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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, 2019
Is Japan Closer to Recognizing Indigenous Ainu Rights?
By Thisanka Siripala
After more than a century of forced assimilation, the Ainu are set to be recognized as Indigenous for the first time.
February 05, 2019
Japan’s Supreme Court Upholds Surgery as Necessary Step for Official Gender Change
By Thisanka Siripala
A law forcing transgender people to remove their reproductive organs before registering a gender change comes under fire.
January 29, 2019
Japan Sees Surge of Foreign Love Scams
By Thisanka Siripala
Japanese authorities are warning of the latest risks with a spike in catfishing fraud.
January 18, 2019
Does Ex-Nissan Chief Carlos Ghosn’s Detainment in Japan Point to Human Rights Abuse?
By Thisanka Siripala
Ghosn’s lengthy detention has been scrutinized by Western media as “hostage justice.” How radical is his treatment in prison?
January 15, 2019
Japan Olympic Committee Chief Faces Criminal Corruption Investigation
By Thisanka Siripala
Tokyo’s successful bid for the 2020 Summer Olympics has been marred by a corruption scandal.
January 08, 2019
Japan Slams China for Unauthorized Research Around Okinotori Island
By Thisanka Siripala
Japan’s exclusive economic zone around the remote island is being challenged by China again.
December 31, 2018
Japan Ranks Worst Among G7 on Gender Gap Index
By Thisanka Siripala
Japan made small improvements in the World Economic Forum’s gender equality ranking but remains alarmingly behind.
December 26, 2018
Japan’s Defense Budget Swells to Counter China’s Growing Military Threat
By Thisanka Siripala
The Abe administration has given its national defense policy a new makeover sparking controversy over efforts to rush militarization.
December 17, 2018
Japan Looks to India’s Growing Tech Talent Pool
By Thisanka Siripala
With competition to recruit IT engineers intensifying, Japan is extending its talent search to emerging economies like India.
December 12, 2018
Japan’s Crackdown On Drunk Pilots Uncovers Rampant Alcohol-Related Misconduct
By Thisanka Siripala
A series of highly publicized pilot drinking scandals sparked a government review of lax internal alcohol testing.
December 03, 2018
Taiwan Votes to Maintain Import Ban on Fukushima Food Imports
By Thisanka Siripala
While Fukushima suffered a blow, trade ties between Japan and Taiwan avoided any major impact.
November 23, 2018
Fall From Grace: Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn Faces Financial Misconduct Charges in Japan
By Thisanka Siripala
The CEO superstar responsible for turning Nissan’s fortunes around was arrested for under-reporting income.