Politics & Security
Mike Pompeo’s Plan for a Stronger, Larger Quad Suits the Conservative Governments of Britain and Japan
From left to right, Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Mo
Author Archives for Duncan Bartlett
Duncan Bartlett is the editor of Asian Affairs and the author of the weekly blog Japan Story. He formerly worked in Tokyo for the BBC.
Politics & Security
BTS Have an Army and Sing about Dynamite; Are They Used as a Weapon by South Korea?
Vehement nationalists in South Korea believe their country should have a new national anthem. This is not because [&
Economy & Tech
Britain Agrees to Historic Post Brexit Pact with Japan
The U.K. has secured a free trade agreement with Japan, its first major deal as an independent trading nation. [&helli
Politics & Security
For Economic Reasons, the World Needs Japan to Build on Abe’s Achievements
Within the world of global finance, there is a high degree of interest in who becomes the next […]
Politics & Security
South Korea’s President Moon Tells Japan ‘Let’s Talk about History’ but Does He Mean It?
The President of South Korea Moon Jae In made some striking promises during his big televised speech to mark [&hellip
Politics & Security
Hacking, Espionage and the Alleged Dirty Tricks of the Chinese Government
Britain, the United States and Japan are warning of a worrying upsurge in cyberattacks from China. Many institutions
Culture
Foreigners Should Be Okay with Taro Aso Describing Japanese Good Manners as Mindo 民度
All of us like to receive compliments. The Japanese, I have noticed, particularly enjoy hearing praise from foreigne
Politics & Security
Hong Kong Clampdown, Huawei Trail Should Remind Japan of Risks of Dealing with China
Global companies cannot exit China. Nor can people suddenly stop buying goods which are made in China, or which [&hell
Politics & Security
South Korea’s Election Result Shows Supporters Ignored President Moon’s Mistakes
Few countries in the world have decided to press ahead with elections despite the coronavirus crisis. More than 40 [&h
Culture
5 Reasons Japan Should Quit Smoking
There’s never been a better time to give up cigarettes. I gave up smoking about eight years ago, […]
Culture
Kimono: Timeless Treasures on Display at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum until June 21
A major new exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum celebrates the kimono’s elegant history. It also display
Coronavirus
Coronavirus Crisis Becomes Sword Hanging Over Tokyo 2020 Games
Since the COVID-19 outbreak was declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization, the International