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
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.
Sports
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
Special Reports
Coronavirus’ ‘Butterfly Effect’ Will Have A Major Impact on East Asian and Global Economies
One of the passengers aboard a luxury liner being held in Yokohama Bay says the ship feels like a […]
Politics & Security
Carlos Ghosn: Media Manipulation Skills on Full Display as Fugitive Resurfaces
The former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn knew full well that he would have the undivided attention of the world’s [&hel
Special Reports
Welcome, Your Holiness, We Share Your Values in Japan
We learned this week that a man who uses the name “Francisco” — the same name as the Pope […]
Culture
The British Museum Showcases Manga Art — A ‘New Dimension’ of Japan
The largest exhibition of manga ever held outside Japan has opened in London. The British Museum is […]
Politics & Security
A Weakened Britain is the Number One Target for Chinese Business
There was amazement in London when Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson was summoned to Number Ten Downing Street and as
Politics & Security
Why Do We Let North Korea Go On with Empty Promises of Denuclearization?
The United States military says there has been a “palpable reduction in tension” on the Korean Peninsula, despite the
Economy & Tech
Cracks Appear in the Chinese Success Story
It appears that the rest of the world is starting to lose faith in the Chinese dream. As a […]
Economy & Tech
Can Shinzo Abe Bring U.S. Vice President Pence Over on TPP?
United States President Donald Trump’s Twitter feed colorfully reveals the subjects which pass through his mind. H
Politics & Security
How Far Will Japan Go to Help Keep Taiwan Free?
Taiwan’s president has urged Japan to help protect the island from what she calls “tremendous pressure” from [&hel
Politics & Security
Taiwan and China, from the Perspective of Foreign Journalists
How is the situation between Taiwan and China regarded in other parts of Asia and around the world? Here […]