Tokyo Report

Between China and North Korea, the logic for increased Japan-South Korea cooperation is clear. All that was lacking was political will. 

Despite efforts at the local level, LGBTQ rights won’t move forward much unless the LDP can find the political will to make it happen. 

Japan's Kishida and South Korea's Yoon are ready to mend relations, but both leaders face problems back home.

While radiation levels return to normal in towns around the accident epicenter, revitalization is weighed down by accumulating piles of contaminated soil.

The failure of Japan’s new rocket series, already long delayed, was a setback for the country’s space program.

The long unresolved forced labor dispute nears closure, with South Korea deciding to shoulder victim compensation through donations. 

Both sides confront a challenging strategic context as they look to commemorate 50 years of diplomatic relations.

Japan has an unusually high percentage of lawmakers who come from political dynasties – and it shows.

From attempts at flattery and concerted diplomacy in 2014, Tokyo has pivoted to sanctions in lockstep with the rest of the G-7.

Japan is debating the appropriate response to tackle such surveillance following the U.S. shootdown of a balloon from China.

A shift to values-based diplomacy must not jeopardize Japan’s long history of close engagement with the developing world.