Jan. 11, 2022 — Japan’s possible selection of Sado Mine as a candidate UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Asahi Shimbun: Seoul blasts bid for Sado gold mine to go on heritage list The Japan News (By the…
Apr. 16, 2021 — Various Pieces on History, Media, and Culture
The Mainichi: Editorial: Hit Japanese drama ‘Oshin’ screenwriter Hashida’s work showed true human nature Asahi Shimbun: Mishima’s long-lost short novel…
Apr. 13, 2021 — Japan to Dump Nuclear Wastewater into Ocean, Causes Tension (Various)
Global Times: Japan’s plan to dump nuclear wastewater sparks concerns over seafood safety in China BBC: Fukushima: Japan approves releasing…
Apr. 8, 2021 — Editorial: Lee Hak-rae’s Lifelong Trials Shows Lack of Justice in Japan (Asahi Shimbun)
“Lee Hak-rae’s decades-long battle for redress and compensation ended in vain. His life story raises serious questions about justice and…
Apr. 7, 2021 — North Korea Will Not Attend Olympics (Various)
Asahi Shimbun–North Korea says it won’t participate in Tokyo Olympics Chosun Ilbo–N.Korea Says It Won’t Take Part in Tokyo Olympics…
March 2021 Popular Culture Update
With Blackpink’s ‘protest trucks,’ have K-pop fans gone too far? (SCMP) New Live-Action Film Based on Stan Lee Story Inspired…
March 2021 Wartime Issues Update
17 Japanese firms face South Korean wartime damages suit (Asahi Shimbun) ‘Girl of Peace statue’ to remain intact in central…
March 2021 Disputed Territories Update
Spratly Islands, Diaoyu, Bay of Bengal: is a storm brewing in Asia-Pacific Waters? (SCMP) Japan’s Territorial Disputes: China, South Korea,…