Japan’s compromised ridesharing fuelled by government failure
The shortage of taxi drivers is another symptom of Japan’s ageing population, leading to debate about ridesharing options as the…
Cambodia strengthens ties with Japan amid US–China tensions
2023 marked 70 years of diplomatic relations between Cambodia and Japan. To commemorate this anniversary, Phnom Penh and Tokyo elevated…
China charges ahead of Japan’s auto exports
Author: Richard Katz, Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs Japanese automakers are risking a repeat of the decline of…
Japan inches toward agricultural reform
Author: Yusaku Yoshikawa, JIN Corporation In April 2023, the Japanese government approved a new draft amendment to the Special Zones…
Making defence spending sustainable for Japan
Author: Yuki Tatsumi, Stimson Center One of the key highlights of Japan’s three national security documents released on 16 December…
Japan searches for a new grand strategy
Author: Editorial Board, ANU Last week Japan adopted its first ever space security blueprint aimed at better using space for…
Japan’s grand strategy as a declining power
Author: Yusuke Ishihara, NIDS The Yoshida Doctrine is no longer fit to understand Japan’s grand strategy. Its precepts emerged under…
Reaching Japan’s resourceful solar and wind energy future
Author: Andrew Blakers, ANU To achieve its 2050 carbon neutrality commitment, Japan must eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels,…
Japan’s foreign worker program is ripe for reform
Author: Yuri Okina, Japan Research Institute In an interim report released in May 2023, the Japanese government’s expert panel on…
Japan’s tight budget grounds space ambitions
Author: Takuya Wakimoto, Deloitte Tohmatsu Space and Security Japan is proud to be one of the most advanced spacefaring nations,…