The public backlash caused by PM Kishida's gift to the Ukraine president of a mere rice paddle is revealing of how most Japanese perceive war.
The IOC must understand that what is important is not Russian athletes' rights to participate in competitions, but the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine.
Japan's recent decision to buy Russian oil at above $60 a barrel, and India's continuing purchases, underline some of the hard truths about energy security.
Spring in Japan is about new beginnings and change, and we should not be paralyzed by fear of mistakes. Just remember, even the greatest minds start...
Japan's leaders need to put their political lives on the line to negotiate seriously with China. Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi's visit failed to do that.
In the wake of Kishida's visit to Ukraine, the government should promptly revise the National Security Guidelines and provide lethal weapons to Ukraine.
A week after Prime Minister Kishida demanded Russia pull its forces out of Ukraine, Russia's Navy fired rockets capable of destroying a ship near Japan.
PM Kishida's Ukraine visit hit a raw nerve with the CCP, led by Xi Jinping. One reason for this is China's complex post-war psychological stance toward...
The slight boost in the Cabinet's approval rating could prompt Kishida to dissolve the Lower House and call a general election before the end of June.
Recent meetings of Chinese President Xi Jinping with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow are an outright condonation of Russia's unprovoked aggression.
Kishida had just completed a summit meeting in India. He slipped out of his hotel in the middle of the night, boarding a chartered plane on...
Japan supports Ukraine by providing financial and humanitarian aid. It would be desirable to also ease its rules on the transfer of defense equipment.