The Japan Times
South Korea Must Now Move On
South Korea's next leader faces several daunting challenges.
Once Again, Bird Flu is in the Air
The Chinese authorities should take action to combat the virus instead of covering up cases of infection.
What Abe’s LDP Dominance Portends
A lack of any significant rivalry to Abe seems to reflect the dearth of viable next-generation leaders — a problem that could haunt the party in coming years
A ‘New Level’ of North Korean Threat
New measures are required to handle the North Korean nuclear threat.
China's Heavy Hand in Xinjiang
China is right to worry about the dangers of Islamic extremism in its western provinces, but it must also recognize that this threat is a result of Beijing’s own policies.
Japan on the 70th Anniversary of ‘228 Incident’ in Taiwan
During the memorial event held Tuesday in Taipei on the 70th anniversary of the uprising, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-Wen said her government will take steps to identify where the responsibility for the incident lies.
Problems with Japan's New Ambitious Education Curriculum Guidelines
The ambitious draft clearly seeks both higher quality and greater quantity in lower education. But it leaves a question of whether school officials and teachers can manage classes as envisaged by the draft.
Doubling Down on Chaos in Seoul
South Korea needs to get hold of the chaos currently paralyzing its political world.
The Long Reach of Japan's ‘Conspiracy Crime’ Bill
The new legislation seeks to punish people for 'plotting and planning' criminal activities.
Problems with Retired Japanese Officials Seeking Jobs
Japan faces problems with government officials seeking to secure post-retirement job opportunities with businesses and organizations that want to build and maintain connections with the bureaucracy that oversees their industries.