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Japan’s #MeToo Movement Takes Center Stage With Controversial ‘Black Box Diaries’ Documentary
By Thisanka Siripala
Japan’s #MeToo icon Ito Shiori faces backlash from her former legal team in Japan, which has delayed the premiere of her feature length documentary investigating her sexual assault.
Japan, World War II, and the Murayama Statement
By KAWASHIMA Shin
Approaching the 80th anniversary of the war’s end, Tokyo must adopt the right historical perspective.
Will Expo 2025 in Osaka Be a Success?
By Maximilien Xavier Rehm
Despite a host of setbacks, Expo 2025 in Osaka is set to open on time April.
The Nansei Islands: Japan’s Frontline in a Taiwan Emergency
By Takahashi Kosuke
China is ramping up its military actions and raising tensions in the Nansei Islands. Japan is bolstering its presence in response. Locals are caught in the middle.
Tokyo’s Shining, Segregated Future
By Paul Christensen
In Japan’s capital, “redevelopment” serves to destroy public space and fuel exclusionary endeavors.
Is Japan a Friend in Need or a Friend Indeed for Bangladesh?
By Munira Chowdhury
Japan has locked Bangladesh into decades of pollution and plunged the economy into relying on expensive coal and LNG imports. But there’s an opportunity for a change of direction.
Caught in the Shockwave: Japan-US Relations Under Trump
By Craig Kafura
Despite the good feelings following the first Ishiba-Trump summit, there are major challenges ahead.
Japan’s Pragmatic Model for AI Governance
By Charles Mok and Athena Tong
Japan's unique strategy – combining regulatory oversight, resource efficiency, and international partnership – offers a potential blueprint for the world.
The Strange Stability of the Japan-US Relationship
By Jio Kamata
The Ishiba-Trump summit symbolized the stability of the Japan-U.S. relationship under a disruptive U.S. president.
How the Real Murders Behind the Hit Novel ‘Butter’ Exposed Japanese Media Misogyny
By Martina Baradel
The “Konkatsu killer” case invites a deep reflection on the weight of societal expectations on gender and appearance in Japan.
Can Japan’s Ishiba Build a Good Personal Relationship With Trump?
By Takahashi Kosuke
Three things to watch at the first Japan-U.S. summit under both leaders.
Quad and AUKUS Face an Uncertain Future Under Trump
By David M. Andrews
The challenge is to make a compelling case for Trump to support and endorse these partnerships.