Tokyo Report

On May 7, Japan’s prime minister will reciprocate President Yoon’s trip to Tokyo. Kishida will be the first Japanese leader to visit South Korea since 2018.

Japan, as this year's G-7 host, has been under pressure to bring its LGBTQ policy framework into line with the world's other liberal democracies.

The unfolding crisis in Sudan has drawn attention to Japan’s only overseas base – and some of the problems surrounding the installation.

It’s no longer as simple as trying to “improve” relations.

Three reasons why the Japanese PM’s trip was historic.

Stronger ties between NATO and Japan are mutually beneficial, reinforce Japan’s deterrence-based denial strategy, and should be institutionalized.

The man now in custody for the bomb attack had previously filed a lawsuit claiming Japan’s restrictions on candidates were unconstitutional.

Less than a year after Abe’s murder, violence again erupted on the election campaign trail, raising concerns about how to protect public figures in Japan.

Assessing the practical feasibility of Japan leveraging participation in Web 3.0 for economic growth to counter China.

MHI will develop upgraded Type 12 surface-to-ship missiles and new submarine-launched standoff missiles.

Japan is eager to cultivate a lasting commitment to Ukraine, but its international clout is limited despite chairing this year’s G-7 Summit. 

Kishida’s paramount political asset may be his harmless persona.