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
EDITORIAL | Japan Out of Step with the West on Beijing’s Human Rights Abuses
The Japanese government has to speak out on human rights in China. The publication of internal Chinese government [
Sports
¥156.9-billion Stadium is Ready for Tokyo Olympics 2020. How Do We Not Put It to Waste After?
The New National Stadium, which will be the centerpiece of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, was officially com
Travel
What Can Michelin Guide Do Instead of Dropping Top-Rank Sushi Restaurant Sukibayashi Jiro?
Sukiyabashi Jiro, the sushi restaurant in Tokyo’s Ginza area that has had three stars since the first edition of [&hel
Politics & Security
Intelligence Reforms: Time for a Japanese James Bond
In Ian Fleming’s novel You Only Live Twice, the Japanese Secret Service is a formidable organization. Directed by [&
Special Reports
They Bombed Japanese Cities, Yet B-29 Crew Members Are Remembered in Memorials Across Japan
The strategic bombing of the Japanese home islands during WWII targeted military bases, ports, supply depots, fact
Special Reports
Emperor Naruhito Performs the ‘Daijosai,’ the Imperial Ascension’s Last Major Ceremony
Emperor Naruhito carried out the most traditional and important of the rituals to becoming emperor of Japan, the [&h
Sports
Tokyo Olympics Opens Second Round Lottery for Tickets November 13-26
TOKYO — Residents in Japan are given another opportunity to enter a lottery for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games tickets, the [&
Politics & Security
China is Helping North Korea Dodge U.N. Sanctions, and This Has to Stop
Efforts to solve the North Korea nuclear and abduction issues are at a standstill. One reason for this impasse [&helli
Culture
[Kimono Style] Jūnihitoe: Empress Masako’s Sumptuous Enthronement Dress
The recent enthronement ceremony of the new Emperor and Empress has been a talking point in the last few […]
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
Sports
Brave Blossoms’ Legacy Will Live Long Past the 2019 Rugby World Cup
The Rugby World Cup action in Japan will have drawn to a close with the championship match between England […]