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Asia sounds alarm as Japan whitewashes wartime history amid military buildup

HONG KONG, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Senior Japanese officials paid homage to the notorious Yasukuni Shrine Saturday, the 81st anniversary of Japan's unconditional surrender in World War...

North Korea sharpens anti-Japan rhetoric as Russia ties grow

North Korea has stepped up its verbal attacks on Japan, issuing more than a dozen denunciations through state media since early July and hardening its rhetoric in recent days by ac...

In Japan, Ryūkyūan Indigenous claim hindered by U.S. military bases in Okinawa

The Ryūkyūan People's quest for self-determination and Indigenous status has been thwarted by over 100 years of harsh assimilation policies and a heavy U.S military presence sinc...

World Insights: Asia sounds alarm as Japan whitewashes wartime history amid military buildup

HONG KONG, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Senior Japanese officials paid homage to the notorious Yasukuni Shrine Saturday, the 81st anniversary of Japan's unconditional surrender in World War...

Nationalists abroad and patriots at home

Japan is viewed as sophisticated, exotic, economically advanced — a combination that makes it susceptible to reporting that oscillates between admiration and caricature.

China’s pressure campaign against Japan is backfiring badly

A few days ago, the Chinese government had the opportunity to reverse the current downturn in China-Japan relations, the worst in years.   A delegation of Japanese lawmakers repres...

Japan's militarism challenges global peace: KCNA

PYONGYANG, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Monday lambasted Japanese politicians for visiting the notorious Yasukuni Shrine on the anniversa...

Nostalgia hinders Takaichi’s vision for Japan

Two themes dominate Japan’s elite thinking at present: a blend of awe and fear about the ambition...

Takaichi Wants Japan to “Coexist” With Foreigners. Japan’s Hard Right HATES Her for It

Takaichi Sanae's pledge for "coexistence" with Japan's immigrant population has Japan's online right on the warpath.

Taipei protests ‘snub’ at Japan memorial

How China's Japan-bashing is indirectly targeting Washington

A Message to China from Japan’s Takaichi Administration

Can Japan ‘normalize’ relations?

Behind Takaichi’s subtle signals at Japan’s WWII events

From prayers from afar for Yasukuni Shrine to altering key language in a remembrance speech, the moves were seen as signaling to domestic supporters and neighboring countries.

Emerging Anti‑Immigration Sentiment In Japan Obscures Surprising Islamic History

A recent increase in anti-immigrant sentiment in Japan has led people from some religious and ethnic groups who were not born in Japan to face hostility. Hate speech has spread on...

「自国主義が走る時代こそ」　新宿で樺太引き揚げ者20人の写真展

Ex-PM Ishiba says Japan must 'look past in the eye' over WWII

Japanese PM’s China Hawkism Garners Diminishing Support

Sanae Takaichi’s foreign policy might be too bold even for the Trump administration. The post Japanese PM’s China Hawkism Garners Diminishing Support appeared first on The American...

Japanese media call Ha Young backlash 'modern-day guilt by association'

Japanese media and online users are showing strong interest in the controversy surrounding actor Ha Young, who has faced public criticism over her initial response to revelations a...

Is Japan Decoupling From China?  

The new generation of Japanese policymakers is far less willing to accommodate China than its predecessors.

N. Korea slams Japan's Yasukuni shrine visits as 'neo-militarist frenzy'

North Korea on Monday slammed Japanese politicians for visiting the controversial Yasukuni Shrine and sending ritual offerings, criticizing the move as "neo-militarist frenzy." The...

Nationalistic performance versus Bushido traditions: Debates over Japanese cleanup at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The domestic cynicism serves as a vital reminder that true national dignity cannot be manufactured for international praise.

日中対立、ASEANの「場」揺るがす懸念　「軍国」主張には冷静か

From pacifist to talks of going nuclear: China shaken as Japan breaks 80-yr-old shackles

Japan is shifting away from its long-standing pacifist security doctrine, with increasing defense budgets and a major enhancement of military skills. The nation has restarted arms...

Japan and the Philippines draw a line China cannot ignore