Suga Administration Henoko Base Policy Faces Shifting Realities
Throughout its nearly eight years in power, the Abe administration pressed forward with all its might to build a new US airbase at Henoko, Okinawa.
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Working Timeline of the Casino Bribery Scandal
The 500 Dot Com casino bribery scandal was yet another instance of major corruption that emerged in the Shinzo Abe era. This is a working timeline.
US Military Remains Unaccountable Under New Aircraft Accident Guidelines
Two helicopter crashes in Okinawa, thirteen years apart, have led to changes in the protocol for responding to such incidents. But as with the first set of changes, this year’s revision may still allow the US military to essentially do as it pleases.
The Genesis of Henoko as “The Only Solution”
Whenever American and Japanese officials meet, they engage in a ritual. Their joint statements, invariably invoking a “free and open Indo-Pacific” and “rules-based maritime order,” always swear that their “ironclad alliance” is stronger than ever.
Yasukuni Chief Priest Forced to Resign for Criticizing Emperor Akihito
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on October 12, 2018.
Denny Tamaki Wins Okinawa Gubernatorial Election
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on September 30, 2018.
Denny Tamaki the All-Okinawa Candidate
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on August 25, 2018.
Okinawa Double Election Set for September 30
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on August 19, 2018.
China Overtakes Japan as UN Contributor
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on August 15, 2018.
Okinawa Governor Takeshi Onaga Dies
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on August 12, 2018.