Pino Cazzaniga

Analysts have long warned of the inherent risk in the aging population and low birth rate: two factors that could destroy the competitiveness of the nation in 50 years. The Catholic Church is called to work in this field, giving its contribution.

JFK’s daughter presented her credentials this morning to the Emperor of Japan: tomorrow she will lunch with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, while November 22 – the 50th anniversary of the assassination of her father – she will spend in private. With little diplomatic experience, she will be accompanied by "team Caroline" provided by the U.S. State Department .

The elections on December 16. All candidates had to address the issue of fear of nuclear power after the Fukushima disaster. It was starting point for campaign. All candidates are in favor of its elimination, but with some ambiguity from Shinzo Abe, the almost certain winner.

Park is the conservative candidate in the 19 December elections. Victory is far from assured. Her life takes on the character of the symbol of the nation in recent decades. Defends the memory of his father, but he reported errors and deviations.

Research on iPS (induced pluripotent stem cells) can produce stem cells from adult cells, for use in regenerative medicine. Shinya Yamanaka’s discovery reveals that research on embryonic stem cells is unnecessary, saving the lives of many embryos. The Japanese researcher has searched for new ways driven by ethical question.

The heir to the Chrysanthemum throne has expressed this desire for some time. But territorial issues, political opportunities and old wounds have hindered his goal to see a relaxation in relations among nations of the Far-East.

The conclusions of the Committee of Inquiry. Responsibility for the tragedy lies with Japanese man, in concrete terms the industry, TEPCO, and the "regulators" or bureaucracy, and Naoto Kan, the then prime minister.

On June 7, the Court of Tokyo decided on a new trial for a man sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a 39-year old woman for purposes of robbery. He will now be expelled because his residency permit has expired. The newspapers are requesting that he receive compensation.

A man of undoubted political skills, a history within the Liberal Democrats and as Foreign Minister in the Nakasone government, he later reached leadership of Democratic Party. He left the Party because of trial, but could re-enter. His goal is to become Prime Minister.

Anniversary of diplomatic relations and 7 years of pontificate Benedict XVI Celebrated in the nunciature. The nuncio close to people affected by the tsunami. Distinguished guests present.

The two leaders met on Tuesday and Wednesday in Tokyo. Defence was at the centre of their talks. Great Britain will be only the second country after the United States to cooperate with Japan on weapons development. Cameron calls on Japan to agree to an EU-Japan free trade agreement.

It was the most powerful earthquake in the history of the country. The energy released is 600 million times that of the Hiroshima bomb. Apocalyptic figures of dead, missing and destruction. The problem of waste disposal persists: everyone fears contamination by nuclear waste. Parliament and public servants will reduce their wages by 30% to find the funds for reconstruction.