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The Great East Japan Earthquake and Japan-Taiwan Relations
April 12, 2018

The Great East Japan Earthquake and Japan-Taiwan Relations

By Shin Kawashima
Seven years after the disaster and relations are strong, with one exception.

The Enigma of Japanese Politics
July 28, 2017

The Enigma of Japanese Politics

By Shin Kawashima
With PM Abe under fire, why are leaders of the main opposition party stepping down?
Gauging Japan’s ‘Proactive Contributions to Peace’
October 27, 2015

Gauging Japan’s ‘Proactive Contributions to Peace’

By Jeffrey W. Hornung
The rhetoric has been strong, but has it been matched by action.

Abe’s Next Tax Hike Conundrum
August 27, 2014

Abe’s Next Tax Hike Conundrum

By Clint Richards
The government remains confident, but another sharp drop in growth could derail the best laid plans.

“281_Antinuke” Risks Death Threats and Arrest in His Fight Against TEPCO, Japanese Government
December 03, 2013

“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.

Can “Abenomics” Save Japan’s Economy?
December 18, 2012

Can “Abenomics” Save Japan’s Economy?

On Sunday Japanese voters gave Shinzo Abe and the LDP a landslide win. Can he revive Japan’s growth prospects?

A Referendum for Japan
November 27, 2012

A Referendum for Japan

Does any party have the ideas and vision needed to help Tokyo overcome its myriad challenges?

Japan's Woes Drag On
November 20, 2012

Japan's Woes Drag On

Tokyo is expected to enter into its third recession since 2008 at the same time voters go to the polls next month.

Playing Politics in Japan
July 01, 2012

Playing Politics in Japan

Despite an impending economic crisis, Japan’s politicians seem more worried about their own careers.

Noda’s Bold Tax Plan Play
June 29, 2012

Noda’s Bold Tax Plan Play

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda has succeeded in passing a tax and social security plan in the lower house. He now needs to think about the future of his party.

Mongolia Eyes Nuclear Ties
March 06, 2012

Mongolia Eyes Nuclear Ties

Mongolia’s courtship of Japan’s nuclear industry isn’t a new development. But it will intensify next week.

Japan Steps Up Asia Diplomacy
January 06, 2012

Japan Steps Up Asia Diplomacy

Despite numerous domestic challenges, Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda has his eyes on Japan’s strategic future. And it’s not all about China.

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