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Tackling Japan’s Inflation Shock
By Thisanka Siripala
Rising global energy prices are intensifying cost of living pressures and thwarting Japan’s post-COVID economic recovery.
Japan’s Record-Breaking Summer COVID-19 Surge
By Thisanka Siripala
The government has shifted its focus from prevention to priority treatment for the severely ill amid strains on the healthcare system.
The LDP’s Tangled Ties to the Unification Church
By Kosuke Takahashi
Japanese lawmakers’ collusive ties with the controversial religious group have emerged as a major national issue.
Why Is Abe Shinzo’s State Funeral Stoking Controversy?
By Jio Kamata
Even in death, the former prime minister remains a polarizing figure.
Japan to Join Indonesia-Hosted Military Exercises for the First Time
By Sebastian Strangio
Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has confirmed that the Japan Self-Defense Forces will participate in next month's Garuda Shield military exercise.
What’s on the Agenda at the Japan-US ‘Economic 2+2’?
By James L. Schoff
The new forum, which expands the allies’ strategic coordination on economic issues, will have its first high-level meeting this week.
Abe Shinzo’s Towering Legacy in Africa
By Sena Voncujovi
Abe was a trailblazer in strengthening Japan-Africa relations during his tenure from 2012 to 2020. Can Kishida carry on his legacy?
Abe Leaves Behind Complex Legacy in Japan’s Neighborhood
By Hemant Adlakha
Much of the West is eulogizing the former Japanese prime minister. In China and South Korea, reactions are far less positive.
Can South Korea Mend Ties With Japan?
By Mitch Shin
The Yoon administration has expressed a strong willingness to improve bilateral ties with Japan, but Tokyo seems unwilling to budge on the central issues.
Japan Toughens Penalties for Cyberbullying
By Thisanka Siripala
The government’s crackdown on online abuse has been called out for its legal ambiguity and potential to curb freedom of expression.
Before Abe: A Brief History of Political Assassinations in Japan
By Dmitry Filippov
The assassination of a political leader in Japan is rare today, but that wasn't always the case.
Abe Shinzo’s Enduring Legacy on Geopolitics in Asia
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
Japan’s longest-serving post-war prime minister left a long list of achievements with geopolitical significance.