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January 20, 2021
Why Some in Japan Are Still Unsettled About a Biden Administration
By Carlos Ramirez
The favorable view of Trump’s policy combined with a pessimism of Biden as it relates to Japan is both unfounded and misguided

January 19, 2021
Japan’s Struggling Single Mothers Expose the Flaws of Womenomics
By Thisanka Siripala
As the pandemic exacerbates poverty rates among single mothers, the shortcomings of womenomics reforms are on full display.

January 19, 2021
Institutionalizing the Quad?
By SATAKE Tomohiko
With an increasingly aggressive China, some argue it is time to institutionalize the security framework.

January 19, 2021
Japan Urges South Korea to Drop Wartime Compensation Demands
By Associated Press
A South Korean court's recent ruling is likely to further complicate bilateral relations between the two U.S. allies.

January 14, 2021
Japan’s Olympic Dreams Remain Hostage to COVID-19 Uncertainty
By Thisanka Siripala
Japan’s hopes for the postponed Tokyo Olympics are shrouded in doubt as the coronavirus outbreak in the country heads for a worst case scenario.

January 12, 2021
Japan Aims tor Greater Engagement in Latin America
By Astha Chadha
Foreign Minister Motgei’s visit to the region is another manifestation of the Suga administration’s focus.

January 12, 2021
Revisiting the Obama-Hatoyama Relationship
By Gregory Kulacki
A controversy stoked by Obama's recent memoir gives causes to look back at a troubled relationship - and what could have been.

January 02, 2021
Japan Faces Its Worst COVID-19 Outbreak Yet
By Thisanka Siripala
Record breaking infections in Tokyo have sparked a sense of impending crisis in the capital’s battle against the coronavirus.

December 31, 2020
Japan’s New Gender Equality Policy Takes a Step Back
By Thisanka Siripala
Japan’s law requiring married couples to use the same surname has come under the spotlight as a significant obstacle to women’s empowerment.

December 25, 2020
Abe Apologizes, But Isn’t Charged for Cherry Blossom Scandal
By Associated Press
Prosecutors investigated whether Abe, his aide and two executives from his political support group had subsidized the party fees in violation of campaign and election funds laws.

December 23, 2020
Japanese Companies Fall Victim To Unprecedented Wave of Cyber Attacks
By Thisanka Siripala
The growing invasion of cyberspace from hackers has left Japanese companies scrambling to strengthen cyber security efforts.

December 22, 2020
Why Did Japan Suspend the ‘Go To Travel’ Campaign?
By Rupakjyoti Borah
After announcing its extension, Tokyo decided to suspend the “Go To Travel” campaign.
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