2016/12/08 |
Abe’s Tribute at Pearl Harbor
The sensitivities that surround a Japanese prime minister’s visit to Pearl Harbor — and a U.S. president’s visit to Hiroshima — remind us that reconciliation over the war is still an issue between Japan and the U.S.
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.
2016/12/05 |
Japan Plans to Stop Asistance For Fukushima’s Voluntary Evacuees
'As of July, some 89,000 Fukushima people continued to live away from their homes.'
2016/12/02 |
The Democratic Party of Japan's Unclear Path
The party's popular ratings stands at 8 percent, and as yet has not given a clear message to the people on what kind of government it seeks to establish and how it would accomplish this goal.
2016/12/01 |
Another Twist in the Park Scandal
Even if Park Geun-hye does step down, the vacuum at the apex of South Korean politics will persist; yet if she remains in office, Park will be too wounded to govern.
2016/11/29 |
Preventing Car Accidents Involving Seniors In Japan
The Japanese national and local governments should take concrete steps to prevent car accidents involving senior citizens.
2016/11/28 |
Japan's Whistleblowers Need More Protection
The law on whistleblowers lacks the teeth to protect employees who reveal wrongdoings, a situation that needs correcting.
2016/11/25 |
Inexcusable Response in Japan Bullying Case
'The slow response of the teachers at the school and board of education officials demonstrates their lack of empathy towards the boy and other people who have experienced great suffering.'
2016/11/24 |
Japan Should Take More Proactive Climate Action
Japan’s efforts toward cutting its own emissions have failed to impress internationally. It needs to demonstrate that it is serious about combating climate change by taking concrete action and coming up with more ambitious long-term plans.
2016/11/23 |
The ICC: Death by A Thousand Cuts
The International Criminal Court is not perfect but it has proven able to make a difference. It must not be allowed to fail.
2016/11/17 |
A Questionable Nuclear Deal Between Japan and India
Doubts persist though the accord says the cooperation will be restricted to peaceful purposes.
2016/11/16 |
Japan Cutting Down on Passive Smoking Before 2020 Tokyo Olympics
It is not that Japan lacks legislation to control smoking in public spaces, but it carries no punishment for those who fail to take such steps.
2016/11/15 |
Hong Kong’s Autonomy Eroded
Beijing could take moves to ease its concerns, but it would permanently embitter pro-democracy forces in Hong Kong and confirm to others, especially in Taiwan, that Beijing’s promises are empty.
2016/11/04 |
Japan’s Hypocritical Nuclear Stance
Japan’s vote at the United Nations last week contradicts the nation’s long-standing call for the elimination of such weapons.
2016/11/03 |
Scandal Rocks Seoul
'The scandal means that all of Park’s initiatives are more susceptible to criticism, and the temptation for outside powers, such as North Korea and China, to meddle in the campaign is increasing.'
2016/11/02 |
Laws Alone Won’t Stop Bullying in Japan
Teachers and school officials need to recognize their duty to detect signs of bullying at an early stage and take prompt action to stop it.
2016/11/01 |
Foreign Trainees As Caregivers in Japan?
'It is not the proper way to deal with the staff shortage in the nursing care sector'