In Takeo Akiba, Japan had an adept diplomat capable of dealing with China. His...

Rui Abiru
Rui Abiru is Editorial writer and political section editorial staff member.
Ishiba was a long-time political rival of Shinzo Abe but Akie Abe gave still...
There is a strange debate over the Self-Defense Force using the term "Greater East...
Japan has a law against the crime of instigating foreign aggression against Japan. Denny...
The foreign and defense ministers in the new Kishida cabinet bring impressive, unexpected strengths...
The author examines the vastly contrasting styles of Japan's neighbors China and South Korea...
As we mark August 15 in this world in turmoil and flux, how long...
Whether the words come from the president or his ambassador, it's time to say...
In the new book "Can You Win Against China?" (Kimi Tachi, Chugoku Ni Katerunoka),...
North Korea's fanfare over the ICBM launch pad demonstrates that Japan's possession of counterstrike...
Kishida's remarks at the State Funeral were meaningful and showed his determination to do...
This is the first time in history that the US has embraced a Japanese...