Tokyo Report

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.

Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa will head to China on April 1, a day after Tokyo unveiled new export controls on materials used for semiconductor manufacturing.

Amid fractured global politics, Kishida’s visit to New Delhi proved how crucial India in for Japan’s Indo-Pacific strategy.

Between China and North Korea, the logic for increased Japan-South Korea cooperation is clear. All that was lacking was political will.