Car Wars Episode II: Attack of the Ghosns
After fifty days, former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn has finally been able to speak. In a Japanese court, he publicly denied all of the prosecutors’ charges against him.
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Japan and South Korea Engage in Tit-for-Tat
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on January 7, 2019.
Japan Resigns from the International Whaling Commission
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on December 31, 2018.
Guerrilla Journalism: News Deserts
In Episode 7 of Guerrilla Journalism, we speak to Penny Abernathy, professor at the University of North Carolina, about the concept and consequences of “news deserts” in the United States.
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.
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.
