Japan’s Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko is in the middle of a visit to Europe, highlighted by a trip to war-torn Ukraine. With stops in Ukraine, Poland, Finland, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Germany, Kamikawa is focusing on confirming European support for peace in Ukraine and affirming the Japanese public and private sector’s role in rebuilding the … Read more
Japan’s diplomatic stance in the deteriorating conflict in Gaza is being tested as civilian deaths continue to mount; over 11,000 have been killed thus far. Public opinion in Japan is tilted toward an immediate ceasefire, and there is mounting criticism over the government’s cautious balancing act between Israel and Palestine. Since heavy fighting erupted, regular … Read more
Advertisement On September 13, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio reshuffled his Cabinet, tapping a record-tying five women as ministers and replacing the ministers of defense and foreign affairs. It is highly likely that the reshuffle was conducted in response to the Kishida administration’s sluggish support rates, which have been hovering in the 30 percent range … Read more