Tokyo Report

Japan’s population decline is following the worst-case scenario, prompting the government to devise urgent policies to incentivize more births. 

Kishida’s judgment on how to fund the defense budget increase will be a critical factor in his survival as prime minister.

After a decade in the political wilderness, the Constitutional Democratic Party is trying to broaden its appeal – but its base is not pleased.

The Unification Church and North Korea are closely linked, despite the church's adamant anti-communist stance.

Seniors living in poverty or working to supplement their income are on the rise as Japan’s public pension system cracks under a super aging society. 

The Japanese prime minister's U.S. visit, and the latest 2+2 consultations, emphasized an even-closer alliance amid Japan's changing security posture.

After his successful tour of 5 G-7 partners, Japan’s three main challenges are apparent: Russia, China, and nuclear weapons.

The plan to released treated radioactive wastewater has been fiercely opposed by local residents and Japan's neighbors, including China and South Korea.

The country’s worsening energy supply shortage is seeing nuclear power play a greater role in its energy mix. 

It’s one thing to commit to a stronger military and another thing to use it.

The Korean Wave, or hallyu, has seen ups and downs in Japan, but could exert political influence over the long term.