Banknotes tell an intriguing story about their country. Japan's switch to Eiichi Shibusawa may signal the arrival of a more entrepreneurial, cosmopolitan era.
"Shogun" is not just a slickly-made exotic historical drama. It tells a powerful story about Japan and the West that is to a significant degree based...
The legacy, global appeal, and profound impact of Akira Kurosawa on cinematic storytelling were the focus of author and analyst Peter Tasker on April 11.
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...
As Hong Kong changes under China, will Tokyo emerge as the next Asian financial center? It's stable with top-notch logistics and a highly educated workforce.
Was Oppenheimer a genius, victim, hero, fool, egotist, patriot, confused soul, or all of the above? Nolan's film leaves it up to you to make up...
Godzilla wins 2024 Academy Award for "Best Visual Effects." A metaphor for all human destructiveness, what else does it teach us about Japan and humanity?
The Nikkei average has hit new highs and the Bank of Japan finds itself holding too many equities. The challenge now is to return these to...
As regional and global dynamics develop, predictions from these scenarios point to Japan becoming more open, more Asian, and more influential in the New Year.
This Asian power has experienced a 50% increase in wealth inequality in just two decades. What types of economic reform are called for to avert social...
From the Brave Blossoms to Shohei Ohtani, Japanese sports teams and their fun-loving, always impeccably tidy fans create a huge amount of goodwill.
Many countries are fighting inflation pressures while Japan's policymakers are attempting to raise them on a sustainable basis. Signs are they're succeeding.