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The Truth About Radiation in Fukushima
By Maxime Polleri
Despite government claims, radiation from the 2011 nuclear disaster is not gone.
Okinawa Governor Asks Tokyo, US to Rethink Base Relocation Plan
By Daniel Hurst
Denny Tamaki met with Prime Minister Abe and the U.S. embassy after a recent referendum rejecting a new U.S. base.
Ex-Nissan CEO Ghosn Granted Bail Under Strict Conditions
By Thisanka Siripala
After 108 days of detention, ousted Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn’s dramatic, disguised exit has taken the media spotlight.
The Details of Abe’s Proposed Peace Treaty With Russia
By James D. J. Brown
What would such a peace agreement include and can it be delivered?
An Ancient Japanese Shrine Debuts a Buddhist Robot
By Thisanka Siripala
A high-tech twist hopes to offer Buddhist wisdom that’s easily understood by younger generations in Japan.
Japan Gives Trump a Thumb's Up for Hanoi Summit
By Daniel Hurst
Shinzo Abe expressed his support for the decision to leave the US-North Korea summit with no deal.
The Second Trump Kim Summit: No Good Option for Japan?
By Yuki Tatsumi
Realistically, the best Japan can hope for is a least-bad outcome.
Okinawa’s Base Referendum and the Rocky Way Forward
By Temo Dias and Hina Murayama
A controversial new U.S. base faces a double blow: a referendum defeat and an uphill construction battle.
Japan’s School Bullying Escalates With Spike in Youth Suicide
By Thisanka Siripala
As the Education Ministry struggles to halt school bullying, some look to artificial intelligence to highlight at risk students.
North Korea: Getting Japan a Seat at the Table
By Luke Patey
Japan’s absence from diplomacy on North Korea is undermining efforts to bring about a lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula.
Japan Eyes a Diplomatic Upgrade
By Daniel Hurst
Foreign Minister Taro Kono told parliament that the country needs to overhaul its foreign ministry workforce.
Japan’s Same Sex Couples Sue Government, Demanding Marriage Equality
By Thisanka Siripala
Same sex couples leveraged Valentine’s Day to pursue marriage equality in Japan.