Japan

For Japan to really be “back” it needs to sustain its growth. Joining the TPP would be an important first step.

Tokyo says it has the right to attack imminent threats. The political repercussions could be huge.

Japan’s refusal to subsidize pro-North Korean schools in Japan “constitutes discrimination” a UN committee claims.

Abenomics provides consumption boost, although investment lags.

Amending Article 9 may seem logical, but it could have implications for the way Japan sees itself.

More than half of China’s massive population live in cities. With hundreds of millions more coming in the next 15-20 years, will they have a place to live?

Having broken through the Y100 barrier, there is considerable potential for the Yen to fall further. How will markets react?

“The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) estimates there could be up to 100,000 trillion cubic feet of gas hydrates globally.”

The popular news site has officially launched a Japan edition.

Could a 50/50 split of disputed islands bring an end to Japan and Russia’s conflicting claims?

Japan and India are strong naval powers. Both face China’s growing might from different perspectives.

China is best advised to ensure that efforts to win local disputes don’t end up creating global problems.