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.
US Military Control of Tokyo’s Airspace
Due to agreements made between Japan and the United States at the end of World War II, the US military controls the majority of the airspace over Tokyo.
How Climate Change Will Impact Japan
Japan is facing the disastrous impact of climate change. Shingetsu News Agency spoke with representatives from the World Wildlife Fund and the Asian institute of Management about the threat of global warming.
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.
Yuki Hayashi’s Botanical Images from Paraguay
For Hayashi, perhaps, plants are an essential part of her narrative as a Paraguayan national; they represent a sense of belonging which does not betray her Japanese ancestry.
Democracy Denied in Okinawa
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on December 15, 2018.
Cycling for Charity: What’s the Rumpus?
Robert Williams joins WTR to discuss the activities of the Tokyo-based charity organization “Knights in White Lycra.”
Nissan Coup Turning Sour
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on December 9, 2018.