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What Yuriko Koike's Governorship Triumph in Tokyo Means for Japan
August 02, 2016

What Yuriko Koike's Governorship Triumph in Tokyo Means for Japan

By Ankit Panda
Yuriko Koike comes to the governorship of Tokyo with a complex political background.

Ishihara’s Stealth Attack on the Japanese Constitution
November 08, 2014

Ishihara’s Stealth Attack on the Japanese Constitution

By Aurelia George Mulgan
The right-wing politician cites a supposed grammatical error as justification for a new constitution.
Japanese Nationalists Target Foreign Welfare Recipients
October 17, 2014

Japanese Nationalists Target Foreign Welfare Recipients

By Clint Richards
The former governor of Tokyo wants to give long-term residents an ultimatum.

No End in Sight for Marginalization of Japan’s Opposition
June 23, 2014

No End in Sight for Marginalization of Japan’s Opposition

By Clint Richards
As opposition parties continue to split, the LDP seems unlikely to face a unified threat.

Reshuffling Japan’s Opposition
May 29, 2014

Reshuffling Japan’s Opposition

By Clint Richards
More parties are splitting and merging, but none seem able to challenge the LDP.

Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands: A Tense Anniversary
September 11, 2013

Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands: A Tense Anniversary

In the year since Tokyo purchased the islands, China and Japan have avoided escalation. Can that continue?

Tokyo Governor Apologizes for Comments on Istanbul’s Olympics Bid
May 01, 2013

Tokyo Governor Apologizes for Comments on Istanbul’s Olympics Bid

Naoki Inose has apologized for recent remarks about Islamic nations.

Tokyo Pushes Ahead for 2020 Olympics
November 07, 2012

Tokyo Pushes Ahead for 2020 Olympics

Despite the resignation of the city’s mayor, signs look good for Tokyo to host the 2020 games.

Ishihara: Japan Needs Nukes
March 08, 2011

Ishihara: Japan Needs Nukes

Outspoken Tokyo Governor Shintaro Ishihara calls for Japan to build nuclear weapons to counter a rising China.

Are A-Bomb Jokes OK?
March 04, 2011

Are A-Bomb Jokes OK?

Quiz show QI caused controversy after jokes about a survivor of the Nagasaki and Hiroshima attacks. Did it go too far?

Ishihara No Numskull
February 24, 2011

Ishihara No Numskull

Clever media manipulation keeps Tokyo’s controversial governor in the spotlight ahead of the gubernatorial poll.

Explaining Kim Jong-il’s Tantrums
February 15, 2011

Explaining Kim Jong-il’s Tantrums

Frozen out of talks and wanting attention, the Kim regime made a calculated decision to up the ante in 2010, Weston Konishi tells The Diplomat.

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