U.S. cooperation and pressure from international society are essential to force North Korea to settle the longstanding problem of abductions, and Mr. Nikai should not be...
“Megumi, I want to take your place if it means you could come back to Japan.”
Japan confirmed a new prime minister in early September 2020 without having achieved any progress in bringing home Megumi Yokota and the other Japanese abducted...
Dearest Megumi, I have called out your beloved name more times than I can remember, determined to see you again, as you know. Megumi...
On July 9, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison reminded Japan and the world that the abductions by North Korea are a human rights matter, and...
The death of Shigeru Yokota in June was a reminder of the atrocities perpetrated by North Korea under its kidnapping program in the 1970s...
This essay is dedicated to Mr. Shigeru Yokota (1932-2020), who fought for victims abducted by North Korea. “Congratulations on your wedding! There will...
It saddens us deeply to report the death of Shigeru Yokota on June 5. He was 87. Yokota was the father of Megumi...
Shigeru Yokota spent over half of his 87 years fighting for his daughter to be rescued after she was kidnapped by agents of the...
Dear Megumi, I know it might seem a bit strange that I am just casually reaching out to you. Are you well? February has...
메구미, 안녕. 이렇게 태평하게 이름을 부르는 것도 망설여집니다. 건강하게 잘 지내고 있습니까? 올해도 벌써 2월입니다. 어머니는 4일에 84세가 되었습니다. 자꾸 나이만 먹는 것 같아, 생일이 조금도...
United States President Donald Trump, scheduled to visit Japan as a state guest from May 25 to May 28, is expected to meet families of...
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