Denny Tamaki the All-Okinawa Candidate
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on August 25, 2018.
Tag Archives: Tokyo
Celebrating Eid ul Adha in Tokyo
This week Muslims across Japan celebrated the Islamic festival of Eid ul Adha which brought together people from many different ethnic groups. Near mosques, young children could be seen running around with their families, and friends enjoyed the occasion.
The Case Against Aegis Ashore
While the Abe administration presents Aegis Ashore as an essential and relatively uncontroversial contribution to the defense of Japan from the North Korean threat, in reality the deployment of this missile defense system risks further destabilizing the security situation in Northeast Asia, especially with regard to Russia.
Okinawa Double Election Set for September 30
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on August 19, 2018.
Top Five Samurai Shrines in Tokyo
A brief tour of five shrines in Tokyo dedicated to great samurai of the historical past.
Transferring the Tokyo Fish Market
Environmental concerns about benzene contamination delayed the transfer of the Tokyo fish market from Tsukiji to Toyosu, but now the move is back on track.
Okinawa Governor Takeshi Onaga Dies
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on August 12, 2018.
Welcome to Ginza Sony Park
Sony opens a new park in central Tokyo with a number of fresh concepts.
Record Heat Wave Takes Increasing Toll
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on August 5, 2018.
Top Five Mosques in Tokyo
This is a brief profile of the top five mosques in Tokyo.
