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Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Japan’s Anti-China Coalition Is Dangerous
By Dingding Chen
Japan’s attempts to assemble an anti-China coalition in the region are dangerous and misguided.
Vietnam Threatens Legal Action Against China
By Zachary Keck
Vietnam appears set to use international law to settle its territorial disputes with China in the South China Sea.
LDP Sets Stage for Next Collective Self-Defense Talks
By Clint Richards
Japan’s coalition partners are looking to iron out their differences over ‘grey-zone issues’ this week.
The Day After Abe’s Panel Report on Collective Self-Defense
By Clint Richards
The LDP has made its case for collective self-defense. Will coalition partner New Komeito influence the process?
Is China Ready to Repair Ties With Japan?
By Shannon Tiezzi
A decline in Chinese naval patrols coupled with less heated rhetoric may signal China is ready to work with Japan.
Japan Loosens Restrictions on Arms Exports As China Looks On
By Shannon Tiezzi
Japan's decision to allow more arms exports leads to caution and suspicion in China.
Japan Eyes Sanctions on Russia
By Shannon Tiezzi
Japan has announced it will halt negotiations with Russia over a trade pact in response to the Crimea situation.
Las Vegas Firm Wants to Make Japan Asia’s Next Gambling Destination
By J.T. Quigley
Billionaire CEO of Las Vegas Sands “will spend whatever it takes” to enter the Japanese market.
Hakamada Iwao and the Declining Support for Japan’s Death Penalty
By J.T. Quigley
Despite government figures, the Japanese public appears increasingly skeptical of capital punishment.
What Do Shinzo Abe and Kim Jong-Un Have In Common?
By J.T. Quigley and Angela Erika Kubo
Our Tokyo editors talk about South Korean attitudes toward Japan's leader and more in this week's podcast.
Has Manila Forgotten Japan’s War Atrocities?
By Mong Palatino
The Philippine government should join others in condemning Shinzo Abe’s Yasukuni visit.
Head of Japan’s NHK: Broadcaster Should Support Senkaku Claim
By J.T. Quigley
Katsuto Momii also called international anger over Japan’s wartime brothels “puzzling.”