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.
Kotaro Tamura
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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.