A recent reflection revisits the remarkable friendship between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Vietnamese Zen master Thích Nhất Hạnh—and the enduring idea they shared: building a “beloved community” rooted in peace, nonviolence, justice, and human dignity. The article...
When a Japanese prime minister dissolves the House of Representatives, history is made—because the act is not only procedural, but philosophical. It is a choice to “reset” political legitimacy by asking the public for a renewed mandate, often under intense pressure...
On October 31st, Yasuhide Nakayama, a former member of the House of Representatives of the Liberal Democratic Party who has held important positions such as Vice Minister of Defense, updated his X (formerly Twitter) account, writing about Prime Minister Sanae...
October 27, 2025 Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is steering Tokyo toward a more assertive and security-conscious regional posture, signaling a decisive shift in Japan’s role across the Indo-Pacific. Her leadership emphasizes technological sovereignty,...
The Boston Global Forum is honored to welcome distinguished leaders and thinkers from Japan and Taiwan as featured speakers at its special gatherings on November 3–4, 2025, at Harvard University. From Japan, the Forum proudly hosts: Yasuhide Nakayama, Former State...
Washington/Tokyo, October 7, 2025 — U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Sanae Takaichi, newly elected President of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Japan’s incoming Prime Minister, praising her “great wisdom and strength” and calling her...
Tokyo, October 5, 2025 Japan’s newly elected Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) President, Sanae Takaichi, who is set to become the first female Prime Minister in Japan’s history, delivered her first public address immediately after winning the party’s leadership...
From Harmony to Humanity A Seventeen-Article Constitution for the AI Era Inspired by the Principles of Prince Shōtoku (604 AD) I. Executive Summary Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming every aspect of human life. It holds immense promise but also grave risks...