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Asia-Pacific Journal: Japan Focus is an open access, peer reviewed journal providing critical analysis of the forces shaping the Asia-Pacific and the world. APJJF explores the geopolitics, economics, history, society, culture, international relations and environment of the modern and contemporary Asia-Pacific region.
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