Shigeru Ishiba

Shigeru Ishiba’s Rise to Power and Its Impact on Japan’s Future Policies

On September 27, 2024, Japan's political landscape shifted as Shigeru Ishiba emerged victorious in a runoff election, defeating Sanae Takaichi, the leading female candidate, to become the head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). This victory paved the way...
Japan Economic

Timee’s IPO Success Masks Deeper Challenges in Japan’s Gig Economy

Timee, Japan's leading gig work platform, held its first earnings call since its much-anticipated listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in July. CEO Ryo Ogawa proudly announced robust financial performance, underlined by a 72.6% increase in sales revenue and a...
Japan Mitsubishi F-2 fighter jet

Japan’s Mitsubishi F-2 fighter jet: A Retrospective Look at “Viper Zero” on its 29th Anniversary

On October 7, 1995, Japan’s Mitsubishi F-2, a fighter jet based on the U.S.-origin F-16 Fighting Falcon, made its maiden flight. Now, 29 years later, the aircraft remains a symbol of Japan's post-Cold War military ambitions and its strategic focus...
Shigeru Ishiba

Japan’s Economic Reset: Ishiba’s Plan to Turn Low Wages into High-Efficiency Growth; Bold strategies to lift Japan out of a cycle of stagnation

In Europe, there is a prevailing habit of producing detailed reports and ambitious plans that promise to address the continent’s challenges but rarely see the light of day when it comes to implementation. We excel at drafting recommendations for what...
Japan’s New Cabinet Photo Sparks Mockery Amid Election Announcement

Japan’s New Cabinet Photo Sparks Mockery Amid Election Announcement

Japan's political landscape has been thrown into the spotlight once again, not for policy decisions or electoral campaigns, but for an official group photograph of the newly-appointed cabinet. The image, taken following the first meeting of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s...
US Military Base Okinawa, Japan

U.S. and Japan’s Indo-Pacific Defense: Military Base Caught in Disinformation Crossfire

The independence of Okinawa, Japan’s southernmost prefecture, has gained traction on social media platforms. These misleading videos, primarily aimed at Chinese-speaking audiences, have garnered millions of interactions—including likes, reposts, and shares—spreading false narratives about Okinawa’s sovereignty. According to a report...
Taiwanese Airspace

PLA Aircraft Intrusion in Taiwanese Airspace: Beijing’s Gray Zone Tactics Intensify

In the East China Sea, a Shaanxi Y-9 reconnaissance plane (運-9運輸機) from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) intruded into Japanese airspace east of the Danjo Islands for the first time. The incursion prompted swift reactions from both Taiwan and Japan,...
Shigeru Ishiba

“Ishiba Shock” – Could a Skyrocketing Yen Shake Global Markets?

Stock investors in Japan have already felt the sting of what’s being called the “Ishiba shock.” However, the turmoil shaking the markets may only just be beginning for currency traders. With the yen seemingly set to surge, the election of...
Japanese Yen (JPY)

Yen Czar: How Masato Kanda Took on Speculators and Shaped Japan’s Economic

For several years, Masato Kanda hardly slept. "Three hours a night is an exaggeration," Kanda chuckles as he recalls his grueling schedule from his office in Tokyo. "I slept for three hours consecutively before being woken up, but I then...
blast left a crater near a runway at the airport

US Bomb Buried at Japanese Airport Explodes, Causing Major Disruptions

On Wednesday, a buried World War II-era bomb exploded at Miyazaki Airport, causing significant disruption but fortunately resulting in no casualties. The blast left a crater measuring approximately seven meters (23 feet) wide on a taxiway, leading to the cancellation...
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