A Cautious Reopening for Business
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported in the first half of June 2020.
Tag Archives: Mie Prefecture
Bread & Roses: How Nakasone Crushed Japan’s Labor Movement
Yasuhiro Nakasone, who served as prime minister from 1982 to 1987 and died this past November 29, broke the back of Japan’s labor movement.
The Aftermath of Typhoon Hagibis
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported in the last half of October 2019.
Typhoon Hagibis Ravages Japan
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported in the first half of October 2019.
Ibaraki Becomes First Prefecture in Japan to Recognize Same-Sex Couples
In a case of marked progress for Japan’s LGBT community, Ibaraki has become the first prefectural government to recognize same-sex couples through its issuance of “partnership declaration certificates.”
Conservative Landslide in Unified Local Elections
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on April 12, 2019.
US State Department Highlights Japan Human Rights Problems
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on March 21, 2019.
Japan Resigns from the International Whaling Commission
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on December 31, 2018.
Abe Reelection All But Assured
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on July 31, 2018.
Major Quake Hits Osaka
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on June 19, 2018.