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Thisanka Siripala
Thisanka Siripala is an Australian-Sri Lankan cross platform journalist living in Tokyo.
Thisanka Siripala is an Australian-Sri Lankan cross platform journalist living in Tokyo. She specializes in Asia-Pacific news and current affairs while predominantly covering Japan and North Asia-related politics, business, and socio-economic shifts. She is an honors graduate from The University of Melbourne with a degree in International Relations, Media Studies, and Japanese language.
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February 13, 2020
Will Japan’s Economy Buckle Under the Coronavirus Outbreak?
By Thisanka Siripala
Japanese companies are bracing for a slowdown in supply chains and sales.
February 11, 2020
Can Japan Kickstart Paternity Leave Among Workaholic Fathers?
By Thisanka Siripala
Public support is growing to make parental leave compulsory for fathers. But will that encourage a more equal sharing of the childcare burden?
February 07, 2020
Tokyo’s Homeless Pressured to Disappear Ahead of Olympics
By Thisanka Siripala
With six months until the Olympics, authorities are being accused of sweeping homelessness and domestic poverty under the rug.
February 01, 2020
Could Japan Call off the Tokyo Olympics Following the Coronavirus Outbreak?
By Thisanka Siripala
As China struggles to contain the coronavirus, there are looming fears the virus could threaten the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics in Japan.
January 13, 2020
Japan to the Rescue: Can Abe Defuse Tensions in the Middle East?
By Thisanka Siripala
Acrimonious Iran-U.S relations haven’t deterred Prime Minister Abe, who is on a scheduled tour of the Middle East under the banner of “peace diplomacy.”
January 09, 2020
Japan on the Offensive Following Ghosn’s Escape to Lebanon
By Thisanka Siripala
As more details emerge of Ghosn’s daring flight to Lebanon to avoid trial, police are ramping up investigations around those close to the former Nissan chief.
January 07, 2020
New Year, Same Fight: Japan’s PM Pledges Constitutional Revision and Social Security Reforms
By Thisanka Siripala
In response to Japan’s super aging society, Prime Minister Abe vows to tackle Japan's biggest challenge: major social security reform.
December 24, 2019
Japan at Odds With Iran’s Plea for Stronger Economic and Political Alliance
By Thisanka Siripala
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is caught between feuding Iran and the United States.
December 21, 2019
Okinawa and Japanese Government Locked In Hostile Battle Over US Base Relocation
By Thisanka Siripala
The prolonged showdown intensified as the contentious landfill construction hit a design plan snag.
December 06, 2019
Japan-South Korea Ties on Ice Until Bilateral Trade Meeting
By Thisanka Siripala
Japan and South Korea’s relationship hangs on a thread until talks resume at a high-level policy meeting later this month.
December 03, 2019
Pope Francis Preaches Anti-Nuke Message in First Japan Visit in 38 Years
By Thisanka Siripala
Pope Francis brought recognition to Japan’s “hidden” Christians while bearing pro-refugee and anti-nuclear messages of peace.
November 29, 2019
Is Disaster-Prone Japan Facing Economic Derailment?
By Thisanka Siripala
Following Typhoon Hagibis’ trail of destruction, worsening natural disasters are taking a toll on Japan’s economic outlook.