1. Insult to Injury in Okinawa

    The relocation of U.S. forces was already a thorny issue in Japanese politics. But insensitive remarks by a government official have made things far worse.

  2. Why Allies Need US Base

    Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan has been left to decide what to do about a controversial US air base. The choice is clear.

  3. Japan Embracing China?

    The Diplomat speaks with Caroline Rose, author of ‘Sino-Japanese Relations: Facing the Past, Looking to the Future?’ about Sino-Japanese ties, the US-Japan alliance and the prospects for an East Asia Community.