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Japan-South Korea Rupture Shakes Political Balance in Northeast Asia
By Kan Kimura
A recent maritime incident puts the relationship at a crossroads.
Is This a True Thaw in Sino-Japanese Relations?
By Trissia Wijaya and Yuma Osaki
Behind the immediate diplomatic détente, distrust and trust in Sino-Japanese relations remain two sides of the same coin.
Japan’s Opportunity to Take a Leadership Role on Climate Change
By Phyllis Genther Yoshida
Tokyo has a window of opportunity to lead on climate change at the G-20.
Is Japan Closer to Recognizing Indigenous Ainu Rights?
By Thisanka Siripala
After more than a century of forced assimilation, the Ainu are set to be recognized as Indigenous for the first time.
Brexit on the Brain as Germany’s Chancellor Comes to Japan
By Daniel Hurst
Trade issues – including the UK’s looming departure from the European Union – topped the agenda for Angela Merkel in Japan.
A Profound Development in Japan-South Korea Relations
By Kan Kimura
A recent ruling has global implications.
Japan’s Supreme Court Upholds Surgery as Necessary Step for Official Gender Change
By Thisanka Siripala
A law forcing transgender people to remove their reproductive organs before registering a gender change comes under fire.
Japan Calls for Global Consensus on Data Governance
By Daniel Hurst
Noting that “data drives everything,” Shinzo Abe said the Osaka G-20 summit will focus on establishing rules for this new frontier.
Will the China-Japan Reset Continue in 2019?
By Leo Lin
Both sides are sending positive signals, but the thaw seems increasingly like the calm before the storm.
Japan Sees Surge of Foreign Love Scams
By Thisanka Siripala
Japanese authorities are warning of the latest risks with a spike in catfishing fraud.
Japan, South Korea Foreign Ministers Meet Amid Bilateral Chill
By Daniel Hurst
Just before the meeting, South Korea accused Japan of a provocative flight over a Korean destroyer.
Does Ex-Nissan Chief Carlos Ghosn’s Detainment in Japan Point to Human Rights Abuse?
By Thisanka Siripala
Ghosn’s lengthy detention has been scrutinized by Western media as “hostage justice.” How radical is his treatment in prison?