What Japan’s Political Uncertainty Means for Its Market Rally
The steady course of the Japanese economy and business environment that has helped attract a torrent of investment in the past two years could be undercut by the political turmoil…
Japan’s Leader, Fumio Kishida, Will Step Down
When Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan stepped down on Wednesday, he became the latest in a growing line of unpopular leaders to cycle through a sclerotic political system that…
Welcome to Japan, Where the Bad News Is the Good News
The economy is now in recession after barely growing for decades. The population continues to shrink, with births last year plunging to a nadir. The country's politics appear frozen as…