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Japan’s Secretive Death Penalty Poised to Take a Back Seat During Olympic Spotlight
By Thisanka Siripala
With a new imperial year and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, death row inmates are likely to be spared in the coming two years.
Will Japan’s Reign Change Mean a Peaceful End to Small Scale Rice Farming?
By Nicole L. Freiner
Rice agriculture has seen a massive decline during the Heisei era, what changes will the new Reiwa era bring?
A Decade of Philippines-Japan Strategic Partnership
By Mico A. Galang
The future of the Philippines-Japan strategic partnership is by no means a foregone conclusion.
US Offers Japan Access to F-35 Code for New Stealth Fighter
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Lockheed Martin is reportedly offering Tokyo top secret software as part of its pitch to develop Japan’s next-generation stealth fighter.
Slowly Blazing the Trail with the Australia-Japan Reciprocal Access Agreement
By Michael MacArthur Bosack
The RAA negotiation process sets an important precedent that will inform Japan’s security relationships for years to come.
US State Department Approves Sale of 56 Supersonic SM-3 Block IB Missiles to Japan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The estimated cost for the missile sale is $1.150 billion.
Let’s Talk About (No) Sex: A Closer Look at Japan’s ‘Virginity Crisis’
By Cyrus Ghaznavi, Haruka Sakamoto, Kenji Shibuya, and Peter Ueda
In light of new research, it’s time to reconsider the exoticization of Japanese sexual behavior.
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.
How Media Discourages Japanese Youth From Travel Abroad
By Xiaochen Su
Japan’s best-selling travel guide has a tendency to heavily stress crime and danger in other countries.
A Silver Lining in Japan’s Supreme Court Transgender Ruling
By Kanae Doi and Kyle Knight
An outdated, abusive law is upheld, yet undeniable doubts were raised.
Is This a True Thaw in Sino-Japanese Relations?
By Trissia Wijaya and Yuma Osaki
Behind the immediate diplomatic détente, distrust and trust in Sino-Japanese relations remain two sides of the same coin.
Japan’s Opportunity to Take a Leadership Role on Climate Change
By Phyllis Genther Yoshida
Tokyo has a window of opportunity to lead on climate change at the G-20.