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Slowly Blazing the Trail with the Australia-Japan Reciprocal Access Agreement
By Michael MacArthur Bosack
The RAA negotiation process sets an important precedent that will inform Japan’s security relationships for years to come.
Let’s Talk About (No) Sex: A Closer Look at Japan’s ‘Virginity Crisis’
By Cyrus Ghaznavi, Haruka Sakamoto, Kenji Shibuya, and Peter Ueda
In light of new research, it’s time to reconsider the exoticization of Japanese sexual behavior.
Ex-Nissan CEO Ghosn Detained Again on Fresh Breach of Trust Allegations
By Thisanka Siripala
In an unprecedented turn of events, Carlos Ghosn has been rearrested less than a month after being released on bail in Tokyo.
Japan Praises Infrastructure Coop With Panama as China Also Ramps up Investment
By Daniel Hurst
Japan's efforts to boost Latin American connectivity featured during President Juan Carlos Varela's visit to Tokyo.
Japan’s New Imperial Era Is Announced: ‘Hesei’ Ends, ‘Reiwa’ Begins
By Ankit Panda
As an imperial transition nears, Japan announces the name of its new era.
How Japan Can Help Africa Escape China’s ‘Debt Trap’
By Xiaochen Su
Japan should export its profitable public transport business model to help African countries repay Chinese infrastructure loans.
Amid Thaw, Japan Is Seeing a Boom in Chinese Tourists
By Daniel Hurst
The influx is remaking Japan's ski resorts -- and potentially its foreign policy as well.
Japan’s Olympic Committee Chief Retires Amid Corruption Probe
By Thisanka Siripala
The scandal-hit JOC chief will step down - despite denying any wrongdoing - after growing pressure to resign.
Rethinking Japan’s Energy Security 8 Years After Fukushima
By Xie Zhihai
To increase energy self-sufficiency after the 2011 nuclear disaster, renewables are Japan’s only option.
Could Japan’s Shinzo Abe Retain Power for a Fourth Term?
By Thisanka Siripala
Without a clear leader to succeed Abe, his devout followers in the LDP hint at extending his time in office.
Japan Takes Small Step Toward Diplomacy With North Korea
By Daniel Hurst
By stepping back from an annual UN resolution on North Korean human rights, Tokyo is sending a signal to Pyongyang.
Is Nissan a Japanese Company?
By Bruce Aronson
The governance implications of the case against Carlos Ghosn.