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The Osaka Expo Could Make or Break Nippon Ishin’s Political Future

The Osaka Expo Could Make or Break Nippon Ishin’s Political Future

By Jio Kamata
The success of Nippon Ishin as a national political force has originated from their effort to convince the voters of their competent governance in Osaka. The Expo is a major test.
Japan’s Governing Party Is Engulfed by a Slush Fund Scandal. Will It Spur Political Reform?

Japan’s Governing Party Is Engulfed by a Slush Fund Scandal. Will It Spur Political Reform?

By Thisanka Siripala
The government is facing intense pressure over fears of widespread corruption and financial misconduct.

Japan, Italy Agree to Further Strengthen Bilateral Defense Ties

Japan, Italy Agree to Further Strengthen Bilateral Defense Ties

By Takahashi Kosuke
Meeting in Tokyo, Prime Ministers Kishida Fumio and Giorgia Meloni discussed naval port calls, enlarged joint exercises, and expanded cooperation.

Japan’s Nuclear Follies

Japan’s Nuclear Follies

By Jeff Kingston
Nuclear energy may make sense in places where reactors can be operated safely, but Japan is a seismically active archipelago.

Kishida’s Unfinished Business: Political Economy of Wage Increases in Japan

Kishida’s Unfinished Business: Political Economy of Wage Increases in Japan

By Hironori Sasada and Tadashi Iwami
The battle against wage stagnation, a key goal of Kishida’s Cabinet, cannot be won without empowering labor unions.
Jingu Gaien Redevelopment Sparks Outrage in Tokyo. Is the Backlash Too Little, Too Late?

Jingu Gaien Redevelopment Sparks Outrage in Tokyo. Is the Backlash Too Little, Too Late?

By Paul Christensen
The Jingu Gaien construction project has sparked outcry over the loss of green space and historical sites. But other projects that operate with similar intentions passed nearly unopposed.

Japan’s First Moon Rover Resumes Operations After Landing Upside Down

Japan’s First Moon Rover Resumes Operations After Landing Upside Down

By Thisanka Siripala
After technical setbacks, Japan has reestablished communication with the dormant spacecraft, putting the lunar mission back on track.
Japan’s Aging Population Will Increase Disaster Vulnerability

Japan’s Aging Population Will Increase Disaster Vulnerability

By Maxime Polleri
As the Noto earthquake showed, the elderly are among the most impacted by natural disasters. 

How Earthquakes Shake Japan’s Political Landscape 

How Earthquakes Shake Japan’s Political Landscape 

By Makoto Takahashi
The earthquake that struck Japan on New Year’s Day caused a grave tragedy but a political crisis, like that seen in 2011, seems to have been dodged.

US Forces Japan Join JSDF Earthquake Relief Efforts

US Forces Japan Join JSDF Earthquake Relief Efforts

By Takahashi Kosuke
This is the first time that the U.S. military will provide assistance to an earthquake-affected area in Japan since 2016.

Japan Offers Ukraine Condolences and Cooperation for Reconstruction

Japan Offers Ukraine Condolences and Cooperation for Reconstruction

By Thisanka Siripala
Japan pledges “unwavering” support to Ukraine amid aid fatigue in the West.
Why Japan Needs Its Own Version of FEMA

Why Japan Needs Its Own Version of FEMA

By Takahashi Kosuke
A series of tragedies thus far in 2024 shows why it’s high time to establish a specialized agency for disaster management. 

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