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May 17, 2022
Okinawa Marks 50 Years of End to US Rule Amid Protests
By Mari Yamaguchi
Fifty years after Okinawa was returned to Japan’s control, locals continue to decry the outsized burden the island group carries in the Japan-U.S. security alliance.
May 13, 2022
Japan’s Food Self-Sufficiency Debate Overlooks the Core Problem
By Yusaku Yoshikawa
It will be difficult to boost agricultural production without addressing the dwindling workforce in the sector.
May 12, 2022
Japan’s Weak Yen Hampers Its Post-COVID Recovery
By Thisanka Siripala
The Japanese yen has tumbled to its lowest level, pinching household purses and clouding Japan’s economic outlook.
May 09, 2022
Japan’s Moment to Act on Forced Labor in Supply Chains
By Airin Ri and Anasuya Syam
Despite past commitments, Japan is the only G-7 member that has not imposed sanctions on Beijing for its state policy of forced labor.
May 07, 2022
Japan’s Foreign Minister to Attend South Korean President’s Inauguration
By Mari Yamaguchi
The decision to send Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa to Seoul signals Japan’s willingness to improve dialogue with South Korea. President-elect Yoon has made similar overtures.
May 04, 2022
What the 2022 Diplomatic Blue Book Reveals About Japan’s Taiwan Policy
By Victor Lin
Japan’s concerns about stability in the Taiwan Strait have resulted in a new focus on the issue.
May 02, 2022
What’s Behind Japan’s Continued COVID-19 Border Restrictions?
By Thisanka Siripala
Japan remains closed to international tourists and has not yet made plans to reopen despite a global trend to lift pandemic entry restrictions.
May 02, 2022
Explaining the Impasse in Japan’s Relations with North Korea
By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
Pyongyang is dismissive of Tokyo, but the latter still has an important card to play.
April 27, 2022
Under Kishida, Tokyo Sharpens Its Focus on Cambodia
By Luke Hunt
Prime Minister Hun Sen has requested a “comprehensive strategic partnership” with Japan.
April 25, 2022
Japan’s New Diplomatic Bluebook: Revised by the Russia-Ukraine War
By Daisuke Akimoto
Japan has changed its approach to Russia compared to past editions of the annual report. Has Tokyo given up on a peace treaty with Moscow?
April 22, 2022
Is Japan Willing to Pay the Price of Sanctioning Russia?
By Christopher Edward Carroll
Prime Minister Kishida has moved forward with sanctions on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine. So far the public is willing to shoulder the economic burden.
April 11, 2022
Japan’s Approach to Ukrainian Refugees Is What Its Refugee Policy Ought To Be
By Arnab Dasgupta
Japan’s willingness to embrace Ukrainian refugees stems from its hierarchical view of the world and its economic-first view of migrants.
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