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Dr.Donna Weeks - longtime friend of Seek-Sustainable-Japan - gives insights on the top-7 candidates in Japan's LDP presidential election this month (who will be the country's prime minister) based on her 40 years of research and engagement with Japanese politics as a psephologist.TOPICS covered in this talk:Politics & Sustainability?How did your political interest start?Prime Minister Kishida (67)Taro Kono (61)Shinjiro Koizumi (43)Takayuki Kobayashi (50)USA Education of candidatesJapan gov relation to Harris vs TrumpYoko Kamikawa (70)Signaling with profile hobbiesTokyo Governor's RaceShinji Ishimaru surprise popularityThe Social ContractCompulsory voting & engagementArticle 9 Japan constitutionInspired by Seek Sustainable JapanSanae Takaichi (63)Used to be easier to choose PMToshimitsu Motegi (68)Shizo Abe's LegacyShigeru Ishiba (67)Dr.Donna Weeks' choicePM must be popularIs Japan Silver Democracy?Koizumi's Circular EconomyTransparency in PoliticsPsephologist Dr. Donna Weeks has spent the last 40 years engaged with Japan's politics and peace issues and spent most of her career teaching and researching Japanese politics and peace studies at the Department of Political Science at Musashino University, Tokyo. Now based back home in Brisbane, Australia, but still with an eye on Japanese politics Dr.Weeks can walk us through some of the candidates to look out for in this upcoming prime minister race in Tokyo, the recent Tokyo governor's race and most importantly what kind of politics we should be seeking.Dr.Donna Weeks blog: https://psephyspix.blogspot.com/on Instagram & threads: @psephyspixBGM thanks to Casey Bean of The BeanPod Podcast - support Casey on BandCamp== Get in touch with JJWalsh @jjwalsh @inboundambassador https://linktr.ee/jjwalsh ==

