Ruling Coalition Loses Supermajority
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported in the second half of July 2019.
Tag Archives: Akita Prefecture
Akita Election Deals Blow to Controversial Missile Defense System
The planned construction of the Aegis Ashore missile defense system in Akita has once again suffered a blow as independent, opposition-supported candidate Shizuka Terata won in the House of Councillors election. Terata’s victory owes to the efforts of many in the region who are strongly opposed to the deployment of the facility so close to the city center.
Osaka G20 Summit Produces Few Results
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported in the second half of June 2019.
Abe: Inflation Target Never “Real Objective” of Abenomics
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported in the second week of June 2019.
“Behavior Unworthy of a Nation Governed by Law”
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on October 31, 2018.
All-Okinawa Movement Wins in Naha
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on October 21, 2018.
The Case Against Aegis Ashore
While the Abe administration presents Aegis Ashore as an essential and relatively uncontroversial contribution to the defense of Japan from the North Korean threat, in reality the deployment of this missile defense system risks further destabilizing the security situation in Northeast Asia, especially with regard to Russia.
Abe Reelection All But Assured
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on July 31, 2018.
More Calls for Taro Aso’s Head
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on June 6, 2018.
Economic Growth Streak Ends
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on May 17, 2018.
