Japan

Japan expresses grave concern over China-Russia joint military drills in new defense white paper for the first time.

Tokyo’s spending on uncrewed systems and capabilities appears to have risen considerably.

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.

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.

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.

Even in recent history, courts in Japan often looked at consent through a narrow lens.

The Japanese government has been trying to gain credibility for the water release, which still faces persistent opposition in and outside Japan.

Japan is the only member of the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations that does not have LGTBQ legal protections. 

As the need for humanitarian aid grew, Japanese citizens continued to send Bogdan Parkhomenko – a Ukrainian with strong ties to Japan – goods and money, asking him to share with those in need. 

Asia’s two leading democracies have no choice but to put their historical differences aside. That’s clear from recent engagement between Kishida and Yoon. 

Washington and Tokyo can contribute conclusively to global governance in the service of peace, prosperity, and pluralism.

Under Kishida, the nonproliferation dream meets energy pragmatism.