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Japan’s Opposition Cannot Hold Together
Centrist Reform Alliance head Junya Ogawa Japan’s Main Opposition Party FragmentsBy Takuya Nishimura, Senior Fellow, Asia Policy PointFormer editorial writer for the Hokkaido ShimbunYou can find his...
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Asian Art Events in September
PURCHASE BOOKJeju Biennale, SOUTH KOREA, 8/25-11/15, 2026.Busan Biennale, SOUTH KOREA, 8/29-11/1, 2026.Gwangju Biennial, SOUTH KOREA, 9/5-11/15, 2026.BOOK TALK: KINKAKUJI AND KITAYAMA: SPACE, PLACE,...
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Asia Policy Events, Monday September 14, 2026
US Congress returns. House only in session this week and will be in recess until after the mid-terms. US Federal Reserve Monetary Policy Committee meets on Tuesday and Wednesday.9/13-14 - European...
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Japanese Budget Disquiet
Takaichi’s Unlimited Budget Request Causes ConcernBy Takuya Nishimura, Senior Fellow, Asia Policy PointFormer editorial writer for the Hokkaido ShimbunYou can find his blog, J Update here.September 7,...
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JAPAN UPDATE - View from Australia
Japan Update 2026Australia-Japan Research CentreAustralian National UniversityWednesday 9 September 9 AM - 5 PM (AEST, UTC+10)Tuesday 8 September7 PM - 3 AM (EDT)in-person and...
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Asia Policy Events, Monday September 7, 2026
It is a federal holiday in both the U.S. and Canada on Monday. The U.S. Congress is on a weeklong recess. The U.S. House of Representatives will take the following week for recess as well. STATE...
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Asia Policy Events, Monday August 31, 2026
Asia Policy Point's weekly Asia Policy Calendar returns from summer recess. Thus, only Monday events will be posted here, on our blog, for the rest of the year. If you want to access the full calendar,...
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An American Progressive View of Asia
Matt DuusINTERVIEW: U.S. Progressive Leader Eyes Greater Cooperation with ChinaFirst published in JiJi Press, 8/17/2026, reprinted here for educational distributionWashington, Aug. 17 (Jiji Press)--A...
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Another Japan Resource
A NEW JAPAN RESOURCEJapanHandsJapanHands is a free, online public resource highlighting Japan-focused organizations and events to (for) English-speaking audiences.Through an online directory, an...
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Can Takaichi Win the Tax Cut Battle?
Dispute over Takaichi’s Proposed Consumption Tax CutBy Takuya Nishimura, Senior Fellow, Asia Policy PointFormer editorial writer for the Hokkaido ShimbunYou can find his blog, J Update here.August 17,...
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The Future of American Competitiveness
The U.S. Needs to Fund Research to Be CompetitiveMichael Schiffer, Senior Advisor at Scalare Advisors, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, and APP Member.First Published August 19, 2026...
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Asia Policy Events, Week of August 23, 2026
Asia Policy Point is on summer recess, like the U.S. Congress. We will, however, post some events weekly for our readers and members. If you want to receive the full Asia Policy Calendar, you have to...
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Asia Policy Events, Week of August 16, 2026
Asia Policy Point is on summer recess, like the U.S. Congress until August 31. We will, however, post some events weekly for our readers and members. If you want to receive these directly to your...
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North Korea Sending More Soldiers for Russia-Ukraine War
North Korea Doubles Down on Its Alliance With Russia, For NowBy Daniel Sneider, lecturer in East Asian studies at Stanford University, non-resident distinguished fellow at the Korea Economic Institute...
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Gaming the Consumption Tax Cut in Japan
Dispute over Takaichi’s Proposed Consumption Tax CutBy Takuya Nishimura, Senior Fellow, Asia Policy PointFormer editorial writer for the Hokkaido ShimbunYou can find his blog, J Update here.August 6,...
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Imperial Succession Undermined
josei tennō (女性天皇)Takaichi Excludes Women from Becoming Emperor, Ignoring the Will of the PeopleBy Takuya Nishimura, Senior Fellow, Asia Policy PointFormer editorial writer for the Hokkaido ShimbunYou...
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Trading Places
Joshua WalkerCongratulations to Joshua Walker who leaves the presidency of the New York Japan Society at the end of July 2026 to become head of the US Chamber of Commerce's international affairs...
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Asia Policy Events, Week of August 9, 2026
Asia Policy Point is on summer recess, like the U.S. Congress. We will, however, post some events weekly for our readers and members. If you want to receive these directly to your mailbox, you have to...
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Takaichi's Mercantilism
Japan's PM Takaichi Heads to EuropeBy Takuya Nishimura, Senior Fellow, Asia Policy PointFormer editorial writer for the Hokkaido ShimbunYou can find his blog, J Update here.June 15, 2026Prime Minister...
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JIP Drags Down the DietBy Takuya Nishimura, Senior Fellow, Asia Policy PointFormer editorial writer for the Hokkaido ShimbunYou can find his blog, J Update here.July 26, 2026 The Diet finished its...
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