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Thomas Cynkin
For Thomas Cynkin's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 7, 2020
Suga’s national security agenda
Unfortunately for Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, there will be no honeymoon period during which he can comfortably settle into his new job.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 22, 2020
North Korea blew up the liaison office and its relations with the South
We should anticipate Pyongyang continuing its series of limited provocations in coming months aimed mainly at South Korea.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 12, 2020
Reports of Kim's death were greatly exaggerated
Japan, the U.S. and South Korea should consider establishing a joint center to coordinate their response to a post-Kim scenario.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 10, 2020
What happens in North Korea might not stay in North Korea
While the hermit kingdom understandably appears to be turning inward, it may also feel compelled to lash out internationally
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 20, 2019
Time for U.S. pivot on North Korea?
It is now time for the U.S., along with Japan and South Korea, to prepare to pivot on North Korea.
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 9, 2019
North Korea exploits its advantages in talks with U.S.
Trump must disabuse the North Koreans of the notion that they can get a better deal from him if they refuse to engage seriously with his team.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 31, 2019
In defense of defending Japan
Both Japan and the U.S. must make efforts to ensure the long-term stability of the security alliance.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 2, 2019
Trump and Kim meet; Xi bides his time
It's difficult to imagine a scenario where North Korea reaches an agreement with the U.S. that China opposes.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 4, 2019
Trump bump: Building on U.S. president's visit
Tokyo should leverage the momentum of the Trump visit to strengthen the Japan-U.S. alliance not just symbolically, but in a concrete and forward-leaning manner.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 15, 2019
Why Japan should stay out of U.S.-Iran spat
The Japan Times reported May 9 that "Japan hopes to mediate between U.S. and Iran to rescue 2015 deal." This would be a miscalculation on the part of Tokyo.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 3, 2019
Managing North Korea
Conducting negotiations is like riding a bicycle: You need to keep moving forward or you will fall over.
'So hot you can't breathe': Extreme heat hits the Philippines
A pedestrian cools himself with a folding hand fan as he waits for a ride along a road in Manila on Wednesday, as extreme heat hit the Philippines.
Over 40% of Japan's municipalities at risk of vanishing, study finds
Of 1,729 local municipalities nationwide, 744 have been identified as being at risk of disappearing.
Princess Aiko makes debut at imperial garden party
Princess Aiko attends an imperial garden party in Tokyo on Tuesday.
'Sugar Baby Riri' gets nine-year prison term over romance scam
Mai Watanabe, who went by the moniker “Sugar Baby Riri,” dated older men and swindled them out of money by telling them fictitious heartbreaking stories about herself to gain their sympathy.
Japan's former PM Aso meets Trump for talks on security and economy
Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Taro Aso, vice president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, in New York on Tuesday. The Japanese government’s top spokesman on Wednesday played down the meeting as one conducted "in the capacity of one lawmaker" and “without the government’s involvement.”
For amateur sumo, a fresh start offers hope against time-wasting and gamesmanship
Wrestlers prepare for the start of a bout at the 2023 Sumo World Championships in Tokyo. Starting this month, placing one hand on the clay first is no longer allowed.
LDP veteran Nikai's youngest son expected to succeed him in Wakayama
Toshihiro Nikai, former secretary-general of the Liberal Democratic Party, announced in March that he would not run in the next Lower House election to take responsibility for the political funds scandal that rocked his party and his own faction.
New workers name Shohei Ohtani as 'dream boss' for two years running
Shohei Ohtani has been overwhelmingly voted as the “dream boss” for people who started working in April, according to a survey.
A craft beer crawl through Tokyo’s top bars, brewpubs and dives
If all you drink is Asahi, Sapporo and Kirin, you're depriving yourself of some of the best craft beer Tokyo has to offer — and there sure is a lot of it out there.
'Sugar Baby Riri' gets nine-year prison term over romance scam
Mai Watanabe, who went by the moniker “Sugar Baby Riri,” dated older men and swindled them out of money by telling them fictitious heartbreaking stories about herself to gain their sympathy.

Podcast

From easily navigable train stations to the helpfulness of its municipal staff, Tokyo has earned high praise for its commitment to accessibility for disabled travelers.
[Rebroadcast] Japan is doing better on accessibility than you may think

Longform

Later this month, author Shogo Imamura will open Honmaru, a bookstore that allows other businesses to rent its shelves. It's part of a wave of ideas Japanese booksellers are trying to compete with online spaces.
The story isn't over for Japan's bookstores
By Alex K.T. Martin

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