Newsletter No. 316
News-Analysis
June 26, 2006

 

SUMMARY OF EVENTS IN JAPANESE-ISLAMIC RELATIONS FOR MAY 2006

There were five major stories in May 2006:

1) The Iran nuclear crisis and the dilemma it poses for Tokyo broke out into public threats and recriminations.

2) Malaysian Prime Minister Badawi paid a visit to Tokyo and strengthened bilateral relations on the eve of the new FTA agreement.

3) A major earthquake in Indonesia gave Tokyo another opportunity to strengthen its humanitarian emergency response system, and a new deployment of the SDF.

4) Distinct signs of warming in Japan-Uzbekistan relations were apparent through a visit and an exhibition.

5) The Foreign Minister of Egypt visited Tokyo and used the opportunity to explain Cairo’s positions on several important West Asian issues.

The first issue was of global significance. Both Tehran and Washington aimed public threats at Tokyo in order to bring about the Japanese policies they desire. Iranian Ambassador Mohsen Talaei warned Tokyo that any support for sanctions on Iran would do serious harm to Japan’s own economic interests. In response, John Bolton openly chided Tokyo for pursuing its economic interests in Iran. All these public comments indicated that tempers were fraying on both sides.

Next, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s visit to Japan was long, and seemed to be significant. He spoke at the Nikkei Conference, and proposed bio-technology as the area in which Japan and Malaysia should expand their partnership. As the Japan-Malaysia FTA is about to come into effect, the bilateral economic relationship seems to be quickly strengthening. Badawi’s mission seemed to be an acknowledgement of that fact.

Thirdly, on May 26th, a major earthquake hit Yogyakarta, Indonesia, and killed several thousand people. Japan quickly sprang into action, sending several medical teams to the country. Most notably, there was a small SDF deployment as well, once again demonstrating Tokyo’s commitment to upgrading the status of the Japanese military services.

In regard to item four, Japan-Uzbekistan relations were cooled somewhat by the Andijan massacre in Uzbekistan in June 2005. In May, however, there were signs of growing warmth between Tokyo and Tashkent. Uzbekistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Rustam Azimov, made a quiet but significant visit to Tokyo, with interest in cooperation in the energy sector high on the agenda. Additionally, an art exhibition was touring Hokkaido in which Uzbekistan played the key role.

Finally, there was a visit to Tokyo by Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmad Abul Ghait. He took the opportunity of this visit to speak to Japanese leaders about nuclear weapons, Israel, Iraq, and Iran. Although no major new initiatives were announced, he expressed thanks for Japan’s financial support in building a Grand Egyptian Museum, which will feature famous relics of ancient Egypt.

Aside from the five major stories, there were the following smaller and more subtle events in May 2006:

1) Turkish leaders asked for Japan’s help on a civilian nuclear project.

2) The outgoing Japanese ambassador gave encouragement to the “Honest Candidate Movement” of Bangladesh.

3) The energy minister of Brunei visited Tokyo and discussed bilateral trade issues.

4) Tokyo debated about how much of a role to play in the Darfur crisis in the Sudan.

5) Japanese and Turkish companies announced a joint venture to build a new airport in Doha.

6) Israel asked Japan’s help to enter the OECD.

7) Marubeni became involved in a project to establish a Japanese-style trading house in Abu Dhabi.

8) The foreign minister of Albania paid a short visit to Tokyo.

9) Saddam Husain’s latest novel was published first in Japan and gained global headlines.

10) Tokyo indicated its intention to play some role in the conflict in the southern Philippines, involving Filipino Muslim rebels.

11) The Fourth Japan-Arab Dialogue was held in Tokyo.

12) Vice-President Jusuf Kalla of Indonesia appeared to be successful in his efforts to renegotiate aid conditions with Tokyo.

13) Putting the nuclear issue aside, regular aid to Pakistan apparently resumed.

14) Japan and Indonesia agreed to intensify talks on Malacca Strait security.

15) Rice was donated to Gambia.

16) Mitsubishi gained an interest in a Tunisian gas field.

17) Japan’s Daikin purchased a Malaysian company to become the world’s second-largest air conditioning company.

18) A Japanese movie about the lives of Palestinian women gained public attention.

19) The Diet passed “anti-terrorism” legislation that will have foreign visitors to Japan fingerprinted.

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There were a total of 179 articles in the surveyed newspapers this month:

1) Kagaya, Kazuki, “Yuden Kaihatsu no Keizoku Nihon Dokuji Handan o; Iran (Japan Should Make an Independent Judgment Over the Continuation of Oil Development; Iran),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 1, 2006.

2) Kanazawa, Hiroaki, “Kairo ni Hakubutsukan Enshakkan de Shinsetsu e; 2011-nen Medo ni 348-okuen Kyoyo (Museum Will be Built by Yen Loan in Cairo; 34.8 Billion Yen to be Supplied by 2011),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 1, 2006.

3) Komaki, Toshihisa, “Kankei Saikochiku, Indoneshia to Nihon; Giin o Shitte Gikai o Yomu (Rebuilding Ties Between Indonesia and Japan: Understanding the Diet by Researching Diet Members),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 1, 2006.

4) Kudo, Taketo, “Bei no Atsuryoku Tsuiju Nihon Keisei; Iran Gaimusho Hodokan (End Japan’s Subordination to the US; the Press Attache of the Iranian Foreign Ministry),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 1, 2006.

5) Fujita, Nao, “Darufuru Shien 1870-man Doru; Shusho, AU Iincho ni Hyomei (18.7 Million Dollar Support to Darfur; The Prime Minister Tells the AU Chairman),” Asahi Shinbun, May 2, 2006.

6) Fukumoto, Tatsuya, “Iraku Rikuji; ‘Tesshu, Eigo to Dojiki’ (The GSDF in Iraq; Simultaneous Withdrawal with Britain and Australia),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 2, 2006.

