Politics of Japan

Korean American activist Phyllis Kim at the Glendale, California, memorial for "comfort women."

A California statue stirs passions in South Korea and ire in Japan

Global Politics

The Korean American community is standing by a new statue honoring thousands of “comfort women,” or sex slaves, used by Japanese soldiers during World War II. Japanese conservatives say the statue has to go. And both sides are taking the issue to the White House.

Japan Premier’s Comment Inflames Tensions With China

Arts, Culture & Media

Yoshihiko Noda is Japan’s New Prime Minister

Global Politics
The World

Another prime minister for Japan?

Global Politics