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Hyatt Place Tokyo Bay Marks The First Hyatt Place Hotel To Open In Japan

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of Hyatt Place Tokyo Bay, marking the debut of the Hyatt Place brand in Japan. Hyatt Place Tokyo Bay features the...

The odds of success for Japanese PM’s visit to Iran

US President’s recent retreat from his previous rhetoric stances towards Iran should not be misinterpreted as the White House’s retreat from its policy of ‘maximum pressure’...

New UNWTO Report on Gastronomy Tourism: The Case of Japan

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Japan Travel and Tourism Association (JTTA) and Gurunavi have released the new UNWTO Report on Gastronomy Tourism: The...

Japan: Will Reiwa be harmonious and peaceful as it is supposed to be?

On May 1, 2019, Japan enters a new era - Reiwa, the era of peace and harmony ... with a “baggage” of problem accumulated in the previous...

Further reforms in Japan needed to meet the challenges of population ageing and high public debt

The Japanese economy is undergoing the longest expansion in its post-war history, marked by strong job creation and business investment. Government policy must overcome the intertwined...

Boao Forum, Belt & Road and East Asian Politics

The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA), which was formed in 2001, and manages to draw top world leaders, heads of multilateral institutions, and academics has been...

Japan’s quiet geo-economic rise

In the turbulent world politics involving extensive international coverage, stable and humdrum Japan does not have much of a presence. Yet, Japan is the world’s largest creditor...

Japan’s involvement in Myanmar

After the civilian-democratic transition in Myanmar, the western sanctions on trade and investment in the country were lifted. This led to a huge inflow...

Disrespecting China: The Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands Controversy

The dispute over the Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands has been a long and controversial one. China claims to have historical evidence showing sovereignty over the Diaoyu Islands. However,...

Japan defies demographic destiny by boosting workforce

Despite a shrinking and ageing population, Japan is continuing to add to its workforce through greater female and older worker employment. PwC’s latest Global Economy Watch...

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