Notes
- 2001 . Japan premier denounces terrorist attack on USA . Kyodo News Service , 11 September
- 2001 . “Japanese premier vows support for Presidents Bush's hunt for terrorists,” . Kyodo News Service , 12 September in SWB online
- 2001 . “Foreign Islamic Extremists reported to have entered Japan early September,” . Kyodo News Service. , 16 September SWB online
- 2001 . “Japan's Koizumi announces seven‐point plan in response to USA attacks,” . Kyodo News Service , 19 September SWB online
- 2001 . “Japanese premier set to leave for US talks on 24 September,” . Kyodo News Service , 23 September SWB online
- 2001 . Mainichi Shimbun , 14 September : 3
- Kingston , Jeff . 2001 . Japan in Transformation 1952–2001 , England : Pearson Education Limited .
- 2001 . Japan: PM says possible danger should not hinder forces role,” . Kyodo News Service , 25 September SWB online
- 2001 . “Japan: Prime Minister begins talks with US President Bush, pledges support to USA in fight against terrorism,” . Kyodo News Service , 25 September SWB online
- 2001 . “Japanese Parliament adopts anti‐terrorism resolution,” . Kyodo News Service , 27 September SWB online
- 2001 . “Japan sets up anti‐terrorism task force against Afghanistan,” . Kyodo News Service , Oct SWB online
- 2001 . Japanese PM strongly supports strike on Afghanistan security tightened . Kyodo News Service. , 8 October SWB online
- 2001 . “MDSF escorts Kitty Hawk: Concerns rise,” . The Asahi Shimbun , 28 September online
- 2001 . “Aegis vessels focus of debate,” . The Asahi Shimbun , 29 October online
- 2001 . The Japan Times , 27 October online
- 2001 . “Choosing sides: Many Voices,” . Time , 8 October
- 2001 . The Asahi Shimbun , 28 September online
- Shorrock , Tim . 2001 . “Japan's military role undergoes a sea change.” . Asia Times , 26 September online
- 2001 . “Japan's undisguised moves for overseas aggression under fire.” . P'yongyang KCNA in English (official DPRK news Agency) , 3 October
- 2001 . “DPRK decries Japan for ‘misusing’ US ‘misfortune’ to expand SDF sphere.” . SWB , 24 September
- 2001 . “Japanese premier begins US visit with tour of Mahattan ruins,” . Kyodo News Service. , 24 September SWB online