Commentary / Japan Feb 2, 2020
Japan should boost neighbors' manufacturing industries
The problems both Japan and its neighbors face are mutually complementary.
Kotaro Tamura
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Commentary / Japan Dec 3, 2019
Japan and Asia's mutual challenges
Japan is the world's pioneer in tackling the problems it currently faces. If the nation can successfully resolve them, it can potentially export its solutions to the rest of the world.
Commentary / Japan Jan 20, 2019
Stop trying to create Japanese versions of overseas institutions
Japan lacks the human resources to create world-class educational institutions, research institutes and innovation ecosystems.
Commentary / Japan Dec 13, 2018
A new direction for Japanese agriculture
Japanese farmers can make higher profits and better compete with copycat products if they grow their produce overseas.
Commentary / Japan Nov 15, 2018
A Chinese tailwind for Japan's economy?
The Chinese government has reversed its previously chilly attitude and now favors better relations with Japan, creating new economic opportunities for Japanese businesses.