April 21, 2022 Globalization of Japanese Economy: Reality and Impacts Japan has achieved economic growth by accelerating “external” globalization through expansion of trade and outward foreign direct investment (FDI). By Shujiro Urata
December 26, 2023 Indonesia’s Great Expectations Remain Unfulfilled On May 22, following the closing of the G7 Hiroshima Summit, Indonesia’s major media carried various headlines. By Koya Jibiki
October 24, 2023 “Everything’s True Except for the Wiping”: Sumo Wrestler Turned Actor on Netflix’s Sanctuary Since its May 2023 release, the Netflix drama Sanctuary has garnered wide publicity. By Keigo Amemiya
September 12, 2022 Prompt Evacuation Shows Deepness of China’s Involvement China’s diplomacy with Afghanistan boils down to two goals—drive the U.S. troops out from its neighbor, Afghanistan, and tame the Taliban to cut off traffic between the Xinjiang Uighurs and other Islamic militants. By Ryoichi Hamamoto