Tokyo Report

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.

It will be difficult to boost agricultural production without addressing the dwindling workforce in the sector.

The Japanese yen has tumbled to its lowest level, pinching household purses and clouding Japan’s economic outlook.

Despite past commitments, Japan is the only G-7 member that has not imposed sanctions on Beijing for its state policy of forced labor.

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.

Japan’s concerns about stability in the Taiwan Strait have resulted in a new focus on the issue.

Japan remains closed to international tourists and has not yet made plans to reopen despite a global trend to lift pandemic entry restrictions.

Pyongyang is dismissive of Tokyo, but the latter still has an important card to play.

Prime Minister Hun Sen has requested a “comprehensive strategic partnership” with Japan.

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?

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.