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.
Commentary / Japan Sep 27, 2018
A Japan-U.S. pact looks like the opposite of free trade
by David Fickling and Anjani Trivedi
Abe can't yield much on agriculture, while U.S. cars face few barriers — and few buyers — in Japan.
National / Politics Aug 30, 2018
U.S.'s special envoy for North Korea to travel to Japan and South Korea within weeks
New U.S. special envoy for North Korea, Stephen Biegun, will visit Japan and South Korea within weeks to coordinate policies on North Korea, the U.S. State Department said Wednesday. It will be Biegun's first trip to the region since being appointed as the U.S. special ...
Commentary / Japan Aug 8, 2018
Japan and the emerging Indo-Pacific strategy
by Mercy A. Kuo
Better than most, Tokyo has clarity about the disaccord between economic and security interests when advocating the Indo-Pacific strategy.
National / History Jun 20, 2018
U.S. sailors honor Pearl Harbor survivor during one last visit
Ray Emory survived the early morning surprise attack on Pearl Harbor that killed nearly 2,400 servicemen nearly 80 years ago. The 97-year-old never forgot those who died that day, spending the past few decades doggedly pushing for the remains of those buried as unknowns to ...