AgentOrange
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I don't think anyone wants to stop trade with Japan, at least I hope not. It has been indeed been a mutually beneficial relationship in that regard. However, I don't think the diplomatic/political aspect of the relationship should be normalized in any hurry.
To do so would be tantamount to a tacit acceptance of Abe's revisionist BS and would give him political brownie points at home that he doesn't deserve, now that his popularity has dropped to 48%, down from a high of 76%.
To do so would be tantamount to a tacit acceptance of Abe's revisionist BS and would give him political brownie points at home that he doesn't deserve, now that his popularity has dropped to 48%, down from a high of 76%.