Commentaries

The real value of a Japanese apology

There are many reasons to admire modern-day Japan. There are also more than a few…

May 8, 20156 min

Insights

Why is Japan holding its general election early?

Japan will go to the polls on Sunday, 14 December, following Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's…

December 12, 20143 min

Insights

Nuclear Power and Abenomics

Japan's new Basic Energy Plan sends a clear signal that the country will not abandon…

April 17, 20143 min

Insights

Japan-Australia FTA: A good precedent for compromise

Japan and Australia have agreed on a bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This is the…

April 9, 20143 min

Commentaries

Abenomics, Asia & ASEAN

Japan has received more attention and generated more optimism in the first six months of…

September 11, 20131 min

Commentaries

Japanese companies must adapt to a changed Asia

Japanese interest in South and Southeast Asia is surging for both economic and political reasons.…

April 11, 20134 min