Japan struggles to adapt to an era of rising prices
The return of inflation was meant to restore a more ‘normal’ economy. But it has been a bumpy ride for both consumers and ...
A Plea for Justice for Japan’s So-Called Comfort Women
Mina Watanabe has made it her life’s work to tell the stories of the women who were sexually enslaved by the Japanese ...
A Path to Safety: Japan as a leader in removing landmines and supporting victims
The fighting may have stopped. The danger to civilians returning to their homes in war-torn countries around the world may ...
In Japan, a Journalist Takes a Stand by Striking Out on His Own
Makoto Watanabe quit a major newspaper after it retracted a scoop. Now he runs an investigative nonprofit that does not shy away from challenging authority.
Okinawan bone digger searches for the remains of WWII dead and worries their lessons are unheard
Takamatsu Gushiken hunts caves in Okinawa’s jungles for the bones of those who died in the WWII Battle of Okinawa, one of the ...
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Abductions of Japanese citizens by North Korea
Well, not so long ago, at least 17 Japanese people were abducted by North Korea ... parent of the 12 abductees who are identified by the Government of Japan and still have not returned to ...
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EXCLUSIVE: Japan to invite stateless people born to Japanese in PH
TOKYO, March 6 — The Japanese government plans to invite to Japan this summer stateless people born to Japanese nationals and left in the Philippines after World War II, to coincide with the ...
Japan to invite stateless people born to Japanese in Philippines
TOKYO: The Japanese government plans to invite to Japan this summer stateless people born to Japanese nationals and left in ...
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Tokyo to invite stateless people born to Japanese in Philippines
TOKYO: The Japanese government plans to invite to Japan this summer stateless people born to Japanese nationals and left in the Philippines after World War II, to coincide with the 80th ...