coronavirus

The Young, Immigrants Targeted in Japan’s COVID-19 Crisis

As Japan's COVID-19 crisis escalates, its youth and foreign residents become targets of right-wing politicians and the country's mass media.

Coronavirus Racism: Fukushima’s Governor Speaks Out

The rise in coronavirus related racism has drawn harsh criticism from Fukushima governor Uchibori Masao - a man who knows well the…

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…

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…