PATREON
Will The Abe Government Survive COVID-19?
I look at the history of Abe Shinzo's reign - including his first failed term of office - and consider whether Abe…
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PATREON
POLITICS
Cherry Blossom Party: Hotel Casts Doubt on Abe’s Defense
ANA Hotel's comments directly contradict Abe Shinzo's latest defense against impropriety in the cherry blossom viewing party scandal.
PATREON
What Japan’s Thinking: February 2020
What do people in Japan think about Abe's latest scandal, the advent of casinos, the novel coronavirus and other topics? Find out…
WOMEN
Ito Shiori’s Journey to Winning High-Profile Rape Case
It took over four years, but Ito Shiori finally secured a victory in her rape case - for herself, and for all…
POLITICS
Japanese Public Postpones Abe’s Pricey Party
Prime Minister Abe Shinzo's pricey cherry blossom party is on hold over questions of who's invited - and why Japanese taxpayers are…
POLITICS
Is Free Speech Under Assault in Japan?
Amidst rising anti-Korean discourse in Japan thanks to worsening trade relations, another issue is taking headlines: freedom of speech.
POLITICS
All That Corn: Did Abe Con The Japanese Public on US Trade Deal?
Thanks to Trump and Abe, Japan will suddenly have a lot more corn. But does it actually need it?
CULTURE
Nagoya City Suggests the Disabled Use Drones to Scale a Castle
When the city of Nagoya announced the renovated Nagoya Castle would lack an elevator for disabled access, the response was...left than uplifting.