Bulldozed Villages and Good Neighbors in Okinawa
On May 4, US Marine Corps Commandant General Robert B. Neller’s words spoken at a press conference the day before became front-page news in Okinawa.
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Aging Population Cuts Labor Force
In recent years, the Japanese population has been decreasing significantly and this has brought about major difficulties related to a workforce shortage, and also leading to a reduction in GDP growth.
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.
Okinawa Double Election Set for September 30
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on August 19, 2018.
China Overtakes Japan as UN Contributor
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on August 15, 2018.
Okinawa Governor Takeshi Onaga Dies
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on August 12, 2018.
The Heat Is On
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on July 23, 2018.
Party on the Eve of Disaster
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on July 16, 2018.
Massive Rainstorm Devastates Western Japan
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on July 10, 2018.
Families Belong Together
More than thirty protesters gather in Shibuya, Tokyo to increase pressure on decision makers to ensure justice for families crossing the US-Mexico border and to put an end to the Trump administration’s inhumane and cruel policy of separating children from their parents.
