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Japan Reports 1st Death from Virus, 44 More Cases on Ship

Japan Reports 1st Death from Virus, 44 More Cases on Ship

By Associated Press
None of Japan’s newly reported cases have a history of recent travel to China, raising concerns.
Will Japan’s Economy Buckle Under the Coronavirus Outbreak?

Will Japan’s Economy Buckle Under the Coronavirus Outbreak?

By Thisanka Siripala
Japanese companies are bracing for a slowdown in supply chains and sales.

Power and Money in Japanese Politics

Power and Money in Japanese Politics

By Daisuke Akimoto
What the annual income and terms of office for Japanese lawmakers tell us about bribery and corruption in the Diet.

Coronavirus: Japan Sends Final Evacuation Flight

Coronavirus: Japan Sends Final Evacuation Flight

By Mina Pollmann
Japan is sending its final evacuation flight to Hubei as it continues to try to stem the spread of the virus.

Can Japan Kickstart Paternity Leave Among Workaholic Fathers?

Can Japan Kickstart Paternity Leave Among Workaholic Fathers?

By Thisanka Siripala
Public support is growing to make parental leave compulsory for fathers. But will that encourage a more equal sharing of the childcare burden?
Tokyo’s Homeless Pressured to Disappear Ahead of Olympics

Tokyo’s Homeless Pressured to Disappear Ahead of Olympics

By Thisanka Siripala
With six months until the Olympics, authorities are being accused of sweeping homelessness and domestic poverty under the rug.

Japan Eyes Free Trade Deal With Post-Brexit Britain

Japan Eyes Free Trade Deal With Post-Brexit Britain

By Mina Pollmann
With the UK officially withdrawn from the EU, both London and Tokyo are eager to sign a bilateral trade deal.
Where No Alliance Has Gone Before: US-Japan Military Cooperation in Space

Where No Alliance Has Gone Before: US-Japan Military Cooperation in Space

By John Wright
The U.S. and Japan could be the first military alliance to operate in space.

Could Japan Call off the Tokyo Olympics Following the Coronavirus Outbreak?

Could Japan Call off the Tokyo Olympics Following the Coronavirus Outbreak?

By Thisanka Siripala
As China struggles to contain the coronavirus, there are looming fears the virus could threaten the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics in Japan.

Japan Begins Evacuating Citizens From Outbreak-Hit Wuhan

Japan Begins Evacuating Citizens From Outbreak-Hit Wuhan

By Mina Pollmann
Japan's government used a charter flight to bring home some of the Japanese citizens caught up in the quarantine zone in China.

To Infinity and Beyond: Japan’s Rise as a Space Power

To Infinity and Beyond: Japan’s Rise as a Space Power

By Anupama Vijayakumar
Japan has steadily progressed toward achieving reliable, indigenous capabilities in outer space. 
The Tough Road Ahead for US-Japan Host Nation Support Negotiations

The Tough Road Ahead for US-Japan Host Nation Support Negotiations

By Yuki Tatsumi
With election season looming in the U.S., the question of Japan's financial contribution to the alliance could become politically fraught.

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