Japan

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

National security and economic interests are perhaps more tightly bound together than ever before.

Reshaping East Asian opinion for a post-coronavirus world.

While Japan’s central government moved slowly to respond to COVID-19, prefectural governors sprung into action. That could have lasting consequences.

Shinzo Abe’s legacy is on the line.

China’s moves in the region, despite the pandemic, are only likely to generate fear and inspire greater cooperation with Washington.  

Organizers are proceeding under the assumption the Olympics will open on July 23, 2021.

"An elegant tweet despite a national crisis," blared a headline in the Nikkan Sports tabloid. "Abe the aristocrat!!" 

The Quad Plus may actually jeopardize what, in recent years, has become the Quad’s primary mission long-term: signalling unified resolve to counter China’s growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific.

Too keep people from gathering, Japan has taken the flame to an undisclosed location.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said that he will declare a state of emergency for Tokyo and six other prefectures, but that there will be no hard lockdowns.