Philip Brasor
The Japan Times
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COVID-19 continued to dominate media coverage in 2021. Is there a light at the end of the tunnel?
Domestic papers turn their attention to the plight of foreign residents, while we hand out gongs for Japan’s media personalities of the year. → Read More
Sapporo faces uphill battle convincing public about 2030 Winter Games bid
About half of all respondents to a 2014 survey said they were worried about how much the Games would cost. A lot has changed since then. → Read More
Media divided over impact of immigration law revisions
The business community wants the government to allow them to hire more foreign workers, but some members of the public are anxious about allowing more foreign people to live in Japan. → Read More
Opposition party sets sights on expense allowances
Japan’s lawmakers each receive ¥1 million per month to help pay for things such as postage and transportation, regardless of how many days the recipient works. → Read More
Reporter’s death puts spotlight on shifting media landscape
Cash-strapped news outlets are increasingly asking staff to do more and more work, some of which has nothing to do with journalism. → Read More
‘Fanatic’ documentary deals with what happens when your favorite K-pop star breaks bad
A new documentary film titled “Fanatic” explores the world of K-pop fandom. Can it also teach us something about the fans of J-pop stars? → Read More
The political advantages of the ‘parent lottery’
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. → Read More
Behind-the-scenes, younger bureaucrats are fed up with overtime
Many young bureaucrats are working late to make leading party lawmakers look good, and it’s taking a toll. → Read More
It’s up to Kishida to put Suga’s climate goals in action
Fumio Kishida inherits the lofty climate goals set by his predecessor, Yoshihide Suga. → Read More
Lawmaker’s minor trespass gets major coverage
The incident? A minor trespassing violation. The coverage? Well, it depends on the news source that you follow. → Read More
Netflix drama prompts a new look at SDF bullying
A South Korean drama alerts Japan to problems in the country's military, but some say Japan doesn't have to look abroad for such kinds of behavior. → Read More
The LDP’s deep pockets invite questions from the press
With election season approaching, there has been renewed interest in the amount of money that the Liberal Democratic Party has available to spend on its candidates. → Read More
A lesson is lost in the coverage of one immigrant’s death
Immigration centers may pay closer attention to the health of their charges following the death of one Sri Lankan woman, but the problem of extrajudicial imprisonment remains. → Read More
Politician’s comments open a can of worms on consent
Reporting on comments by a member of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan about hypothetical sex with a teenager leads to debate on a very contentious issue. → Read More
Supreme Court rebuffs move to aid Korean schools
The education ministry’s definition of "proper operations" has prevented Korean schools from qualifying for the same kinds of subsidies that other schools have access to. → Read More
Were the Olympics sustainable? Reports of food waste and single-use appliances suggest it's not easy being green
Stories of uneaten bento boxes and the plight of air conditioners used in the athlete residences suggest that the Olympics are having trouble meeting their sustainability goals. → Read More
Let them eat pancakes: A new film looks at Yoshihide Suga's brand of politicking
Producer Mitsunobu Kawamura hopes that a new political documentary, "Tasting the Pancake for Poison," will entice younger voters to take part in the upcoming election. → Read More
The risk of vote-splitting makes casinos more likely in Yokohama
Press outlets begin to speculate on the true intentions of the Yokohama mayoral race’s many independent candidates. → Read More
The clear cut actions that led to a disaster in Atami
News outlets are looking at the role companies played in exacerbating the mudslides that engulfed more than 130 homes in the city of Atami. → Read More
The media and the authorities misinterpret the spirit of protest
Media coverage alludes to the possibility of Olympics protests turning violent, but what happens when protests in Japan actually turn violent? → Read More