China's recent denigration of Tibetan elections lays bare its ignorance of Tibetan democracy and exile legitimacy, and its hollow claims to democratic values. The post Refuting Beijing's Claims About Tibetan Diaspora and Democracy first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

The Dalai Lama's East Asia representative says the law codifies assimilation, expands ideological control, and violates minority rights and UN conventions. The post China's New Ethnic Law Legalizes Forced Assimilation, Violates Constitution first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

There is a great deal to take in on Koyasan, including private gardens, varied landscapes, and the Reihokan (Treasure House), a fitting coda to any visit. The post Koyasan, On the Road to Faith first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

The LDP-Ishin no Kai coalition agreement spells out shared policy priorities. Now, Ishin should implement its plan to accelerate reforms through the Diet. The post Let Ishin no Kai Lead Long- Overdue Constitutional Reform first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Japan hasn't really grown for nearly 30 years, says Diet member Hiroshi Yamada, who details how it's now pivoting to strengthen both the economy and defense.  The post LDP's Hiroshi Yamada on the Country's New Course — and Tibet...

China's Japan policy is not merely a tactical misstep. It's a strategic blunder rooted in a misunderstanding of how influence is generated in Asia. Here's why. The post Why China's Hard-Line Approach Towards Japan Is Counterproductive first appeared on...

A Taiwan contingency risks becoming Japan's security crisis, with Beijing focused on the Senkakus and a perilous historical rationale. The post China's Taiwan Ambitions Threaten the Senkaku Islands and Beyond  first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

China's aggression is designed to change the balance of power in its favor, but neighbors should heed the Tibetan proverb that a "barking dog" can never bite. The post China's Provocative 100-Ship Naval Deployment Raises Regional Concerns first appeared...

Lawmaker Seki Hei is producing Chinese-language videos to challenge the Communist Party's narratives on historical events, including the Nanking Incident. The post China-Born Japanese Lawmaker Counters Beijing Propaganda on YouTube first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

China's sanctions on Seki Hei, a Japanese Diet member with Chinese roots, are an outrageous form of interference in Japan's domestic affairs. The post China's Arrogance in Full Display as It Sanctions Japanese Diet Member first appeared on JAPAN...