7) Furumoto, Yoso, “Iraku Haken; ‘Kuji wa Keizoku’ Meigen (The Dispatch to Iraq; A Declaration that the ‘ASDF Will Continue Operations’),” Mainichi Shinbun, May 2, 2006.

8) Hidaka, Tetsuo, “Sudan Funso Keiketsi ni 1870-man Doru; Koizumi Shusho ga Enzetsu Afurika Jiritsu o Shien (18.7 Million Dollars for the Settlement of Sudan’s Dispute; Prime Minister Koizumi Declares Assistance for Africa’s Self-help in Speech),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 2, 2006.

9) Kagaya, Kazuki, “Kishimu Chuto Keizai; Utsuroi Yasui Sekiyu Mane; Gabuka Toshi Netsu Same Kyuraku (The Middle East Economy; Unstable Oil Money; A Sharp Drop of Stock Prices Caused by the Declining Investment),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 2, 2006.

10) Komaki, Toshihisa, “Kankei Saikochiku, Indonesia to Nihon; ‘Tagai o Shiru’ ga Dai-ippo (Rebuilding Ties Between Indonesia and Japan: The First Step is to ‘Know Each Other’),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 2, 2006.

11) Mainichi Shinbun, “Iran Kaku Mondai; Churo Shutai ni Settoku o Tsuzuke yo (The Iran Nuclear Issue; China and Russia Should Continue Persuasion Independently),” Mainichi Shinbun, May 2, 2006.

12) Nagai, Kazuaki, “Paresuchina no Josei Egaita Eiga o Totta Furui Mizue-san (Ms. Mizue Furui Shot Movie Dealing with Palestinian Women),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 2, 2006.

13) Shimada, Yuka, “Envoy’s Book Aims to Bridge Indonesia, Japan,” Japan Times, May 2, 2006.

14) Tsuruoka, Masahiro, “Iraku Rikuji; Tettai, Ei-Go to Doji (The GSDF in Iraq; Simultaneous Withdrawal with Britain and Australia), Asahi Shinbun, May 2, 2006.

15) Kanazawa, Hiroaki, “Kishimu Chuto Keizai; Susumanu ‘Datsu Sekiyu’ Kaikaku; Tomi no Fuhen Tsunoru Fuman (The Middle East Economy; Sluggish Results from ‘Giving Up Oil Policy’; Growing Dissatisfaction over Unevenly Distributed Wealth),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 3, 2006.

16) Nihon Keizai Shinbun, “Chunijia de Gasuden Kaihatsu; Mitsubishi-sho, Kasha kara Keneki (Gas Field Development in Tunisia; Mitsubishi Corporation Receives Rights and Interests from a Canadian Company), Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 3, 2006.

17) Shiokura, Yutaka, “Kawaru Kenpo Rongi; 9.11-go no 9-jo; Mujun Arawa Sanpi Ryudoka (Changing Arguments over the Constitution; Article 9 after 9.11; Obvious Contradictions; Fluid Opinions),” Asahi Shinbun, May 3, 2006.

18) Nihon Keizai Shinbun, “’Nihon to Kyodo de Uran Noshuku mo’; Iran Gaisho (‘Possible Cooperation with Japan on Uranium Enrichment’; The Iranian Minister for Foreign Affairs),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 4, 2006.

19) Yoshida, Reiji, “Troop Pact Takes Alliance with U.S. into New Era; SDF Will Be Handed a Bigger Role in Operations,” Japan Times, May 4, 2006.

20) Fukuhara, Naoki, “NATO de Enzetsu Tai-tero Kyoryoku Kyocho; Aso Gaisho, Kakuryo Hatsu (Speech at NATO Stressing Anti-terrorism Cooperation; Minister of Foreign Affairs Aso Becomes First Cabinet Minister to Make Speech),” Mainichi Shinbun, May 5, 2006.

21) Yomiuri Shinbun, “Iran Kaku Kaihatsu; Kaku Kakusan Boshi wa ‘Keizai’ ni Yusen suru (Iranian Nuclear Development; Prime Minister; Nuclear Non-proliferation Prior to ‘Economic Interest’),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 5, 2006.

22) Amano, Toyofumi, “Iraku Kuji Katsudo o Kaikudai; Rikuji Tesshu e Jinarashi (ASDF in Iraq Expand Operations; Preparing for GSDF Pullout),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 6, 2006.

23) Amano, Toyofumi, “Kuji, Bagudaddo Yuso Kento; Iraku Fukko Shien; Gaisho ‘Kokuren Yobo Nara’ (ASDF Considers Transportation to Baghdad; Assistance for Iraqi Reconstruction; Foreign Minister: ‘If UN Requests It’),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 6, 2006.

24) Anai, Yuji, “Iyoku Manman? Fukuda Gaiko; Sosaisen Nirami ‘Chuto’ ‘Nichibei’ Tsuyomi Apiru (Highly Motivated? Fukuda Diplomacy; Exhibits Forte for ‘Middle East’ and ‘Japan-US’ Policy),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 7, 2006.

25) Asahi Shinbun, “Sudan Wahei; Jindo Kiki ni Shushifu o (Peace in Sudan; Put an End to the Humanitarian Crisis),” Asahi Shinbun, May 7, 2006.

26) Yomiuri Shinbun, “Iraku Haken Rikuji Dai-10-jigun Shuppatsu e (The 10th Division of the GSDF Leaves for Iraq),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 7, 2006.

27) Kyodo News, “U.S. Suggesting Japan Use Forex Law against Iran,” Japan Times, May 8, 2006.

28) Yomiuri Shinbun, “Sauji ni Kagaku Gijutsu Shien; Seifu, Renkyuake ni Chosadan Haken (Support for Saudi’s Chemical Technology; Government to Send Researchers after Holidays),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 8, 2006.

29) Kyodo News, “Rikuji Ninmu ni Awase Samawa ni Kotai Butai; Osutoraria-gun (Shifting Units in Samawa Corresponding to GSDF Duties; the Australian Army),” Mainichi Shinbun, May 9, 2006.

