- November 22nd, 2024
Chinese authorities have been systematically harassing Chinese citizens living in Japan who participate in activities Beijing deems "subversive," according to a recent report by Human Rights Watch (HRW). Released on Thursday, the report sheds light on China's efforts to suppress...
In the Indo-Pacific region, Japan and the United States have agreed to intensify their military presence on Japan's strategically important Nansei Islands. These islands, which are located near Taiwan, have become a focal point of concern as geopolitical tensions in...
Japan’s major life insurers are preparing to adjust their investment strategies for the second half of the fiscal year, with a cautious eye on the central bank’s monetary policy and the movement of bond yields. Their decisions, expected to unfold...
On September 27, 2024, Japan's political landscape shifted as Shigeru Ishiba emerged victorious in a runoff election, defeating Sanae Takaichi, the leading female candidate, to become the head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). This victory paved the way...
Timee, Japan's leading gig work platform, held its first earnings call since its much-anticipated listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in July. CEO Ryo Ogawa proudly announced robust financial performance, underlined by a 72.6% increase in sales revenue and a...
On October 7, 1995, Japan’s Mitsubishi F-2, a fighter jet based on the U.S.-origin F-16 Fighting Falcon, made its maiden flight. Now, 29 years later, the aircraft remains a symbol of Japan's post-Cold War military ambitions and its strategic focus...
In Europe, there is a prevailing habit of producing detailed reports and ambitious plans that promise to address the continent’s challenges but rarely see the light of day when it comes to implementation. We excel at drafting recommendations for what...
Japan's political landscape has been thrown into the spotlight once again, not for policy decisions or electoral campaigns, but for an official group photograph of the newly-appointed cabinet. The image, taken following the first meeting of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s...
The independence of Okinawa, Japan’s southernmost prefecture, has gained traction on social media platforms. These misleading videos, primarily aimed at Chinese-speaking audiences, have garnered millions of interactions—including likes, reposts, and shares—spreading false narratives about Okinawa’s sovereignty. According to a report...
In the East China Sea, a Shaanxi Y-9 reconnaissance plane (運-9運輸機) from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) intruded into Japanese airspace east of the Danjo Islands for the first time. The incursion prompted swift reactions from both Taiwan and Japan,...
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