JCIE in the Media
Explore English-language articles written by or featuring JCIE staff and senior fellows, coverage of JCIE events, and stories written by JCIE’s US-Japan Journalism Fellows. For Japanese language articles click here.
Japan Exasperated by Trump’s Trade Policies
Adam Behsudi | Politico
October 15, 2017
As US farmers suffer under high tariffs, Japanese officials are in no rush to cut a new trade deal with the United States.
Accepting Immigrants is the Ultimate Key to Reviving Japan
Toshihiro Menju | Association of Japanese Institutes of Strategic Studies
October 11, 2017
The Japanese government continues to avoid adopting an immigration policy unpopular with the public as the population continues to decline. While the groundwork for receiving migrants has been laid to…
Japan on Missile Mission to Get 127 Million People to Hide—Fast
Natalie Andrews | Wall Street Journal
Sep 15, 2017
Natalie Andrews reports on Japan’s efforts to train its citizens how to effectively respond to a missile threat, a necessary process given looming threats from North Korea.
Trump, Abe Talk Trade, Security
Interview with James Gannon | Reuters
February 10, 2017
In an interview with Fred Katayama of Reuters, James Gannon offers insight to the changing relationship between President Trump and Prime Minister Abe, the impact of a bilateral free trade agreement,…
Immersive Learning: A Haunted House in Japan Teaches Citizens Earthquake Preparedness
Taylor Wofford | Quartz
November 1, 2016
At the Tokyo Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park, visitors go through an “experience learning facility” where they’re taught how to survive in the immediate aftermath of a major natural disaster. In a cou…
Toilet Power: Toyota Is Using Sewage Sludge to Power Its New Electric Car
Taylor Wofford | Quartz
September 20, 2016
Hydrogen fuel cell cars could help solve the global warming crisis, but nobody wants to buy them. But Toyota thinks it may have found a solution. For unlimited clean energy, it’s turning to one of the…