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Shinzo Abe
![Japan Struggles With Women in the Workforce Japan Struggles With Women in the Workforce](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sizes/thumbnail/Tokyo_Tower_view.jpg)
Japan Struggles With Women in the Workforce
By Justin McDonnell
Japan has one of the largest gender gaps in the world. What can it do to fix it?
![China and Japan: Uprating National Security China and Japan: Uprating National Security](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sizes/thumbnail/RTX14PU2.jpg)
China and Japan: Uprating National Security
By Trefor Moss
Both countries are trying to centralize security decision-making. Could this help avoid a clash?
![“281_Antinuke” Risks Death Threats and Arrest in His Fight Against TEPCO, Japanese Government “281_Antinuke” Risks Death Threats and Arrest in His Fight Against TEPCO, Japanese Government](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sizes/thumbnail/wallpaper_03_1280x1024.jpg)
“281_Antinuke” Risks Death Threats and Arrest in His Fight Against TEPCO, Japanese Government
By J.T. Quigley
Described by many as the “Japanese Banksy,” 281 spreads his political messages through graffiti.
![Japan’s Evolving Security Architecture Japan’s Evolving Security Architecture](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sizes/thumbnail/shutterstock_153049361.jpg)
Japan’s Evolving Security Architecture
By Sebastian Maslow
The East Asia crisis gives Shinzo Abe the momentum to advance sweeping changes to Japan’s national security policy.
![Japan's State Secrets Bill Polarizes Society Japan's State Secrets Bill Polarizes Society](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sizes/thumbnail/Japanese_diet_outside.jpg)
Japan's State Secrets Bill Polarizes Society
By Justin McDonnell
The state secrets protection bill will punish leakers with up to 10 years in prison and a 10 million yen fine.
![Why Are Japan’s Apologies Forgotten? Why Are Japan’s Apologies Forgotten?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sizes/thumbnail/RTXFUZL.jpg)
Why Are Japan’s Apologies Forgotten?
Japan has in fact apologized repeatedly for its wartime past. So why haven’t they resonated?
![India to Host Japanese Emperor India to Host Japanese Emperor](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sizes/thumbnail/Akihito_090710-1600a.jpg)
India to Host Japanese Emperor
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan will conduct a six-day visit to India.
![4 Points for Obama’s Asia Trip in April 2014 4 Points for Obama’s Asia Trip in April 2014](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sizes/thumbnail/Barack_Obama_Weekly_Address_3-6-09.jpg)
4 Points for Obama’s Asia Trip in April 2014
Obama can expect some difficult conversations when he heads to Asia in April.
![Japanese Maintain Soft Approach Vying for Indochinese Influence Japanese Maintain Soft Approach Vying for Indochinese Influence](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sizes/thumbnail/RTX15FWV.jpg)
Japanese Maintain Soft Approach Vying for Indochinese Influence
Tokyo has earned plaudits for its aid approach, but it wants support for its maritime disputes.
![On Japan’s History: Clearing the Air – and the Agenda On Japan’s History: Clearing the Air – and the Agenda](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sizes/thumbnail/19882_5286d29c71e6d.jpg)
On Japan’s History: Clearing the Air – and the Agenda
Viewing Japanese policy through the past highlights the dominance history has gained over the diplomatic agenda.
![Abenomics’ Growth Challenge Abenomics’ Growth Challenge](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sizes/thumbnail/19877_52860b46f26e6.jpg)
Abenomics’ Growth Challenge
Japan’s new economic policies face a moment of truth as growth slows sharply in the third quarter.
![Japanese Prime Minister “Test Drives” Autonomous Vehicles Japanese Prime Minister “Test Drives” Autonomous Vehicles](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sizes/thumbnail/19767_5285fa939f9d2.jpg)
Japanese Prime Minister “Test Drives” Autonomous Vehicles
Shinzo Abe rode in three self-driving cars from leading Japanese automakers.