On July 2, 2023, Asahi Shimbun introduced a comment by Professor Maiko Ichihara at the Graduate School of Law on the article “Unveiling the Truth of Hong Kong: Former Journalists of Apple Daily Take on the Barriers.” This article focuses on Ms. Leung Ka-lai, a Hong Kong female journalist who is courageously striving to deliver […]

Be it Hong Kong, Myanmar or Thailand, it’s young people in their teens and twenties who are raising their voices for a freer future. They are exercising their rights outside the ballot box, in places where free and fair elections are absent. Outside of these countries, young supporters are also raising funds, reporting what’s happening […]

On June 29, 2023, Asahi Shimbun introduced a comment by Professor Maiko Ichihara at the Graduate School of Law on the article “Climate Change Mitigation: Potential Negative Impacts if Progressed: Citizens’ Deliberation as the Path to Finding Solutions.” This article highlights the importance of climate conferences by citizens. Citizens, not just the government, must implement […]