Speakeasy: Japan’s Reluctance to Embrace Teleworking
This SNA Speakeasy features Rochelle Kopp on the theme of “Japan’s Reluctance to Embrace Teleworking.”
Tokyo Sinks into Covid-19 Crisis
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported in the last half of March 2020.
Boba Boom! The Taiwanese Origins of Japan’s Latest Craze
Japan gave Taiwan manga, anime, and KTV. Taiwan is now returning the favor with bubble milk tea.
Taiwan Covid-19 Cases Climb to Over 200
Taiwan’s total number of Covid-19 cases has climbed to at least 235, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC). 29 individuals have been released from treatment, while two deaths have taken place.
Speakeasy: Coping with the Coronavirus in Japanese Rural Areas
This SNA Speakeasy features Harunobu Yonenaga on the theme of “Coping with the Coronavirus in Japanese Rural Areas.”
Speakeasy: Flying Air Taxis are No Longer a Dream
This SNA Speakeasy features Tim Hornyak on the theme of “Flying Air Taxis are No Longer a Dream.”
Arguing with the Japan Times
The editors of the Japan Times published an announcement today regarding its now infamous “Editor’s Note” of November 2018, with the evident purpose of drawing a line under the affair and to recover their reputation for “fair, accurate and transparent journalism.” Unfortunately, it seems that the newspaper’s internal investigation bypassed all of the most serious and credible allegations.
Speakeasy: Constitutional Revision After the Shinzo Abe Era
This SNA Speakeasy features Chris Winkler on the theme of “Constitutional Revision After the Shinzo Abe Era.”
Speakeasy: Chinese Nationalist Party at a Crossroads
This SNA Speakeasy features Brian Hioe on the theme of “Chinese Nationalist Party at a Crossroads.”
Visible Minorities: No Free Pass for Shirking Responsibility
There’s an oft-used expression in Japanese: sekinin tenka. Best translated as “passing the buck,” it’s a reflex of dodging blame for one’s own actions by transferring responsibility to others. For too long, Japan has done so on the world stage with impunity—even when it affects the world adversely.