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Island dispute, 'comfort woman' statue put edge on Japan-South Korea ties

Claims and counterclaims over rocky islets are testing steadily improving ties between Japan and South Korea – and the presence of a controversial statue across from Japan's embassy in Seoul adds a sharp reminder of historical resentments.

Emperor Akihito visits disaster-stricken town

Photos of the Day Photos of the day 04/22

Global News Blog Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko make first trip to disaster zone

Global News Blog In first TV address, Japan's emperor seeks to calm public

Prince William and Kate Middleton royal wedding: Do monarchies still matter?

In Pictures The kings and queens of modern monarchies

Japan PM Kan sends signal to Asian neighbors by shunning Yasukuni Shrine

Obama at one year: new realism in foreign policy

Japan emperor, empress join commoners in 1,000-year-old toast to poetry

For China, Japan sets aside royal protocols

Decoder Wire When presidential gaffes go global

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Japanese dare to ask: Do we really need an emperor?

Chinese President Hu's visit to Japan boosts warming trend