Japan’s slush fund scandal unlikely to take the LDP down with PM Kishida
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hasn't been able to claw back his approval ratings with his response to the slush…
PM Kishida likely casualty in Japan’s political slush fund scandal
A slush fund scandal has rocked Japan’s ruling LDP party and is threatening to take down Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.…
Combating depopulation in Japan
Japan's declining population will have severe consequences for the nation if it does not adopt a strong, cohesive approach to…
Minilateral solutions to the geoeconomic challenges facing Japan and Australia
Japan and Australia need to extend their use of minilateralism to counter coercive economic practices in the Indo-Pacific. ...
How Australia and Japan can boost minilateralism to counter Chinese influence
Australia and Japan’s overemphasis on security concerns may alienate potential partners in the developing world more focused on sustainable economic…
Australia, Japan and the new web of Indo-Pacific minilateralism
The rise of minilateralism in the Indo-Pacific heralds a new way of cooperating with the potential to provide diverse strategic…
Japan takes action on overtourism
Japan’s new initiatives to address overtourism demonstrate an openness to innovative and sustainable ideas, but balancing the economic benefits of…
Tokyo residents require more motivation to relocate
Embedding tax breaks, providing extensive job placement support and promoting remote work opportunities are crucial to encourage relocation out of…
Entrepreneurship can power Japan’s economic revival
As a new generation enters the workforce, Japan is witnessing a surge in entrepreneurial activity — one which may lead…
Reform needed to revitalise Japan Agricultural Cooperatives
Japan Agricultural Cooperatives have served Japan's agricultural sector well, but need to reimagine their role and redefine their relationship with…