30) Ogura, Izumi, “Jieitai Tettai-go mo Go wa Churyu Keizoku e; Iraku Nanbu (Australia Will Remain after SDF Pullout; Southern Iraq),” Asahi Shinbun, May 9, 2006.

31) Cohen, Eli, “Bilateral Relations are Flourishing; Cooperation Grows in Art, Culture, Sports and Trade [Israel],” Japan Times, May 10, 2006.

32) Japan Times, “Readiness to Enforce Peace,” Japan Times, May 10, 2006.

33) Kawakami, Yasunori, “Iraku Shinseifu Hossoku e; Kanraku 3-nen Tsuzuku Tero, Tairitsu (New Iraqi Government Will Start; Three Years after the Fall, Ceaseless Terrorism and Confrontation),” Asahi Shinbun, May 10, 2006.

34) Nakamae, Hiroyuki, “Sudan Enjo Minkan mo Kanyo o; Gaimu Fukudaijin ga Shiteki (Private Companies Should Also Join Assistance for Sudan; Vice-Foreign Minister Points Out),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 10, 2006.

35) Nihon Keizai Shinbun, “Sudan no Higeki ni Maku o (Put and End to the Tragedy in Sudan),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 10, 2006.

36) Kagaya, Kazuki, “Iraku Fukko Shien Tenjikai (An Exhibition of Iraqi Reconstruction Assistance),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 11, 2006.

37) Mainichi Shinbun, Beikoku no Imegi; Koho Yori Gendo de Kaizen o (The Image of the U.S.; Improvement Required Not by PR, But By What They Say and Do),” Mainichi Shinbun, May 11, 2006.

38) Nihon Keizai Shinbun, “Iran Kiki Kaihi e Yori Kyoko-na Gaiko o (More Robust Diplomacy Needed to Avoid Iran Crisis),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 11, 2006.

39) Asahi Shinbun, “Iraku Nanbu; Rikuji Keiyaku no Torakku Bakuha (Southern Iraq; A Truck Under Contract to the GSDF is Blown Up),” Asahi Shinbun, May 12, 2006.

40) Japan Times, “Rabbinic Group Wins Peace Prize; RHR Defends Human Rights of All Middle East People),” Japan Times, May 12, 2006.

41) Jiji Press, “Nihonshoku Yuso no Torakku Bakuhatsu; Samawa Kinko (A Truck with a Load of Japanese Food Exploded; Samawa Environs),” Mainichi Shinbun, May 12, 2006.

42) Nihon Keizai Shinbun, “Iraku no Kodomo ni Jido Tosho o Zotei; 24,000-satsu, Kokusai Koryu Kikin (Childrens Books Presented to Children in Iraq; 24,000 Books from the Japan Foundation),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 12, 2006.

43) Nihon Keizai Shinbun, “Kohatsu Iyakuhin; Sekai Shui ga Nihon Shinshutsu (Generic Drugs; The Global Top Company Starts Business in Japan [Israel]),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 12, 2006.

44) Yomiuri Shinbun, “Iraku Rikuji Keiyaku no Minkan Sharyo Bakudan Higai (A Civilian Truck Under Contract to the GSDF is Blown Up),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 12, 2006.

45) Yomota, Inuhiko, “’Taiwa ni Yoru Kyozon’ Aratamete Chumoku; Shisoka Saido no Shogai Eiga ni (Attention to ‘Coexistence by Talks’ Again; A Movie Featuring the Life of Edward W. Said),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 12, 2006.

46) Kando, Yoshihiro, “Iraku Fukko Shosen Honkakuka; Yorudan Mihon Itchi ni 50-kakoku kara 1000-sha (Sales Battle over Iraq Reconstruction is Getting Hot; One Thousand Companies Visit Jordan Fair from 50 Nations),” Asahi Shinbun, May 13, 2006.

47) Nihon Keizai Shinbun, “Iraku Keizai Shien Kakuju Kento; Seifu Honkaku Seiken no Hossoku Niramu; Shien Enjo nado Jiku ni (Iraqi Economic Assistance under Consideration; Government Takes Beginning of Legitimate Regime into Account; Centering on Monetary Assistance, etc.),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 13, 2006.

48) Yomiuri Shinbun, “’Shien ni Buki wa Iranai’; Peshawaru-kai Nakamura Ishi ga Koen (‘Arms Aren’t Necessary for Assistance’; Peshawar-kai’s Dr. Nakamura Gives a Lecture),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 13, 2006.

49) Kando, Yoshihiro, “Samawa Kenmonjo Busodan ga Shugeki; Sadorushi-ha no Hanko ka? (An Armed Group Attacks a Checkpoint in Samawa; Sadr Followers Suspected),” Asahi Shinbun, May 14, 2006.

50) Kyodo News, “Samawa de Keisatsu Issei Shugeki; Futari Kega, Sadoru-ha Hanko ka? (A Volley of Shots against Police in Samawa; Two Injured; Sadr Followers Suspected),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 14, 2006.

51) Kyodo News, “Samawa de Keisatsu Shudeki; Terorisuto Shinnyu to Happyo (Attack on Police in Samawa; Announcement of a Terrorist Intrusion),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 14, 2006.

52) Masutani, Fumio, “Pakisutan Jishin no Hisaichi o Satsuei Shita Shashinka; Tanimoto Mika-san (A Photographer Who Took Pictures of an Earthquake-Devastated Area in Pakistan; Ms. Mika Tanimoto),” Asahi Shinbun, May 14, 2006.

53) Takahashi, Muneo, “Sadoru-ha Keisatsu Shugeki; Samawa (Sadr Followers Attack Police; Samawa),” Mainichi Shinbun, May 14, 2006.

54) Yomiuri Shinbun, “Iraku Fukko Shosen Nekki; Anman Mihon Itchi; ‘Seiken’ Nirami 1000-sha (Sales Battle over Iraqi Reconstruction; Amman Fair; One Thousand Companies Joined to Bet on the ‘Regime’),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 14, 2006.

55) Japan Times, “Israeli Ambassador Eli Cohen,” Japan Times, May 15, 2006.

