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October 23, 2019
Is Japan’s Rail Diplomacy in Southeast Asia Moving Away From Shinkansen?
By Shang-su Wu
Southeast Asia is the main battlefield between Japan and China when it comes to high-speed rail.
October 22, 2019
How a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan Could Destabilize Japan
By Travis Sanderson
In the event of an invasion, Taiwanese with the financial resources to do so would likely flee to Japan. Is Tokyo ready?
October 17, 2019
Homeless Men Denied Shelter During Japan’s Typhoon Hagibis
By Thisanka Siripala
As Japan recovers from the worst storm in decades, reports of a Tokyo shelter rejecting homeless evacuees has sparked international outrage.
October 14, 2019
Japan Looks for Missing After Typhoon Hagibis Kills Dozens
By Jae C. Hong and Yuri Kageyama
Typhoon Hagibis unleashed torrents of rain and strong winds this weekend in central and northern Japan.
October 11, 2019
Japan Mulls Mass Pardon of Petty Crimes to Mark New Emperor’s Enthronement
By Thisanka Siripala
The tradition of pardoning crimes in light of major imperial events brings into question the need for amnesty in the criminal justice system.
October 10, 2019
Following North Korean SLBM Test, Japan Conducts Missile Interceptor Drill in Tokyo
By Ankit Panda
The test was the first of its kind in six years.
October 10, 2019
How Public Discourse Keeps the ‘Domestic’ and the ‘Foreign’ Separate in Japan
By Xiaochen Su
Caricatured images pervade Japanese portrayals and understanding of foreigners.
October 08, 2019
Sea of Japan Collision Incident Highlights North Korean Illegal Fishing Activities
By Ankit Panda
A collision between a Japanese patrol boat and a North Korean fishing trawler highlights the risks.
October 04, 2019
Will Japan’s Latest Consumption Tax Hike Cause an Economic Slowdown?
By Thisanka Siripala
Despite global economic turmoil, the new tax rebate fails to sweeten the governments unpopular tax increase.
October 03, 2019
South Koreans Flock to Study Japan Amid Ongoing Tensions
By Tae-jun Kang
As tensions persist between Japan and South Korea, Japan-related book titles have seen a surge in popularity in South Korea.
October 03, 2019
October 1944: Remembering One of the Largest Battles in Naval History
By Robert Farley
The United States brought over 300 ships to the invasion of the island of Leyte in the Philippines.
October 02, 2019
The True Meaning of American Leadership in the Korea-Japan Crisis
By Brian J. Kim
What does American leadership even mean?
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