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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

As polls close, the ruling LDP-Komeito coalition faces a potential loss of its majority, raising concerns over the stability of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s administration. Key ministers, including Justice Minister Makihara, are projected to lose ...

GR Japan hosted a special International Policy Forum (IPF) on 24 October, 2024, focused on the upcoming general election. Jakob Edberg, GR Japan’s President & CEO, provided an in-depth analysis of the key challenges facing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishi...

Japan's cannabis law reforms mark a significant shift in the country's regulatory stance on the plant. The recent amendments to the Cannabis Control Act and the Narcotics and Psychotropics Control Act permit the use of cannabis-derived pharmaceutical...