Japan human rights

Abe’s state funeral is a farewell for his all-encompassing diplomatic approach as Japan transitions toward a more values-based foreign policy.

Despite past commitments, Japan is the only G-7 member that has not imposed sanctions on Beijing for its state policy of forced labor.

Japan has rarely been keen to promote human rights and democracy overseas. That may change under Kishida and his new special adviser on human rights.

Such legislation would boost Japan's credentials as a defender of human rights and practitioner of values-based diplomacy.

Taking a tough, meaningful stand against Beijing is not easy, but Tokyo must continue to demonstrate the depth of its commitments to human rights.

Tokyo is fighting a losing battle for Hun Sen’s support, and selling its own legacy in the democratization of Cambodia short.

Ghosn’s lengthy detention has been scrutinized by Western media as “hostage justice.” How radical is his treatment in prison?

The government is under fire for fudging the number of disabled employees while calling on companies to hire more people with disabilities. 

The dark postwar population policy, modeled after Nazi Germany’s eugenics, resulted in systemic human rights abuses.

The new law may open countless avenues for Japanese police, who already have a dangerous amount of power.

PM Shinzo Abe is maintaining a double standard on democracy, human rights and the rule of law.