Shameful betrayal of commitments the real threat - 2025.11.23

In her classic study The Chrysanthemum and the Sword, US anthropologist Ruth Benedict argued that Japan's social psychology was shaped by a system of "obligation" and "shame".From Benedict's perspective, the obligation arises from...

The Netherlands’ shift in attitude is hoped to touch entire Europe - 2025.11.20

Dutch Economic Affairs Minister Micky Adriaansens announced on Wednesday the suspension of the administrative intervention targeting Nexperia. The minister described the move as "a gesture of goodwill" and pledged to continue "con...

Retracting Takaichi's erroneous remarks first step for Japan to correct its mistake - 2025.11.19

For Japan, a nation with its recent history of aggression, how it navigates the ramifications of its historical wrongdoings is crucial for its relations with neighboring countries. How Japan views its past decides its future.Histo...