rastaman2 comments

It is unfortunate that DPJ has such unskilled leadership that have no qualms to making false public statement like Sengoku and Maehara. These two individuals must be held accountable with the PM Kan for making the worst of a bad situation. They made false statements and show how silly Japan may act when negotiation or the lack of it became difficult.

I would suggest the LDP take this lack of leadership and diplomatic skill by the incumbent ruling party and grill these two individuals. Mr. Kan seems to get very bad advise from the chief cabinet secretary and the foreign minister.

This dispute might be a blessing in disguise. It will provide a good case in point where the two governments must assess their new reality and adjust their foreign policy accordingly. Japan must realize and recognize the powerful dragon next door and learn how to live with it.