Tokyo and Seoul Clash over Dokdo-Takeshima
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on February 22, 2018.
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Towards the New Centrist Formation
The Party of Hope and the Democratic Party move slowly toward a new political formation. In the long run, however, even that will likely do them little good.
Japan Not Amused by Steel Tariff Threat
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on February 20, 2018.
Japan Facts: Peace Constitution
A basic primer on the issues surrounding the controversial Article Nine of the Japanese Constitution.
Rewriting the North-South Thaw
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on February 19, 2018.
Moon Decelerates on North-South Summit
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on February 18, 2018.
Abe Brushes Off School Scandals
While it can hardly be said that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has given credible answers about his role in the Moritomo Gakuen and Kake Gakuen school scandals, it is also increasingly apparent that the general public is willing to let him brush off these scandals and to get on with his policy agenda.
Kuroda Renominated as Bank of Japan Chief
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on February 16, 2018.
Abe Growls at Korean Peninsula Peace Moves
This Week in Japan is your source for news and information about politics and other happenings in this East Asian island country. This episode covers the Top Five stories of the second week of February 2018.
Abe Vexed by Japan’s Defense Only Policy
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on February 14, 2018.
