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Japan SPOTLIGHT is our bimonthly E-Journal, published on the 10th of every odd month.

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What's New

  • Japan Spotlight

    Japan SPOTLIGHT November/December 2023 issue is published
    COVER STORY: Industrial Policies for Achieving Asia-Wide Sustainable Growth

    【Next Issue】
    The January/February 2024 issue will highlight depopulation in Japan and how to tackle the challenges it presents for the benefit of future generations. Our next issue will be published on our website on Jan. 10, 2024.

  • Japan Spotlight

    Japan SPOTLIGHT September/October 2023 issue is published
    COVER STORY: White Paper on International Economy & Trade 2023

    【Next Issue】
    The November/December 2023 issue highlights the "Need for an Asia-Wide Industrial Policy". Distinguished economists in Southeast Asia will discuss how industrial policy can realize a sustainable future for Asia. Our next issue will be published on our website on Nov. 10, 2023.

  • Japan Spotlight

    Japan SPOTLIGHT July/August 2023 issue is published
    COVER STORY: Tourism Returning as the Pandemic's Impact Slows

    【Next Issue】
    Japan SPOTLIGHT September/October 2023 issue highlights METI's White Paper on International Trade 2023. It is a significant moment to discuss issues of international trade against a background of rising geopolitical risks. Our next issue will be published on our website on September 10, 2023.

  • Japan Spotlight

    Japan SPOTLIGHT May/June 2023 issue is published
    COVER STORY: Human Capital Investment & Raising Labor Mobility in Japan

    【Next Issue】
    Japan SPOTLIGHT July/August 2023 issue highlights the return of tourism following the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic. We will talk about how tourism in Japan has managed to survive the pandemic's disastrous impact and is aiming again to be a leading industry in the country. Our next issue will be published on our website on July 10, 2023.

  • Japan Spotlight

    Japan SPOTLIGHT March/April 2023 issue is published
    COVER STORY: Exploring Foreign Relations Among the US, Japan & China

    【Next Issue】
    Japan SPOTLIGHT May/June 2023 issue highlights "Reskilling and Labor Mobility", which is critical for enhancing Japan's economic growth potential. Our next issue will be published on our website on May 10, 2023.

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