The author sees 2024 as a rocky year for domestic politics but thinks Japan's foreign policymaking is unlikely to change in the current geopolitical climate.
A current Diet member's arrest in the slush fund scandal threatens to further erode public confidence in the political system and must be addressed promptly.
Disinformation is spreading on Chinese and Taiwanese social media about Fukushima's treated water release, including an AI-generated image of a mutant lobster.
In Kyiv, Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa reiterated Japan's commitment to Ukraine, informing President Zelenskyy of innovative ways to help vulnerable citizens.
Factors such as disaster resilience, wage hikes, growth investing, and a cautious exit from monetary easing are essential to reboot the Japanese economy.
PM Kishida's days are numbered. With domestic scandals and international challenges, predictions are for a female prime minister to be considered for the job.
Whether the Sado Gold Mines' UNESCO listing is approved, predictions are for global and local challenges in a precarious year for Japan-South Korea relations.
Operations to rescue victims are ongoing in the devastated areas. The dissemination of false information that toys with other people's lives is unforgivable.
There are now 206 confirmed deaths in the ongoing New Year earthquakes off the Noto Peninsula. We share updates on rescue and recovery operations.
As the shrinkage of American power and other trends of 2024 shake the international order, Japan will find itself reassessing the defense of its sovereignty.
Initially marketed for Halloween, the secret of the hand-crafted "tax hike glasses" lies in the political parody of "tax" and "party" this holiday season.
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