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Japan’s Painful Choice on RCEP

Japan’s Painful Choice on RCEP

By Shin Kawashima
Tokyo faces a major conundrum with the proposed free trade agreement.
Postponed Tokyo Olympics Hit 1-Year-To-Go Mark – Again

Postponed Tokyo Olympics Hit 1-Year-To-Go Mark – Again

By Associated Press
COVID-19 reset the clock on the countdown and dampened enthusiasm for the Games.

For Kyoto Animation, Arson Victims and Their Families Always Come First

For Kyoto Animation, Arson Victims and Their Families Always Come First

By Thisanka Siripala
One year after the arson attack, the anime studio is determined to find its feet again, while coming to terms with the loss of beloved team members.

Securing Japan from Chinese ‘Predatory Economics’

Securing Japan from Chinese ‘Predatory Economics’

By Titli Basu
Managing risks and fortifying national security is critical while doing business with China. 

Japan Hammered by Record-Breaking Torrential Rains and Deadly Floods

Japan Hammered by Record-Breaking Torrential Rains and Deadly Floods

By Thisanka Siripala
Once again, Japan's rainy season is taking a deadly turn this year.
Japan Promotes ‘Clean’ Coal in the Battle Against Climate Change

Japan Promotes ‘Clean’ Coal in the Battle Against Climate Change

By Thisanka Siripala
Japan’s coal consumption is on the rise even as Europe plans a shift away from coal power. 

55 Dead, a Dozen Missing in Japan Floods

55 Dead, a Dozen Missing in Japan Floods

By Associated Press
Flooding in Kyushu has forced about 3 million residents to evacuate.
Tokyo’s Coronavirus Spike Points Finger at Controversial Alert System

Tokyo’s Coronavirus Spike Points Finger at Controversial Alert System

By Thisanka Siripala
As infections surge, Tokyo’s alert system and the challenges of living with COVID-19 come under the spotlight.

Japan’s Pragmatic Approach to COVID-19 Testing

Japan’s Pragmatic Approach to COVID-19 Testing

By Haruka Sakamoto
At this point it is necessary to develop a stepwise approach from the end of the state of emergency to a final exit strategy.

Japanese Island Marks 75 Years Since Battle of Okinawa

Japanese Island Marks 75 Years Since Battle of Okinawa

By Associated Press
Japanese residents of Okinawa remembered the legacy of one of World War II’s deadliest battles.

Japan’s Conservatives Are Reveling in Their COVID-19 ‘Success’

Japan’s Conservatives Are Reveling in Their COVID-19 ‘Success’

By Yusaku Yoshikawa
Japan’s right wing is claiming “victory” in the pandemic, but no one seems to understand what, exactly, averted disaster.
Japanese Politics Rocked by Arrests Over Voter Bribery Scandal

Japanese Politics Rocked by Arrests Over Voter Bribery Scandal

By Thisanka Siripala
A mammoth voter buying scandal involving a former ruling LDP cabinet minister poses a challenge for the Abe administration.

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