Abe Government Manufactures Crisis with South Korea
On December 20, Japanese patrol planes had a tense encounter with South Korean warships. Tokyo claimed that the warships locked their fire control radar on the planes.
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Belly Dancers in Tokyo
Belly dancers may not be something that most people associate with Tokyo, but some young Japanese women are ardent students of the art.
Ghosn Prosecutors Double Down
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on December 24, 2018.
Egypt Invites Japanese Young People on Tour
Something strange is afoot at the Embassy of Egypt in Tokyo. Ambassador Ayman Kamel addresses young people from western Japan.
Most Japanese No Longer See United States As Friend
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on December 19, 2018.
Buddhist Priests Fight Climate Change
Two Buddhist priests in Kyoto have established a company, Tera Energy, with the objective of combating climate change by selling renewable energy to temples and followers.
Yoshito Hori and the Rightwing Turn of the Japan Times
The Japan Times served for decades as the leading newspaper for the nation’s foreign community, but now it has been taken over by rightwing elements close to the Abe regime.
Democracy Denied in Okinawa
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on December 15, 2018.
Nissan Coup Turning Sour
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on December 9, 2018.
Abe Government to Media: Forced Labor Wasn’t Forced
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on December 6, 2018.
