Tokyo Report

Typhoon Hagibis unleashed torrents of rain and strong winds this weekend in central and northern Japan.

With details of the U.S.- Japan trade emerging, has the Abe administration sold out the Japanese farming sector?

The tradition of pardoning crimes in light of major imperial events brings into question the need for amnesty in the criminal justice system.

Caricatured images pervade Japanese portrayals and understanding of foreigners.

Despite global economic turmoil, the new tax rebate fails to sweeten the governments unpopular tax increase. 

As aging Japan tries to reduce the number of empty houses through a subsidized housing initiative, the plan has been met with disinterest.

Lawmakers attempt to justify releasing contaminated water stored at Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean.

The latest reshuffle was notable for several reasons, but not least for bringing nuclear power back into the spotlight.

How the JSDF should adapt to a shrinking population and an aging society in Japan.

The ruling party’s cabinet reshuffle has been overshadowed by a cash for influence scandal.

A fatal train collision has sparked renewed concern over the state of rail crossing safety in Japan's urban areas.