Commentary

National / Politics | Commentary May 8, 2020

What will Tokyo’s postponed Olympics mean for Japanese politics?

by Kristo Tamm

The possibility of the 2020 Games' cancellation and the economic fallout created by the pandemic could deal a blow to Abe’s legacy.

National | Commentary Apr 26, 2020

In the fight against COVID-19, neighborhood associations could be Japan's ace in the hole

by Paul Kreitman

For all their faults, Japan's neighborhood associations also help build community solidarity — a resource that will be sorely needed in the months to come.