56) Nihon Keizai Shinbun, “Marubeni; Abudabi ni Sogo Shosha (Marubeni; A General Trading Company Will be Founded in Abu Dhabi),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 15, 2006.

57) Yoshioka, Hajime, “Samawa Chian Akka Yakan Gaishutsu Kinshirei; Minpei Soshiki to Keisatsu Shototsu de (Deteriorating Order in Samawa; Against the Background of Conflicts between the Militia and the Police),” Asahi Shinbun, May 15, 2006.

58) Aoshima, Ken, “Paresuchina Josei no Hansei o Kiroku Eigaka; Furui Mizue-san (A Person Who Recorded and Pictured the Lives of Palestinian Women; Ms. Mizue Furui),” Mainichi Shinbun, May 16, 2006.

59) Yomiuri Shinbun, “Kuji, Bagudaddo Yuso mo; Iraku Shien Seifu ga Kento; Kokuren Kankei Yosei Uke (The ASDF Will Operate Transports to Baghdad; Assistance to Iraq, the Government Discusses the Plan Prompted by the UN Request),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 16, 2006.

60) Asahi Shinbun, “’Kaku no Heiwa Riyo Mitomeru Beki da’; Ejiputo Gaisho (‘Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy Should be Admitted’; Egyptian Foreign Minister),” Asahi Shinbun, May 17, 2006.

61) Fuchinoue, Masataka, “Kawaru Jieitai; ‘Tai-So kara ‘Seiho’ e (The Changing SDF; From ‘Anti-Soviet’ to ‘Westward’),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 17, 2006.

62) Kyodo News, “Marubeni Eyes Abu Dhabi Trading House Venture,” Japan Times, May 17, 2006.

63) Nihon Keizai Shinbun, “Mareshiasan Sumo Eiga; Seinen no Kokoro no Seicho Egaku; Fukuoka de Raigetsu Chujun Roke (A Sumo Movie from Malaysia; Depicting the Mental Growth of a Young Man; To Be Shot on Location in Fukuoka Next Week),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 17, 2006.

64) Tateyama, Ryoji, “Tai-Hamasu Seisaku; Jindo Shien to Taiwa Sokushin o (Policy toward Hamas; They Should Give Humanitarian Aid and Promote Dialogue),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 17, 2006.

65) Asahi Shinbun, “Daikin, Kaigai Ote Baishu e; Sekai Niini (Daikin Will Purchase Foreign Major Company Turning It into the World’s Second-Largest Company),” Asahi Shinbun, May 18, 2006.

66) Asahi Shinbun, “Iraku Fukko; Shusho, Kuyu Shien Kento e; Anan-shi, Kaidan de Yosei (Iraqi Reconstruction; the Prime Minister Considers Airlift Assistance; Mr. Annan Requests It During Talks),” Asahi Shinbun, May 18, 2006.

67) Asahi Shinbun, “Isuraeru Butodan no Moto-Kyudaisei, Koen (Israel Dance Group Gives Kyushu University Alumni a Performance),” Asahi Shinbun, May 18, 2006.

68) Associated Press and Kyodo News, “Upper House Panel Endorses Fingerprints of Foreigners,” Japan Times, May 18, 2006.

69) Furumoto, Yoso, “Iraku de Kuji Jinin Busshi Yuso; Jindo Zenmen Shien Keizoku (ASDF to Operate Personnel and Supply Transport Missions in Iraq; Continuing Support Focused on Humanitarian Aid),” Mainichi Shinbun, May 18, 2006.

70) Kubota, Keisuke, “Dai-saigai sono toki Iryo ha; Pakisutan Jishin no Kyokun (Medicine During Disasters; Lessons from the Pakistani Earthquake),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 18, 2006.

71) Nihon Keizai Shinbun, “Eakon Kaigai Ote; Daikin, 2300-okuen de Baishu (A Major Foreign Air Conditioner Company Is Purchased by Daikin for 230 Billion Dollars),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 18, 2006.

72) Nihon Keizai Shinbun, “Kaigai Ote Baishu Konseki ni Happyo; Daikin (Takeover of a Major Foreign Company Will Be Announced This Evening; Daikin),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 18, 2006.

73) Nihon Keizai Shinbun, “Kokuren Jimu Socho; Iraku Kuyu Shien o Yosei; Shusho to Kaidan ‘Nikkan Kankei Kaizen o’ (Secretary-General of the UN; Requesting Iraqi Airlift Assistance; Meeting with Prime Minister: ‘Improve Japan-Korea Relations’),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 18, 2006.

74) Tainaka, Masato, “Iran Chunichi Taishi; Yuden Tate ni Seisai Kensei (Iranian Ambassador to Japan; Resisting Sanctions with Oil Fields),” Asahi Shinbun, May 18, 2006.

75) Yamashita, Shuki, “Iraku Shien; Kuji, Kokuren Busshi o Yuso; Anan Socho Shusho ni Yosei (Assistance for Iraq; ASDF to Transport Supplies for UN; Secretary-General Annan Requests to the Prime Minister),” Mainichi Shinbun, May 18, 2006.

76) Yomiuri Shinbun, “Daikin Kogyo ga Kucho Sekai Nii ni; Mareshia Ote Baishu (Daikin Industries Will Become the World’s Second-Largest Company of Air Conditioners; Purchasing a Major Malaysian Company),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 18, 2006.

77) Yomiuri Shinbun, “Kokuren Socho; Iraku Kuji no Kyoryoku Yosei (The Secretary-General of the UN Asks for Cooperation from the ASDF in Iraq),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 18, 2006.

78) Asahi Shinbun, “Samawa Haken no Juni o Teishoku ni; Kenju no Tama o Funshitsu (A Warrant Officer in Samawa Was Suspended For Losing Bullets from a Gun),” Asahi Shinbun, May 19, 2006.

