Political Series
-
Invisible threats / Defense technology exposed in ‘too transparent’ patent system
This is the seventh installment of a series exploring Japan’s vulnerabilities in areas such as infor...
March 1, 2022
-
Invisible threats / Efforts made to disseminate risks of industrial espionage
Government ministries and agencies are sharing information about espionage tactics as part of effort...
February 28, 2022
-
Invisible threats / Japan searches for ways to exclude China from key infrastructure
The importance of communications infrastructure was recently highlighted when an undersea volcano er...
February 27, 2022
-
Invisible threats / Japan seeks to prevent outflow of technology
This is the fourth installment in a series that explores Japan’s vulnerabilities in areas including ...
February 26, 2022
-
Invisible threats / Inherent risks in Japan’s overreliance on overseas for drugs
This is the third installment in a series that explores Japan’s vulnerabilities in areas including t...
February 25, 2022
-
Invisible threats / Japan eager to restore domestic production of semiconductors
This is the second installment in a series that explores Japan’s vulnerabilities in areas including ...
February 24, 2022
-
Invisible threats / Reliance on overseas firms for genomic analysis risks data leaks
The Japanese government’s economic security concerns extend to the leakage of genetic information. I...
February 23, 2022
-
The Xi Games 3 : Athletes also told to follow China’s party line or face consequences
In a park in central Beijing, a bust of International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach was un...
February 2, 2022
-
The Xi Games 2 : Bold proclamations leave many feeling left behind
“The goal of ‘getting 300 million people involved in winter sports’ has become a reality,” said Li S...
February 1, 2022
-
Utilize private sector’s strengths, increase mobility of bureaucrats
The year 2022 is expected to continue to pose challenges for Japan on issues including the pandemic,...
January 24, 2022
-
Today’s Japan needs a complete philosophical reset
As Japan continues to face challenges with the pandemic, foreign affairs and the economy, this is th...
January 23, 2022
-
Think about measures to raise youth voter turnout
The year 2022 is expected to continue to pose challenges for Japan on issues including the pandemic,...
January 22, 2022
-
Local governments need to streamline administrative structure
The year 2022 is expected to continue to pose challenges for Japan regarding the pandemic, foreign a...
January 21, 2022
-
New security strategy must underline threat posed by Beijing
Japan will continue to face challenges this year, from issues such as the pandemic to foreign affair...
January 20, 2022
-
Dialogue between leaders of Japan, China needed
Japan will continue to face challenges this year, from issues such as the pandemic to foreign affair...
January 19, 2022
Top Articles in Politics
-
LDP Wins Historic Landslide Victory
-
LDP Wins Landslide Victory, Secures Single-party Majority; Ruling Coalition with JIP Poised to Secure Over 300 seats (UPDATE 1)
-
Japan Tourism Agency Calls for Strengthening Measures Against Overtourism
-
CRA Leadership Election Will Center on Party Rebuilding; Lower House Defeat Leaves Divisions among Former CDPJ, Komeito Members
-
Voters Using AI to Choose Candidates in Japan’s Upcoming General Election; ChatGPT, Other AI Services Found Providing Incorrect Information
JN TOP STORIES
-
Council Submits Proposals for Revising Retrial System; Some Legal Experts Say Changes Do Not Go Far Enough
-
Japan, U.S. Fail to Make Final Decision on $550 Bil. Investment Plan Project
-
Japan’s Ruling Bloc Aims to Reclaim Key Committee Posts in Lower House
-
Milano Cortina 2026: Japan’s Mitsuki Ono, Ikuma Horishima Add 2 Bronzes to Medal Tally
-
Ogawa Elected as New CRA Leader, Aims to Work Toward Harmony Within Party
-
Milano Cortina 2026: Bronze Validates Mogul Runner Ikuma Horishima’s 4-Year Quest
-
Milano Cortina 2026: Japan’s Paralympic Team Inaugurated in Tokyo at Ceremony Attended by Crown Prince, Crown Princess
-
Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average Tracks Wall Street Decline, SoftBank Group Tanks Nearly 9% (UPDATE 1)
-
Japanese-Style Bus Driver Training Underway in Indonesia; Language Skills, Road Rules Taught at Japanese Company in Java