Tokyo Report

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.

The conformity that is encouraged in Japanese schools shapes a social consciousness that is suspicious of outsiders.

Since the legalization of casinos in Japan, the battle to attract global casino operators continues amidst divided residents and business communities.

A diplomatic breakthrough is unlikely, but there is value in talking.

It is time for a clear-eyed look at the facts.

The grouping seems less and less inclined to take up concerns related to East Asia, adding to Japan’s disillusionment.

The talent gap in cybersecurity is exacerbated by low numbers of women in the field.