Today in Japan (12.13.17)
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on December 13, 2017.
Tag Archives: Asahi Shinbun
Unanswered Questions about Moritomo Gakuen
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 final week of November 2017.
Today in Japan (11.30.17)
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on November 30, 2017.
Today in Japan (11.15.17)
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on November 15, 2017.
Today in Japan (11.14.17)
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on November 14, 2017.
The Abe School of Corruption
The Abe government’s electoral dominance over the opposition parties has transformed from an impressively stable administration into a veritable school of corruption.
US Admiral Testifies on Marines Realignment
US Pacific Command Admiral Harry Harris, speaking before the US House of Representatives’ Armed Services Committee, reaffirms the plan to transfer some US Marines out of Okinawa to other regions.
Koike’s Crushing “Proxy War” Victory
Good news for the Tokyo governor in her struggle against the local chapter of the ruling party
Shinzo Abe and the Yakuza
The crackdown on yakuza, including the group called the Kudokai, which is registered as an especially dangerous criminal gang under Japanese law, has recently reached abnormal levels. However, the fact that the Kudokai is also an organization reported to have once had connections with Shinzo Abe before he became prime minister eludes most people.
Abe’s Coup in Seven Simple Steps
In case anyone is wondering how Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pulled off his coup against the postwar Japanese Constitution in just two-and-a-half years in power—and thus fulfilling his lifelong dream of restoring Japan as a nation with pride—here’s the process in seven simple steps.
