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A One-Sided US-Japan Trade Agreement

A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported in the second half of September 2019.

US Military Remains Unaccountable Under New Aircraft Accident Guidelines

Two helicopter crashes in Okinawa, thirteen years apart, have led to changes in the protocol for responding to such incidents. But as with the first set of changes, this year’s revision may still allow the US military to essentially do as it pleases.

Abe Rewards Friends in Latest Cabinet Reshuffle

A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported in the first half of September 2019.

Japan-South Korea Military Information Pact Terminated

A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported in the first half of August 2019.

“Full-Scale Economic War” Between Japan and South Korea

A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported in the first half of August 2019.

Ruling Coalition Loses Supermajority

A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported in the second half of July 2019.

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.