The Short Distance from Pearl Harbor to Yasukuni Shrine
The Abe administration gets a free ride from the Obama administration for Japanese rightwing ideology
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The Link Between Hokkaido and Egypt
Foreign resident works to bring Japanese education to his native city in Egypt
Japan Trumped: A Trustworthy Man
What made Shinzo Abe so happy about his meeting with Donald Trump?
Obama Destroyed the Democratic Party
Another look at the leader who set the stage for Donald Trump.
Japan Trumped: Hoping Against Hope
The election of Donald Trump as US president pushes its alliance with Japan back close to zero.
Rengo Obstructing Opposition Alliance
The Democratic Party’s labor union backers are throwing a wrench into political strategy.
Racism Emerges in Okinawa Base Confrontation
Racism has always been an essential element in the struggle over US military bases in Okinawa, but now it has emerged into the mainstream media.
Junichiro Koizumi Confronts Nuclear Lies
Former Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi explains why he radically changed his views on nuclear power.
Saudi Foreign Minister Al-Jubeir
Dr. Adel Al-Jubeir, Saudi Foreign Minister, addresses Japanese journalists in Tokyo on September 2, 2016. Topics included diplomatic issues with Syria and Iran.
Saudi Minister of Culture and Information
Dr. Adel Al-Toraifi, Saudi Minister of Culture and Information, addresses Japanese journalists in Tokyo on September 2, 2016.
