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TED RALL
COMMENTARY / World
May 9, 2016
The U.S. president never has to say he's sorry
U.S. President Barack Obama should be held accountable for the deadly mistakes made by his administration.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 25, 2016
What's up with U.S. black voters?
Unlike Sanders, Clinton has consistently supported policies that have had a devastating impact on African-Americans — yet most black voters support her.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 18, 2016
U.S. establishment trampling on democracy
If the ruling class can steal elections from someone as rich as Trump, there is nothing left of American democracy.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 11, 2016
It happened before ... it could happen again
Will history repeat itself again?
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 5, 2016
Everyone but the mainstream media saw 'Trumpism' coming
You can't be a good journalist when you're a shill for a corporate media obsessed with access to the powers that be.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 28, 2016
Trump is positioned to win the presidency
If the Democrats are serious about stopping Donald Trump, they should stop Hillary Clinton from clinching the nomination.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 23, 2016
What would Donald, Hillary or Bernie do?
What would Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders do in their first 100 days as U.S. president?
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 20, 2016
I dunno if Hillary Clinton is evil, but she sure is dumb
Vote for Hillary Clinton if you want. But don't vote for her because she's smart.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 11, 2016
Hillary: The best PR can't sell a terrible product
Despite a multitude of hurdles, Bernie Sanders is doing surprisingly well in the U.S. Democratic Party presidential primaries.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 1, 2016
What the FBI versus Apple flap is really about
The Apple-FBI encryption flap is really all about Edward Snowden and the NSA.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 18, 2016
For Sanders and Clinton, politics is personal
Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders represent two worldviews: one for whom wealth and privilege have long been assumed as her due, the other whose sympathies lie with those who are less fortunate because he once was.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 16, 2016
Military cuts can fund Sanders' social programs
Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders could fund his ambitious social programs by slashing America's bloated military budget.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 10, 2016
Hillary doesn't get what campaigns are about
Hillary Clinton's biggest flaw as a candidate is her failure to project an optimistic vision for the future.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 28, 2016
Why Bernie Sanders is America's best choice
Bernie Sanders isn't perfect, but he's the best presidential candidate the American political system has to offer.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 22, 2016
Sander's rise fueled by the failure of propaganda
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders' growing support reflects public contempt for everyone in charge.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 5, 2016
U.S. cops are too crazy to be trusted with guns
Cop lives shouldn't matter more than civilian lives, and cops shouldn't enjoy the benefit of the doubt more than ordinary citizens.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 24, 2015
Six crazy things Trump says that are spot on
Some of Donald Trump's utterances are offensive. His nativist demagoguery is outright fascist. But Trump also says stuff that other politicians and the media are afraid to say and need to be said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 16, 2015
In defense of Donald Trump's name-calling
Winner or loser, Donald Trump has done political debate in America a huge favor by freeing 'stupid' from the rhetorical prison of words and phrases polite people aren't allowed to use.
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 10, 2015
Trump bigotry relies on legal, historical precedent
When it comes to core values, you can never make an exception. Donald Trump's call for a ban against Muslims to enter the U.S. shows why.
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 8, 2015
Zuckerberg's unimpressive generosity
Mark Zuckerberg can do what he wants with his money, but let's not make the mistake of calling him a charitable giver.
Two of America’s biggest debt holders are dumping Treasurys
The U.S. Treasury building in Washington. Investors in Japan and China sold a pile of U.S. debt in the last quarter, just before the U.S. presidential election.
Ishiba aggravates his own political failures with diplomatic faux pas
Prime Minster Shigeru Ishiba is greeted at the APEC summit in Lima by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday. The Japanese leader was criticized for remaining seated while meeting several world leaders at the event.
Japan's 3.31 million visitors in October set monthly record
Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto in December 2023. Famous autumn leaf colors contributed to increased tourism demand last month from many markets across Asia, Europe and North America, the Japan National Tourism Organization has said.
Japan ranks last in romance satisfaction for second straight year
In a survey of 31 countries, Japan ranked last in terms of those who felt loved, with just 51% of respondents saying so.
Ruling coalition and DPP strike last-minute deal over economic policy
DPP policy chief Makoto Mahaguchi speaks at the party's policy gathering in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.
Haruki Murakami's 'The City and Its Uncertain Walls' gives deep deja vu
For “The City and Its Uncertain Walls,” translated into English by Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami confronts the ghosts who won't leave him alone.
Japanese expats in Asia find community through rugby
The Taiwan Fivewoods celebrate their victory at the 2023 Asian Japanese Rugby Cup in December of last year.
In Fukushima, a weekend of prose, poetry and translation
Aomori-based writer JJ Carter presented on tabletop gaming as creative inspiration for building characters and narratives.
For Dr. Nakamats, aging is just experience in action
Though he didn't win the recent gubernatorial election in Tokyo, the 96-year-old Dr. Nakamats' run was seen as inspirational in Japan's aging society.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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Construction takes place on the Takanawa Gateway Convention Center in Tokyo, slated to open in 2025.
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