Books
BOOK REVIEW | ‘Obey, Not Know: Essays on Japanese Law and Society’ by Colin P.A. Jones
Reviewed by J. Mark Ramseyer, Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA. JAPAN Forward readers know Colin P.A. Jones as [&he
Politics & Security
[Speaking Out] Japanese Lawmakers Won’t Tolerate Human Rights Abuse in China
The international community, especially Western countries, are casting a stern eye on the suppression of Tibetan and U
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
Speak up Japan, the World is Listening
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is wavering on his strategy in the international community. Meanwhile, the Liberal Democra
Special Reports
INTERVIEW | Ex-Abe Advisor Koko Kato: Research Exposes Korea’s Lies About Workers in Japan
Former Abe Cabinet advisor Koko Kato left the Prime Minister’s Office and took on new duties as the […]
Politics & Security
EDITORIAL | Japan’s Leaders Should Start Visiting Yasukuni Shrine Again
Last August 15, on the first anniversary in the Reiwa era of the end of the war, and for […]
On PM Abe’s Third Term, It’s Time to Enact the Anti-Spy Law
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) needs to urgently enact the Espionage Prevention Bill, which will allow Japan [
Abe Wins Big in LDP Leadership Election, to Lead Japan for 3 More Years
The Sankei Shimbun Shinzo Abe is set to lead the longest-ever stable government in the history […]
Special Reports
‘Behaving Like A Nice Kid’ Gets Taiwan Nowhere, Says Former President Chen Shui-bian
(Conclusion) Part 1: Former Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian Re-emerges, Pushes for Referendum on China By [&he
Prime Minister Abe Announces LDP Bid As He Leads Sankei-FNN Poll
By The Sankei Shimbun Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is also president of the Liberal […]
Special Reports
Opposition’s Shu Watanabe Talks About the North Korean Abductions, His New Party, and Constitutional Reform
The Sankei Shimbun and JAPAN Forward reporter Mizuki Okada interviewed a veteran lawmaker of the House of Representa