The big picture of a stronger domestic economy would likely be a swing in the division of spoils from capital to labor, something not experienced for...
The BOJ decision signals a major shift towards economic recovery, but it must closely monitor for the fallout from its new monetary policy.
Japan's large economy is its source of power. To turn around its slumping GDP, the private sector must lead in implementing several labor and financial reforms.
The IMF says Japan's economy will be surpassed by Germany in 2023 and India in 2026. To reverse this trend, "cheap Japan" may need a major...
Prime Minister Kishida believes that innovative responses to social challenges can help Japanese companies become engines of growth for the Japanese economy.
Republican and Democrat lawmakers must recognize that their bickering over the US debt ceiling only brings joy to despots like China and Russia.
Incoming BoJ Governor Kazuo Ueda inherits his office with Japan in far better shape than the disaster Haruhiko Kuroda turned around when he took over in...
The 40-year cycle theory says that Japan's national power will hit a low point in 2025. To avoid this, Japan needs prudent and well-balanced monetary policies.
"Minority Shareholders," the first serialized novel on JAPAN Forward, is a Cinderella story about the challenges facing Japan's small businesses.
With predictions of rising inflation, trade unions say workers deserve a 5% pay rise. Meanwhile, BOJ reviews monetary policy against the threat of recession.
Young craft breweries are revitalizing rural communities in locations of unparalleled beauty, creating new destinations for locals and visitors alike.
Nearly one-half of Japan’s seaborne trade is carried along the Indian Ocean route, which remains vital for Japan’s tanker fleet and economic interests.