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Nippon Ishin no Kai’s Baba Nobuyuki Faces Hard Political Realities in Tokyo and Osaka

Nippon Ishin no Kai’s Baba Nobuyuki Faces Hard Political Realities in Tokyo and Osaka

By Jason Morgan and Kenji Yoshida
An interview with the opposition party leader on the push for political reform and setbacks to the upcoming World Expo in his political stronghold.

Osaka Will Host the 2025 World Expo. Can Japan Pull It Off?

Osaka Will Host the 2025 World Expo. Can Japan Pull It Off?

By Thisanka Siripala
Japan is pushing a PR campaign for the embattled Osaka Expo in 2025, despite waning public enthusiasm.
Japan Extends COVID-19 State of Emergency Amid Alarming Spike in COVID-19 Variants

Japan Extends COVID-19 State of Emergency Amid Alarming Spike in COVID-19 Variants

By Thisanka Siripala
Tokyo and Osaka face a prolonged, stricter state of emergency after an explosion of faster spreading COVID-19 variants.

Japan’s Olympic Torch Relay Under Threat From COVID-19 Rebound

Japan’s Olympic Torch Relay Under Threat From COVID-19 Rebound

By Thisanka Siripala
A resurgence of cases in Tokyo and Osaka casts doubt on the idea of a coronavirus-proof Olympic Games.

Japan Puts Osaka, 2 Other Areas Under Virus Semi-Emergency

Japan Puts Osaka, 2 Other Areas Under Virus Semi-Emergency

By Mari Yamaguchi
Infections are rising in parts of Japan, including a worrying increase in new variants.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Osaka Elections and the Japanese National Security Debate

Osaka Elections and the Japanese National Security Debate

By Michio Ueda
The LDP's recent election loss might actually be to Shinzo Abe's benefit.

Asia’s Risky Cities

Asia’s Risky Cities

By Anthony Fensom
Some of the most at-risk cities in the world can be found in Asia, according to one report.
Restaurant Menu Scandal Continues in Japan

Restaurant Menu Scandal Continues in Japan

High-end eateries admit to using cheaper ingredients than those advertised.

Japan's Suicide Problem: Searching for Answers

Japan's Suicide Problem: Searching for Answers

For the last fourteen years at least 30,000 Japanese have killed themselves annually. Why?

Japan's No. 2 for Art Travel

Japan's No. 2 for Art Travel

There’s plenty of reason for art lovers and travelers alike to head to the city of Osaka.

Osaka Hotel Art

Osaka Hotel Art

These days in Japan, there are unique art fairs taking place in the comfort of a… hotel room.

The Other City

The Other City

The host of Expo 1970, this design-friendly Japanese city is still well worth a visit.

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