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In Seoul, Tokyo and even Taipei, a once-unthinkable idea — building nuclear weapons — has begun to look disturbingly pragmatic.
The Japanese government hopes that economic growth can be rekindled through consumer-driven spending.
Having to give up their maiden names has a real-world impact for Japanese women in the workplace.
Once protected by its nuclear umbrella, America’s closest allies are now threatened by it and contemplating their own nuclear weapons.
Cute characters are often vulnerable, innocent and lovable – and therein lies their power.
The strength of these alliances depends on whether Trump views Tokyo and Seoul as bulwarks against China’s rise or vassals that can be extorted for financial gain.
A US deal that gives Russia more power, and withdraws support from former allies, is likely to cost Washington overall.
Grief is not about building a new life without the person you’ve lost but about finding new ways of incorporating them into your ongoing reality.
A court found Kanae Kijima guilty of murder. Japanese society also blamed her for the way she looked.
Money Tigers aimed to bring entrepreneurship into living rooms across Japan.
Japan has a very high bar for prosecutions, meaning only the strongest cases are brought to trial. Yet, many problems with the justice system still exist.
How can including them change our understanding of AI?
Japan’s whaling practices are in the spotlight following the arrest of activist Paul Watson. Are they a deeply rooted cultural tradition or a lucrative economic activity?
Since many Japanese women still find it difficult to explore and discuss their sexual desires with their partners, the services have become popular among all women, not just lesbians.
China and Japan entered a detente during Trump’s first term in what could be a sign of things to come.
For the people I spoke to, retirement is understood as an opportunity to live a life for themselves, leading to a journey of self-discovery.
Japan set for rare political shakeup after ruling Liberal Democratic party suffers ‘severe judgment’ in general election.
Nihon Hidankyo is not alone in winning the Nobel peace prize for its efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons.
Like the Japanese atomic survivors who were awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize, Godzilla has a message to share.
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Adjunct Lecturer, Faculty of Economics, Hosei University
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Pro Vice-Chancellor Research and Professor of International Studies, La Trobe University
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Sasakawa Associate Professor of International Relations and Japanese Foreign Policy, University of East Anglia
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Associate Professor, International Relations, Contemporary Japanese Politics & Society, University of Tokyo
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Senior Lecturer, Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University
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Adjunct Professor, Australia-China Relations Institute, University of Technology Sydney
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Lecturer in International Relations, Loughborough University
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Lecturer, Language and Culture, Keele University
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