Tokyo Report

Tokyo has long been criticized for restrictive immigration policy. Can it change?

Survivor Ueno Shigeki reflects on the unimaginable 2011 earthquake and tsunami, which decimated his coastal hometown of Kesennuma.

The two sides had very different takes on what was said.

10 years after Fukushima, nuclear power is still considered a key factor in issues surrounding energy security, global warming, technological expertise, and international security.

The nuclear accident also marked a defining moment in Japan’s energy debate.

Myanmar’s people had high hopes for the Japanese government’s response to the coup. They are rapidly losing faith.

British leaders appear to view an upgraded relationship with Tokyo as an essential part of the U.K.’s new Asia-Pacific strategy.

With polling showing strong opposition to holding the Games this summer and COVID-19 cases holding strong, Hashimoto Seiko has an uphill battle to win public support.

Despite recent setbacks, the head of Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant says the goal to fully decommission in 30-40 years is on track.

Suga’s honeymoon period is over following a lavish dining scandal involving elite LDP bureaucrats and Suga’s eldest son. 

Such legislation would boost Japan's credentials as a defender of human rights and practitioner of values-based diplomacy.

A look at Japan’s thinking on COVID-19 vaccines