Democracy Denied in Okinawa
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on December 15, 2018.
Tag Archives: Southern Kurile islands-Northern Territories
Japan and Russia Negotiate Ownership of Four Islands
At the end of World War II, Russia seized four of the Kuril Islands north of Hokkaido. Russia expelled the Islands’ Japanese residents, and they are still disputed. Russia and Japan never reached an agreement, and never signed a treaty ending the war.
The Fall of Carlos Ghosn
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on November 25, 2018.
All-Okinawa Movement Wins in Naha
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on October 21, 2018.
Abe Reelected Liberal Democratic Party Leader
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on September 23, 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.
Towards an Abe-Kim Summit
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on June 15, 2018.
Abe Over Promises and Under Delivers on Russia
Although claimed as a success, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s latest meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin produced meagre results, demonstrating just how far his Russia policy has fallen short of his lofty ambitions.
Taro Aso Embarrasses the Abe Government
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on April 21, 2018.
Abe Aims for Pro-Government News Stations
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on March 17, 2018.