The Bank of Japan jolted global markets after its recent decision to raise interest rates. Our experts break down the effects the move could have on the country's economy, currency and stock market.----- Transcript -----Chetan Ahya: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Chetan Ahya, Morgan Stanley's Chief Asia Economist.Daniel Blake: And I'm Daniel Blake, from the Asia Pacific and Emerging Market Equity Strategy Team.Chetan Ahya: On this episode of the podcast, we will cover a topic that has been a big concern for global investors: Japan's rate hike and its effect on markets.It's Thursday, August 22nd at 6pm in Hong Kong.On July 31st, Japan's central bank made a bold move. For only the second time in 17 years, it raised interest rates. It lifted its benchmark rates to around 0.25 percent from its previous range of 0 to 0.1 percent. And at the press conference, BOJ Governor Ueda struck a more hawkish tone on the BOJ rate path than markets anticipated. Compounded with investors concern about US growth, this move jolted global equity markets and bond markets. The Japan equity market entered the quickest bear market in history. It lost 20 percent over three days.Well, a lot has happened since early August. So, I'm here with Daniel to give you an update.Daniel Blake: Chetan, before I can give you an update on what the market implications are of all this, let's make sense of what the macro-outlook is for Japan and what the Bank of Japan is really looking to achieve.I know that following that July monetary policy meeting, we heard from Deputy Governor Uchida san, who said that the bank would not raise its policy rates while financial and capital markets remain unstable.What is your view on the Bank of Japan policy outlook and the key macro-outlook for Japan more broadly?Chetan Ahya: Well, firstly, I think the governor's comments in the July policy meeting were more hawkish than expected and after the market's volatility, deputy governor did come out and explain the BOJ's thought process more clearly. The most important point explained there was that they will not hike policy rates in an environment where markets are volatile -- and that has given the comfort to market that BOJ will not be taking up successive rate hikes in an early manner.But ultimately when you're thinking about the outlook of BOJ's policy path, it will be determined by what happens to underlying wage growth and inflation trend. And on that front, wage growth has been accelerating. And we also think that inflation will be remaining at a moderate level and that will keep BOJ on the rate hike path, but those rate hikes will be taken up in a measured manner.In our base case, we are expecting the BOJ to hike by 25 basis points in January policy meeting next year, with a risk that they could possibly hike early in December of this year.Daniel Blake: And after an extended period of weakness, the Japanese yen appreciated sharply after the remarks. What drove this and what are the macro repercussions for the broader outlook?Chetan Ahya: We think that the US growth scare from the weaker July nonfarm payroll data, alongside a hawkish BOJ Governor Ueda's comments, led markets to begin pricing in more policy rate convergence between the US and Japan. This resulted in unwinding of the yen carry trade and a rapid appreciation of yen against the dollar.For now, our strategists believe that the near-term risk of further yen carry trade unwinding has lessened. We will closely watch the incoming US growth and labor market data for signs of the US slowdown and its impact on the yen. In the base case, our US Economics team continues to see a soft landing in the US and for the Fed to cut rates by three times this year from September, reaching a terminal of 3.625 by June 2025.Based on our US and BOJ rate path, our macro strategists see USD/JPY at 146 by year end. As it stands, our Japan inflation forecast already incorporates these yen forecasts, but if yen does appreciate beyond these levels on a sustainable basis, this would impart some further downside to our inflation forecast.Daniel Blake: And there's another key event to consider. Prime Minister Kishida san announced on August 14th that he will not seek re-election as President of The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in late September, and hence will have a new leader of Japan. Will this development have any impact on economic policy or the markets in your view?Chetan Ahya: The number of potential candidates means it's too early to tell. We think a major reversal in macro policies will be unlikely, though the timing of elections will likely have a bearing on BOJ.For example, after the September party leadership election, the new premier could then call for an early election in October; and in this scenario, we think likelihood of a BOJ move at its September and October policy meeting would be further diminished.So, Daniel, keeping in mind the macro backdrop that we just discussed, how are you interpreting the recent equity market volatility? And what do you expect for the rest of 2024 and into 2025?Daniel Blake: We do see that volatility in Japan, as extreme as it was, being primarily technically driven. It does reflect some crowding of various investor types into pockets of the equity market and levered strategies, as we see come through with high frequency trading, as well as carry trades that were exacerbated by dollar yen positions being unwound very quickly.But with the market resetting, and as we look into the rest of 2024 and 2025, we see the two key engines of nominal GDP reflation in Japan and corporate reform still firing. As you lay out, the BOJ is trying to find its way back towards neutral; it's not trying to end the cycle. And corporate governance is driving better capital allocation from the corporate sector.As a result, we see almost 10 percent earnings growth this year and next year, and the market stands cheap versus its historical valuation ranges.So, as we look ahead, we think into 2025, we should see the Japanese equity benchmark, the TOPIX index, setting fresh all-time highs. As a result, we continue to prefer Japan equities versus emerging markets. And we recommend that US dollar-based investors leave their foreign exchange exposure unhedged, which will position them to benefit from further strengthening in the Japanese yen.Chetan Ahya: So, which parts of the market look most attractive following the BOJ's rate hike and market disruptions to you?Daniel Blake: Yes, we do prefer domestic exposures relative to exporters. They'll be better protected from any further strengthening in the Japanese yen, and we also see a broad-based corporate governance reform agenda supporting shareholder returns coming out of these domestic sectors. They'll benefit from that stronger, price and wage outlook with an improved margin outlook.And we also see that capex beneficiaries with a corporate reform angle are likely to do well in this overall agenda of pursuing greater economic security and digitalization. So that includes key sectors like defense, real estate, and construction.And Chetan, what would you say are the key risks to your view?Chetan Ahya: We think the key risk would be if the US faces a deeper slowdown or an outright recession. While Japan is better placed today than in the past cycles, it would nonetheless be a setback for Japan's economy. In this scenario, Japan's export growth would face downward pressures given weakening external demand.The Japanese corporate sector has also around 17 percent of its revenue coming from North America. Besides a deeper Fed rate cut cycle, will mean that the policy rate differentials between the US and Japan will narrow significantly. This will pose further appreciation pressures on the yen, which will weigh on inflation, corporate profits, and the growth outlook.And from your perspective, Daniel, what should investors watch closely?Daniel Blake: We would agree that the first order risk for Japan equities is if the US slips into a hard landing, and we do see that the dollar yen in that outlook is likely to fall even further. Now we shouldn't see any FX (foreign exchange) driven downgrades until we start bringing the yen down below 140, but we would also see the operating environment turning negative for Japan in that outlook.So, putting that aside, given our house view of the soft landing in the US economy, we think the second thing investors should watch is certainly the LDP leadership election contest, and the reform agenda of the incoming cabinet.Prime Minister Kishida san's tenure has been focused on economic security and has fostered further corporate governance reform alongside the Japan Stock Exchange. And this emphasis on getting household savings into investment has been another key pillar of the new capitalism strategy. So, these focus areas have been very positive for Japan equities, and we should trust -- but verify -- the commitment of a new leadership team to these policy initiatives.Chetan Ahya: Daniel, it was great to hear your perspective. This is an evolving story. We'll keep our eye on it. Thanks for taking the time to talk.Daniel Blake: Great speaking with you, Chetan.Chetan Ahya: And thanks for listening. If you enjoy Thoughts on the Market, please leave us a review wherever you listen and share the podcast with a friend or a colleague today.

