Politics & Security
Abe Government Support Drops Sharp as Coronavirus Crisis Hits Japan―Sankei-FNN Poll
Japanese are almost evenly divided over the government’s response to the novel coronavirus crisis, a joint opinion pol
Politics & Security
Carlos Ghosn as Fugitive Creates Another Problem for the Japanese Government
Certain names are indelibly inscribed in the history of crime. Take for example Ronnie Biggs, one of the […]
Politics & Security
INTERVIEW | Jim Auer: Japan-U.S. ‘Extremely Important’ for Asia-Pacific Security
Dr. James (Jim) Auer, a keen observer of United States-Japan and the Northeast Asia security environment for over [&
Travel
‘Beautiful Japan’ 2019 Photo Contest Winners Announced
This year’s “Beautiful Japan” amateur photo contest received hundreds of entries that captured interesting perspectives
Culture
Japan Moves Toward Revision of Whaling Law
There is broad political support in Japan for revising the nation’s whaling law, including measures for promoting whale
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
Is Abe Playing with Fire by Cozying Up to Beijing?
Viewed from here in Washington, D.C., Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s recent statements concerning China seem odd, and eve
Politics & Security
Closer Japan-Taiwan Ties Needed for A Free and Open Indo-Pacific
In the two years since President Donald Trump declared his vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific, the United [&helli
Blog
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Hiyoko-chan Graces Manhole Covers in Ikeda, Osaka
Photo: A manhole cover with an image of Hiyoko-chan (Image provided by Ikeda City in Osaka) In the city […]
Politics & Security
EDITORIAL | Hong Kong’s Emergency Ordinance Effectively A Declaration of Martial Law
Hong Kong invoked the “Emergency Regulations Ordinance” on October 4, placing broad emergency powers in the hands of the
Travel
Tourists Come for the Monsters of Fukusaki
The town of Fukusaki in Hyogo Prefecture is using eerie mascots for their revitalization strategy, bringing back the hey
South Korea Scuttles UNESCO Efforts to Reform ‘Memory of the World’ Program
PARIS —The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has abandoned its goal of reformi