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Japan’s LGBTQ Community Battles Tradition and Ultraconservative Politics 

Japan’s LGBTQ Community Battles Tradition and Ultraconservative Politics 

By Thisanka Siripala
Securing legal protections for sexual minorities is agonizingly slow in a country playing catch-up.
With Eyes on Taiwan, Okinawan Islands Seek Shelter

With Eyes on Taiwan, Okinawan Islands Seek Shelter

By Mina Pollmann
As tensions around Taiwan increase, remote Okinawan islands look to prepare for a possible conflict by investing in evacuation shelters and other defensive infrastructure.

Japan Makes Major Shift in Middle East Diplomacy

Japan Makes Major Shift in Middle East Diplomacy

By SUZUKI Kazuto
A recent visit signals a major policy change.

Kishida’s Trip to Middle East Focuses on Energy, Defense Cooperation

Kishida’s Trip to Middle East Focuses on Energy, Defense Cooperation

By Mina Pollmann
There are ironies involved in both, given that fossil fuels ties Japan and the region together more than shared liberal values.

Japan, ASEAN, and ‘De-risking’ Through Free Trade

Japan, ASEAN, and ‘De-risking’ Through Free Trade

By SUKEGAWA Seiya
Japan should work with the bloc to preserve the free trade system.
Japan Forges Closer Ties to NATO 

Japan Forges Closer Ties to NATO 

By Thisanka Siripala
Kishida champions the Free and Open Indo-Pacific message at the NATO summit.

Hong Kong Will Ban More Products From Japan If Treated Wastewater Is Discharged, Leader Says

Hong Kong Will Ban More Products From Japan If Treated Wastewater Is Discharged, Leader Says

By Kanis Leung
Chief Executive John Lee said in a press briefing that his government would err on the side of caution amid the unprecedented planned release of wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant.
North Korea Unsettles Kishida Government

North Korea Unsettles Kishida Government

By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
Tokyo has been left puzzled by some recent moves from Pyongyang.

How Abe Shinzo Broke Japanese Politics

How Abe Shinzo Broke Japanese Politics

By Jio Kamata
With snap elections and sniping at the opposition, Abe eliminated any possible challenge. Without a viable opposition, some pursue extreme measures to bring about change.

A Look at Japan’s Latest Hydrogen Strategy

A Look at Japan’s Latest Hydrogen Strategy

By Daisuke Akimoto
The Kishida administration last month announced its new hydrogen strategy, a key thrust in efforts to achieve decarbonization, a stable energy supply and economic growth.

IAEA Chief Visits Fukushima Before Radioactive Water Is Released

IAEA Chief Visits Fukushima Before Radioactive Water Is Released

By Mari Yamaguchi
The Japanese government has been trying to gain credibility for the water release, which still faces persistent opposition in and outside Japan.
Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant Edges Closer to Discharging Treated Wastewater Into Pacific

Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant Edges Closer to Discharging Treated Wastewater Into Pacific

By Thisanka Siripala
The controversial release of treated wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant is moving forward despite opposition. 

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