We often hear about Communist China but what about Communist Japan? The far left plays a significant role in Japanese politics and mixes activism with charm. Japan is a country of consensus. However it includes people with a wide spectrum of political views, from far right to far left. The Communist Party of Japan retains …
Most dentists expect their patients to tell them where the pain is before they suggest a cure. The problem with countries is that they don’t always know what’s causing their economic aches and pains. In this week’s Japan Story blog, we hear the blunt diagnosis for Japan from one of the world’s leading economic forecasters. …
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Pink Floyd are among the most successful and respected British rock bands. But in a song they wrote which mentions Japan, the video shows some very seedy looking geishas, played by Caucasians. Still, when the record was made in 1983, Japan’s global image was not particularly positive. In this week’s Japan Story blog, we hear …