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.
President Trump? Among U.S. Allies, Japan May be One of the Most Anxious About That Idea
Julie Makinen | Los Angeles Times
June 26, 2016
By Julie Makinen Is Japan gaga for Donald Trump? That was the impression created by a spellbinding YouTube video that went viral last week. Despite the video’s popularity, the reality is that perhaps…
Japan’s Population is Plunging, so Where are the Babies?
Sally Herships | Marketplace
Apr 20, 2016
Sally Herships analyzes the cultural factors that are contributing for population decline in Japan.
A Vote for Trump is a Vote for China
Isaac Stone Fish | Foreign Policy
Apr 12, 2016
Isaac Stone Fish writes on how Donald Trump’s policies benefit China and the effect this has on the US-Japan relationship.
Japan Earthquake Fifth Anniversary: U.S. Response Overwhelming
Trevor Williams | Global Atlanta
March 10, 2016
Individuals and organizations from the U.S. have given $746.1 million to support Japan’s recovery from its “triple disaster,” JCIE announced on the eve of the fifth anniversary of the earthquake, tsun…
Japan’s Long-term Care Dilemma: Immigrants or Robots?
Sally Herships | Marketplace
Mar 8, 2016
Sally Herships explores the problems surrounding Japan’s growing elderly population, and the question of whether turning to migrant workers would be a practical solution.
Challenges Ahead as Japan Seeks More Women Workers
Sally Herships | Marketplace
Mar 3, 2016
Sally Herships writes on the conflict between an increased need for women workers in Japan and the multitude of obstacles facing working mothers that keep them from staying in the workforce.