Politics & Security
India, Japan and France: Will the Indo-Pacific Bring Them Together?
When Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh took formal delivery of the maiden French-made Rafale fighter jet in France
Politics & Security
U.S. Says ‘Fallback Options Don’t Count,’ Urges Seoul to Restore Intelligence Pact with Tokyo
David R. Stilwell, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State East Asian and Pacific Affairs, stressed the importance of open c
Politics & Security
Bolton Had to Go Because Trump Didn’t Understand the Libyan Model for North Korea
John Bolton has left his position as national security adviser in Donald Trump’s administration. His presence in the a
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
Politics & Security
Why Can’t South Korea Say Who’s Using High-tech Chemicals Bought from Japan?
There is a basic misunderstanding about the current trade friction between Japan and South Korea. Many see Japan’s ref
Special Reports
Dear Megumi: May People Not Forget You’re Waiting to be Rescued from North Korea
Dear Megumi, The summer has come and gone in Japan. The deepening color of the leaves and the […]
Politics & Security
South Korean Firms Violate International Controls on Shipping Materials for WMDs to Iran and Syria
A Japanese government source revealed on July 10 that the South Korean government had taken administrative actions aga
Politics & Security
Trump Invites Kim Jong Un to the White House as North Korean Leader Hails ‘New Future with the U.S.’
Donald Trump met Kim Jong Un at Panmunjom on the military demarcation line in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between [&h
Special Reports
‘You Will Win’: President Trump Writes to the Family of a Japanese Abducted by North Korea
A handwritten letter from United States President Donald Trump was delivered to 90-year-old Akihiro Arimoto, father o
Politics & Security
Trump Visit Day 2: A Gift to the Emperor, A Promise to Families of the Abducted
United States President Donald Trump’s state visit to Japan, from May 25 to May 28, has been full of […]
Politics & Security
Trump Visit Day 1: First ‘U.S. President’s Cup’ Awarded to Sumo Tournament Winner
Despite the frequency of sumo tournaments, the atmosphere is different for every event, determined by its location and
Special Reports
EDITORIAL | With U.S. Backing, Let’s Settle the Abduction Issue Once and for All
North Korea was a hot topic in the talks Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held with United States President [&hellip