Commentary / Japan Dec 31, 2019
Presidential election will define Japan-U.S. ties
by Glen S. Fukushima
The outcome of the U.S. presidential election will have profound implications for Japan and the rest of the world.
National Nov 16, 2019
Washington asked Tokyo to pay five times as much per year for U.S. forces based in Japan
The United States asked Japan earlier this year to pay significantly more — about five times as much per year — to support U.S. forces stationed on the soil of its major Asian ally, government sources said Saturday. The request was delivered by John Bolton, ...
Commentary / Japan Oct 28, 2019
Erosion of America's reliability for allies
by Kuni Miyake
The Trump administration's actions raise questions about the credibility of the Japan-U.S. alliance.
Business Sep 16, 2019
U.S. will promise not to hike tariffs on Japanese autos, report says
Japan and the United States are reportedly working toward a joint leaders’ statement that would include a U.S. promise not to hike tariffs or introduce quotas on Japanese cars.
Commentary / Japan Jul 11, 2019
Trump's disquieting disdain for Japan
by Ramesh Thakur
Rising tensions between China and the U.S. have put Japan in a uniquely privileged position vis-a-vis both countries.
Commentary / Japan Jun 11, 2019
by Yoichi Funabashi
Just as in the prewar and postwar periods, the vital question with regard to the future of U.S.-Japan relations is that of how to confront and manage relations with China.
Editorials May 27, 2019
The rapport between Abe and Trump may be tested if Abe, as chair of this year's G20 summit, has to challenge Trump over trade issues.
Commentary / Japan May 27, 2019
Is Trump's state visit only ceremonial?
by Kuni Miyake
It's high time for Japan and the U.S. to elevate the level of strategic discussions to a practical and enforceable dimension.
Commentary / Japan May 8, 2019
U.S.-Japan trade realities: Unconventional multilateralism
by Paul Goldstein
Trump wants Japan to grant the United States the same tariff reductions that TPP members now enjoy.
Commentary / Japan Dec 3, 2018
The United States, China and the preferred superpower
by Toshiki Jinushi
For Japan, the U.S. has traditionally held the role — but that was before the Trump administration.
Business / Economy | FOCUS Nov 4, 2018
Japan’s busy year on trade likely to shake up the economy for years to come
by Cory Baird
The nation’s deal makers are having a busy year, as the reincarnation of the Trans-Pacific Partnership moves a step closer to implementation and another trade pact may also be concluded.
Commentary / Japan Oct 29, 2018
From Shimoda Conferences to Mount Fuji Dialogue
by Kuni Miyake
It's high time for the people and the government of Japan to change the postwar approach, because endless discussions will never make a difference.