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Japan, China, South Korea Trilateral Summit Was a Missed Opportunity
By Thisanka Siripala
The three leaders touched base on economic cooperation and trade revitalization, with an eye on reducing regional friction.
What Is Holding Back France-Japan Cooperation?
By Guibourg Delamotte
The many shared interests between France and Japan should allow them to be very close partners, yet they are not. Why?
Japan’s Slush Fund Scandal Intensifies in Diet Discussions
By Thisanka Siripala
Political parties clashed over political fundraising reform as lawmakers deliberate on proposals for varying levels of transparency and punishment.
Osaka Will Host the 2025 World Expo. Can Japan Pull It Off?
By Thisanka Siripala
Japan is pushing a PR campaign for the embattled Osaka Expo in 2025, despite waning public enthusiasm.
Can Japan Boost Its Foreign Students Count to 400,000?
By Daisuke Akimoto
The Kishida administration has set a lofty goal, even while tightening the regulations for universities that admit international students.
Decoding Japan Foreign Minister Kamikawa’s Tour of Africa, Europe, and South Asia
By Rishi Gupta
Across this diverse geography, countering Chinese influence is one of Tokyo’s cardinal interests.
Will Izumi Kenta Be Japan’s Next Prime Minister?
By Jio Kamata
A CDP government looks more likely than ever – even if it’s still a low-odds proposition.
Japan’s PM Kishida Says He Won’t Step Down After LDP’s Defeat in By-elections
By Mari Yamaguchi
Sunday’s defeat marks a further setback for Kishida, who will seek reelection as his party’s leader in the fall.
Japan’s AI Diplomacy
By Daisuke Akimoto
In order to take a global leadership role in AI regulations and innovation, the Kishida administration must formulate its own legal framework at home.
Japan and North Korea Need to Start a New Chapter
By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
Can the leaders of the two countries part ways with their respective predecessors?
Japan’s ‘Grave Concern’ Over New Hong Kong Legislation
By KAWASHIMA Shin
Tokyo is worried about the Safeguarding National Security Bill.
How Likely Is a Japan-North Korea Summit?
By Cao Nguyen Khanh Huyen
Unless Japan can truly offer progress on Pyongyang’s vital concerns, a bilateral summit is unlikely to materialize.