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Japan’s Victims of Forced Sterilizations Fight For State Compensation

Japan’s Victims of Forced Sterilizations Fight For State Compensation

By Thisanka Siripala
The government is taking a tough stance against compensating victims of the erstwhile Eugenic Protection Law.

Japan Severely Lags on Reproductive Rights 

Japan Severely Lags on Reproductive Rights 

By Moe Shiojiri
While reproductive rights are a highly politicized topic in the United States, there is minimal discourse in Japan on the subject.
The Mixed Legacy of Abe Shinzo’s ‘Panoramic’ Foreign Policy

The Mixed Legacy of Abe Shinzo’s ‘Panoramic’ Foreign Policy

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

Japan’s Moment to Act on Forced Labor in Supply Chains

Japan’s Moment to Act on Forced Labor in Supply Chains

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

Can Kishida Become Japan’s First Human Rights Prime Minister?

Can Kishida Become Japan’s First Human Rights Prime Minister?

By Mieczysław P. Boduszyński and Christopher K. Lamont
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.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

It’s Time to Enact Japan’s Magnitsky Act

It’s Time to Enact Japan’s Magnitsky Act

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

Japan Should Continue to Speak up on the Chinese Government’s Human Rights Abuses

Japan Should Continue to Speak up on the Chinese Government’s Human Rights Abuses

By Teppei Kasai
Taking a tough, meaningful stand against Beijing is not easy, but Tokyo must continue to demonstrate the depth of its commitments to human rights.
Japan Should Stop Acting Like China in Cambodia

Japan Should Stop Acting Like China in Cambodia

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

Does Ex-Nissan Chief Carlos Ghosn’s Detainment in Japan Point to Human Rights Abuse?  

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?

Japan’s Government Investigated for Cheating Disability Hiring Quotas

Japan’s Government Investigated for Cheating Disability Hiring Quotas

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

Japan’s Forced Sterilization Victims Hit Back With a Wave of Lawsuits

Japan’s Forced Sterilization Victims Hit Back With a Wave of Lawsuits

By Thisanka Siripala
The dark postwar population policy, modeled after Nazi Germany’s eugenics, resulted in systemic human rights abuses.
Will Japan's New Conspiracy Law Lead to 'Thought Crime'?

Will Japan's New Conspiracy Law Lead to 'Thought Crime'?

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

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