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Changing Landscape of Japan's Immigration Policies
A group of people confront flashes of light as they enter the arrival gate at an airport— their faces tell a mixture of emotions: relief, ex
Ayumi Nagatomi
Feb 15, 20235 min read


Regional Security: What Could Japan Learn from the U.S. – Philippine Mutual Defense Treaty of 1951?
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is rising as a potential regional security leader alongside the United States in the Asia-Pacific regi
John Carlo T. Seralbo
Feb 12, 20233 min read


Abe’s Lasting Legacies – Contrast in People’s Reactions to his Death
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Leaves Behind an Immeasurable Imprint on Japan
Tomoki Matsuno
Aug 3, 20224 min read


Japan’s $50B Bet on High-Speed Rail
Comparisons with the 1964 construction of the Shinkansen and recent large infrastructure projects highlight the current challenges facing...
Simon Arango Baquero
Jul 30, 20228 min read


The Shifting Image of Japan In International Eyes
How the pandemic and economics have affected everyone from shop owners to students
Anne K.D. Fletcher
Jul 12, 20225 min read
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