Beijing-Tokyo chill to continue with Fukushima throwing a spanner in the works, diplomatic visit opportunities squandered, and with more waste water released.
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner, Komeito, have made peace, agreeing to revive their cooperation in Tokyo for the next Lower House election.
That, in turn, has raised questions about the state of their more than 20-year-old coalition, and whether the two sides will take steps to initiate a divorce.