79) Ikeda, Nobuichi, “Nihon no Iran Toshi Kenen; Bei Kokuren Taishi ‘Kurikaeshi Tsutaeta’ (Worrying about Japan’s Investment in Iran; the American Ambassador to the UN ‘Mentions It Repeatedly’),” Asahi Shinbun, May 19, 2006.

80) Ito, Masami, “Diet Passes Bill to Take Foreigner’s Prints, Pics,” Japan Times, May 19, 2006.

81) Moriyasu, Ken, “’Chuto no Anzen wa Nihon no Kokueki ni’; OECD Jicho (‘Stability in the Middle East is Linked to Japanese National Interests’; OECD Deputy Manager),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 19, 2006.

82) Nihon Keizai Shinbun, “Daikin Kaicho ‘2010-nen ni Sekai Shui’ Nerau; Kaigai Ote Baishu o Happyo (Chairman of Daikin Aims for ‘World’s Top Company by 2010’; Declaring the Purchase of a Foreign Major Company),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 19, 2006.

83) Nihon Keizai Shinbun, “Sekiyu Seisaku; Shijo Jushi Minaoshi Teigen (Oil Policy; Making Much of the Market Suggests a Second Look),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 19, 2006.

84) Shinmachi, Aoi, “Kiroku Eiga ‘Gada Paresuchina no Uta’ o Kantoku Shita Furui Mizue-san (Ms. Mizue Furui Directed the Documentary Movie ‘Ghada’),” Asahi Shinbun, May 19, 2006.

85) Yomiuri Shinbun, “Enerugii Anzen Hosho; Shusho Shudo de Senryaku Kochiku o (Energy Security; the Prime Minister Should Lead in the Construction of a Strategy),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 19, 2006.

86) Yomiuri Shinbun, “Kokueki Kangae Sogo Senryak o; Kokusai Enerugii Anzen Hosho Taisei no Kochiku; Nihon Kokusai Foramu Teigen (Building an Overall Strategy Reflecting National Interests; Construction of an International Energy Security Structure; Proposals at Japan International Forum),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 19, 2006.

87) Yoshida, Reiji, “Annan Asks Koizumi to Give Air Support to U.N. in Iraq,” Japan Times, May 19, 2006.

88) Associated Press, “U.N. Rapporteur Worried Antiterror Law Criminalizes Foreigners,” Japan Times, May 20, 2006.

89) Kyodo News, “Daikin Moves on Malaysia Manufacturer,” Japan Times, May 20, 2006.

90) Nihon Keizai Shinbun, “Nihon Kigyo no Gaikokusekisen; Kokai demo Nihon ga Hogo (Japanese Companies’ Ships Registered in Foreign Countries; Japan Protects the Ships in International Waters),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 20, 2006.

91) Nihon Keizai Shinbun, “Hitachi, Chuto de Kuchoki Tenkai; UAE-sha ni Gijutsu Kyoyo; Rainen kara Itaku Seisan (Hitachi Starts Business Deal with Air-Conditioning Units in the Middle East; Providing a Company in the UAE with Technology; Licensed Production from Next Year),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 20, 2006.

92) Sakamoto, Takashi, “Iran Kaku; Nihon mo Kobetsu Kyogi Sanka (Iranian Nuclear Issue; Japan Joins Individual Conference),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 20, 2006.

93) Yomiuri Shinbun, “Iraku Rikuji; Raigetsu ni mo Tesshu Kaishi (GSDF in Iraq; Starting Withdrawal from Next Month),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 20, 2006.

94) Asahi Shinbun, “Rikuji Tesshu Kanryo; Shusho Ninkichu wa Bimyo (Completion of GSDF Withdrawal; Uncertain During the Term of the Prime Minister),” Asahi Shinbun, May 21, 2006.

95) Fukumoto, Tatsuya, “Rikuji, 6-gatsu ni mo Tesshu Kaishi; Seifu, Kankeikoku to Chosei Kasoku (GSDF Starts Withdrawal from June; Government Accelerates Adjustment with the Nations Concerned),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 21, 2006.

96) Kyodo News, “Japan Will Raise Oil Reserves to 95 Days Amid Instabilities,” Japan Times, May 21, 2006.

97) Nihon Keizai Shinbun, “Iraku Rikuji Tesshu; Chian Kengen Ijo Niramu; Kuji wa Shien Saku Kakudai Kento (GSDF Withdrawal from Iraq; Reckoning upon a Transfer of Security Authority; ASDF Considers Enlarged Support Plan),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 21, 2006.

98) Nihon Keizai Shinbun, “Rikuji, 7-gatsu ni mo Tesshu (GSDF Will Withdraw in July),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 21, 2006.

99) Nihon Keizai Shinbun, “Sauji Sekka Goben; 2700-okuen Kyocho Yushi (Saudi Joint Corporation of Petrochemicals; Cooperative Accommodation of 270 Billion Yen),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 21, 2006.

100) Okuno, Atsushi, “Saiko no Soramame; Nihon no Kenkyuinra Kakunin; 1-man 500-nenmae no Iseki kara; Siria (The Oldest Beans; Japanese Researchers Have Discovered Them in Remains from Ten Thousand and Five Hundred Years Ago; Syria),” Mainichi Shinbun, May 21, 2006.

101) Watanabe, Shigeru, “’Datsu Sekiyu’ Kangaeru Koki (Good Opportunity to Think of ‘Casting Off the Oil-Focused Economy’),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 21, 2006.

102) Yamashita, Shuki, “Rikuji Raigetsu ni mo Tesshu Kaishi; Seifu Chosei; ODA Shien mo Honkakuka (GSDF Starts Withdrawal from Next Month; Government Adjusts; Setting about ODA Assistance in Earnest),” Mainichi Shinbun, May 21, 2006.

103) Asahi Shinbun, “Iraku Shien; ‘Jieitai Tesshugo mo’; Shusho Kyocho ‘Hoka no Bunya de’ (Assistance for Iraq; ‘Even after the SDF Withdraws’; Prime Minister Emphasizes ‘Other Fields’ of Support),” Asahi Shinbun, May 22, 2006.

