Japan

Cosplay is becoming increasingly popular in the United States. Japan should seize the chance to exploit it.

At a time of uncertainty, the Asia-Pacific should stick with the security guarantees that have brought it relative peace and prosperity. It’s too soon to count the US out.

Was a recent cyber attack against a Japanese firm revenge by Chinese cyber warriors? If so, there’s more to come.

China is tightening the supply of rare earth metals. Is it about the environment or strategic advantage?

Training Japanese Self-Defence Forces in the United States would greatly benefit both countries.

The US has a careful balancing act to perform if it wants to modify its custodian role in the Asia-Pacific ‘commons.’

The US has a careful balancing act to perform if it wants to modify its custodian role in the Asia-Pacific ‘commons.’

Worries over domestic unrest and a permissive regional environment are behind China’s recent assertiveness.

Yoshihiko Noda takes office at the most crucial time for Japan in half a century, says Michael Auslin. But with lacklustre public support, he has his work cut out.

Yoshihiko Noda faces plenty of challenges as Japan’s new prime minister. The most immediate is choosing his new government.

New Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda faces a deeply divided party and dysfunctional system.

A raid by Japan’s spy agency this month on sites tied to Aum Shinrikyo is a reminder of the troubling legacy the cult has left.