Rewriting & Optimizing: Immigration Reform in Japan

Rewriting & Optimizing: Immigration Reform in Japan

The new Cabinet-level panel, led by Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara, will review "foreign national-related issues that warrant urgent attention and propose specific solutions by January." This initiative marks a crucial moment for Immigration Reform in Japan, particularly for established Foreign Residents.

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Tokyo Networking Redefined at the Andaz

Tokyo Networking Redefined at the Andaz

On a cool autumn evening, more than sixty senior leaders gathered high above Toranomon Hills for a Tokyo networking experience unlike any other. There were no flashing cameras, no forced introductions, just meaningful conversation in the warm glow of the Andaz Tokyo’s Tavern bar.

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Thinking Smarter: The Insights of Richard Koo
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Thinking Smarter: The Insights of Richard Koo

At a recent seminar, heterodox economist Richard Koo challenged the mainstream view of a broken Japanese economy, arguing its fiscal stimulus was a necessary and successful intervention. His most radical stance is that Quantitative Easing (QE) is useless, warning of a QE trap. He firmly believes in prioritizing fiscal policy over monetary policy, basing his conclusions on data rather than ideology.

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