Tokyo Report

Tokyo has finally begun to openly recognize that the peace and security of the Taiwan Strait directly impacts that of Japan.

For a "democracy without women," what does the imperial succession debate mean for gender parity in Japan?

Given its political and economic influence over the Myanmar military, the Japanese government can do more to help the international community pursue non-military R2P options.

Politics and history continue to weigh heavily on the bilateral relationship.

Japan will step up efforts to complete the vaccination of its elderly population by the end of July.

Tokyo and Osaka face a prolonged, stricter state of emergency after an explosion of faster spreading COVID-19 variants.

At a time of stalemate, the Suga administration seems unwilling to take the initiative.

Japan has been pushing for Quad efforts to match its own vaccine diplomacy: more inclusive, less strategic.

Recent developments coming out of Seoul have presented opportunities for Tokyo to explore means of cooperation.

With full elections due by this fall, the opposition's sweep of Sunday's by-elections is a warning sign for Prime Minister Suga and the LDP.

Japan has been criticized for seeming inaction following the coup and ensuring crackdown. But there are hints Tokyo is taking action behind the scenes.

With both countries facing serious challenges at home, their leaders remained committed to building a personal rapport.