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Toshimitsu Shigemura

(重村智計)

Toshimitsu Shigemura
重村智計
The latest news and top stories on Toshimitsu Shigemura. He is a prominent academic at Waseda University’s School of International Liberal Studies. He has a background in journalism, having served as a special correspondent for Mainichi Shimbun in Seoul and Washington. His work often focuses on the strained US-Japan relationship concerning trade policies, Korean studies particularly North Korean diplomacy, and China’s influence on regional security.
Japan

Japan’s Takaichi tipped for snap election gamble as poll ratings soar

The Japanese prime minister has won plaudits at home over her tough stance towards China, but inflation remains a major voter concern.

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Japan’s PM slammed for ‘currying favour’ with Trump over Nobel Peace Prize plan

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Call to remove Yasukuni’s war criminals sparks right-wing anger in Japan

The call by Yoshimasa Hayashi, a top LDP politician, may help mend ties between Japan and the region over its WWII history if carried out.

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