Citing "bias against China," an Ishigaki paper refused an ad because the book presents historical facts affirming Japanese sovereignty over the Senkakus.
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The significance of Japan-China talks lies in the candid exchange of opinions, even though it may be painful for the Chinese leaders to hear.
Protesters ignore Major League Baseball, Wimbledon, and the Euro 2020 soccer tournament, which are all happening in the U.S. and the U.K, despite their higher number...
Japan has no means to counter a possible Chinese invasion. Its constitution, untouched for 74 years, prevents it from establishing land, sea, and air forces.
Political activists and the media continue to nurture a psychology of anxiety even 10 years after the crisis.
The plot centers around 50 employees at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant who were among hundreds who risked their lives to prevent a complete meltdown...
While China tries to grab the Senkakus, and work towards global supremacy, some Japanese newspapers continue to criticize Tokyo’s attempts to strengthen its deterrent capability.
When you become a journalist, among the inspirational maxims you hear is that “news is the first draft of history.” It certainly is the...
In February 2018, just before his summit meeting with President Donald Trump, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe laid a wreath at the Tomb of the...
On February 21, 2019, JAPAN Forward kicked off its crowdfunding campaign on Sankei News’ White Canvas. Our goal is to raise ￥5 million JPY (about...