Politics & Security
BOOK REVIEW | ‘The Politics of Painting: Fascism and Japanese Art During the Second World War’ by Asato Ikeda
In 1970, the American government returned a collection of 153 paintings that had been deemed problematic to Japan. [
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Politics & Security
Why Bhutan is a Partner of Choice for Both India and Japan
The recent visit of P
Culture
Do Japanese Art Swords Surrendered after WWII Constitute War Loot?
In recent times, there have been many cases of war loot being repatriated to the original owners, their […]
Economy & Tech
Look What They Rolled Out at the Autumn Tokyo Motor Show — Not Just Cars
The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA) disclosed last July 30 a new feature in autumn’s Tokyo Mot
Sports
2019 Rugby World Cup: Hanazono Stadium Employs Hawks to Drive Away Crows
Venues in Japan are all geared up for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, which will be held from September […]
Special Reports
INTERVIEW | Gordon Chang: U.S., China Have Reached Tipping Point
(First of Two Parts) The respected American scholar on Asian affairs Gordon Chang recently visited Tokyo to [&hell
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EDITORIAL | Emperor Showa’s ‘Deep Remorse’ Over War Not Incongruous with Seeking Rearmament
Documents detailing conversations spanning the years from 1949 to 1953 between Emperor Hirohito, known posthumously a
Travel
[Scary Places in Japan] Doai, the Deepest Running Train Station
In Gunma Prefecture a few hours north of Tokyo lies Doai Station, the deepest train station in Japan. With […]
Special Reports
Emperor Showa Favored Japan’s Rearmament, Documents Reveal
Michiji Tajima, the first grand steward of the Imperial Household Agency, kept detailed records of his audiences with
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Osaka University Team Does World’s First Successful iPS Cell-Derived Corneal Transplant
A team of researchers led by Osaka University Professor Koji Nishida has successfully treated an eye disease patient b
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Arrested Hong Kong Leader Andy Chan: ‘Burn China with Us’
Andy Chan Ho-Tin is the founder of the Hong Kong National Party and a world-renowned champion of democracy […
Sports
Meet Japan’s 2019 Rugby World Cup Juggernaut
The Japan Rugby Football Union announced on Thursday, August 29, the 31-man roster (18 forwards, 13 backs) for a [&hel