Summer 2014

The Spirit of a Distinguished Traditional Fireworks Maker Lives On

The arrival of summer means that fireworks festivals are held all across Japan. Every time fireworks go up, cries of “Kagiya!” can be heard mingled with the applause and cheers.

Moments of the Prime Minister Summer 2014

These photographs are a record of the various diplomatic and domestic activities of Prime Minister Abe in summer 2014.

The Shangri-La Dialogue

Excerpts from the Keynote Address by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Singapore, May 30, 2014

Peace and Prosperity in Asia, Forevermore Japan for the Rule of Law, Asia for the Rule of Law, and the Rule of Law for All of Us

The Road to Revival

It’s Not Just Mud ─ A British Man Supporting Recovery in Tsunami-Affected Areas

“It was terrible, like a scene from The Terminator, but after judgment day! I can still clearlyremember how it looked. 

The Takeshima Issue:

A Challenge to the Postwar International Order?

Japan’s claim over Takeshima is often portrayed by the Republic of Korea (ROK) as tantamount to the repetition of the “same course of aggression” as in the prewar history “culminating in the annexation of the whole of Korea into Japan” challenging the fact that the islands “were restored as Korean territory after World War II.”

“Sea of Japan,” A Name Created by Countries Around the World

The name “Sea of Japan” is the only internationally established name for the sea area concerned. Japan strongly opposes unfounded arguments concerning the name “Sea of Japan” and is calling for a better understanding of the issue and support for Japan's position from the international community in order to maintain the sole use of the name, “Sea of Japan.”