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Japan’s Kishida Fails to Learn Abe’s Political Lessons
February 08, 2023

Japan’s Kishida Fails to Learn Abe’s Political Lessons

By Carlos Ramirez
Abe Shinzo learned the hard way: Voters don’t care about foreign policy achievements if the economy is struggling.

Suganomics: Abenomics Minus Yasukuni?
October 07, 2020

Suganomics: Abenomics Minus Yasukuni?

By Anthony Fensom
Can Japan's new PM get the economy back on track in a nation facing a global pandemic, mounting debt and adverse demographics?
Shinzo Abe’s Paltry Legacy
August 31, 2020

Shinzo Abe’s Paltry Legacy

By Jeff Kingston
Despite enormous stature and power, Abe leaves office having accomplished relatively little.

After the Virus: Japan’s Painful Economic Recovery
July 01, 2020

After the Virus: Japan’s Painful Economic Recovery

By Anthony Fensom
Anticipation of an economic windfall in 2020 has fallen flat, but there’s still hope for the post-COVID future.

Tokyo Global Financial Center Under the Spotlight Again
September 26, 2017

Tokyo Global Financial Center Under the Spotlight Again

By Sayuri Shirai
What does Japan need to do to make Tokyo a true global financial center?

Abenomics Is Failing. So Why Is Abe Poised to Win Big in Japan's Elections?
July 05, 2016

Abenomics Is Failing. So Why Is Abe Poised to Win Big in Japan's Elections?

By Trissia Wijaya
Despite little economic progress, Japan will vote for the status quo on July 10.

Japan's Economic Prospects in 2016
February 16, 2016

Japan's Economic Prospects in 2016

By Shannon Tiezzi
Tamim Bayoumi of the PIIE on Japan's economic state and what's next for Abenomics
Kick-Starting Asia’s Economic Growth Engine
June 09, 2015

Kick-Starting Asia’s Economic Growth Engine

By William T. Wilson
The region’s main growth driver is stalling. Here’s what to do about it.

Koll: Japan Economic Recovery on Track
April 01, 2014

Koll: Japan Economic Recovery on Track

By Anthony Fensom
As Japan moves to a higher sales tax, The Diplomat speaks with Tokyo-based economist Jesper Koll.

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