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February 5, 2021

Could Systematic Sexual Violence against Women during War Time Have Been Prevented?

Could Systematic Sexual Violence against Women during War Time Have Been Prevented? – Lessons from the Japanese Case of “Comfort Women” Etsuro Totsuka Introduction The author […]
November 2, 2019

Japan’s rising sun flag has a history of horror. It must be banned at the Tokyo Olympics

The Guardian Article by Alexis Dudden(professor of history at the University of Connecticut) Imagine if, at the opening ceremony of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the […]
October 17, 2019

The Politics of Hate and Artistic Expression in Japan

Organizers of the 2019 Aichi Triennale, a sprawling showcase of contemporary art, got more publicity than they bargained for. By Jeff Kingston, The Diplomat Article It is […]
October 17, 2019

America’s Dirty Secret in East Asia

Japan and South Korea are at odds today because Washington has been playing favorites for decades. By Alexis Dudden, The New York Times Opinion For several months, […]