A weak US jobs report reignited concerns about a US recession, and a surprisingly large Bank of Japan rate hike causes a rapid unwind of the yen carry trade. Together, these sent shockwaves through financial markets. Paul Diggle and Luke Bartholomew speak to James McCann and Sree Kochugovindan about whether “this time is different” for US recession indicators, what the resignation of Prime Minister Kishida means for the Bank of Japan, and the outlook for US and Japanese monetary policy. 

On July 29th, Prime Minister Kishida held the first meeting of the Headquarters for the Promotion of Measures toward the Realization of a Coexisting Society Free from Prejudice and Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities at the Prime Minister's Official Residence. Episode Notes: ‘PM Kishida Holds First Meeting of “Headquarters” That Will “eradicate prejudice and discrimination against people with disabilities and eugenics”': https://barrierfreejapan.com/2024/07/31/pm-kishida-holds-first-meeting-of-headquarters-that-will-eradicate-prejudice-and-discrimination-against-people-with-disabilities-and-eugenics/

Today on the show, CNN's chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward joins from Tel Aviv to break down the calculations taking place within Netanyahu's government about how and if to respond.  Then, Fareed speaks with The New York Times' David Sanger and Vali Nasr, former senior adviser at the US Department of State, about the potential for further escalation following Iran's attack. They also talk about what this most recent development means for the Biden administration's influence on Israel's policy in Gaza.  Then, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen tells Fareed about her recent trip to China, where she emphasized that while the US is not seeking to decouple from Beijing, they are also pressuring China to roll back what she calls “unfair” trade policy.  Finally, US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel joins to discuss Prime Minister Kishida's state visit to Washington, and Japan's increasingly crucial position in the region.  GUESTS: Clarissa Ward (@clarissaward), David Sanger (@SangerNYT), Vali Nasr (@vali_nasr), Janet Yellen (@SecYellen), Rahm Emanuel (@RahmEmanuel) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We take the temperature of US-Japan relations as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visits President Biden in Washington DC. Also on the programme: Ankara based journalist Victoria Craig on why Turkey is halting exports to Israel and Stephen Dalziel explains a new form of protest using saucepans by The Way Home group of military wives and mothers in Russia. Plus: the shortlist for this year's International Booker Prize.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When things get tough, look to your friends. This piece of wisdom is more applicable today than ever in the world, and the United States needs friends to tackle the many challenges facing our nation and the world. Today, the White House is hosting the leader of one of our greatest friends, the nation of Japan. What are we trying to accomplish together?

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he is preparing to take bold economic measures, including an income tax cut for households hit by inflation and tax breaks for companies to promote investment, in what's seen as a move to lift his dwindling public support. In his speech to start a new Parliamentary session, Kishida said it was time to shift from an economy of low cost, low wages, and cost-cutting to one backed by growth led by sustainable wage hikes and active investment. “I'm determined to take unprecedentedly bold measures,” Kishida said, pledging an intensive effort to achieve stronger supply capability in about three years. “I will put more emphasis on the economy than on anything else.”  He said he is determined to help people ride out the impact of soaring prices for food, utilities, and other costs that have exceeded their salary increases, by implementing income tax cuts. He also pledged to introduce corporate tax incentives to promote wage increases, investment, and optimization. Previously, Kishida had been considered reluctant to cut taxes because his government must find the funds to double Japan's defense budget within five years as planned while also trying to counter the impact of Japan's low birth rate and rapidly declining population. Kishida's pledge on tax breaks has been criticized by opposition leaders as a vote-buying attempt because the proposals surfaced just before two by-elections that were seen as a litmus test for potential snap elections. His Liberal Democratic Party secured a parliamentary seat representing Nagasaki but lost in a combined district in Kochi and Tokushima to a candidate backed by the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan. “The results clearly show that many voters are dissatisfied by the government's delayed economic measures to tackle rising prices,” said Jun Azumi, a senior CDPJ lawmaker. Kishida told reporters that he takes the results seriously and that he will tackle important policies one by one. “Now is the time for me to focus on that, and I'm not thinking about anything else,” Kishida said, denying that his tax cut proposal was related to elections. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

