Business / Economy | 2019 Outlook Jan 2, 2019
by Cory Baird
While it is not known which events will hold back global commerce, professional economic soothsayers appear in agreement that growing risks and uncertainty will slow Japan’s growth.
National / Politics | 2019 Outlook Jan 2, 2019
Japan already in for politically hectic 2019, but may see 'double election'
by Tomohiro Osaki
Japan’s 2019 political calendar is shaping up to be a busy year with Emperor Akihito’s historic abdication at the end of April and elections in mid-April and over the summer.
National / Politics | 2019 Outlook Jan 2, 2019
2019 to test Abe and Japanese diplomats over efforts to secure return of Russian-held isles
by Reiji Yoshida
2019 will be a big year for Japanese diplomats and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, with a number of major events that will be attended by hundreds of top leaders and VIPs from across the globe. These include the Group of 20 summit in Osaka on ...