Biafra, Communists in Indonesia, and East Timor: Shameful legacy of millions of deaths under Harold Wilson Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The horrendous legacy of Harold Wilson is now being released concerning the massacres of communists in Indonesia (1965-1966). Henceforth, Harold Wilson, the leader of the Labour Party and the Prime…
Sudan needs international support to preserve the democratic path Kanako Mita and Sawako Utumi Modern Tokyo Times The nation of Sudan faces another fragile moment on its path to democracy. Indeed, Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok said pointedly that if a solution isn’t found then Sudan’s future will be thrown “to the wind.” In September, loyalists…
Japan election preparations: Opposition need apathetic non-voters to vote Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) usually wins the general election in Japan apart from the odd shock. Hence, in 2009, the inept leadership of Taro Aso (LDP) lost to the estrange Yukio Hatoyama, representing the opposition. …
Japanese art and the feeling of Shinto through the prism of nature Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The contemporary Japanese artist, Sawako Utsumi, hails from northern Japan. Her artwork is often inspired by past European and Japanese artists, despite her own personal landscapes. Henceforth, in this delightful landscape, you can depict the partial influence of…
Chile declares a ‘state of exception’ concerning Mapuche tensions Kanako Mita and Sawako Utsumi Modern Tokyo Times The President of Chile, Sebastian Pinera, is alarmed by events in the two southern regions of Araucania and Biobio. This concerns the indigenous Mapuche people and ongoing clashes with the security forces. Pinera said, “We have decided to…
Buddhist poetry in Japan and the fallen Autumn leaf: Henjō (816-890) and Sōgi (1421-1502) Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times In two short poems by Henjō (816-890) and Sōgi (1421-1502), you can feel the last throes of life and the memories that become a dream world. Hence, these two holy Japanese Buddhist monks – with Henjō…
DRC and 26 million people facing food insecurity: WHO sex scandals to elites siphoning money Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The people of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) need urgent international support. However, while over 26 million people face food insecurity in the DRC, this nation faces two…
France and Greece sign Defense Pact: NATO members worry about NATO Turkey Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times A mutual military defense pact between France and Greece was ratified by Greek lawmakers. Interestingly, this means that both NATO members can now ally themselves against an internal threat from within this…
Nigeria cholera deaths reach 3,000: Lassa fever deaths reach 77 Kanako Mita and Sawako Utsumi Modern Tokyo Times The cholera outbreak is gradually weakening in Nigeria concerning the reduction of new cases in late September. Despite this, the death toll from Cholera is now over 3,000. In total, 3,057 people have died from 88,000 cholera…
Russian Federation test-launches the Tsirkon hypersonic missile from a submarine Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Russian Federation is continuing to modernize its military armed forces so that they can bypass missile defense systems and so forth at rapid speed. Hence, the test launch from a submarine of the Tsirkon (Zircon)…
China and Taiwan need statecraft: America, Japan, and blocs are meddling Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times China and Taiwan need to adopt statecraft and implement respective compromises. If not, then outside meddling emanating from America and Japan – and the Quad Group (America, Australia, India, and Japan) and AUKUS (America, Australia,…
Japan art and the Persimmon Tree: Sawako Utsumi and homage to Sakai Hōitsu Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times In time, the esteemed Japanese artist Sakai Hōitsu (1761-1829) became a Buddhist monk. However, long before Hōitsu sought solitude and becoming a Buddhist monk, he had studied various art forms. Therefore, after becoming a Buddhist monk,…
DRC and another sex scandal involving the WHO: Exploitation during Ebola crisis Noriko Watanabe and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times During times of crisis, concerning devastating earthquakes, Ebola, malnutrition, war, and so forth, various organizations connected to the United Nations (UN) and international charities have exploited females and children for sex. Hence, another scandal…
Japan LDP leadership battle: Fumio Kishida wins and vows a fairer society Kanako Mita and Sawako Utsumi Modern Tokyo Times Fumio Kishida emerged victorious after winning the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership battle. Ordinary members of the LDP had voted in higher numbers for Taro Kono, with Kishida coming second. However, elected LDP politicians voted…
Japan to finally end the Covid-19 State of Emergency after many months Kanako Mita and Sawako Utsumi Modern Tokyo Times Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced the ending of the State of Emergency. Henceforth, from September 30, it will be the first time since April that Japan will be free from all measures concerning the Covid-19…
Anti-Russia and anti-China politicians in Japan says Russia: AUKUS to Cybersecurity Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Since Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga took power, the Japanese Foreign Ministry barely goes a week without upping the anti-China mantra. More recently, the anti-Russian Federation angle is emerging. Indeed, the next leader of Japan seems…
