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Keizo Yamawaki
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 8, 2020
It is time for Japan to start talking about its immigration policy
The topic of immigration in Japan has been swept under the rug for too long and it should no longer be a taboo subject.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 3, 2020
Pandemics, fear and discrimination: Are Japanese cities ready for life with COVID-19?
Fighting discrimination is a key issue in municipal integration policy.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Mar 10, 2020
Japan must provide multilingual information on COVID-19
The government should create basic guidelines on how to disseminate information and give consultation services in foreign languages on COVID-19.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 12, 2020
Japan's move toward a diverse and inclusive nation?
From 'one team' to 'unity in diversity.'
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 25, 2019
Communicating with foreign residents in 'plain Japanese'
As Japan admits more foreign workers, it will become more important to speak easy-to-understand Japanese.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 13, 2019
Japan needs guidelines and infrastructure for multilingual support for foreign residents
It is high time that the national government formulated guidelines on what information it should disseminate in what languages.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 26, 2019
Is Japan becoming a country of immigration?
Japan needs to create a system to build an intercultural society by learning from the efforts of other countries.
Japan release of Shiori Ito's documentary in limbo
Shiori Ito, who won a civil suit over a rape case against a TV reporter, in 2018. Her former lawyers claim her documentary includes footage used without the consent of sources.
IPhone parts maker Murata eyes supply chain shift toward India
Murata Manufacturing President Norio Nakajima
Monthly number of visitors to Japan hit record high in January
A visitor feeds the deer at Nara Park in Nara on Jan. 27. The monthly number of foreign visitors to Japan hit a record high in January.
What is the ceiling for sumo’s newest yokozuna?
Newly promoted grand champion Hoshoryu (center) performs a dedication ceremony at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo on Jan. 31.
Arsenal defender Tomiyasu undergoes knee surgery
Arsenal's Takehiro Tomiyasu celebrates scoring against Everton on May 19, 2024.
Japan release of Shiori Ito's documentary in limbo
Shiori Ito, who won a civil suit over a rape case against a TV reporter, in 2018. Her former lawyers claim her documentary includes footage used without the consent of sources.
Abdul Hakim Sani Brown ready to sprint past Paris disappointment
Abdul Hakim Sani Brown (center) runs during a 100-meter heat at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 3, 2024.
What is the ceiling for sumo’s newest yokozuna?
Newly promoted grand champion Hoshoryu (center) performs a dedication ceremony at Meiji Shrine in Tokyo on Jan. 31.
‘Yasuko, Songs of Days Past’ puts overlooked star in the spotlight
“Yasuko, Songs of Days Past” centers on a real-life love triangle between poet Chuya Nakahara (Taisei Kido, left), actor Yasuko Hasegawa (Suzu Hirose, center) and literary critic Hideo Kobayashi (Masaki Okada).

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