My Memory of George H. W. Bush

I was fortunate to spend an entire week in close-quarters with America’s 41st president during his first visit to Japan after leaving office.

2020年11月29日コメントはまだありません

The Digital Agency— Why Japan’s most Recent Modernization Push Is Serious

Suga to have a digital agency up and running by the end of 2021. Each ministry previously tackled digitization independently, leading to varying levels of success and end products, and no standardized administrative framework. The new agency will coordinate and unify efforts to modernize government services.

2020年10月22日コメントはまだありません

Japan’s Smart Cities Promise New Tie-Ups with High-Tech Firms

In June the Japanese Diet passed legislation governing the creation and management of smart cities — urban centers that use cutting-edge technology to improve livability and convenience.

2020年10月13日コメントはまだありません

Japan Slowly Rolls Back Entry Restrictions for Foreign Nationals

International travel has ground to a standstill because of the COVID-19 pandemic. To slow the spread of the virus, since April 2020 Japan, more than other G7 nations, has implemented stringent entry requirements for foreign nationals.

2020年10月9日コメントはまだありません

Suga Cabinet Profiles 2021

The new cabinet was formed by Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide on September 16, 2020. With a lot of familiar faces at familiar posts, the Suga cabinet contains few surprises. It is a clear indication of Suga’s commitment to maintain Abe-era policies and priorities.

2020年9月24日コメントはまだありません

My Memory of George H. W. Bush

The Digital Agency— Why Japan’s most Recent Modernization Push Is Serious

Japan’s Smart Cities Promise New Tie-Ups with High-Tech Firms

Japan Slowly Rolls Back Entry Restrictions for Foreign Nationals

Suga Cabinet Profiles 2021

政策における意思決定の裏側

両天秤―菅政権における日中関係・日米関係―

First Foreign Aide to Diet Member in Japan