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.
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).
Shifting Sands: The New Divide in Japanese Politics
Attending a right-wing Japanese conference showed that the nation's political focus has shifted from economic distribution to divisive historical issues. This environment forces individuals and businesses to take a stance, risking their reputation or exclusion from the elite. The event, staunchly pro-Abe, lacked genuine opposition, showcasing a political landscape where identity politics and vested interests overshadow debates on economic fairness.
The Spiritual Front: Why Japan’s Right Wing Is Unsettling
Japan's right-wing fight is spiritual: denying war guilt to reject postwar identity. Why does the regime's catastrophic failure (like Kurosawa's mass suicide plan) still appeal? It raises questions of modern nihilism.