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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. ...

Japan's tourism sector has experienced a remarkable rebound post-COVID, exceeding industry expectations with its swift recovery. This resurgence, driven by the weak yen and Japan's rich cultural appeal, brings its own set of challenges, including ove...

Campaigning for the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election starts today, with voting scheduled for 27 September. This crucial election will determine Japan’s next prime minister and significantly impact the party’s future direction.Prime Mi...

As Japan pushes toward its 2050 net-zero emissions goal, the expansion of offshore wind power (OWP) into its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) is a critical element of the strategy. In this August Industry Insight, GR Japan examines the emerging opportun...

GR Japan was invited to present an overview of the latest regional regulatory developments concerning plastic circularity in East Asia at Dow’s Sustainability Roundtable on 17 July. Vivian Law, Associate Manager at GR Japan, delivered the presentatio...