Guerrilla Journalism: Newsroom Innovation
Guerrilla Journalism speaks to Meg Heckman, professor at Northeastern University’s School of Journalism, about the progress and prospects for newsroom innovation.
Japan and the Rise of China: What’s the Rumpus?
Gökberk Durmaz of the University of Tsukuba joins WTR to discuss the potential threat to Japan which is inherent in the rise of China.
All-Okinawa Movement Wins in Naha
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on October 21, 2018.
CEATEC Japan Promotes the Concept of Society 5.0
CEATEC Japan 2018 was held from October 16 to 19. It’s mission is to bring tech companies together to exchange information.
Tokyo Moves to Ban Anti-LGBT Discrimination
On October 8, Japan’s LGBT community took to the streets of Shinjuku for love and equality. It was the Tokyo Love Parade 2018. This came days after the Tokyo Metropolitan Government adopted an ordinance banning discrimination against the LGBT community.
Stop Immigrants Day
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on October 15, 2018.
New Train Station on the Yamanote Line
JR East is constructing a new train station on the Yamanote Line between Shinagawa and Tamachi. The station will connect to the Keihin-Tohoku Line, Yamanote Line, and the Shinkansen.
Fernando Ras on the Eclecticism of Meiji Period Architecture
Photographer Fernando Ras shares his photo collection with reporter Astrid Walmer in Buenos Aires, discussing the characteristics of Meiji period architecture in Japan.
Yasukuni Chief Priest Forced to Resign for Criticizing Emperor Akihito
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on October 12, 2018.
Yusaku Maezawa: Moon Tour to Contribute to World Peace
Last month, Japanese billionaire and founder of clothing website “Zozotown” Yusaku Maezawa announced that he would be SpaceX’s first tourist passenger. Yesterday, Maezawa held a press conference at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan, in which he outlined his goals for his circumlunar mission.