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Rethinking Japan’s refugee and asylum policy
In 2020, the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, under the UN Commission on Human Rights, levelled criticism against Japan’s asylum system. The...
Japan's economy not spared in 2020
Japan is facing a third wave of COVID-19 infections and the waves are getting higher each time. Debate is once again raging about the government’s...
The fine print of Japan’s commitment to carbon neutrality
In his inaugural speech before the Japanese Diet, newly-appointed Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga laid out his policy plan for the nation. It included...
Japan visit cements strategic ties for Prime Minister Morrison
Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s visit to Japan tomorrow is no ordinary state visit. It’s the first international trip of the year for Mr Morrison and he...
Political sclerosis? Suga’s stability backed by LDP gerontocracy
After seven years and eight months in power, the abrupt resignation of Shinzo Abe due to health issues saw Yoshihide Suga installed as Japan’s prime...
Japan Update 2020 Videos
The flagship annual conference recordings are now available for your viewing
Japan Update 2020: Japan's Choices Beyond COVID-19 — Summary
Japan Update 2020: Japan's Choices Beyond COVID-19 — Summary
Can Japan lead the post-COVID-19 world in global health?
After seven years and eight months, the Shinzo Abe administration — the longest serving government in Japan’s parliamentary history — ended abruptly in...
Can Suga turn around Abe’s lacklustre response to COVID-19?
Newly-elected Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has announced that he will continue the policies of his predecessor Shinzo Abe. Hopefully this will...
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