Prime Minister Kishida has instructed his cabinet ministers to quickly study the need to prevent “care leavers” from quitting their jobs for nursing care or nursing reasons, with the aim of submitting the necessary amendments to the law in next year's ordinary Diet session. In an effort to strengthen measures against dementia, the government has established the “Council for Realization of a ‘Happy Aging Society' Facing Dementia” with the participation of people affected by dementia and their families, and has been promoting discussions on the issue. Episode notes: https://barrierfreejapan.com/2023/11/13/pm-kishida-instructs-cabinet-as-care-leavers-become-an-issue-in-japans-aging-society/

In the eighth episode of Japan Memo Season 3, Yuka Koshino hosts Ben Schreer, Executive Director at the IISS-Europe and Head of European Security and Defence Programme, and Tsuruoka Michito, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Policy Management in Graduate school of Media and Governance at Keio University, as well as Visiting Fellow at the Australian National University Strategic & Defence Studies Centre (SDSC). Yuka, Ben, and Michito unpack the 2023 NATO Summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, and the developments around Japan-NATO cooperation and Japan's responses to Russia's war in Ukraine. Topics discussed include:Key takeaways from the 2023 NATO Summit and the impact of Prime Minister Kishida's second attendance at a NATO summit;Assessment of the Individually Tailored Partnership Programmes (ITPP) between NATO and Japan for 2023-26, next steps for implementation;Implications of Japan's adoption of NATO standards for defence equipment supply chain;NATO's approach on China and engagement in the Indo-Pacific, including the debates over the potential opening of its liaison office in Tokyo. The following literature is recommended by our guests to gain a clearer picture of the topics discussed:Tsuruoka Michito, Abe Shinzo Kaikoroku [Abe Shinzo's Memoir] (Tokyo: Chuokoron-Shinsha, 2023) We hope you enjoy the episode and please follow, rate, and subscribe to Japan Memo on the podcast platform of your choice.Date of Recording: 19 July 2023Japan Memo is recorded and produced at the IISS in London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Japan PM fires son after party at official residence triggers public outrage.

A small distillery in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, recently claimed its sixth whisky award at an international competition held in London. In Okinawa, a woman was arrested on Monday after approaching the U.S. consulate general brandishing what she claimed to be a pipe-bomb. Meanwhile, the American President Joe Biden is due to hold talks with Prime Minister Kishida tomorrow in Hiroshima, when Biden and other leaders including the newly appointed Brazilian President Lula da Silva descend on the city for this year's G7 summit taking place this weekend. Prior to that we head to the edge of Tokyo bay and wander through the outer market of Tsukiji, once the largest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world. We arrive as it begins to wind down and talk with the owner of Mejicafe buried deep within the market along Yokocho-dori. — Substack: notebookpodcast.substack.com Instagram: @notebook_pod Twitter: @notebook_pod — Get in touch: notebook.podcast@gmail.com Leave a message: speakpipe.com/notebook — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor Kim Byung-joo at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies joins us for an assessment on the outcome of President Yoon's summit with visiting Prime Minister Kishida.

