How Do Japanese Show They Care? By Sending a Telegram. Millions of the messages still crisscross Japan each year, offering congratulations or condolences in a way that more modern communications cannot.
With 5 Missiles, China Sends Stark Signal to Japan and U.S. on Taiwan By firing into Japanese waters, Beijing is warning that both countries will become targets if they should come to the aid of Taiwan in any conflict.
In Japan, Abe Suspect’s Grudge Against Unification Church Is a Familiar One The man accused of killing Shinzo Abe said his mother’s huge donations to the church bankrupted his family. Many others in Japan have similar stories.
Stop Praising Shinzo Abe and His Divisive Nationalism Japan has a chance to repair relations with neighbors angered by his nationalist agenda.
Making Sense of Shinzo Abe On the day of his funeral service, we consider the full legacy of Japan’s longest-serving prime minister.