Bread & Roses: Uncle Reiwa Quickly Abuses His Power
Outright rejection of appointing certain researchers to the Science Council of Japan without disclosing the reason is an abuse of the prime minister’s power.
Tag Archives: Act on the Protection of Specially Designated Secrets (2013)
Document: Political Mission of the Japan Communist Party
Whereas most Japanese political parties, whether the ruling conservatives or the mainstream opposition, effectively have little in the way of fixed party policies, the Japan Communist Party, the nation’s oldest political party, is very different, taking its own platforms very seriously.
The Abe Climate COP Out
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported in the first half of December 2019.
The Genesis of Henoko as “The Only Solution”
Whenever American and Japanese officials meet, they engage in a ritual. Their joint statements, invariably invoking a “free and open Indo-Pacific” and “rules-based maritime order,” always swear that their “ironclad alliance” is stronger than ever.
Abe Cabinet: Sexual Harassment Is No Crime
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on May 20, 2018.
Abe Regime Shaken, Not Stirred
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on April 23, 2018.
The Deplorables: Marines Continue Flights over Okinawa School
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on January 18, 2018.
Diet Debate Begins on Conspiracy Bill
House of Representatives debate on the Conspiracy Bill begins. The controversial legislation expected to become “the main event” of this Ordinary Diet Session as the government and the opposition parties draw battle lines.
How the US-Japan Alliance Operates
Interview with Sayo Saruta, Director of the New Diplomacy Initiative.
Lawrence Repeta on Secrecy Law
The government deals itself all the cards in deciding what constitutes acceptable journalism about official policymaking.