This is our Eighth episode of T-Time Tuesdays with Tiffany, alongside one of the ‘Breakfast With Tiffany Show' team members, Minami. This has been a space where we chit chat about life, events that have caught our attention and updates on upcoming projects. We discussed current events such as the statement from the Japanese Executive Secretary against LGBTQ+ rights and same-sex marriage, the tragic earthquake in Turkey and Syria. We also covered the upcoming April Zenscape Wellness Retreat in Hiroshima, as well as our words of the year as “Courage” and “Truth”.  Below are the quotes mentioned in the talk: “Justice is what love looks like in public and therefore you have to be able to zero in on mustering the courage to love, the courage to have compassion, the courage to really care,” By Dr. Cornel West “Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” By Lao Tzu. Lastly, we would love to hear from you as to what you think about the T-Time Tuesday Series? Are there any stories that you could relate to? What would you like for us to cover in the future?  As always, we love and thank you for your support and joining us time and time again. Until next time, keep safe and be kind to yourself with love. Mentioned in this episode: Articles ~ Arai Lacked Awareness of Heavy Responsibility for Key National Policies - The Japan News (yomiuri.co.jp) Article link on "Prime Minister Kishida remains cautious about same-sex marriage" by The Japan Times ~ https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/01/26/national/politics-diplomacy/kishida-same-sex-marriage-cautious/ Ep. 129 -  Digital Detox By Staying In A Japanese Temple~ https://www.tiffanyrossdale.com/podcast/episode/7879a6bd/digital-detox-by-staying-in-a-japanese-temple Special Announcement: Don't forget to reserve your spot on our Zenscape Wellness Retreat from April 7th, 8th & 9th in Hiroshima! Feel free to send an email at breakfastwithtiffanyshow@outlook.com for more information. Support the showBreakfast With Tiffany Show Official Facebook Page ~ https://www.facebook.com/breakfastwithtiffanyshow Tiffany's Instagram Account ~ https://www.instagram.com/tiffanyrossdaleofficial/ For coaching sessions & programs with Tiffany, check out her official page ~ https://www.tiffanyrossdale.com Breakfast With Tiffany Show Youtube Channel ~ https://bit.ly/3vIVzhE Breakfast With Tiffany Show Official Page ~ https://www.tiffanyrossdale.com/podcast For questions, requests, collaborations and comments, feel free to reach us via our e-mail~breakfastwithtiffanyshow@outlook.com

Matsuoka-San is the Chief Economist of SBI Securities in Japan. Before that, he was the Chief Economist for Japan at Deutsche Bank. Overall, he has been involved in macroeconomic analysis at research institutions and financial institutions for the past 30 years. He is known to be one of the leading Japan economists with unique insights on structural issues. Over the years he has been highly ranked in numerous surveys including the Institutional Investor survey. In this podcast we discuss current trends in Japan inflation, outlook on BoJ actions, comparison between Prime Minister Kishida and Abe, and much more.   Visit our website here: https://macrohive.com/home-prime/

Japan's Meteorological Agency calls on people to brace themselves for heavy snow and a big drop in temperature while cabinet members call on Prime Minister Kishida to dissolve the Lower House within the National Diet and call a general election. In Ueno Park, the theatre director Daniel Kramer brings his modern take on Puccini's final opera “Turandot” to Tokyo next month as it opens at the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan with sets designed by the Japanese collective TeamLab. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The brutal assassination of Prime Minister Abe in July this year shocked Japan and has produced large and unexpected consequences for the nation´s politics. In this episode, we examine the fallout of the assassination on Abe's legacy, and on Japan: What are the consequences of Abe's association with the Unification Church for the role of religion in politics more generally? How much of Abe's political legacy will survive his assassination? And, how has current Prime Minister Kishida and the LDP dealt with the challenges brought about by the controversial state funeral that was accorded to Abe? To discuss these questions, Kenneth Bo Nielsen is joined by a long-term collaborator, Paul Midford, professor of political science at Meiji Gakuin University in Yokohama. Kenneth Bo Nielsen is an Associate Professor at the dept. of Social Anthropology at the University of Oslo and one of the leaders of the Norwegian Network for Asian Studies. The Nordic Asia Podcast is a collaboration sharing expertise on Asia across the Nordic region, brought to you by the Nordic Institute of Asian Studies (NIAS) based at the University of Copenhagen, along with our academic partners: the Centre for East Asian Studies at the University of Turku, the University of Helsinki, and Asianettverket at the University of Oslo. We aim to produce timely, topical and well-edited discussions of new research and developments about Asia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The brutal assassination of Prime Minister Abe in July this year shocked Japan and has produced large and unexpected consequences for the nation´s politics. In this episode, we examine the fallout of the assassination on Abe's legacy, and on Japan: What are the consequences of Abe's association with the Unification Church for the role of religion in politics more generally? How much of Abe's political legacy will survive his assassination? And, how has current Prime Minister Kishida and the LDP dealt with the challenges brought about by the controversial state funeral that was accorded to Abe? To discuss these questions, Kenneth Bo Nielsen is joined by a long-term collaborator, Paul Midford, professor of political science at Meiji Gakuin University in Yokohama. Kenneth Bo Nielsen is an Associate Professor at the dept. of Social Anthropology at the University of Oslo and one of the leaders of the Norwegian Network for Asian Studies. The Nordic Asia Podcast is a collaboration sharing expertise on Asia across the Nordic region, brought to you by the Nordic Institute of Asian Studies (NIAS) based at the University of Copenhagen, along with our academic partners: the Centre for East Asian Studies at the University of Turku, the University of Helsinki, and Asianettverket at the University of Oslo. We aim to produce timely, topical and well-edited discussions of new research and developments about Asia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

