
In Japan, right-wing school scandal entangles two women close to Abe
March 24, 2017Author: New York Times
Categories: In the News
Japanese Defense Minister Tomomi Inada may have a difficult time regaining public trust after a scandal involving a right-wing education group, and another related to the role of Japanese Self Defense Forces operating in South Sudan, Sasakawa USA’s Jeffrey Hornung told the New York Times in an article on March 21.
Tags: Akie Abe, cnbc, controversy, in the news, jasdf, jeffrey hornung, LDP, Liberal Democratic Party, moritomo gakuen, motoko rich, New York Times, scandal, self-defense forces, Shinzo Abe, south sudan, tobias harris, tomomi inada

U.S., Japan reconfirming relationship through Mattis and Abe trips
February 3, 2017Categories: In the News, Sasakawa USA Blog
With newly confirmed Secretary of Defense James Mattis’ trip this week to South Korea and Japan, and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe planning a visit to Washington next week, the Trump administration seems to be confirming the continuation of a strategic pivot to Asia, though perhaps not in the form that we have seen until now, said Sasakawa USA’s Dr. Jeffrey Hornung in recent news appearances.
Tags: analysis, cgtn, in the news, Japan, jeffrey hornung, Korea, mattis, North Korea, South Korea, trump

Sasakawa fellows weigh in on symbolism of PM Abe visit to Pearl Harbor
January 6, 2017Categories: In the News, Sasakawa USA Blog
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s historic visit to Pearl Harbor on December 27 symbolized not only the reconciliation of two countries who once were at war, but also what has become a close friendship and alliance that should be continued regardless of changes in administration, Sasakawa USA fellows said in media appearances in December.
Tags: Abe, adm dennis blair, Barack Obama, Dennis Blair, Hawaii, jeffrey hornung, Pearl Harbor, reconciliation, Shinzo Abe, tobias harris, tomohiko taniguchi, us-japan alliance, us-japan relations, World War II, WWII

Reputation of Osprey aircraft drops in Okinawa following crash
December 20, 2016Author: Marine Times
Categories: In the News
Despite an overall positive safety record, the Osprey has long been viewed on Okinawa as “the world’s most dangerous aircraft” — a reputation that has been exasperated by a recent crash on the island, Sasakawa USA’s Dr. Jeffrey Hornung said in a December 16 article in the Marine Times.
Tags: aircraft, bases in japan, crash, Futenma, ginowan, in the news, jeffrey hornung, kadena, marine times, military, military in japan, Okinawa, Osprey, protest, us forces japan, USFJ

Experts give opinions on U.S.-Japan policies under President-elect Trump
December 20, 2016Author: NHK
Categories: In the News
The U.S.-Japan alliance will remain strong under President-elect Trump, though some specific details could change over time, Sasakawa USA’s Dr. Jeffrey Hornung told NHK in a news segment that aired on December 17.
Tags: in the news, jeffrey hornung, NHK, trump, us-japan alliance, us-japan relations