North Korea and South Korea in a possible inter-Korean summit: Japan on sidelines Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Korean Peninsula recently witnessed the launch of tested ballistic missiles by North Korea and South Korea. This occurred within hours of each other. Henceforth, words of strength were spoken by President Moon Jae-in…
Japan welcomes non-Northeast Asian powers to the region: AUKUS and anti-China rhetoric Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The administration of President Yoshihide Suga will soon pass into history for doing little apart from antagonizing China. Yet, dinosaurs remain within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) that seeks to continue this policy.…
The elderly population in Japan reaches 36.4 million Sawako Utsumi and Noriko Watanabe Modern Tokyo Times The government of Japan announced that the elderly population (aged 65 or over) is now 36.4 million people. This is a record high. On top of this, the ratio of elderly people in the overall population is now just…
North Korea and South Korea test ballistic missiles: the US muted, Japan angry, and China diplomatic Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Korean Peninsula witnessed the launching of tested ballistic missiles by North Korea and South Korea within hours of each other. Japan condemned the launch by North Korea. However,…
Vietnam and Japan praise relations between both nation in Hanoi: Russian Federation Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính of Vietnam (Việt Nam) met the Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi in Hanoi (Hà Nội) yesterday. The Prime Minister of Vietnam and the Defense Minister of Japan praised recent developments between Japan and…
Japan art and Greek philosophy: Still life art and the scroll of time Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The latest art piece by the Japanese contemporary artist Sawako Utsumi is titled “Still Life Art and the Scroll of Time.” By itself, the art piece appears to be devoid of political, religious, or philosophical meaning. However, similar…
Nigeria cholera death toll reaches over 2,000 people Kanako Mita and Sawako Utsumi Modern Tokyo Times The cholera death toll in Nigeria is unrelenting and widespread. Henceforth, by early September, the death toll from cholera reached over 2,000 people. Therefore, the death toll will continue to flow at a time of endless ethnic and religious…
Japan LDP leadership battle: Sanae Takaichi and nationalism Kanako Mita and Sawako Utsumi Modern Tokyo Times The stepping down of Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga means that an internal battle within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is ongoing. Several candidates are in the running. Therefore, the factional angle will come into play like usual. However,…
PM Suga of Japan to resign but LDP family deadwood and factions to remain Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga of Japan is to resign later this month. He took office after the illness of former leader Shinzo Abe. However, his aloofness during the coronavirus (Covid-19)…
Japan reaches 1.5 million Covid-19 cases since the crisis began in early 2020 Kanako Mita and Sawako Utsumi Modern Tokyo Times The coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis in Japan began in the middle of January last year. Initially, the speed of coronavirus infections was slow. However, in the last few months, the pace of infections picked up…
Over 900 people in Japan on ventilators from Covid-19: Suga, Koike, and priority Kanako Mita and Sawako Utsumi Modern Tokyo Times New daily high infection rates from the coronavirus (Covid-19) in recent weeks have been reported throughout Japan. Henceforth, a new high of 907 patients on ventilators who are in serious condition isn’t a shock. Therefore,…
Two young males in Japan die after suspended Moderna Covid-19 vaccine lots Kanako Mita and Sawako Utsumi Modern Tokyo Times The government of Japan is heavily focused on the vaccine program to curtail deaths and hospitalizations concerning coronavirus (Covid-19). Thus, at a time of daily high infection numbers in Japan, along with enormous strains on…
Over 118,000 people in Japan recuperating at home from Covid: Bed shortages to sport Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The government of Japan and the Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike are apt for caring about international athletes, International Olympic Committee (IOC) members, the international media, and providing adequate health care provisions.…
The UK evacuated Japanese Embassy staff from Kabul: Usual reliance on others Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The government of Japan seems to lack a sense of priority when urgent decisions are needed. Indeed, in areas of national security, the government of Japan relies heavily on the armed forces of America.…
Suzuki Takayuki wins first Paralympic gold for in Tokyo for Japan: Northern England connection Sawako Utsumi and Sawako Uchida Modern Tokyo Times Japan failed to win a single gold medal in 2016 at the Paralympics in Rio. Hence, major disappointment occurred in Brazil despite winning other medals. Therefore, the swimmer Takayuki Suzuki must be grinning like…
PM Suga to face internal leadership battle: LDP revolving chairs during Covid crisis Kanako Mita and Sawako Utsumi Modern Tokyo Times The ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis is at its height in Japan concerning high daily infections. All this is happening despite the staging of the Olympics and Paralympics – and with Tokyo and other parts…
