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Japan’s Anti-China Coalition Is Dangerous

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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?

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?

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

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.”

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