The brutal assassination of Prime Minister Abe in July this year shocked Japan and has produced large and unexpected consequences for the nation´s politics. In this episode, we examine the fallout of the assassination on Abe's legacy, and on Japan: What are the consequences of Abe's association with the Unification Church for the role of religion in politics more generally? How much of Abe's political legacy will survive his assassination? And, how has current Prime Minister Kishida and the LDP dealt with the challenges brought about by the controversial state funeral that was accorded to Abe? To discuss these questions, Kenneth Bo Nielsen is joined by a long-term collaborator, Paul Midford, professor of political science at Meiji Gakuin University in Yokohama. Kenneth Bo Nielsen is an Associate Professor at the dept. of Social Anthropology at the University of Oslo and one of the leaders of the Norwegian Network for Asian Studies. The Nordic Asia Podcast is a collaboration sharing expertise on Asia across the Nordic region, brought to you by the Nordic Institute of Asian Studies (NIAS) based at the University of Copenhagen, along with our academic partners: the Centre for East Asian Studies at the University of Turku, the University of Helsinki, and Asianettverket at the University of Oslo. We aim to produce timely, topical and well-edited discussions of new research and developments about Asia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

The brutal assassination of Prime Minister Abe in July this year shocked Japan and has produced large and unexpected consequences for the nation´s politics. In this episode, we examine the fallout of the assassination on Abe's legacy, and on Japan: What are the consequences of Abe's association with the Unification Church for the role of religion in politics more generally? How much of Abe's political legacy will survive his assassination? And, how has current Prime Minister Kishida and the LDP dealt with the challenges brought about by the controversial state funeral that was accorded to Abe? To discuss these questions, Kenneth Bo Nielsen is joined by a long-term collaborator, Paul Midford, professor of political science at Meiji Gakuin University in Yokohama. Kenneth Bo Nielsen is an Associate Professor at the dept. of Social Anthropology at the University of Oslo and one of the leaders of the Norwegian Network for Asian Studies. The Nordic Asia Podcast is a collaboration sharing expertise on Asia across the Nordic region, brought to you by the Nordic Institute of Asian Studies (NIAS) based at the University of Copenhagen, along with our academic partners: the Centre for East Asian Studies at the University of Turku, the University of Helsinki, and Asianettverket at the University of Oslo. We aim to produce timely, topical and well-edited discussions of new research and developments about Asia.

The brutal assassination of Prime Minister Abe in July this year shocked Japan and has produced large and unexpected consequences for the nation´s politics. In this episode, we examine the fallout of the assassination on Abe's legacy, and on Japan: What are the consequences of Abe's association with the Unification Church for the role of religion in politics more generally? How much of Abe's political legacy will survive his assassination? And, how has current Prime Minister Kishida and the LDP dealt with the challenges brought about by the controversial state funeral that was accorded to Abe? To discuss these questions, Kenneth Bo Nielsen is joined by a long-term collaborator, Paul Midford, professor of political science at Meiji Gakuin University in Yokohama. Kenneth Bo Nielsen is an Associate Professor at the dept. of Social Anthropology at the University of Oslo and one of the leaders of the Norwegian Network for Asian Studies. The Nordic Asia Podcast is a collaboration sharing expertise on Asia across the Nordic region, brought to you by the Nordic Institute of Asian Studies (NIAS) based at the University of Copenhagen, along with our academic partners: the Centre for East Asian Studies at the University of Turku, the University of Helsinki, and Asianettverket at the University of Oslo. We aim to produce timely, topical and well-edited discussions of new research and developments about Asia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/japanese-studies

