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Sunday, May 8, 2011. Japanese-American relations the last few years have been characterized by the dispute over the airbase at Futenma, and when and whether it will be removed. In the wake of the earthquake it became clear that relations were likely to stay high for a while, and resentment against an American military presence that was aiding in earthquake relief was likely to stay low. Wednesday, May 4, 2011. Japan and the Last Blog.

A new angle on Japanese current affairs. Seeing the light of day. The Japanese government is considering the introduction of daylight saving. And flexible working hours to cope with rising energy demand in the summer. And while this would appear to be a temporary measure given the energy shortages stemming from the triple disaster, it may be worth adopting over the long term. In the Hokkaido capital during summer, dawn breaks at around 4 am, while night falls after 7 pm.