104) Green, Michael, “Iran Yuwa Saku, Kokueki ni Hansu; Nihon, Hokuo to Kyocho o; Kaku Kakusan Boshi de Chuto Anteika (Policy of Compromise toward Iran Contradicts National Interests; Japan Should Cooperate with Northern Europe; Stabilize the Middle East through the Prevention of Nuclear Proliferation),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 22, 2006.

105) Mainichi Shinbun, “Iraku Seishiki Seifu; Gaikoku Butai no Tesshu ni Tsunage yo (The Iraqi Government; Gain a Footing in the Withdrawal of Foreign Units),” Mainichi Shinbun, May 22, 2006.

106) Nihon Keizai Shinbun, “Iraku ‘Kokumin’ ni yoru Antei e Shiren wa Tsuzuku (They Keep Having a Rough Period for the Stability due to Iraqi ‘Citizens’),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 22, 2006.

107) Nihon Keizai Shinbun, “Iraku Naisho Jinji nado Chushi; Abe Kanbochokan (Eye on Iraqi Personnel of the Ministry of the Interior; Chief Cabinet Secretary Abe),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 22, 2006.

108) Yomiuri Shinbun, “Iraku Shien ‘Rikuji Tesshugo mo Keizoku’; Shusho (Assistance for Iraq ‘Will Continue Even After the GSDF Withdraws’; Prime Minister),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 22, 2006.

109) Adhban, Mohamed Mubark, “Working for Friendship [Yemen],” Japan Times, May 23, 2006.

110) Alsakkaf, Ali A., “Nations Build on True Partnership [Yemen],” Japan Times, May 23, 2006.

111) Asahi Shinbun, “Iraku Shiseifu; ‘Deguchi’ wa Mada Mienai (Iraq’s New Government; the ‘Exit’ Remains Unseen),” Asahi Shinbun, May 23, 2006.

112) Hasegawa, Yuki, “Samawa ‘6-gatsu ni Chian Kengen Ijo’; Iraku Shusho Ei-shusho Kaidan; Takokusekigun kara Iraku-gun e (‘Samawa’s Security Authority Will Be Transferred in June’; Iraqi Prime Minister Talks with British Prime Minister; From a Multinational Force to an Iraqi Force),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 23, 2006.

113) Kagaya, Kazuki, “Samawa no Chian Kengen; Raigetsu ni Iraku (Transfer of Security Authority in Samawa; Transferred to Iraq Next Month),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 23, 2006.

114) Kato, Hideo, “Iraku Chiho Fukko Nihon no Sanka Kitai; Bei Seifu Chokan (Japan’s Participation in Iraqi Regional Recovery is Expected; US Government Official),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 23, 2006.

115) Kyodo News, “Japan to Help Rebuild Iraq after SDF Pullout; Koizumi,” Japan Times, May 23, 2006.

116) Kyodo News, “Samawa Chian Kengen Ijo wa 7-gatsu Yotei; Eishi Hodo (Samawa’s Security Authority Will Be Transferred in July; British Paper Reports),” Mainichi Shinbun, May 23, 2006.

117) Mainichi Shinbun, “Samawa no Chian Kengen Ijo ‘Yodan Yurusanu’; Kanbochokan (We Can’t Take a ‘Rosy View’ about the Transfer of Security Authority in Samawa; Chief Cabinet Secretary),” Mainichi Shinbun, May 23, 2006.

118) Nihon Keizai Shinbun, “Tai-Ajia, Chuto; Minpo, Shoho no Seibi Shien (For Asia and the Middle East; Support for the Establishment of Civil Law and Commercial Law),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 23, 2006.

119) Ogura, Izumi, “Shusho Yasukuni Sanpai Ajia ni Eikyo; Mareshia Shusho, Kenen (Prime Minister’s Visit to Yasukuni Shrine Influences Asia; Malaysian Prime Minister Worries),” Asahi Shinbun, May 23, 2006.

120) Oikawa, Masaya, “Nihon no Koken Takaku Hyoka e; Iraku Fukko de Bei Daitoryo Kangae (Japan’s Contribution Will Be Highly Evaluated; The US President Believes), Mainichi Shinbun, May 23, 2006.

121) Sakai, Takayuki, “Wangan 6-kakoku to FTA Kosho e; Seifu, 7-gatsu ni mo (FTA Negotiations with Six Gulf States; Government to Start the Negotiations in July),” Mainichi Shinbun, May 23, 2006.

122) Shibata, Naoji, “WFP Oshidari-shi ga Sudan Kyokucho ni (Ms. Oshidari of WFP Appointed to Be Chief of Sudan Office),” Asahi Shinbun, May 23, 2006.

123) Takahashi, Muneo, “’Raigetsu, Chian Kengen Ijo’; Samawa; Iraku Shusho ga Hyomei (‘Security Authority Will be Transferred Next Month’; Samawa; Iraqi Prime Minister Indicates),” Mainichi Shinbun, May 23, 2006.

124) Wada, Hiroaki, “Iraku Fukko Jigyo Nihon no Sanka Kitai; Bei Tanto Taishi (Japan’s Participation in an Iraq Recovery Project is Expected; US Ambassador),” Mainichi Shinbun, May 23, 2006.

125) Yomiuri Shinbun, “Hamasu Seiken ‘Bei no Taiko Seiryoku’ Chugoku ni Kitai (Hamas Government; Counting on China as ‘an Adversary of the US’),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 23, 2006.

126) Yomiuri Shinbun, “Iraku Honkaku Seifu; Yahari Chian Kaizen ga Saiyusen Kadai (Iraqi Official Government; The Top Priority is the Improvement of Order),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 23, 2006.

127) Yoshioka, Hajime, “Samawa; Raigetsu, Chian Kengen o Ikan; Iraku, Ei-shusho, Kyodo Kaiken (Samawa; Security Authority Will Be Transferred Next Month; Iraqi and British Prime Ministers Hold a Joint Press Conference),” Asahi Shinbun, May 23, 2006.

