The biggest structural shift in Japan has been the hollowing out of tradable manufacturing sectors.

A blanket endorsement of MMT and its policy implications is the last thing Japan needs.

The leader the Liberal Democratic Party selects this month will likely become prime minister for the next term.

The rising infection rate is bad news for a government that must soon face a general election.

The new emergency declaration has eliminated any remaining hope for a ‘normal’ Olympic/Paralympic Games.

After more than a year of strict rules and sharp reversals, the public is unconvinced.