Commentary / Japan Aug 8, 2017
The Bank of Japan's head deserves a second term
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe should let BOJ Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda finish the work he started.
Commentary / World Aug 6, 2017
Japan Inc. might finally have to fatten paychecks
After years of resisting wage hikes, Japanese companies are starting to recognize the need to lock in staff before they literally disappear.
Commentary / Japan Jul 26, 2017
Why the BOJ's lips remain sealed on exit strategy
The central bank doesn't want to talk about why it's lagging behind its peers.
Commentary / Japan Jul 23, 2017
Japan's struggles are hardly unique
Victory in Japan's battle with too-low inflation looks as elusive as ever.
Business / Tech Dec 19, 2016
Depopulating rust belt counts on 'robonomics' to run assembly lines
A withering factory town in the rust belt is looking for revival through a dose of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's "robot revolution." Kadoma's population in Osaka Prefecture has shrunk 13 percent as the nation ages, prompting mergers among elementary schools and emergency services departments. Factories ...