Cabinet Office Vice-Minister Self-Immolates
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on January 26, 2018.
A Revolt in the Nukaga Faction
The Nukaga Faction with its 55 lawmakers is the third largest of the ruling party’s factions. The turmoil could potentially have an impact on the Liberal Democratic Party presidential race in September, in which Shinzo Abe will seek an unprecedented third term against one or more challengers.
US Marines Defy Both Tokyo and Naha
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on January 25, 2018.
Conservative Opposition Fumbles Again
This Week in Japan is your source for news and information about politics and other happenings in this East Asian island country. This episode covers the Top Five stories of the third week of January 2018.
“The Entire US Military is Just Crazy!”
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on January 24, 2018.
US Marine Helicopter Crash Lands on Tonaki Island
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on January 23, 2018.
Henoko: A Needless Military Base
Futenma Marine Corps Air Station in Ginowan, Okinawa, must close—on that much everyone agrees. But the insistence by the United States and the Japanese central government on building a replacement facility in another part of Okinawa is bitterly opposed by Okinawa’s people and prefectural government.
All Eyes on Canada as TPP Talks Resume
After the debacle at the end of the Trans-Pacific Partnership talks last November in Vietnam, all eyes were on Canada as the talks resumed in Tokyo.
“All-Okinawa” Candidate Prevails in Nanjo City
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on January 22, 2018.
Anti-Nuclear Mayor Defeated in Fukushima
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on January 21, 2018.