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South Korea Faces Major Decision Over Military Pact With Japan

South Korea Faces Major Decision Over Military Pact With Japan

By Associated Press
A look at the General Security of Military Intelligence Agreement, or GSOMIA, which expires on Saturday unless Seoul renews it.
US State Department Approves Possible F-15J Modernization Sale for Japan

US State Department Approves Possible F-15J Modernization Sale for Japan

By Ankit Panda
The F-15J modernization package would supplement other Air Self-Defense Force programs.

Is Japan’s Rail Diplomacy in Southeast Asia Moving Away From Shinkansen?

Is Japan’s Rail Diplomacy in Southeast Asia Moving Away From Shinkansen?

By Shang-su Wu
Southeast Asia is the main battlefield between Japan and China when it comes to high-speed rail.

How a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan Could Destabilize Japan

How a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan Could Destabilize Japan

By Travis Sanderson
In the event of an invasion, Taiwanese with the financial resources to do so would likely flee to Japan. Is Tokyo ready?

Homeless Men Denied Shelter During Japan’s Typhoon Hagibis

Homeless Men Denied Shelter During Japan’s Typhoon Hagibis

By Thisanka Siripala
As Japan recovers from the worst storm in decades, reports of a Tokyo shelter rejecting homeless evacuees has sparked international outrage.
Japan Looks for Missing After Typhoon Hagibis Kills Dozens

Japan Looks for Missing After Typhoon Hagibis Kills Dozens

By Jae C. Hong and Yuri Kageyama
Typhoon Hagibis unleashed torrents of rain and strong winds this weekend in central and northern Japan.

Japan Mulls Mass Pardon of Petty Crimes to Mark New Emperor’s Enthronement

Japan Mulls Mass Pardon of Petty Crimes to Mark New Emperor’s Enthronement

By Thisanka Siripala
The tradition of pardoning crimes in light of major imperial events brings into question the need for amnesty in the criminal justice system.
How Public Discourse Keeps the ‘Domestic’ and the ‘Foreign’ Separate in Japan

How Public Discourse Keeps the ‘Domestic’ and the ‘Foreign’ Separate in Japan

By Xiaochen Su
Caricatured images pervade Japanese portrayals and understanding of foreigners.

Will Japan’s Latest Consumption Tax Hike Cause an Economic Slowdown? 

Will Japan’s Latest Consumption Tax Hike Cause an Economic Slowdown? 

By Thisanka Siripala
Despite global economic turmoil, the new tax rebate fails to sweeten the governments unpopular tax increase. 

South Koreans Flock to Study Japan Amid Ongoing Tensions

South Koreans Flock to Study Japan Amid Ongoing Tensions

By Tae-jun Kang
As tensions persist between Japan and South Korea, Japan-related book titles have seen a surge in popularity in South Korea.

The True Meaning of American Leadership in the Korea-Japan Crisis

The True Meaning of American Leadership in the Korea-Japan Crisis

By Brian J. Kim
What does American leadership even mean?
Japan’s New Housing Policy to Reduce Abandoned Homes Falls Below National Target

Japan’s New Housing Policy to Reduce Abandoned Homes Falls Below National Target

By Thisanka Siripala
As aging Japan tries to reduce the number of empty houses through a subsidized housing initiative, the plan has been met with disinterest.

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