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Reference | Q&A Nov 25, 2013

ADIZs common but China's is worrisome

by Mizuho Aoki

China's announcement Saturday of its establishment of an air defense identification zone in the East China Sea that includes the Japan-controlled Senkaku islets has worsened already tense bilateral ties. From 10 a.m. Saturday, China said any aircraft entering the ADIZ must obey its rules or ...

Reference | Q&A Aug 21, 2013

'Barefoot Gen' pulled as anti-war images strike too close to home?

by Jun Hongo

The decision by the board of education of Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, to limit students' access to the manga series "Hadashi no Gen" ("Barefoot Gen") at school libraries continues to cause a stir. While some support the move, others say it disrespects the best-selling anti-war ...