Is Japan becoming anti-immigrant? Far-right parties gain momentum in election lead-up
As Japan heads into a pivotal upper house election, populist parties on the far-right are seizing on anti-immigrant…
Japan’s Floundering Politics Need Shinzo Abe’s Legacy
July 8 marked the third anniversary of the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, an outstanding prime…
Japan police ramp up security to tackle ‘lone wolf’ attacks ahead of Tokyo election
As campaigning began on Friday for the Tokyo metropolitan assembly election, Japanese police have stepped up measures to…
Japan police arrest man who slashed 2 people at Tokyo subway station
A man with a knife slashed two passengers on a train stopping at a Tokyo subway station during…
South Korea expresses ‘deep disappointment’ over Japanese PM’s offering to WWII shrine
SEOUL, April 22 (UPI) — South Korea on Tuesday voiced “deep disappointment and regret” after Japanese Prime Minister…
Iran rejects direct negotiations with the US in response to Trump’s letter
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s president said Sunday that the Islamic Republic rejected direct negotiations with…
A court orders the Unification Church in Japan dissolved
TOKYO (AP) — The Unification Church in Japan was ordered dissolved by a court Tuesday after a government…
Trump sends letter to Iran’s supreme leader over nuclear program
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — President Donald Trump sent a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei,…
Trump tells Ishiba at the White House that he wants to slash the US trade deficit with Japan
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday he wants to slash the U.S. trade deficit with Japan…
A guide to Trumps economic cabinet
Hi, Quartz members! Since winning the election on Nov. 5, Donald Trump has moved remarkably, if not unexpectedly,…