The success of Kanikōsen is a sign that manga is a vessel for voices of the afflicted in Japan, Callum Dargavel writes.

The normalisation of ‘tariffs as punishment’ by the US and China is encouraging smaller states in the Asia-Pacific to use antagonistic trade policies to pursue historic grievances. If this is left unchecked, it is likely that the region's security alliance system will fall apart, writes Gil Rickey.

Controversy over a plan to relocate a key US military base in Japan is straining relations between Okinawa and Tokyo. Constructive dialogue between all parties is required to move forward, Alexandra Smith writes.

Same-sex couples in Japan are suing the government, calling their inability to marry unconstitutional. Timothy Magarry looks at the Japanese constitution and it’s stance on same-sex marriage.