North Korea is “Nuclear Weapons State”—Wait. What?
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on February 1, 2018.
Tag Archives: Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)
US Marines Unconcerned with Okinawan Fears
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 January 2018.
Victor Cha Not Crazy Enough for Trump Administration
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on January 31, 2018.
Japan Tobacco Wins Again
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on January 30, 2018.
Coincheck Hit with Business Improvement Order
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on January 29, 2018.
Working the Japanese People to Death
Hifumi Okunuki, President of the Tokyo General Union (Tozen), discusses the unwillingness of Japanese policymakers to protect Japanese employees from death by overwork. A report by contributing videographer Sam King.
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.