Dollar/Yen and Yen rate have fallen from the highs while cross-currency basis has tightened and the Nikkei Average continues to recover. The front end of the JGB yield curve stabilized after the government announced it will increase issuance of JGBs to fund Prime Minister Kishida's second supplementary budget. Separately, Japanese bank and life insurance companies are releasing their H1 FY22 earnings results, which include details of losses incurred on foreign bond holdings in the recent global bond market rout. In today's episode, MUFG Chief Japan Strategist Takahiro Sekido reviews cross border security investment flows during September and October and sets forth his outlook for the month of November. He also shares his views on spot Dollar/Yen, Yen rate, and Yen basis. Disclaimer: www.mufgresearch.com (PDF)

CW: Nuclear warfare in WW2 - the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki This is one of the worst moments in history. Below, you'll find some resources and links about rebuilding Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and Japan being at the forefront of pushing for a nuclear weapon ban. • Prime Minister Kishida speaks at the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons conference (NPT) in New York: https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/09/future_without_nuclear_weapons.html • The UN Secretary General António Guterres also calls for global nuclear disarmament while at the Hiroshima Memorial Ceremony in 2022: https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/08/1124112 • The Atomic Bomb Museum dot org has a lot of information on the destructive effects of the bombs, the pursuit for peace, and more, but this page in particular talks about life after the bombing and it's hard to put into words: https://www.atomicbombmuseum.org/4_ruins.shtml • And Hiroshima For Peace also has resources and information. Some of these links have overlap, but it's good to share them all so if one calls to you more, you hopefully still get all the info you need: https://hiroshimaforpeace.com/en/effort/

On this Thursday's episode of Morning Briefing, we build upon our prayer journey of Dethroning the Thrones of Iniquity within our own lives, families and cities. We then look at what this Administration is focused on in this season as they think they are rich, but really are poor and wretched. Closing with a comparison of where the American Church, as a whole, is at in comparison to the German Church of the 1930's to see how we need to repent and not stay silent.    Join us as we break down the news of the day to stay focused on our prayer points. #checkouremotionsatthedoor #wehavesoulstosave Verse of the Day: Revelation 2:13 13 ‘I know where you dwell, where Satan's throne is; Intercession Points for 10/6: Ask the Lord to reveal any throne of iniquity that Satan has built in your life, family, or city.  Repent for the Biden Admin's involvement in the deal for Israel to give up drilling rights in the Lebanon-Israel gas deal negotiations. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.  We all need to repent for thinking we are rich (Rev. 3:14-22). Intercede for the church to buy gold refined from fire from the Lord.   Intercede for voters ahead of the midterms to vote based upon Biblical Moral Values.  If you have any dreams for the President, please email us at pip@christiancentershreveport.com. Links: Readout of President Biden's call with Prime Minister Kishida of Japan U.S. Gasoline Prices Are Climbing Again and May Get Worse Fist Bump Fail: Biden Scrambling Before Midterms After OPEC+ Cuts Oil Biden Weighs Options After OPEC+ Moves to Cut Oil Output Biden ‘disappointed' by OPEC+ decision to cut oil production Energy & Environment — OPEC+ announces production cuts, risking hike Putin, OPEC, Big Oil: Biden's against whoever's responsible for gas prices Democrats excoriate Saudis over OPEC+ decision US anger over Saudi Arabia, OPEC will impact Israel, Middle East policy - analysis Biden To Ease Sanctions On Socialist Venezuela, Releases Maduro's Convicted Narco Trafficker Nephews U.S. Looks to Ease Venezuela Sanctions, Enabling Chevron to Pump Oil More Pro-Life Activists Targeted By FBI: Report Air Force, Army release climate action plans Biden's ‘Treasury Advisory Committee On Racial Equity' To Be Led By ‘Defund The Police' Advocate, Former Philadelphia Mayor Lebanon suggests amendments to maritime border deal with Israel Israel rejects Lebanon's comments on maritime agreement

In this episode, Dr. Victor Cha is joined by Mr. Nicholas Szechenyi, Senior Fellow with the Japan Chair and Deputy Director for Asia at CSIS, to discuss Abe's death, the implications of the Liberal Democratic Party, Japanese defense security reform under Prime Minister Kishida, as well as trilateral cooperation between the United States, Japan, and Korea.

