Visible Minorities: Gaijin Card Reader App Obliterates Privacy
Violations of the privacy rights of Japan’s foreign residents are routine, and the new Gaijin Card reader app could make things much worse.
Tag Archives: Tokyo Shinbun
Henoko Airbase Initiative Sinking into Mayonnaise-Soft Earth
For almost two-and-a-half decades, Japan and the United States have insisted that a new US Marine airbase at Henoko—a replacement for Marine Corps Air Station Futenma—is absolutely needed as a solid foundation for the US-Japan Alliance. Last year, however, it was officially revealed that the sea floor where the base is being constructed consists of mayonnaise-soft earth, and that any airstrip built there now could sink into oblivion.
“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.
Okinawa Referendum Decisive Rejection of Henoko Base Construction
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on February 28, 2019.
Abe Demands Local Government Support for Military Recruitment
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on February 16, 2019.
Abe Regime Makes Direct Attacks on Press Freedom
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on February 6, 2019.
