The premise for Chie Hayakawa’s film, “Plan 75,” is shocking: a government push to euthanize the elderly. In a rapidly aging society, some also wonder: Is the movie prescient?
Author: MOTOKO RICH
With Threats All Around, Japan Moves to Shed Its Pacifist Constraints
Growing calls for more military spending after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine demonstrate Japan’s recognition that it must bolster its own deterrent power, not just rely on its U.S. alliance.
‘Drive My Car’ Oscar Is a Slow-Burn Return for Japan’s Cinema
But some of the same qualities that made the film popular overseas have led to a cooler reception domestically.
Who Is the New Leader of Japan’s Ruling Party?
Fumio Kishida, a former foreign minister, prevailed in a closely fought election to lead Japan’s governing Liberal Democratic Party.
Japan Faces Big Problems. Its Next Leader Offers Few Bold Solutions.
The country’s governing party, with a stranglehold on power, bucked the wishes of the public to select a moderate mainstay.
Who Is Fumio Kishida, the New Leader of Japan’s Ruling Party?
Fumio Kishida, a former foreign minister, prevailed in a closely fought election to lead Japan’s governing Liberal Democratic Party.
Why Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party Is Likely to Stay in Power
The country has free elections, opposition parties and, lately, public discontent. So why are the Liberal Democrats nearly assured to remain in power?
Taro Kono, Japan’s Most Popular Prime Minister Candidate, Far From a Shoo-In
Taro Kono has by far the highest poll numbers of any candidate to lead the governing Liberal Democrats. But party elders don’t think so highly of him.
Yoshihide Suga, Japan’s Prime Minister, Plans to Resign Sept. 30
Yoshihide Suga’s abrupt decision came after he had spent days trying to salvage a historically unpopular administration.
A Swimmer’s Journey From Afghanistan to Refugee Camps to the Paralympics
Abbas Karimi, who was born without arms, eventually made it to the U.S. and realized his dream of competing internationally.