William Sposato

William Sposato is a Tokyo-based writer who has been following Japan’s politics and economics for more than 20 years. He previously worked at Reuters and the Wall Street Journal.

Articles by William Sposato
Then-Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga bows.

Suga’s Rivals Are Scrambling to Succeed Him
Analysis |
Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso

Taro Aso’s Taiwan Slip Was Likely Deliberate
Argument |
Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto

As the Clock Ticks, Japanese Wonder If the Olympics Are Worth the Risk
Argument |
Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga (right) sits next to a monitor displaying a virtual Quadrilateral Security Dialogue meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden (top left), Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison (bottom left), and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi (bottom right), in Tokyo on March 12.

Japan Toughens on China as Beijing Issues Threats
Argument |
A man searches through earthquake rubble in Japan.

The Fukushima Plant Is Still Leaking Poison After a Decade
Report |
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