128) Fujita, Tetsuya, “Iraku Gaisho ni Homon o Shosei; Gaisho (Iraqi Minister of Foreign Affairs is Welcome in Japan; Minister of Foreign Affairs),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 24, 2006.

129) Iizuka, Keiko, “Iran Kaku Mondai; Ei-Doku-Futsu to Ni-I-Ka de Zentai Kaigomae ni Kyogi (Iranian Nuclear Issue; Britain, Germany, France, Japan, Italy, and Canada Have Talks Prior to the General Meeting),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 24, 2006.

130) Japan Times, “To Thwart Self-Destruction [Iraq],” Japan Times, May 24, 2006.

131) Mainichi Shinbun, “Samawa no Jieitai; Anzen na Tesshu e no Junbi Okotaru na (The SDF in Iraq; Do Not Neglect Preparations for a Secure Pullout),” Mainichi Shinbun, May 24, 2006.

132) Tainaka, Masato, “’Kokoro kara no Shien o’; Samawa Shusshin Nihon de Koten (‘Calling for Support from the Heart’; An Artist from Samawa Holds an Individual Show),” Asahi Shinbun, May 24, 2006.

133) Yamaura, Kazuto, “Iraku Shin-seifu ni Denwa Kaidan de Shukui (Congratulations were Conveyed in the Telephone Talks with Iraq’s New Government),” Asahi Shinbun, May 24, 2006.

134) Yomiuri Shinbun, “Paresuchina; Wahei Kosho no Tojisha to Ieru no ka (Palestine; Can We Call It a Party in the Peace Talks?),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 24, 2006.

135) Yomiuri Shinbun, “Rikuji Tesshu, Honkaku Chosei e; Bei-Ei-Go to Chikaku Jitsumusha Kyogi (GSDF Pullout Will Be Coordinated in Earnest; Working-Level Talks with the US, Britain, and Australia in the Near Future),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 24, 2006.

136) Yoshida, Reiji, “New Government May Spur Iraq GSDF Pullout,” Japan Times, May 24, 2006.

137) Kudo, Taketo, “Iran Daitoryo, Bei Seifu ni Shokan; Noko-na Shukyoshoku Tokuisei Arawa (The Iranian President Sent His Letter to the US President; Strong Religious Depictions Represent Its Peculiarity),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 25, 2006.

138) Kyodo News, “Iran Yuden Kyodo Kaihatsu; Keiyaku Haki Nihon ni Keikoku (Iranian Oil Field Joint Development; Japan Was Warned of a Cancellation of the Contract),” Yomiuiri Shinbun, May 25, 2006.

139) Kyodo News, “Samawa Kogeki Keikaku ka Pakistan-jin Kosoku; Iraku Kokkyo Seibitai (A Pakistani Was Restrained as He Was Suspected of Planning to Attack Samawa; Iraqi Border Police),” Mainichi Shinbun, May 25, 2006.

140) Nihon Keizai Shinbun, “Mareshia sha ni Shusshi; Marubeni, Hoken Shisutemu de Goben (Shares in a Malaysian Company; Marubeni Founds a Joint Concern on an Insurance System),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 25, 2006.

141) Nihon Keizai Shinbun, “Oman de no LNG Keneki Shutoku; Mitsubishi Shoji nado 3-sha (Gaining LNG Rights and Interests in Oman; Three Companies including the Mitsubishi Corporation),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 25, 2006.

142) Sakaguchi, Hirohiko, “Rikuji Iraku Tettai ‘7-gatsu ni Chakushu mo’ (The GSDF Pullout Will Begin in July),” Mainichi Shinbun, May 25, 2006.

143) Fujitani, Ken, “Indonesia Seifu Kikan ni Mizuho, Toshi Kakudai Kyoryoku; Nihon Kigyo Shinshutsu Shien (Mizuho Will Cooperate in the Expansion of Investments in Indonesian Governmental Institutions; Support for Japanese Companies’ Advance),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 26, 2006.

144) Jiji Press, “ASDF to Get Bigger Role in Iraq Effort,” Japan Times, May 26, 2006.

145) Jiji Press, “Iraku Nanseibu Kuko ni Hodan; Rikuji Yusoki ga Shiyo (Shells Land at an Airport in the Southeastern Part of Iraq; ASDF Transport Plane Was Using It),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 26, 2006.

146) Nihon Keizai Shinbun, “Chian Tanto Kettei de Tesshu Kosho o Kaishi; Iraku Jieitai de Gaisho (Negotiations for a Pullout Starts after Security Ministers Are Appointed; Minister of Foreign Affairs Talks about SDF in Iraq),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 26, 2006.

147) Nihon Keizai Shinbun, “Iran Yuden Kaihatsu ‘Haki Tsukoku Nai’; Keisansho, Ichibu Hodo Hitei (‘There’s No Notification of Cancellation’ over the Iranian Oil Field Development; Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry Denies the Report),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 26, 2006.

148) Nouri, Samir Issa, “Open Policies Promote Investment; Aqaba Special Ecomonic Zone a Commitment to a Better Future,” Japan Times, May 26, 2006.

149) Kyodo News, “Iran Plays China Card with Japan on Oil Deal; No Progress, No Contract by September?,” Japan Times, May 27, 2006.

150) Johnston, Eric, “World Is Blind to Real Situation in Iraq; Activists,” Japan Times, May 28, 2006.

151) Kyodo News, “Land Mines, Not Funds Rift, Delaying Azadegan; Nikai,” Japan Times, May 28, 2006.

152) Nihon Keizai Shinbun, “Kinkyu Enjotai Kyo Haken; Nihon Seifu (Urgent Rescue Team Will be Sent Today; Japanese Government [Indonesia]),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 28, 2006.

153) Yomiuri Shinbun, “Mareshia Shusho Chijira ga Kangeishiki; Fukuoka (Mayor and Others Hold a Welcome Ceremony for Malaysian Prime Minister; Fukuoka),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 28, 2006.

