The Japanese writer, inspired by Anne Frank’s diary, sought to “recompose” that experience for her new book “The Memory Police,” a dystopian novel about surveillance and erasure.
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South Korea Retaliates Against Japan in Trade and Diplomatic Rift
South Korea said it would remove Japan from its list of countries entitled to preferential treatment in trade, following a similar move by Japan this month.
U.S. Issues Travel Warning for Hong Kong Due to ‘Confrontational’ Protests
The warning said that most demonstrations in the city have been peaceful, “but some have turned confrontational or resulted in violent clashes.”
Carlos Ghosn Hasn’t Seen His Wife in Months. Japan’s Prosecutors Want It That Way.
Prosecutors persuaded a court to deny contact between the couple, citing conspiracy concerns about Carole Ghosn and her criticism of Japan’s legal system.
China Warns U.S. Against Sending Missiles to Asia Amid Fears of an Arms Race
A Chinese arms control official said Beijing would “not stand idly by” if the U.S. deployed missiles in the Asia-Pacific region, but did not specify what countermeasures it planned.
The Exhibit Lauded Freedom of Expression. It Was Silenced.
A political battle between Japan and South Korea has spilled into the art world, with the abrupt closing of an exhibit with a statue symbolizing women forced into sexual slavery.
As Japan and South Korea Feud Intensifies, U.S. Seems Unwilling, or Unable, to Help
As North Korea test-fires barrages of missiles, two crucial American allies in Asia are locked in their own bitter battle, and the Trump administration is struggling with how to end the discord.
Craving Freedom, Japan’s Women Opt Out of Marriage
The percentage of women who work in Japan is higher than ever, yet cultural norms have not caught up. More and more, women are rejecting the double standard.
Japan Imposes Broad New Trade Restrictions on South Korea
The clash, which has its roots in World War II-era grievances, has spooked markets and provoked U.S. worries over the impact on China and North Korea.
Renault and Nissan Need Each Other to Thrive in Future, 2 Leaders Say
The carmakers must reinvigorate their alliance and share the cost of a shift to electric, self-driving cars, Renault’s chairman and a Nissan board member said in separate interviews.