[JS #269] Japan SPOTLIGHT September/October 2026 issue is published

Japan SPOTLIGHT September/October 2026 issue is published
COVER STORY: METI's White Paper on International Economy & Trade 2026
MINI COVER STORY: The Mission of Japan's New Disaster Management Agency and Expectations at Home and Abroad.

【Next Issue】
The Nov./Dec. 2026 issue's cover story will be "Technological Innovation & Industrial Policy for Global Economic Prosperity". As geopolitical risks rise - including the strategic use of tariffs and critical minerals and growing instability in the Middle East - advancing innovation, including through AI, and promoting a circular economy have become global priorities. We will examine the background, expectations, and challenges behind this trend. Our next issue will be published on our website on Nov. 10, 2026.