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Will Japan’s Reign Change Mean a Peaceful End to Small Scale Rice Farming?
By Nicole L. Freiner
Rice agriculture has seen a massive decline during the Heisei era, what changes will the new Reiwa era bring?
Japan’s Diplomatic Policy Outline Reveals Shifts on North Korea, Russia
By Daniel Hurst
Tokyo appears to be giving itself more room to negotiate on longstanding issues.
The End of an Era: Japan’s Emperor Finalizes Abdication
By Mari Yamaguchi
As of midnight on April 30, Emperor Akihito has been replaced by Crown Prince Naruhito.
Japan, US Beef up Their Cyber Alliance
By Daniel Hurst
Cybersecurity was a major focus of the recent “two-plus-two” meeting in Washington.
Protesters in Japan Rally After Accused Rapist Found Innocent by Criminal Court
By Thisanka Siripala
Protesters blame Japan’s penal code after a court acquits a father of raping his daughter based on the victim’s lack of physical resistance.
France and Japan’s Growing Convergence
By Valérie Niquet
Shinzo Abe’s recent visit to France highlighted areas of cooperation in a growing relationship.
US-Japan Trade Agreement Negotiations: Why Now?
By Yuma Osaki
Japan is ready to give Trump a signature economic win. Here's why.
Is Japan Anti-China?
By Shin Kawashima
The Complexity of Japan-China Relations
Japan’s New Imperial Era: What’s in a Name?
By Thisanka Siripala
After the highly anticipated new imperial era was unveiled, its carefully considered name – Reiwa – has attracted criticism.
South Korea and Japan: Where to From Here?
By Kan Kimura
Overconfidence brought disappointment, and could signal a new direction in relations.
Does Japan's New Climate Change Strategy Go Far Enough?
By Daniel Hurst
Japan wants to be a leader on climate change, but environmental activists have doubts about the latest strategy.
Japan’s Domestic Violence Cases Reach All-Time High
By Thisanka Siripala
After years of community pressure to raise awareness, abuse victims are speaking out in record numbers.