154) Asahi Shinbun, “Jawa Jishin; Tsunami no Kizu mo Ienu noni (Earthquake in Java; Even Damage of the Tsunami Hasn’t Been Healed),” Asahi Shinbun, May 29, 2006.

155) Asahi Shinbun, “Nihon Seifu ga 11-okuen Enjo; Kinkyu Busshi mo Teikyo e (Japanese Government Offers 1.1 Billion Yen Support; Urgent Supplies Too),” Asahi Shinbun, May 29, 2006.

156) Mainichi Shinbun, “Kinkyu Enjo Iryo Chimu ga Shuppatsu (Emergency Medical Support Team Sets Out),” Mainichi Shinbun, May 29, 2006.

157) Nihon Keizai Shinbun, “Daijishin Bosai no Kokusai Kyoryoku o Susumeyo (Promote International Cooperation for Big Earthquake Prevention), Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 29, 2006.

158) Nihon Keizai Shinbun, “Jawa-to Jishin de Shusho ga Aito no I; Daitoryo ni Messeji (Prime Minister Sends Condolences on Java Earthquake; Message to the President),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 29, 2006.

159) Nihon Keizai Shinbun, “Keitai Tsukau Shichosha Sankagata; Indonesia de TV Bangumi o Seisaku (Viewer-Participation Style Cellular Phones; Producing TV Programs in Indonesia),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 29, 2006.

160) Nihon Keizai Shinbun, “Rekka Uran Dan Tsumeato Shitte; Kurushimu Iraku no Kodomo-tachi (Learning about the Damage of Depleted Uranium; Suffering Children in Iraq),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 29, 2006.

161) Okabe, Naoaki, “Kaku Kakusan no Fukeizaigaku; Tamesareru Nihon no Gaiko Senryaku (The Poor Economics of Nuclear Proliferation; Challenged Japan’s Diplomatic Strategy),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 29, 2006.

162) Yomiuri Shinbun, “Enjotai 17-nin Shuppatsu (Seventeen Members of a Support Team Set Out [Indonesia]),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 29, 2006.

163) Yomiuri Shinbun, “Nihon mo Iryo Chimu (Japan Also Sends Medical Team),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 29, 2006.

164) Asahi Shinbun, “Gienkin Uketsuke; Mitsubishi Tokyo UFJ (Setting Up a Donation Account; Mitsubishi Tokyo UFJ),” Asahi Shinbun, May 30, 2006.

165) Asahi Shinbun, “Jieitai Haken e Butai Junbi Shiji; Boeichochokan (Directing Preparations for the SDF Dispatch; Defense Agency Chief),” Asahi Shinbun, May 30, 2006.

166) Asahi Shinbun, “Jieitai Senkentai Jawa ni Shuppatsu; Jishin Higai nado Haaku (SDF Advance Party Leaves for Java; Grasping the Damage of the Earthquake),” Asahi Shinbun, May 30, 2006.

167) Ida, Jun, “Shien Katsudo Honkakuka; Nihon Senkentai Genchi Iri (Support Operations are Getting Hot; Japanese Advance Party Arrives in the Field),” Mainichi Shinbun, May 30, 2006.

168) Koike, Atsushi, “Jawa Jishin; Byoin Rika ya Rojo ni Kanja (The Earthquake in Java; Patients Lay in Hospital Corridors and in Roads),” Asahi Shinbun, May 30, 2006.

169) Mainichi Shinbun, “Jawa Chubu Jishin; Haba Hiroi Shien de Koken Shitai (Earthquake in the Middle of Java; Intending to Contribute a Wide Range of Support),” Mainichi Shinbun, May 30, 2006.

170) Mainichi Shinbun, “Kitakyushu-shi Kokusai Koryu Kyokai ga Bokin Tsunoru; Jawa-to Jishin (Kitakyushu International Association Raises Money for Earthquake in Java),” Mainichi Shinbun, May 30, 2006.

171) Nihon Keizai Shinbun, “Jawa Jishin Shisha 5000-nin Goe; Seifu, Jieitai Haken e (The Death Toll Climbs to More than 5000; Government Will Dispatch the SDF),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 30, 2006.

172) Nihon Keizai Shinbun, “Jieitai no Senkentai Narita Kuko o Shuppatsu; Jawa Jishin Hisaisha Shien (SDF Advance Party Leaves Narita Airport; Assistance for Java Earthquake Casualties),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 30, 2006.

173) Yomiuri Shinbun, “Chuo-Ajia Shien Hyomei e; Raigetsu 5-ka Gaisho Kaigo (Proclaiming Assistance for Central Asia; Ministers of Foreign Affairs Will Have a Meeting on the 5th of Next Month),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 30, 2006.

174) Yomiuri Shinbun, “Jawa-to Jishin; Kyuen ni Nihon ga Dekiru Kotomo Oi (Earthquake in Java; There’s a Lot of Assistance that Japan Can Offer),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 30, 2006.

175) Kagaya, Kazuki, “Azadegan Yuden Kaihatsu; Nihon ni Soki Chakushu Uttae (Oil Field Development in Azadegan; Calling for Japan’s Early Start),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 31, 2006.

176) Matsuo, Kunihiko, “’Hinomaru Meja’ ni Shosan wa?; LNG Kaihatsu ni Togo Koka (Are the Chances in Japan’s Favor?; Integration Effects in LNG Development),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 31, 2006.

177) Shiroyoshi, Tatsuya, “Jawa Jishin; Jieitai, Genchi Iri (Earthquake in Java; SDF Arrives in the Field),” Nihon Keizai Shinbun, May 31, 2006.

178) Washington Post, “Internal Memos Reveal U.S. Pressing Europe, Japan on Iran Sanctions,” Japan Times, May 31, 2006.

179) Yomiuri Shinbun, “Iraku Senka Kenmei na Hitobito Toru; Eiga Joeikai Iizuka de Raigetsu (Filming People Struggling with the Iraq War Aftermath; Movie Will Be Shown in Iizuka Next Month),” Yomiuri Shinbun, May 31, 2006.