The flash floods, likely caused by a glacier collapse, have renewed calls for cross-border monitoring amid concerns over climate change risks. The post Nepal-Tibet Floods Highlight Need for Cross-Border Early Warning System  first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Dr. Arya, the Dalai Lama's representative for Japan and East Asia, explores the impact of China's policies on the Tibetan Plateau and the risks to downstream nations. The post Nepal-Tibet Floods: Questions Over China's Impact on Tibetan Plateau first...

The tourists believed to be a family from Osaka are missing after crossing into Nepal from Tibet, with a driver sent to pick them up also unaccounted for. The post Five Japanese Tourists Missing After Nepal Floods first appeared...

Activists warn the law's vague wording could criminalize dissent abroad, deepen assimilation pressures on minority languages, and extend Beijing's reach beyond Chinese borders.  The post China Ethnic Unity Law Criticized by Uyghur, Tibetan, Mongolian and Hong Kong Groups  first...

China's recent denigration of Tibetan elections lays bare its ignorance of Tibetan democracy and exile legitimacy, and its hollow claims to democratic values. The post Refuting Beijing's Claims About Tibetan Diaspora and Democracy first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

The Dalai Lama's East Asia representative says the law codifies assimilation, expands ideological control, and violates minority rights and UN conventions. The post China's New Ethnic Law Legalizes Forced Assimilation, Violates Constitution first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

There is a great deal to take in on Koyasan, including private gardens, varied landscapes, and the Reihokan (Treasure House), a fitting coda to any visit. The post Koyasan, On the Road to Faith first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

The LDP-Ishin no Kai coalition agreement spells out shared policy priorities. Now, Ishin should implement its plan to accelerate reforms through the Diet. The post Let Ishin no Kai Lead Long- Overdue Constitutional Reform first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Japan hasn't really grown for nearly 30 years, says Diet member Hiroshi Yamada, who details how it's now pivoting to strengthen both the economy and defense.  The post LDP's Hiroshi Yamada on the Country's New Course — and Tibet...

China's Japan policy is not merely a tactical misstep. It's a strategic blunder rooted in a misunderstanding of how influence is generated in Asia. Here's why. The post Why China's Hard-Line Approach Towards Japan Is Counterproductive first appeared on...