Special Reports
Japan in 2020: Foreign and Security Policy From Caution to Candor
As the New Year 2020 begins, Rei (令) – the first character of the Reiwa era (dedicated to Japan’s […]
Politics & Security
Shinzo Abe Determined to Have Japan’s Constitution Revised Before His Term Ends
Shinzo Abe became Japan’s longest-serving top political leader in the nation’s post-war history on November 20, having
Politics & Security
Japan Achieves Great Strides in Defense Policy, But It Needs Wider Public Support
It is remarkable to examine the Japanese public’s relative silence towards Japan’s announcement to purchase the F-35B
Politics & Security
Japan’s Unchanged Constitution Impedes Collective Defense with the U.S., Other Allies
In the current sphere of Japanese politics the issue of constitutional revision figures very prominently. Arguably it is
Politics & Security
[Speaking Out] Constitution’s Article 9 Impedes Japan-U.S. Alliance
On the 74th anniversary of the end of the Pacific War, I feel that the world is entering a new […]
Special Reports
EDITORIAL | Emperor Showa’s ‘Deep Remorse’ Over War Not Incongruous with Seeking Rearmament
Documents detailing conversations spanning the years from 1949 to 1953 between Emperor Hirohito, known posthumously a
Special Reports
Emperor Showa Favored Japan’s Rearmament, Documents Reveal
Michiji Tajima, the first grand steward of the Imperial Household Agency, kept detailed records of his audiences with
Politics & Security
Big Majority of Japanese Support Trade Sanctions on South Korea – Sankei-FNN Poll
More than 6 out of 10 members of the Japanese public support the government’s decision to take South […]
Politics & Security
Decisive Election Victory Firms Up Abe’s Resolve to Make Constitutional Reform Happen
The first election of the Reiwa era, which selected half the members of the 25th House of Councillors on […]
Politics & Security
How to Secure Japan? Put Premium on JSDF Personnel More Than Hardware
Japan can buy all the F35’s and Aegis Ashore missile defense systems it wants. It can even cobble together […]
Shinzo Abe’s Constitutional Revision Bill Goes to the Diet in Autumn
By Takao Harakawa Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has declared his intention to introduce a Liberal Democratic [&helli
Culture
Renowned Commentator Susumu Nishibe Dies in Apparent Suicide
Susumu Nishibe, a renowned conservative author and commentator, recently passed away at the age of 78. His final telev