Japan’s Historic Immigration Reform: A Work in Progress
Toshihiro Menju analyzes the recent, controversial new reforms and their implications for Japanese immigration policy and the future of Japanese society.
Japan May Allow Immigration of Hong Kong Financial Sector, Specialized Workers
Article on Japan potentially allowing immigration of Hong Kong financial sector workers. Features quotes from Toshihiro Menju, Managing Director and Chief Program Officer at JCIE
Trump, Abe Talk Trade, Security
In an interview with Fred Katayama of Reuters, James Gannon offers insight to the changing relationship between President Trump and Prime Minister Abe, the impact of a bilateral free trade agreement, and the significance of their Mar-a-Lago meeting to Japanese interest.
US-Japan Parliamentary Exchange | 2013 Diet Delegation to the US
The 2013 US-Japan Parliamentary Exchange Program brought the 26th delegation of Japanese Diet members, accompanied by four of Japan’s most promising younger policy experts, to the United States, where they met and engaged in discussions with government officials, political analysts, and foreign policy experts.
Research Report: Exploring Kyushu’s External Relations and its Asian Strategy
This report presents the findings of a project that began with a comprehensive look at Kyushu’s external relations—particularly with Asia—in terms of economic, cultural, and educational relations, as well as people-to-people exchanges and other aspects. Based on that analysis, the project considered options for Kyushu’s external relations (especially interaction with Asia) in order to promote Kyushu’s future development.
1st US-Japan Global Health Dialogue | Strengthening Partnership on Global Health
More than 30 policy experts and senior officials from nine US and Japanese government agencies gathered for a high-level dialogue to identify areas where we can deepen cooperation on global health under the Trump administration and Abe government.
East Asia Insights | The China Challenge and US-Japan Relations under Fumio Kishida
Japan’s new Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, passed his first test and guided the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to victory in the Lower House election on October 31, less than one month after he assumed office. As he looks ahead to 2022, however, he now must grapple with the complex foreign and security policy challenges that he has inherited. As the Kishida government consolidates its foreign policy posture, it will need to keep two key elements in mind, domestic constraints within Japan and Japan’s relationship with the US in the context of US-China rivalry.
East Asia Insights | Japanese Foreign Policy Under Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda
This issue addresses several questions about Fukuda’s election and its implications for Japan’s foreign policy, as Fukuda is likely to adopt a more subtle approach to foreign affairs.
East Asia Insights | A Japanese Perspective on US Policy toward East Asia
This issue contributes a series of suggestion, from the Japanese perspective, on how the United States can most effectively remain engaged and ensure the region’s continued peace and prosperity.
East Asia Insights | A Japanese Perspective on the China Question
This issue presents a Japanese perspective on “The China Question” and offers a series of policy prescriptions about how Japan should engage its increasingly powerful neighbor in the years ahead.