Examining Heisei Japan:Diplomacy and Security Vol.I

The passing of Emperor Sh-owa marked the end of an era―an era

memorable in both war and peace. As is the custom, the new

emperor’s reign was given a new name, in this case “Heisei,” but this

did not mean a reset on the international stage. The persistent diplomatic

issues remained, and, furthermore, new issues arose. Promoting

global peace and stability, preventing natural disasters, relations with

China, regional cooperation, Japan’s role in the international order are

just some of the many outstanding issues. How did Japan approach

them and deal with them? What was accomplished and what still

needs to be done? Given the issues’ paramount importance for both

Japan and the world at large, this anthology brings together influential

essays published by five of Japan’s leading scholars during the period.