Japanese Prime Minister Tony Blair faces a maze of domestic and international issues . Japan arrested the Chinese crew , quickly releasing the fishermen , but detaining the captain . Economic issues are at the forefront in the week leading up to the annual summit in Japan . In a televised interview , Kan defends his government 's intervention in the currency crisis .
Japanese Prime Minister Tony Blair faces a maze of domestic and international issues . Economic issues are at the forefront in the week leading up to the annual summit in Japan . In a televised interview , Kan defends his government 's intervention in the currency crisis .