Mina Pollmann
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Germany Solidifies Ties With Japan Before Scholz’s China Trip
Germany’s president visited Japan just a few days before a Japan-Germany 2+2. → Read More
At G20 Finance Meeting, Japan Sticks to Optimism Despite Viral Outbreak
Japan’s finance minister and central bank head both downplayed the economic impact from coronavirus. → Read More
Japan Eyes Free Trade Deal With Post-Brexit Britain
With the UK officially withdrawn from the EU, both London and Tokyo are eager to sign a bilateral trade deal. → Read More
Japan Begins Evacuating Citizens From Outbreak-Hit Wuhan
Japan’s government used a charter flight to bring home some of the Japanese citizens caught up in the quarantine zone in China. → Read More
Is Japan Ready to Welcome Immigrants?
A recent survey by Japan’s Cabinet Office has interesting implications for the push to welcome more foreign workers. → Read More
With Iran, North Korea Tensions in Headlines, Japan’s Defense Minister Visits US
Taro Kono’s trip included the usual rhetoric on the alliance, but a few surprises as well. → Read More
Foreign Bribery Scandal Muddies Japan’s Casino Legalization Gamble
Six Japanese politicians are under fire for taking bribes from a Chinese company interested in opening a casino in Japan. → Read More
New Year, New Scandals for Japan’s Ruling Party
Once again, Abe and his LDP are beset by multiple scandals. And once again, it doesn’t seem to be impacting their political dominance. → Read More
Japan’s Disappointing G7 Summit
The grouping seems less and less inclined to take up concerns related to East Asia, adding to Japan’s disillusionment. → Read More
On Iran, Japan Faces a Difficult Decision
Tokyo is pulled in several different directions when considering whether to join a U.S.-led coalition in the Strait of Hormuz. → Read More
US, Japan Look to Clinch Trade Deal in September
With China talks stalling, Trump may be more inclined to give Japan concessions to seal in a trade 'win.' → Read More
Japan Prepares for Upper House Elections
In addition to issues like constitutional reform, social questions like disabled and LGBT rights are also in the spotlight. → Read More
Japan's Aegis Ashore System Hits a Roadblock: Domestic Politics
Local opposition, and a poorly handled government explanation, have delayed deployment of the new systems. → Read More
What to Watch in the Okinawa Governor's Election
The governor's race will have major ramifications for the long-stalled Futenma relocation project. → Read More
Can Anyone Unseat Shinzo Abe?
Despite his scandals, Abe is well-positioned win the LDP's presidential election this fall. → Read More
How Japan's Security Reformers Undermine Their Own Cause
The Japanese public is not against security reform, per se -- but is against the illiberal agenda of many would-be reformers. → Read More
With North Korea Thaw, Japan Downgrades Missile Alert Level
The announcement contrasts with long-term moves to increase Japan's missile defense capabilities. → Read More
After North Korea, Pompeo Visits Japan to Meet With US Allies
The abductee issues continues to complicate Japan's approach to North Korea. → Read More
Who Is Taro Kono, Japan's New Foreign Minister?
Japan's new top diplomat inherits a complex portfolio. → Read More
Abe's Political Woes Continue With Moritomo Scandal Arrests
A much-needed electoral victory for the LDP comes with arrests in a scandal involving Abe and his wife. → Read More