SoftBank and the Saudis
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son is trapped in the middle of the international scandal caused by the murder of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Tag Archives: Islam
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.
Japan Urged to Address Discrimination Issues
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on August 31, 2018.
Celebrating Eid ul Adha in Tokyo
This week Muslims across Japan celebrated the Islamic festival of Eid ul Adha which brought together people from many different ethnic groups. Near mosques, young children could be seen running around with their families, and friends enjoyed the occasion.
Japan Falls Behind on Renewable Energy
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on January 14, 2018.
The Year of American Activism in Japan
2017 was a year unlike any other in Japan in the sense that it witnessed repeated public demonstrations by concerned Americans against the new president of their own country.
Expatriates, Immigrants, Refugees
Donald Trump’s executive order swept up the wrong people, demonstrating his administration’s curious confusion about basic terms and definitions.
US Democrats Enter the Trump Era
Leaders of Democrats Abroad hold a press conference in Tokyo to discuss responses to the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
Saudi Foreign Minister Al-Jubeir
Dr. Adel Al-Jubeir, Saudi Foreign Minister, addresses Japanese journalists in Tokyo on September 2, 2016. Topics included diplomatic issues with Syria and Iran.
Terrorism: What’s the Rumpus?
Host Michael Penn interviews professor Christopher Hobson to discuss the concept and potential threat of terrorism.
