covid-19

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…

Guaranteed Sick Days in Japan Are Not a Thing

While some companies offer them, Japan as a whole doesn't give workers guaranteed sick days. That's complicating its complicated response to COVID-19.

Disease Specialist Kicked Off of Diamond Princess

Professor Iwata Kentaro of Kobe University discusses why he was kicked off the Diamond Princess - and why what he saw alarmed…