It is wrong to give Russia the means to pay the costs of its war of aggression by purchasing its oil and gas, even if phasing...
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Japan relies on overseas imports for most of its energy resources; its energy security must not be compromised by the escalating tensions in Ukraine.
Russian Deputy PM Yuri Trutnev’s declaration that the Northern Territories “belong to Russia” constitutes gross infringement on Japanese sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The move comes as operations at power plants are interrupted for safety checks after the earthquake on March 16, while energy exports from Russia are reduced...
The destruction of natural fields and woodlands and their important satoyama features can only be stopped by reinvigorating nuclear power.
This sets up both countries to achieve zero-carbon goals. Our leaders need to stay on top of this trend.
Thirteen of the 20 members of the new Cabinet are first-timers, while holdovers are confirmed for three key positions.
“Thinking about the surviving families of the unprecedented number of people who died during the war, I am filled anew with sadness,” declared Japan’s Emperor Naruhito.
“Is it sound,” asks Diet member Haruko Arimura, that “a cultural center of a country ruled exclusively by the Communist Party” be strategically placed in 14...
If it were to become clear to everyone that there is no evidence of “forceful taking away,” going forward we might be able to face history...
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced on Tuesday, October 15, that the government was “putting out its full effort to save even one more life,” as...
