Economy
Is Admitting More Foreign Workers the Only Economic Lifeline for Japan?
The administration of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has begun a drastic policy shift toward accepting a massive […]
Special Reports
Freed Japanese Journalist Tells How Syrian Militants Have Spawned A ‘Hostage Business’
Freelance journalist Jumpei Yasuda was freed in late October after being held hostage for three years and […]
Special Reports
Japan Allots ¥540 Million for Hokkaido Earthquake Relief As Death Toll Hits 44
By: The Sankei Shimbun The Cabinet of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe approved the disbursement of JPY540 million […]
Diplomacy & Security
Japan Protests China’s Ban on Sankei Shimbun Coverage
The Japanese government lodged a protest with China after a Sankei Shimbun reporter was barred from covering the […]
Diplomacy & Security
China Jailing Japanese Citizens for ‘Espionage’ is Unacceptable
By Akio Yaita Two Japanese citizens were arrested in China for alleged espionage in 2015. In […]
Special Reports
[STATEMENT] Why Asahi Shimbun Won’t Change How It Describes Comfort Women
On July 6, a voluntary group intent on ending the bias in reporting on the issue of […]
Politics
Abe’s Game: Securing Neighbors While Rebuilding Japan’s Economy
(Third of Five Parts) While Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is in the United States for a summit with President […]