tatsuya maruyama

National Feb 17, 2021

Shimane governor threatens to cancel participation in Olympic torch relay

by Eric Johnston

The remarks could create a political domino effect among other local governors worried about their own ability to respond to increased infections if the Tokyo Games go forward.

National / Politics Feb 22, 2020

Japan presses claim to disputed South Korean-held islets at annual event

As bilateral tensions linger over wartime issues, Japan presses its claim to Takeshima, a tiny pair of South Korea-held islets, during an annual ceremony held in Shimane Prefecture.