National / History Feb 27, 2022
Japan's New Left remains a thing of memory, 50 years on from hostage incident
by Matthew Hernon
The Asama-Sanso lodge incident, a dramatic 10-day standoff with police that saw three lives lost, sealed the fate of the nation's student protest movement, some analysts say.
World / Politics Jan 19, 2022
U.K.'s Johnson, facing plot to oust him, says he will not resign
by William James and Alistair Smout
The prime minister is struggling to quell an internal revolt by his own lawmakers who are angry over a series of lockdown parties in Downing Street.
Commentary / World Dec 28, 2021
Developing young minds for a better future
by Brad Glosserman
Many academics and policy pros travel in their own bubbles, seeing only counterparts or folks who pay for the privilege. Who they don't mix with are tomorrow's future leaders.
People | 20 QUESTIONS Dec 11, 2021
Nour Eldin Sultan: ‘Listening and lending your support is the best thing you can do to help someone’
by Alexander Litz
Nour Eldin Sultan came to Japan, fell in love with Yamagata Prefecture and ended up becoming the first Arab Muslim to be elected to a local prefectural assembly.
National / Media | MEDIA MIX Oct 30, 2021
The political advantages of the ‘parent lottery’
by Philip Brasor
The term "oyagacha" is widely used for the idea that "you can't choose your parents." When you're born into a political dynasty, however, that's not such a bad thing.
National / Media | MEDIA MIX Oct 23, 2021
Behind the scenes, younger bureaucrats are fed up with overtime
by Philip Brasor
Many young bureaucrats are working late to make leading party lawmakers look good, and it’s taking a toll.
National / Politics Oct 19, 2021
Japan voters voice hope for change as election campaigning kicks off
Voters expressed hope for positive change and a better future Tuesday as official campaigning for the Oct. 31 House of Representatives election kicked off across Japan.
World Oct 12, 2021
Europe’s region of rogues looks to be on more shaky ground
by Marton Eder, Zoltan Simon and Peter Laca
Central Europe has seen the abrupt resignation of one leader, a shock election defeat for another and tens of thousands of anti-government protesters flocking to the streets.
National / Politics | The LDP's game of thrones Sep 9, 2021
The LDP's outspoken 'maverick' steps up to fight for the party's top spot
by Michael MacArthur Bosack
Cosmopolitan and media savvy, Taro Kono is a reformist but has his share of liabilities.
National / Politics Sep 7, 2021
Japan looks to convene Diet session on Oct. 4 to choose new prime minister
The winner of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race on Sept. 29 is set to be voted in.
Language | BILINGUAL Aug 20, 2021
Make Japanese politics more concrete by training your ears
by Daniel Morales
Training your ears to catch the sounds of certain Japanese words might make listening to people talk about politics a little more comprehensible.