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Tokyo Outlook | Multicultural Innovation the Japan Way

Yasuo Naito, Editor in Chief September 30, 2024

A small Hokkaido company fosters mutual understanding within its multicultural team, offering insights into...

Tokyo Outlook | Kishida Steps Down: Priorities for Japan's Next Leader

Yasuo Naito, Editor in Chief August 26, 2024

With Kishida leaving the LDP leadership race, the next PM will face a challenging...

[Tokyo Outlook] The Ukraine War Cannot Be Explained By Western Rationality

Yasuo Naito, Editor in Chief February 13, 2024

The Ukraine war is motivated by a Russian imperialism that rejects the Western-led order...

[Tokyo Outlook] In 2024, May a Stronger Japan Soar Above the Crises

Yasuo Naito, Editor in Chief January 15, 2024

Amid New Year tragedies and political turmoil, we believe that Japan has the strength...

[Tokyo Outlook] Will Kishida Turn Crises into Opportunities in 2024?

Yasuo Naito, Editor in Chief December 18, 2023

Kishida must regain the people's trust to steer Japan through a volatile geopolitical landscape...

[Tokyo Outlook] How a Taiwan Contingency Would Impact the World

Yasuo Naito, Editor in Chief November 20, 2023

In a rousing speech, Frank Hsieh warned that China's invasion of Taiwan would be...

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[Tokyo Outlook] Empowering Japan by Supporting its Youth on the Global Stage

Yasuo Naito, Editor in Chief October 23, 2023

Student reporter Moa Maeda is a reminder of the power of youth in shaping...

[Tokyo Outlook] China and Russia's Invasion: A Deeper Look

Yasuo Naito, Editor in Chief October 9, 2023

Experts on pressing issues of our time, such as Russia's invasion and the China...

[Tokyo Outlook] India, a First Look at Where It's Heading

Yasuo Naito, Editor in Chief September 18, 2023

India aims to achieve developed country status by 2047, with a massive population surpassing...

[Tokyo Outlook] Comfort Women: History Wars Continue in Search of the Truth

Yasuo Naito, Editor in Chief August 21, 2023

Despite efforts to silence them, scholars are increasingly embracing open academic inquiry into the...

[Tokyo Outlook] A Special Trip to Taiwan That Brings Together the Power of an Era

Yasuo Naito, Editor in Chief July 31, 2023

"Embrace your Japanese nationality with pride. Each and every one of you young individuals...

[Tokyo Outlook] JAPAN Forward: A Bilingual News Site Like No Other

Yasuo Naito, Editor in Chief July 17, 2023

JAPAN Forward is one of the fastest-growing English-language news sites in Japan. In June,...

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