We cannot compromise our principles for the sake of cooperation. Effectively deterring China relies on collaboration with allies and other friendly countries.
Logic suggests Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK) should cooperate well. Emotion ensures that they don’t. Here’s why this poses a security problem for the...
From the economy, COVID-19, to U.S. relations and environmental challenges, Fumio Kishida fleshed out some of the policies that will influence his time as Prime Minister...
According to data from the United Nations, the ratio of the average income of the richest 10% in Japan to the poorest 10% is 4.5x. That...
“Being carbon neutral by 2050 is the long-term strategy that Japan has mapped out, and we plan to see it through,” said Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
Taiwan possesses advanced technology in public health and other areas. To block its participation at China’s behest undermines the UN’s work.
Japanese voters on October 31 let the ruling LDP retain the majority, and give a four-fold increase in seats to one small party that favors more...
Young people are making their voices heard in calls for action on climate change, while the biggest question is whether major global greenhouse gas producers such...
Western countries are working harder toward decarbonization. But the motive is an attempt to become a stronger world power through a new industrial revolution.
Democracy was at work in Japan in the late 19th century, long before World War II and the postwar Occupation.
Japan’s exclusion from the grouping is particularly startling considering that it is a key U.S. treaty ally and aligns with all three members on several points,...
Japan is the only major country in which top elected leaders regularly give press conferences twice a day. It’s time for the media to focus on...