Opinion

“Eye Drops for the Eye, a Toothbrush for the Tooth”: A Diplomacy of Peace

Instead of “an eye for an eye,” Asahiko Yara proposes “eye drops for the eye, a toothbrush for the tooth”: a peace diplomacy that heals rather than retaliates, drawing on the war in Gaza and Japan’s support for peace in Mindanao.

2026年11月7日

Columns & EditorialsOpinion

Okinawa Governor Election: Victory for Pro-Relocation Candidate — Futenma-to-Henoko Plan Set to Accelerate

An opinion piece arguing that the pro-relocation candidate’s victory in the Okinawa gubernatorial election has removed the last major obstacle to relocating Futenma Air Station to Henoko.

2026年9月15日

Columns & EditorialsJapan NewsOkinawaOpinion

Do EVs Disappear From the Streets of Metro Manila During Heavy Rain?

In torrential rain, EV taxis vanish from Metro Manila's roads as operators weigh flood damage, escape risk, battery fires and lost vehicle value. A commentary on why gasoline and hybrid cars are the safer choice.

2026年8月12日

OpinionWeather and Disasters