National May 17, 2022

Myanmar shadow government seeks to engage Japan despite geopolitical issues

Some Japanese lawmakers are rallying behind the NUG, though Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's administration has yet to recognize it.

National Mar 21, 2022

Don't forget tragedy in Myanmar amid Ukraine crisis, expats in Japan say

A group of Myanmar residents in Japan has launched a crowdfunding campaign to support compatriots who have evacuated their homes or lost their jobs due to the military coup.

National | FOCUS Feb 14, 2022

Can South Korea's next president warm up Seoul's chilly ties with Tokyo?

How far ruling party nominee Lee Jae-myung and main opposition candidate Yoon Seok-youl — the front-runners in the March 9 election — are willing to go to improve ties is an open question.

Issues | THE FOREIGN ELEMENT Jan 31, 2022

A Tokyo restaurant becomes a base for expats from Myanmar to rally support for their homeland

Featuring cuisine from various regions of Myanmar, Spring Revolution Restaurant shows how united the country could be.

National / Politics Nov 23, 2021

'Peace state' Japan must think twice about defense moves, German scholar says

Sophia University professor Sven Saaler questioned the rationale behind calls in the LDP for Japan to acquire strike capabilities and double defense spending to 2% of GDP.

National | FOCUS Aug 17, 2021

Can Japan lead global health finance amid the pandemic?

Among G7 nations, Japan was the largest provider of development aid in response to the pandemic, but some are urging it to do even more.

National | FOCUS May 20, 2021

Axed diplomat fears Myanmar will descend into darkness of dictatorship

Aung Soe Moe says he has been attending online meetings with other diplomats participating in the civil disobedience movement around the world.

National May 20, 2021

Myanmar junta fires two diplomats in Tokyo for opposing coup and violence

A Japanese Foreign Ministry official declined to comment on the pair's diplomatic status, saying only, "We will judge their status as we monitor how the situation in Myanmar evolves."

National / Politics May 4, 2021

Myanmar's economic woes may help Japan persuade junta to end crisis

Experts suggest Japan, in partnership with ASEAN, broker talks between the junta and the National Unity Government as the country has ties with both sides.

National | FOCUS Jan 5, 2021

Japan and U.S. to boost defense ties with Europe in Indo-Pacific

In 2021, the U.K. will deploy an aircraft carrier and its strike group to East Asia, France will dispatch a naval vessel to Japan and Germany will send a frigate to the Indian Ocean.