Trade Unions and Interest Groups: Japanese Politics 101
Trade unions and interest groups have a special role within public policy in Japan. Their substantial leverage on governing bodies
February 8, 2019
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Japan’s 2019 Political Calendar Outlook
The Diet session convened just a few days ago, on January 28th, 2019. It will see only 58 Cabinet-sponsored bills
February 2, 2019
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Questions to Consider: Divorce in Japan
The issue with divorce in Japan (for foreigners married to Japanese nationals) is that the court system overwhelmingly favors Japanese
January 30, 2019
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Japan Israel Relations | Mission Japan
Startup culture is buzzing, and business between Israel and Japan is flourishing through initiatives such as the Japan-Israel Innovation Network (JIIN).
January 27, 2019
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Know Your Rights – Understanding Japan’s Labor Laws
Labor Laws in Japan Japan’s labor laws are vastly different from other countries. Unlike places like the U.S. where employees
January 13, 2019
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The U.S. Midterm’s Impact on Japan
The 2018 US midterm elections resulted in Democrats securing a majority in the House of Representatives, while Republicans maintained a
December 21, 2018
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Carlos Ghosn Re-Arrested
The Carlos Ghosn scandal continues, with the former Nissan chairman being rearrested over charges of understated income. The international community
December 14, 2018
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Immigration Bill Update?
It seems as though Abe’s Team has an allergy to the ‘I’ word: why can’t immigration be called immigration? Days
December 5, 2018
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Superstar CEO Carlos Ghosn Arrested
The Carlos Ghosn arrest: all according to the script? Are foreign CEOs treated differently from Japanese CEOs? Were corporate management
November 30, 2018
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Corporate Crisis Management – Brand 2020
How do international corporations deal with inept or under-performing Japanese subsidiaries? What do you do if a rogue CEO is embezzling funds from the company?
November 3, 2018
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Interview with Ambassador Robach
In this episode of Mission Japan, we are honored to welcome His Excellency Magnus Robach, the Swedish Ambassador to Japan.
October 31, 2018
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How will Asia be affected by Trump’s New “America-First” Policies
Status-quo isn’t what it used to be in Asia largely because of President Trump’s foreign policy initiatives. We’ve heard rumblings
October 3, 2018
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Mission Japan: Mexico
Our new series begins with Mexico, highlighting the history of its embassy and diplomatic mission in Japan. Cultural attaché, Emmanuel Trinidad, takes Tim on a deep dive into Mexico’s initial exposure to Japan through frequented trade routes, the establishment of the legation, and the development of relations over time.
September 5, 2018
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(Throwback) Timothy Langley as a guest of Councillor Yamamoto Ichita’s CafeSta at the LDP
Throwback at when Timothy Langley met with Councillor Yamamoto Ichita, at the LDP’s headquarters, where they discussed their ties going
August 29, 2018
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Lobbying in Japan
David and Timothy dive into the inner workings of lobbying in Japan. Learn how foreign firms can achieve results through advocacy.
August 22, 2018
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