Daily infections in Tokyo fall below 10,000 while Emperor Naruhito expresses his intention to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96 last Thursday. Prime Minister Kishida pays his condolences at the UK Embassy to Japan, while Katsuhiro Otomo expresses his love of writer Kido Okamoto (1872-1939) popular for his subtle style of introducing the 'other' into the background of Japanese literature and whose father worked as an interpreter for the Embassy's British Legation in Tokyo during the late 1800s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Japan Memo, Robert Ward and Yuka Koshino host Dr Tsuruoka Michito, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Policy Management at Keio University, as well as Senior Associate Fellow at the Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy (CSDS) at the Brussels School of Governance, and Senior Fellow at the Tokyo Foundation for Policy Research.Robert, Yuka, and Tsuruoka-sensei unpack the background context of growing Japan-NATO relations, the 2022 Madrid Summit, the implications of deepening Japan-NATO engagement, and opportunities and roadblocks to increased Japan-NATO cooperation. Topics discussed include:Former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo's legacy for Japan-NATO relations The significance of Prime Minister Kishida's participation in the 2022 Madrid Summit Japan and NATO's expectations on the trajectory of their relationshipPractical avenues of cooperation for Japan and NATO to engage inThe role of the US in streamlining Japan-NATO cooperation The following literature is recommended by our guest to gain a clearer picture of Japan and Japanese society today:Our guest recommends tabloid papers or weekly magazines such as “Shukan Bunchun” (週刊文春), “Shukan Shinchou” (週刊新潮), or sports and entertainment tabloids such as “Sankei Sports” (サンケイスポーツ)Alternatively, “Variety” TV programmes in the form of morning or evening shows also illuminate Japanese viewpoints on domestic or international issues. We hope you enjoy the episode and please follow, rate, and subscribe to Japan Memo on the podcast platform of your choice.Date of Recording: 19 July 2022Japan Memo is recorded and produced at the IISS in London. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

CSIS's Chris Johnstone, former NSC director for East Asia, joins the podcast to discuss the aftermath of the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the current policies of Prime Minister Kishida going forward.

In this episode of the ChinaPower Podcast, CSIS Japan Chair Christopher Johnstone joins us to discuss the current state of Japan-China relations. Mr. Johnstone argues that Prime Minister Kishida's policies have picked up from where his predecessors left off in terms of taking a more hardline China policy. He states that China's deepening relations with Russia and its assertive behavior in Asia is alarming Tokyo, weighing on Japanese public sentiment toward China, and fueling proposals to increase defense spending. Despite these tensions however, Mr. Johnstone notes that he has not seen significant Chinese economic coercion toward Japan in recent years, which speaks to the close economic relations that persist between the two countries. Lastly, Mr. Johnstone comments on rising Japanese support for Taiwan, discussing the growing Japanese consensus that Japan's security and Taiwan's are increasingly linked.  

Misha talks to the Wilson Center's Shihoko Goto and the Stimson Center's Yuki Tatsumi about Japan's ambitious new foreign policy, the legacy of the Abe era, current Prime Minister Kishida's agenda, and relations with Biden, Korea's new president, and China, among other topics.

Misha talks to the Wilson Center's Shihoko Goto and the Stimson Center's Yuki Tatsumi about Japan's ambitious new foreign policy, the legacy of the Abe era, current Prime Minister Kishida's agenda, and relations with Biden, Korea's new president, and China, among other topics.

Japan will open the border for oversea tourists little by little. Great!!! Can't wait for a full open. Website: https://www.sunshinejapanese.com.au/ Yasashii Nihon-go radio group: https://www.sunshinejapanese.com.au/group/sunshine-mates-from-yasashii-nihon-go-radio-podcast/discussion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshine_japanese/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SunshineJapane1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sunshine-Japanese-in-Cairns-499492903574651 Survey result: Survey results | sunshinejapanese Japanese script: 世界中(せかいじゅう)の メイトの皆(みな)さん、こんにちは！ サンシャインジャパニーズの 陽子(ようこ)です。 今日(きょう)は、2022年(ねん) 5月(がつ)12日(にち)です。 やっと嬉(うれ)しいニュースが 入(はい)って来(き)ました。 日本(にほん)の 岸田(きしだ)首相(しