Pop Culture and Politics Collide in Japan
Why does the war issue refuse to go away in Japanese politics? An opinion piece by AGI columnist Tim Holm Earlier this week, two controversial stories have grabbed headlines in Japan and …
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Promoters at Helm Can be Good for Companies
The return of N R Narayana Murthy (NRN) at Infosys and his hiring of son Rohan as executive assistant have raised the hackles of every Tom, Dick and Harry. A …
Read MoreThe Corruption time-bomb
Corruption is in focus not only in India but also China. In his farewell speech, outgoing Chinese President Hu Jintao warned that corruption could kill the Communist party. In India, the ruling Congress party, which has …
Read MoreIrezumi – Japan’s hidden treasure
Since 1929, in an effort to preserve pre-modern art forms, the Japanese government has bestowed the title ‘Living National Treasure’ upon practitioners of traditional crafts perceived as under threat from …
Read MoreThe Rise of Japan’s Nationalist Agitator
Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto has become an increasingly frequent presence on television screens across Japan in recent years. Possessed of a celebrity charisma …
Read MorePotential Female Leadership in South Korea
As a region Asia and the Asia Pacific are not without a history of women occupying political positions, with three countries currently being governed by female leaders. he concept of …
Read MoreSpirit of Social Protest Blooms in Japan’s Hydrangea Revolution
Whilst Japan has a reputation for being a harmonious nation where people passively accept the governmental line, the past century has seen vociferous social activism. Born of frustration at lack …
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