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.
CULTURE
National Foundation Day: Japan’s Forgotten Holiday
For some, it's a holiday full of nationalistic significance. But most people don't even known when it is. A short history of…
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…
LAW & CRIME
69% in Japan Support Separate Spousal Surnames
A new poll shows a clear shift in public support for giving spouses in Japan the right to have different last names,…
HISTORY
Saigo Takamori: Hero of the Meiji Restoration
How the "last samurai" Saigo Takamori escaped exile and changed Japan forever - before he rebelled against the new state he helped…
WOMEN
Group Chooses Japanese Politician’s Most Sexist Statements of 2019
A group of Japanese feminists wants the public to vote on the worst anti-female and anti-LGBT statement of the year. Here are…
WOMEN
Japan’s Gender Gap Improves – But Not Enough
A new report shows some progress in Japan's gender gap - but also highlights big problems. What are the key factors holding…