The Diplomat | Author
J.T. Quigley
J.T. Quigley is an assistant editor at The Diplomat’s Tokyo bureau.
He writes primarily about society and culture. In the past, he has worked as a reporter and editor in both Japan and the United States.
October 31, 2013
Who Are the Uyghurs Really?
After growing up in post-9/11 America, living among Uyghurs changed my perception of Muslims.
October 31, 2013
Japan’s LDP Mulls Tepco Breakup as Fuel Rods OK’d for Risky Removal
Abe panel suggests that utility is unfit to decommission the stricken plant.
October 30, 2013
American TV Network Apologizes for “Kill Everyone in China” Comedy Skit
Jimmy Kimmel Live segment prompted outrage , Hitler comparison.
October 29, 2013
English from 3rd Grade for Japanese Students?
Will students benefit without fundamental changes to the current system? Teachers weigh in.
October 29, 2013
Scientist Links Asia’s “Abominable Snowman” to Ancient Bear
Tests of alleged Yeti hair samples match 120,000-year-old polar bear DNA.
October 28, 2013
Bye Bye, Bintang? Bali Braces for Proposed Indonesian Alcohol Ban
Islamists push for prohibition in the world’s largest Muslim-majority country.
October 25, 2013
Mizuho Bank’s Yakuza Scandal: More than 30 Execs to be Punished
Roughly $2 million was knowingly loaned to Japanese gangsters.
October 25, 2013
Hoy Fong’s Sriracha Hot Sauce: How It Earned a Place Beside Ketchup and Mustard
Condiment founder went from Vietnamese refugee to humble millionaire.
October 24, 2013
After Dressing Down for “Cool Biz,” Japanese Workers Layer Up for “Warm Biz”
Environmental Ministry asks offices and homes to set thermostats to 20°C.
October 23, 2013
Aussie Scientists: Money Does Grow On (Eucalyptus) Trees
Team finds gold in eucalyptus branches and leaves.
October 23, 2013
N. American Retailer Group Pushes for Factory Reform in Bangladesh
After recent tragedies at Bangladeshi factories, safety and transparency at forefront.
October 22, 2013
Indian Guru’s “Spiritual Conversation” with Dead King Sparks Treasure Hunt
Archaeologists are excavating ruins in search of 1,000 tons of gold.