Japan

After decades of fighting deflation, global price rises are causing political worries.

The Japanese film is up for an Academy Award at this year’s Oscars.

Tokyo is moving slower than Europe but is ready to act.

Tokyo’s policies have been strikingly successful but may now be outdated.

Fumio Kishida’s new populist measures look to shrink inequality and stir a sluggish economy.

Neither yes nor no, this idea can take you far in Japanese politics.

In Asia, the door is wide open to new partnerships bolstering democratic norms.

Yoshimasa Hayashi breaks the pattern of factional appointments.

The Komeito party will be a key player in the new government.

A “revolving door” premiership would have consequences both at home and abroad.

After the Great Lockdown will come the next Great Migration.

Japan’s new prime minister is the moderate face of a party dominated by its right wing.

The right lost the leadership elections, but a hawkish swing is still possible.

Convoluted voting and elite splits mean the top job is up for grabs.

The long-range weapon could strike South Korea, Japan, and U.S. bases in the region.

Tokyo’s long-standing, quiet diplomacy has built trust Washington lacks.