Addition to Japan Blog Directory

New Blog: News on Japan

NewsOnJapan.com - is a news blog posting key headlines about Japan in various categories such as politics, economy, travel, society, etc.

• URL: http://www.newsonjapan.com/
• Category: Japan News
• Start Date: -
• Location: Osaka, Japan

About the author of this Japan blog

News On Japan was established in 1999 and has become a leading portal for Japan-related news in English. Our 24/7 streaming news provides a vital source of information for businesses and travelers in the Asia-Pacific region.

Addition to Japan Blog Directory

New Blog: Tokyo Podcast

Tokyo Podcast – One of the most exiting cities in Asia, Tokyo is a pulsating, neon-lit, adrenaline rush! Anthony Joh brings you all the funny, serious, and just plain strange aspects of living in Japan. As the blog’s name indicates you have listen to it as a podcast on iTunes.

• URL: http://www.tokyo-podcast.com/
• Category: Japan News
• Start Date: September 2011
• Location: Tokyo

About the author of this Japan blog

Anthony Joh has been a world traveler since birth, having grown up in Japan, USA and eventually settling in Canada. He’s been a business savvy entrepreneur ever since his first venture selling newspapers at the age of 9. After getting the travel bug he sold his successful auto detailing business and took off on a globe trotting adventure. He spent some time exploring Asia and Europe and indulging his passion for classic European cars before landing in Bangkok and starting Bangkok Podcast.

After a few years in Bangkok covering everything from the Thai red shirt political riots to riding a Bangkok motorcycle taxi, Anthony decided it was time to move on and set his sights for Japan. After arriving in Tokyo, he once again took to the airwaves and can be heard every Monday morning at Tokyo-Podcast.

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Addition to Japan Blog Directory

New Blog: Japan security watch

Japan Security Watch covers Japanese defense and security issues. We cover everything from constitutional issues to new weapons systems and procurement. Particular emphasis on the changing security climate in East Asia, so-called “normalization” issues, and Japan’s expanding role in the world. JSW is written and edited in Japan, New Zealand and the United States by James Simpson, Corey Wallace and Kyle Mizokami.

• URL: http://newpacificinstitute.org/jsw/
• Category: Japan News
• Start Date: April 2010
• Location: Kawasaki, Auckland, San Francisco

About the author of this Japan blog

A contributor and editor at the blog War Is Boring, Kyle Mizokami startedJapan Security Watch in 2010 to further understand Japan’s defenses and security policy.

A former contributor to World Intelligence (Japan Military Review), James Simpson joined Japan Security Watch in 2011, migrating with his blogDefending Japan. He has a Masters in Security Studies from Aberystwyth University and is currently living in Kawasaki, Japan.His primary interests include the so-called ‘normalization’ of Japanese security (i.e. militarization), and the political impact of the abduction issue with North Korea.

Corey Wallace joined Japan Security Watch in 2011. He writes on Japan security-related topics, focusing on issues and stories that may not find their way into the English language media. He also hosts the blog Sigma1 where he writes on Japanese domestic politics and broader issues in international relations.