National Jun 25, 2023
Japan deems export of lethal defense equipment feasible: source
The Japanese government says that armed noncombat vehicles and ships can be exported under the nation's stringent regulations on weapons exports.
National / Politics May 2, 2023
Japan split over accelerating parliamentary debate on revising Constitution: poll
The survey showed 49% of respondents said the parliament needs to accelerate discussion on amendments to the supreme law, while 48% said it does not.
National Apr 26, 2023
Japan ruling parties hold first talks on easing weapon export rules
The LDP hopes to lift a virtual arms export ban by easing Japan's guidelines on the overseas transfer of defense equipment and technology drawn up under its pacifist Constitution.
National / Social Issues Mar 8, 2023
Would gender quotas for lawmakers work in Japan?
by Tomoko Otake
Experts both at home and abroad say quotas are the fastest way to achieve gender equality in politics, but there are many factors at play, both legally and culturally.
National / Crime & Legal Feb 24, 2023
Japanese court orders government to pay damages over forced sterilization
The Shizuoka District Court found the defunct 1948 law was unconstitutional and awarded ¥16.5 million to the plaintiff, who claimed she underwent sterilization surgery in 1970.
National / Crime & Legal Feb 22, 2023
Tokyo High Court dismisses challenge to Japan's ban on dual nationality
The decision endorsed a lower court ruling that dual citizenship "could cause conflict in the rights and obligations between countries, as well as between the individual and the state."
National / Crime & Legal Jan 25, 2023
Japan's Supreme Court rules 2021 vote-value disparity constitutional
Among the 15 justices of the top court's Grand Bench, 14 ruled the 2021 Lower House election was constitutional, while one said it was unconstitutional.
National | FOCUS Jan 9, 2023
Japan to build up defenses from 2023, with China and North Korea in mind
by Reito Kaneko
The shift comes amid Beijing's growing bellicosity and Pyongyang's rapid advances in missile and nuclear technology.
Commentary / Japan Jan 3, 2023
A plea and a promise for 2023: No more ‘pacifism’
by Brad Glosserman
The characterization of Japan as a “pacifist” country is widespread — and very misleading.
Commentary / Japan Dec 13, 2022
Is Japan’s counterstrike capability a departure from its post-WWII pacifism?
by Kuni Miyake
What is the future of Japan's defense-oriented security posture amid growing military threats and a worsening geopolitical environment?
Editorials Dec 2, 2022
Japan is looking at new strategies and a fundamental shift in its thinking about national defense.