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Major Japan Newspaper Asahi Calls for Olympic Cancellation

Major Japan Newspaper Asahi Calls for Olympic Cancellation

By Stephen Wade and Kantaro Komiya
Japan’s second-largest newspaper by circulation called for the Olympics to be scrapped amid an ongoing COVID-19 surge.
On Myanmar, Japan Must Lead by Example

On Myanmar, Japan Must Lead by Example

By Yusuke Watanabe
“Japan must position itself as a bridge between the Tatmadaw and the United States and other democratic countries rather than blindly aligning itself with the Western policy of regime change.”

Japan Opens Mass Vaccine Centers 2 Months Before Olympics

Japan Opens Mass Vaccine Centers 2 Months Before Olympics

By Mari Yamaguchi
Japan is scrambling to speed up its vaccination campaign ahead of opening day for the Tokyo Olympics.

Prospects and Challenges for Japan-Taiwan Security Cooperation

Prospects and Challenges for Japan-Taiwan Security Cooperation

By Yuki Tatsumi
Tokyo has finally begun to openly recognize that the peace and security of the Taiwan Strait directly impacts that of Japan.

The Iron Ceiling and Japan’s Chrysanthemum Throne

The Iron Ceiling and Japan’s Chrysanthemum Throne

By Will Fee
For a "democracy without women," what does the imperial succession debate mean for gender parity in Japan?
Japan’s Ambivalent Diplomacy in Myanmar

Japan’s Ambivalent Diplomacy in Myanmar

By Daisuke Akimoto
Given its political and economic influence over the Myanmar military, the Japanese government can do more to help the international community pursue non-military R2P options.

Why Is Japan Hesitant to Improve Relations with South Korea?

Why Is Japan Hesitant to Improve Relations with South Korea?

By KAWASHIMA Shin
Politics and history continue to weigh heavily on the bilateral relationship.
Japan Set to Accelerate COVID-19 Vaccine Program For Elderly

Japan Set to Accelerate COVID-19 Vaccine Program For Elderly

By Thisanka Siripala
Japan will step up efforts to complete the vaccination of its elderly population by the end of July.

Japan Extends COVID-19 State of Emergency Amid Alarming Spike in COVID-19 Variants

Japan Extends COVID-19 State of Emergency Amid Alarming Spike in COVID-19 Variants

By Thisanka Siripala
Tokyo and Osaka face a prolonged, stricter state of emergency after an explosion of faster spreading COVID-19 variants.

Japan Backward in Coming Forward on US-North Korea

Japan Backward in Coming Forward on US-North Korea

By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
At a time of stalemate, the Suga administration seems unwilling to take the initiative.

Japan as an Agenda Setter for the Quad’s Vaccine Diplomacy

Japan as an Agenda Setter for the Quad’s Vaccine Diplomacy

By Maiko Ichihara and Atsushi Yamada
Japan has been pushing for Quad efforts to match its own vaccine diplomacy: more inclusive, less strategic.
Japan Has a Chance to Break the Ice With South Korea

Japan Has a Chance to Break the Ice With South Korea

By Darlene Onuorah
Recent developments coming out of Seoul have presented opportunities for Tokyo to explore means of cooperation.

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