[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Takeshi Nishimura Wins ‘Ig Nobel Prize’ For Research on Helium-Breathing Alligators
Surely you know about the Nobel Prize, but do you know about the Ig Nobel Prize? Hosted by U.S. […]
Politics & Security
EDITORIAL | Abe Should Renew Demand for Return of 4 Russian-Held Northern Islands
How long does Russia intend to cling to the state-perpetrated crime of “illegally occupying the Northern Territories”
Politics & Security
‘China Threat’ Prods NATO Toward Unity
United States President Donald Trump, known as a man of self-confident showy displays and a way with intemperate languag
Politics & Security
Beijing-Moscow Cooperation: 3 Implications for America’s China Policy Debate
Mainstream United States media and government policymaking have slowly become aware of the sobering implications of the
Culture
Do Japanese Art Swords Surrendered after WWII Constitute War Loot?
In recent times, there have been many cases of war loot being repatriated to the original owners, their […]
Special Reports
INTERVIEW | Gordon Chang: U.S., China Have Reached Tipping Point
(First of Two Parts) The respected American scholar on Asian affairs Gordon Chang recently visited Tokyo to [&hell
Politics & Security
Japan’s Two-Island Approach Fails in Talks with Russia
As feared earlier, Japan’s territorial negotiations with Russia have run into rough waters. In November 2018, Japan
Politics & Security
Under Modi’s 2nd Term, It’s Time to Take Japan-India Ties to the Next Level
With Narendra Modi having taken over the saddle of the prime minister for a second term, the eyes […]
Blog
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Osaka’s Colorful ‘Neutram’ Trains
Osaka Metro Southern Harbor Port Town Line ‘Neutram’ trains are lined up in the Nakafuto railyard, Suminoe District, Osa
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
Politics & Security
Japan-Russia Rapprochement Is Not A Kids’ Game
The Japan-Russia peace treaty negotiations promoted by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe are reportedly based on an unpreceden
Culture
Muramasa Dagger Given By Vladimir Putin to Shinzo Abe on Public Display November 16-18
The Tokyo Art Club in Shinbashi is host every year to the world’s largest Japanese sword show […]