Morita Book May Hinder U.S. Japanese Relations

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Akio Morita, the renowned founder and chairman of Sony Corp., has made an error in judgment. He has co-authored a book, with a prominent Japanese politician, titled ``The Japan That Can Say `No.' '' The book advises Japan to say ``No'' to U.S. demands on trade and investment and also on defense.

``The time has come for Japan to tell the U.S. that we do not need American protection. Japan will protect itself with its own power and wisdom,'' writes the politician, Shintaro Ishihara, a ranking member of Japan's ruling party who finished third in the recent balloting for prime minister.

``Technology can be the basis for Japan's defense,'' …