Yesterday, Japan’s government announced that it will suspend a training program for Myanmar military officers from next year, after weathering a storm of criticism for its continued links to the ...

The Directors’ Guild of Japan has called on authorities in Myanmar to release filmmaker Maung Thein Dan. He has been detained and jailed pending a trial. Myanmar was wracked by a military coup on Feb.

The Directors’ Guild of Japan has called on authorities in Myanmar to release filmmaker Maung Thein Dan. He has been detained and jailed pending a trial. Myanmar was wracked by a military coup on Feb.

Japan’s defence ministry claims the program, which includes combat training, will inspire change from within. That’s not going to happen. Japan was one of the first governments to issue a statement ...