Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Announces Resignation
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported in the last half of August 2020.
Tag Archives: Shiori Ito
A Cautious Reopening for Business
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported in the first half of June 2020.
Ghosn Unchained
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported in the first half of January 2020.
Casino Bribery Scandal Hits Ruling Party Lawmakers
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported in the last half of December 2019.
Turning the Tide on Japan’s Gender Discrimination
Shiori Ito won rape lawsuit damages in what may be indicative of the tide turning against Japan’s poor record on gender equality; but for now, Japan’s performance in the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2020, released last week, speaks of a grim reality.
Why Are Japanese Millennials Voting Against Their Own Interests?
Since Shinzo Abe stormed back into power in December 2012, he and his Liberal Democratic Party have been able to count upon Japanese millennials as a steady and reliable support base. But the Liberal Democratic Party espouses stances on a variety of issues which run directly counter to millennials’ interests, hopes and beliefs.
Japan Resigns from the International Whaling Commission
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on December 31, 2018.
Japan Tobacco Wins Again
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on January 30, 2018.
Today in Japan (12.06.17)
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on December 6, 2017.
Today in Japan (11.23.17)
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on November 23, 2017.
