A Speculative Look at the Proposed Roadmap for Foreign and Domestic Capital
The early days of the Takaichi Administration offer fascinating, albeit tentative, insights into a potentially distinct governing style that could ripple through Japan Business Trends.
A Strategic Guide for Country Managers in Japan: Navigating the Takaichi Policy and New Labor Rules
For Country Managers in Japan, a new directive from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration represents one of the most significant potential shifts in the nation's operational landscape in years.
The Policy Disconnect: Japan’s Immigration Debate and Business Reality
A recent political debate in Japan immigration policy has become a development of note for international business leaders and country managers. As highlighted in a recent Mainichi Shimbun interview with migration expert Naoko Hashimoto, all five candidates in the LDP's leadership race, including eventual winner Sanae Takaichi, called for stricter foreigner policies.
Japan’s Political Shift: What Sanae Takaichi’s Leadership Means for Business
The landscape of Japan politics is facing its most significant test in years. The upcoming Diet vote for a new prime minister follows the stunning collapse of a decades-old political coalition. At the center of this uncertainty is Sanae Takaichi, the newly elected leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).
Komeito Exits Ruling Coalition: A New Era for Japanese Politics?
A significant development is altering the Japanese political landscape as the LDP Komeito coalition has officially ended. The junior partner, Komeito, announced its withdrawal from the ruling coalition on Friday, with its leadership citing concerns over corruption within the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).
Navigating Japan's New Driver's License Gauntlet: A Briefing for Foreign Executives
Japan is implementing a significant overhaul of the rules for obtaining a Japanese Drivers License, a move that directly impacts the foreign business community.
Japan's Immigration Shift: A Guide for Foreign Business Leaders
A palpable sense of uncertainty is rippling through Japan’s foreign business community as significant shifts in Japan Immigration Policy come into view. Recent updates to the Business Manager Visa and new draft rules targeting Permanent Residency Japan status have sparked a critical debate.