Harrowing the Tourist Lodging Industry
The Minpaku Law appears to be aimed mainly at alleviating social problems and ensuring safety, but it risks forcing many existing Airbnb and other similar minpaku accommodations to close their doors.
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.
Abe Not True Champion for North Korea Abductees
Shinzo Abe may have built his early political career on the championing of the abductee families, but in the end it appears that he is more interested in the issue for the purpose of hardening Japanese public attitudes towards the North Korean regime than in designing policies that are genuinely in the best interests of the victims and their families.
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.