment in Japan.
View Photo »US President Barack Obama (L) is seen off by Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada (2nd L) as the US leader prepares to step onto Air Force One to depart from Tokyo's Haneda airport on Novemver 14, 2009.
View Photo »US President Barack Obama (L) is seen off by Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada (2nd L) as the US leader prepares to step onto Air Force One to depart from Tokyo's Haneda airport on Novemver 14, 2009.
View Photo »U.S. President Barack Obama, second from left, shakes hands with Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Masayuki Naoshima, second from right, as Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada, right, Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa, thrid from right, and other Cabinet members of Japanese Prime Minister...
View Photo »US President Barack Obama (L) is greeted by Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada (R) and Japanese officials upon his arrival at Tokyo International Airport at Haneda on November 13, 2009.
View Photo »Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada (R) shakes hands with his US counterpart Hillary Clinton (L) prior to a meeting during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Singapore on November 11, 2009.
View Photo »Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada (L) and his US counterpart Hillary Clinton (R) sit down as they prepare for a meeting during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Singapore on November 11, 2009.
View Photo »Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada (R) shakes hands with his US counterpart Hillary Clinton (L) prior to a meeting during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Singapore on November 11, 2009.
View Photo »Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada (R) shakes hands with his US counterpart Hillary Clinton (L) prior to a meeting during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Singapore on November 11, 2009.
View Photo »Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada (L) and his US counterpart Hillary Clinton (R) sit down as they prepare for a meeting during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Singapore on November 11, 2009.
View Photo »Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada (L) and his US counterpart Hillary Clinton (R) sit down as they prepare for a meeting during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Singapore on November 11, 2009.
View Photo »Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada (R) shakes hands with his US counterpart Hillary Clinton (L) prior to a meeting during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Singapore on November 11, 2009.
View Photo »Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada answers questions from journalists during a brief press interview after his talks with his US counterpart Hillary Clinton at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Singapore on November 11, 2009.
View Photo »Former leaders of Japan's main opposition party Katsuya Okada (L) and Yukio Hatoyama participate in a debate at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo May 15, 2009. Democratic Party lawmakers will choose a new leader on Saturday after a funding scandal forced Ichiro Ozawa from office.
View Photo »is faced with a variety of challenges, including the nuclear issues in North Korea and Iran as well as the necessity to strengthen technical co-operation for nuclear energy in order to address global issues in fields such as medicine, food provision and the environment
We will be reviewing the development so far of the US-Japan roadmap
I also explained to her the history of Okinawa, that it was once an independent country and that during World War Two about 100,000 civilians lost their lives. So when Prime Minister Hatoyama said he wants to take into consideration the feelings of the Okinawa people, this is the background in which he'...
I also explained to her the history of Okinawa, that it was once an independent country and that during World War Two about 100,000 civilians lost their lives. So when Prime Minister Hatoyama said he wants to take into consideration the feelings of the Okinawa people, this is the background in which he'...
The refueling mission and the $5 billion aid are separate issues ... Japan puts emphasis on nonmilitary support. We'll try to explain our principle so we can gain international understanding.
We are looking at offering income guarantees and vocational training so people will not have to turn to the Taliban but will be able to support their families in other ways
Starting from scratch on other ideas would not serve the best interests of the people of Okinawa
It won’t be the case that in such a short period of time, we will accept what the United States is saying and do it just because it is an agreement between Japan and the United States
The will of the people of Okinawa and the will of the people of Japan was expressed in the elections
It would be subject to controversy whether Japan is consistent in advocating nuclear abolition while not insisting Washington agree to a no pre-emptive nuclear attack
It is very debatable whether there is a discrepancy for (the Japanese government) to argue strongly, on the one hand, for the elimination of nuclear weapons while also saying to please use nuclear weapons as a first strike for Japan.
We intend to continue to support Afghanistan's reconstruction efforts
However, Japan has its own national interest and the United States has its own national interest ... And in true alliance, the two will discuss and adjust in order to realize their national interests … in past Japanese diplomacy, the U.S. basically made decisions and Japan was more or less dragged along...
However, Japan has its own national interest and the United States has its own national interest ... And in true alliance, the two will discuss and adjust in order to realize their national interests … in past Japanese diplomacy, the U.S. basically made decisions and Japan was more or less dragged along...
I told Secretary of State Clinton that I wanted to be able to work as foreign minister to ensure that the U.S.-Japan alliance continues for the next 30, 50 years
The only way this presence can be sustained in the long term is to make sure that the burden on the Okinawans is decreased in some way ... Only by accomplishing these goals will we be able to ensure that the U.S.-Japan alliance will be sustainable.
While President (Barack) Obama calls for change in his slogan ... I hope he can prove it not just through words but also through actions. It's time for us to nail down such actions.
We have issues that still need to be addressed, but I'm committed to deepening the Japan-U.S. alliance to make it sustainable for 30 years, 50 years or even longer
