National / Politics Nov 6, 2022
Ex-Biden adviser urges Japan to boost intelligence sharing with U.S.
The remarks came as speculation grows that China could attack Taiwan and North Korea may carry out another nuclear test.
National Sep 25, 2022
Ex-Myanmar diplomat urges barring junta envoy from Abe funeral
A former diplomat dismissed by Myanmar's military junta for his opposition to last year's coup has criticized Japan for inviting the head of the Myanmar Embassy in Tokyo to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's state funeral. Aung Soe Moe said that if Prime Minister Fumio ...
World / Politics | FOCUS Aug 16, 2022
Ukraine crisis to slow U.K. engagement in Indo-Pacific
Britain's immediate priority is to extend military and economic aid to Ukraine and strengthen defense and deterrence against Russia in partnership with other NATO members.
National / Politics | FOCUS Jul 12, 2022
Asia experts seek Japan's lead in rules-based order after Kishida win
With the election victory, the LDP-Komeito coalition and other pro-constitutional reform forces continue to control more than two-thirds of the seats in both houses of parliament.
National May 17, 2022
Myanmar shadow government seeks to engage Japan despite geopolitical issues
Some Japanese lawmakers are rallying behind the NUG, though Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's administration has yet to recognize it.
National Mar 21, 2022
Don't forget tragedy in Myanmar amid Ukraine crisis, expats in Japan say
A group of Myanmar residents in Japan has launched a crowdfunding campaign to support compatriots who have evacuated their homes or lost their jobs due to the military coup.
National | FOCUS Feb 14, 2022
Can South Korea's next president warm up Seoul's chilly ties with Tokyo?
How far ruling party nominee Lee Jae-myung and main opposition candidate Yoon Seok-youl — the front-runners in the March 9 election — are willing to go to improve ties is an open question.
Issues | THE FOREIGN ELEMENT Jan 31, 2022
A Tokyo restaurant becomes a base for expats from Myanmar to rally support for their homeland
Featuring cuisine from various regions of Myanmar, Spring Revolution Restaurant shows how united the country could be.
National / Politics Nov 23, 2021
'Peace state' Japan must think twice about defense moves, German scholar says
Sophia University professor Sven Saaler questioned the rationale behind calls in the LDP for Japan to acquire strike capabilities and double defense spending to 2% of GDP.
National | FOCUS Aug 17, 2021
Can Japan lead global health finance amid the pandemic?
Among G7 nations, Japan was the largest provider of development aid in response to the pandemic, but some are urging it to do even more.