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...

GR Japan's next International Policy Forum (IPF) will delve into the upcoming general election, scheduled for 27 October, against the backdrop of Japan's rapidly evolving political landscape.  After the surprising outcome of the LDP Presidential elec...

On 1 October, Shigeru Ishiba was elected Prime Minister, forming a cabinet that blends familiar faces with newcomers, reflecting a mix of allies and figures from former Prime Ministers Suga and Kishida. Despite his campaign for change, early criticis...

On 27 September, Shigeru Ishiba was elected as the new president of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), succeeding Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Ishiba is set to be nominated as prime minister on 1 October, leading to the formation of a new cabinet. ...

GR Japan brought together its senior executives—Jakob Edberg, Tomohiko Kinoshita, and Hiromu Nakamaru—for a special International Policy Forum (IPF) seminar on 18 September. They shared their deep political insights on the LDP leadership race, the ou...