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- Will Methane Hydrates Become a Domestic Energy Resource?Ishikawa Kenji
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In seas near Japan in March 2013, methane gas was successfully extracted from seafloor hydrates—a world first. However, there are remaining technical hurdles to overcome before this becomes a viable domestic energy source.
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- Japan’s Admission to the TPP Talks, Aung San Suu Kyi’s VisitShiraishi Takashi
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On April 12 the Japanese and US governments successfully concluded their bilateral consultations concerning Japan’s participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations. In addition to confirming the objective set forth in their February 22 joint statement of “achieving a comprehensive, high-standard agreement, as described in the Outlines of the TPP Agreement,” the two governments agreed…
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- Postwar Governors of the Bank of Japan
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Newly appointed Kuroda Haruhiko is the first Ministry of Finance official to take the post of governor of the Bank of Japan for 15 years. In this article we look back at the governors of the Bank of Japan since World War II.
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- Profiles of BOJ Deputy Governors Iwata Kikuo and Nakaso Hiroshi
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We continue our look at the new team in charge at the Bank of Japan with profiles of Iwata Kikuo and Nakaso Hiroshi, the two deputy governors.
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- Profile of Kuroda Haruhiko, Governor of the Bank of Japan
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Kuroda Haruhiko became governor of the Bank of Japan on March 20, 2013. Who is the new governor and what does his appointment mean for Japanese fiscal policy?
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- Abenomics: Changing the National MindsetAbe Junichi
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Since taking the helm as prime minister for the second time last December, Abe Shinzō has focused on economic policy, including the adoption of an inflation target. The market has responded favorably, and the national mind-set seems to be shifting. Journalist Abe Junichi assesses the first 100 days of the Abe administration.
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- Son Masayoshi Aims to Be Number OneIshikawa Tsutsumu
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In October 2012, SoftBank’s President Son Masayoshi announced the company’s plan to acquire Sprint Nextel, the number-three wireless carrier in the United States. The deal is an integral piece of Son’s strategy to turn SoftBank into the world’s leading telecommunications corporation. Ishikawa Tsutsumu analyzes this strategy and the challenges ahead.
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- A Surprising Shift in Young People’s AttitudesHonda Yuki
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A recent government survey revealed an increase in support for the traditional family model of a breadwinner husband and homemaker wife, particularly among those in their twenties. Honda Yuki considers the possible explanations for this development.
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- Risk-Taking Investors Welcome AbenomicsItoh Motoshige
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Abe Shinzō has taken over as prime minister for the second time. The market and the political world have welcomed his arrival and especially his message that, for the time being, vanquishing deflation will be his top priority. As a result, the overvalued yen has undergone some correction, and stock prices have made large gains. While his administration is still working out the details of its polic…
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- Japanese Companies Will Be Tested in 2013Hirai Takashi
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Generally speaking, Japanese companies can be expected to perform robustly in 2013, for several reasons. First, the domestic business climate is likely to be favorable. The Liberal Democratic Party has returned to power, and while on the political front it must concentrate on the summer election for the House of Councillors, it plans to vigorously implement measures to stimulate the economy. The …
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