Insight on Japan
Expert analysis and deep dives on Japanese topics.
The standoff continues between Iran and the United States, with no denouement in sight. A talk with the Iranian ambassador to Japan sheds light on the history of Tokyo-Tehran ties and brings hope of positive progress in the diplomatic realm.
More than 4,000 Japanese companies have closed or withdrawn their China operations over the past two years, bringing the overall number down to its lowest level since 2010.
As bear attacks rise across Japan, demand is surging for sprays, bells, and other deterrents. Here are some of the most popular products and services available.
A survey in Japan found that just 18% of companies expected the government’s proposed consumption tax cut to stimulate the economy, while more than half did not anticipate any benefit.
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A Short History of Studio Ghibli: Four Decades of Anime Classics
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Making It Through: Considering Iran’s Decision to Let a Japanese Tanker Pass Hormuz
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AI’s Improved Accuracy Squeezes Translation Industry in Japan
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Japanese Firms Pull Back from China as Bilateral Ties Chill
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Japan’s Rising Bear Attacks Drive Surge in Demand for Deterrent Products
As the number of foreigners living in Japan rises, so does the need to provide them with training in Japanese as a foreign language. A series looking at the issues involved in helping non-Japanese residents, particularly children, get up to speed in Nihongo.
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Japan Births Edge Up in First Half of 2026 After a Decade of Decline
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Family, Baseball, and Friendship: Venezuelan Ambassador Seiko Ishikawa on Japan-Venezuela Bonds
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Color in the North: Hokkaidō’s Seasonal Flora in Photos
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Miyazaki Hayao’s Animism: The Historical Theories That Shaped “Princess Mononoke”
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The Japanese Masterpiece That Lost Its Head: The 1,000-Year-Old Usuki Stone Buddha
