Commentary
Does the Sun also Rise in the Arctic? Three Pillars of
Japan’s Arctic Policy
Fujio Ohnishi
Japan or Nihon in Japanese means a country from which the Sun rises. In general, the word Sun is
often used as a metaphor for Japan. This commentary explains Japan’s Arctic engagement by focusing
on its three pillars, and also considers its policy prospects.
Japan’s Arctic engagement has centered on three pillars, namely the p [\