By This is actually quite interesting:
The U.S. State Department appeared displeased by a warning letter from Japanese Ambassador to the U.S. Ryozo Kato.
Kato warned in the letter that Japan-U.S. relations could suffer serious, long-term harm if the House of Representatives passes a resolution urging Japan to apologize for forcing women into sexual slavery during World War II.
The letter cited Japan’s support for reconstruction in Iraq as an example of what could be hurt by the vote.
What is interesting about this is that the Japanese ambassador sent the letter, which is an indication that he probably did this with the backing of the Japanese government. I think it is definitely debatable whether this letter was issued for domestic political reasons in Japan or if they Japanese government really means what they say in the letter.
Make sure to read Ampontan for some excellent commentary on this issue.
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12:04 am on July 25th, 2007 1
Let's see Japan will pull out of Iraq if US congress pass the resolution? But JGSDF already pulled out of Japan. So what is Japanese ambassador talking about? The reconstruction investment in Iraq? Who cares about reconstruction effort, if they do not have anyone to maintaining the security in Iraq after the reconstruction. I think the people of Iraq rather have peace and security over any reconstruction at this time.
12:20 am on July 25th, 2007 2
I recommend reading Ampontan's posting, Japan has a stronger hand then you may think. A lot of people over there are upset by this resolution as well as the American sell out of Japan in the NK negotiations and this letter just appears to be physical evidence of it. Will the Japanese government actually do anything that would strain ties? I doubt it but you never know.
5:17 am on July 25th, 2007 3
America better listen to Japan and do as it's told or else no money for you to buy that fancy car and house.