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Japan Political Outlook - Japan’s Response to U.S. Tariffs and Domestic Uncertainty

With the formation of a minority government for the first time in three decades, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba must navigate a complex political and economic landscape. GR Japan examines the implications of U.S. trade pressure, policy negotiations in...
Apr, 2025
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Defense

Japan Broadens Business Partnerships as Defense Needs Evolve

As Japan redefines its security posture in response to regional tensions, the door is opening wider for international collaboration. With record-breaking defense budgets and a clear push toward innovation and global partnerships, foreign firms—big an...
Apr, 2025
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medications

Mixed Signals: Japan’s Drug Pricing Policy

Japan’s pharmaceutical market is caught between two competing priorities—controlling rising healthcare costs and maintaining an environment that fosters innovation. While recent drug pricing reforms have introduced incentives for early market entry a...
Mar, 2025
Insights

Navigating Transformation: Japan’s Automotive Industry in a Changing World

Japan’s automotive sector is undergoing a major transformation driven by sustainability goals, technological shifts, and evolving trade policies. Toyota’s diversified strategy has helped it maintain global leadership, while Nissan and Honda’s recent ...
Feb, 2025
Insights

Trump’s DEI Shift: What It Means for Japan’s Corporate Landscape

President Trump’s administration has shifted its stance on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), moving away from previous initiatives in favor of a new focus on "Merit, Excellence, and Intelligence" (MEI). This change is causing a split in U.S. co...
Feb, 2025
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Trump 2.0: Navigating Policy Changes and Business Impacts in Japan, Korea and Taiwan

Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 U.S. Presidential election signals a dramatic transformation in U.S.  foreign policy, with far-reaching consequences for global businesses. An expanded focus on tariffs as a primary economic tool, coupled with a ret...
Jan, 2025
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Noriko Furuya

Noriko Furuya, Renowned Former Diet Member, Joins GR Japan as Senior Advisor

GR Japan is pleased to announce the appointment of Noriko Furuya, a renowned former State Minister and seven-term former Diet Member, as Senior Advisor. Ms. Furuya brings decades of experience in shaping policies, particularly in healthcare and globa...
Jan, 2025
News

Shaping the Future: Japan's Evolving AI Governance - Current policies and future possible regulations

Japan has been a proactive player in the global AI landscape, with a strong focus on ethical and human-centric principles. The country has established several non-binding guidelines to foster innovation while ensuring responsible AI development. Howe...
Nov, 2024
Insights

Ishiba's Minority Government Faces Uncertain Future - Summary of Japanese political outlook following Ishiba’s reappointment as Prime Minister

Japan faces a turbulent political landscape following Shigeru Ishiba’s reappointment as Prime Minister on 11 November 2024. Leading a minority government, Ishiba must secure opposition support to pass laws and the national budget, setting the stage f...
Nov, 2024
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Ishiba

LDP Loses Majority, Uncertainty Grows Over Japan’s Next Government

In a major setback, Japan’s ruling coalition—the  LDP and Komeito—lost its majority in the House of Representatives election on 27 October. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba now faces pressure to secure support from smaller parties like Nippon Ishin no K...
Oct, 2024
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