Anthony Kuhn appears in the following:
Hawaiian-born sumo wrestler Akebono is dead at 54
Friday, April 12, 2024
Hawaiian-born Akebono was the first foreigner to win the highest ranking in Japan's national sport, sumo wrestling. He died in Tokyo this month, age 54.
How can the U.S. counter China's expanding influence in Asia? Court its neighbors
Thursday, April 11, 2024
President Biden is hosting a meeting with the leaders of Japan and the Philippines. It's an effort by the U.S. to build a network of alliances in the region, partly to compete with China.
12th Marine Littoral: We visit a newly formed U.S. Marine Corps unit based in Japan
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
President Biden hosts Japan's prime minister for a state visit highlighting tighter cooperation between their militaries. Both are shifting forces to deter potential adversaries, including China.
Okinawa's peace movement struggles as military presence on the islands grows
Tuesday, April 09, 2024
As the U.S. and Japan tighten their alliance and strengthen their military presence in the country's southwest Okinawan islands near China, Okinawa's long-running peace movement is in difficulty.
Southeast Asian has its first high-speed railway — in Indonesia
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Southeast Asian countries could grow faster economically but they're held back by a lack of infrastructure. The region now has its first high-speed railway — in Indonesia.
South East Asia has its first high-speed rail system with assistance from China
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Indonesia's railway is part of China's Belt and Road plan to build more than a trillion dollars worth of infrastructure. The U.S. says it's a way to mire countries in debt in order to exploit them.
Doctors in South Korea walk out in strike of work conditions
Thursday, February 29, 2024
A walk-out by South Korean doctors has hobbled the country's medical system. Most of them have defied a government ultimatum to return to work by Thursday.
Indonesia, the world's third largest democracy, has voted for a new president
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Exit polls suggest the country's defense minister is in the lead. He has both the backing of the current president, but he also has a controversial record on human rights.
Voters in Indonesia, world's 3rd largest democracy, prepare to elect a new president
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Indonesians vote for a new president on Wednesday, amid concerns about democratic backsliding, and a front-running candidate with a record of human rights abuses.
With tensions between North and South Korea high, border island could be a flashpoint
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Yeonpyeong Island near the maritime border between North and South Korea has seen clashes in the past, and with military tensions running high, it's seen as a potential flashpoint.
Korean food is winning over palates worldwide, including the world of haute cuisine
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Riding a wave of popularity of Korean cultural exports, high-end Korean eateries from Seoul to New York are winning acclaim.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un changes his tune about reunification
Thursday, January 11, 2024
As the new year begins, North Korea is signaling a major policy shift, abandoning efforts to unite with its neighbor to the South. It is even threatening to take the South by force of arms.
South Korean opposition leader is stabbed in public
Tuesday, January 02, 2024
In South Korea's latest outburst of political violence, the country's opposition leader has been stabbed in public ahead of general elections in April 2024.
Teams in Japan assess the impact of earthquakes and powerful aftershocks
Tuesday, January 02, 2024
Japan's west coast suffered a series of major earthquakes and subsequent tsunami warnings on New Year's Day. Dozens of people have died, and aftershocks continue to shake the region.
A powerful earthquake struck Japan's west coast, killing at least 4 people
Monday, January 01, 2024
As morning dawns in Japan, the country begins to survey the damage after a series of major new year's day earthquakes and subsequent tsunami warnings.
Some leaving China as political controls tighten and job prospects wane
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
"Run philosophy" became a popular internet buzzword in recent years as political controls tighten and job prospects in China wane. Hear from some people now in Tokyo who recently fled China.
Japanese soldier's court win shines light on sexual assault in military
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
In Japan, a female former soldier's high-profile court case win is seen as both a victory for human rights, and a setback for Japan's efforts to beef up its military.
North Korea says it successfully launched a spy satellite. Did Russia play a role?
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
North Korea appears to be taking advantage of wars and geopolitical contests to help it make a strategic shift in its foreign policy — positioning itself in an anti-U.S. bloc of actors and nations.
China-Japan ties chill after China detains Japanese nationals accused of spying
Thursday, November 16, 2023
The issue may come up when leaders of the two countries meet Thursday in San Francisco on the sidelines of APEC summit.
In Japan, overtourism is raising concerns about the environment at Mt. Fuji
Sunday, November 05, 2023
Large numbers of tourists are visiting Mt. Fuji again, causing problems with local municipalities and worry over the environment of the World Heritage site.