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The man standing between Abe and his ambitions: Who is Shigeru Ishiba?

by Reiji Yoshida

Former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba is back in the spotlight. Ishiba and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe are likely to face off in the Sept. 20 vote to select the next leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, which will also determine who is the nation's ...

Reference | EXPLAINER Aug 13, 2018

Olympic heat wave fears: What steps can Tokyo take?

by Tomohiro Osaki

Japan has become well-known for its omotenashi (hospitality), with the concept being part of Tokyo's pitch when it bid to host the 2020 Olympics. But this year's record heat wave, which has so far killed more than 100 people and led to tens of thousands ...