2017/02/20 |
Tokyo Olympics Pose Challenge for Japanese Farmers
Time is running out for Japanese farmers to obtain the Global GAP certificate in order to serve their products at the Tokyo Olympics 2020.
2017/01/06 |
Japan's Political Landscape in 2017
The Abe administration remains unchallenged within Japan, but a Trump presidency brings turbulence.
2016/12/21 |
China Tests the United States
China has frequently tested U.S. leaders as soon as they take office and Trump’s statements have raised the stakes for Beijing.
2016/10/18 |
Solving Japan's Abdication Question
Japan's 82-year-old Emperor, who underwent heart bypass surgery in 2012 but is currently not believed to have any pressing health problems, has indicated his wish to retire.
2017/01/10 |
Promoting Local Autonomy in Japan
Transferring administrative power from the central to local governments may not be enough to realize true local autonomy.
2016/08/08 |
OP-ED: Abe’s Unrivaled Position of Power
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's political power is unrivaled — does he have what it takes to make the most of it?
2016/12/28 |
Better Court Interpreters Needed in Japan
200 errors and omissions regarding the testimony translated by Japanese court interpreters were found for a mortar attack trial.
2017/01/16 |
Japan Should Join U.N. Nuclear Arms Ban Talks
Japan has the duty to take part and play a meaningful role in the negotiations as a nation that knows firsthand what are the consequences of a nuclear attack.
2017/03/16 |
South Korea Must Now Move On
South Korea's next leader faces several daunting challenges.
2017/01/19 |
Global Charity Oxfam New Report Alarms Wealth Concentration
Oxfam reckons that eight individuals — Bill Gates, Amancio Ortega (founder of Inditex, a fashion group), Warren Buffett, Carlos Slim, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Ellison and Michael Bloomberg — own the same amount of wealth as the 3.6 billion people who make up the poorest half of humanity.
2017/01/23 |
Japan's Unaddressed Succession Issues
Questions regarding the Imperial succession should continue to be discussed so that the government will not be cornered into making decisions only after a situation arises in the future that demands quick action.
2017/02/23 |
Discussions on Japan's Imperial Abdication
The public should have a say in the discussion on Imperial abdication.
2017/03/30 |
Arrest in China Unnerves Australia
China's detention of a Sydney professor spotlights its questionable record when it comes to respect for academic freedom and human rights, and casts a shadow over Sino-Australian relations.
2016/12/06 |
Worrying Signals About Trump’s Diplomacy
For some, Trump’s disregard for precedent and protocol is refreshing and amusing; for many others, his actions are troubling and dangerous.
2016/12/19 |
A Step Forward for Japan-Russia Ties
Joint operations in the disputed islands off Hokkaido could help enhance Japan-Russia relations.