For all its showmanship, some decisions made at COP are highly questionable. But Japan still has much to contribute to the global fight against climate change.
After COP27, letting China avoid paying for releasing the highest volume of pollutants globally would be the height of dishonesty.
At a side event of COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, the cities of Yokohama and Tokorozawa shared their leading initiatives on transitioning to net zero...
It's "time to act" stressed Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike at COP27. Tangible and intangible strategic action is needed "to achieve net zero emission by 2050."
"Market mechanisms are always followed by tears and laughter," says Sojitz Research Institute Chief Economist Tatsuhiko Yoshizaki on the weak yen.
What is necessary for the modern age and the future is to look not for the material, but for something immaterial that “resonates in people's hearts.”
What will the next few years of Japanese policy look like? Fumio Kishida gave indications of what to expect following the July 10 Upper House election...
Before rushing through a mandate for solar panels in new homes, Tokyo must deal with the costs, damage, recycling, human rights, and other issues it creates.
With the hottest June in over 100 years, the Tokyo area is experiencing a power crunch. What options are there to improve the situation?
In the upcoming Upper House election, we should intensely scrutinize pledges made by political parties — that these are not just rhetoric designed to win votes.
Aging thermal plants are being shut down as Japan seeks decarbonization, but solar power facilities are unable to operate during the foul winter weather.
In a historic address to the Japanese parliament, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanks Japan for being the first Asian country to stand up for Ukraine.