Culture
Japanese Readers Turn to Classic Literature, Sci-Fi Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
(Cover photo by Domenico Squillace, Principal of Volta High School in Milan, Italy) Amid the chaos stirred by the [&
Politics & Security
China’s Sverdlovsk is a Wakeup Call to Japan and the World
As COVID-19, the Wuhan virus, spreads around the world, it is important to remember that this is not a […]
Politics & Security
The Coronavirus Is Destined to Upend China Ties
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) which originated in China has turned the core of Washington D.C.—capital of the natio
Politics & Security
Why ‘Wuhan Virus’ is the Appropriate Name for this Pandemic
As the novel coronavirus continues to spread around the world and cause pneumonia and other complications among vuln
Economy & Tech
‘Fukushima 50’: Film Showcases Those Who Fought on the Front Line During 2011 Disaster
When you become a journalist, among the inspirational maxims you hear is that “news is the first draft of […]
Special Reports
Bon Ishikawa’s ‘Kujira Bito’: Humans, Whales Live in Harmony in Secluded Indonesian Village
The Last Whale Hunters, Directed by Bon Ishikawa Bon Ishikawa’s latest documentary, Kujira Bito (The Last Whale Hunt
Politics & Security
20 Countries Still Restrict Japanese Food Imports 9 Years After Earthquake Disaster
Nine years after the Great East Japan Earthquake, 20 countries and regions out of the original 54 continue to [&hellip
Politics & Security
Biological Weapons the Focus of China’s Military Research in the Last 20 Years
Independent Chinese media outlet Caixin Global revealed that Chinese laboratories had in fact identified a mystery vir
Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Tottori Prefecture Locals Eat Pink Curry
“Locals of Tottori Prefecture are eating pink curry.” This is the rumor that’s been going around, especially in Thaila
Sports
Japanese Mayors Hinge Hope on Tokyo 2020 Olympics to Hasten Recovery of Earthquake-Hit Regions
A poll conducted by The Sankei Shimbun disclosed on March 10 that about 80% of the heads of the […]
Culture
By Feeding the Needy, Ponopono’s Place Gives Food Waste A New Mission
Veggie-packed nutritious dishes at Ponopono Place’s children’s canteen. Some mothers are delighted that “here, kids ea
Politics & Security
Japan Mustn’t Be Fooled by Beijing’s Propaganda Blitz
Frankly, it isn’t possible to win in this battle relying solely on the strength of the government. The cooperation [&h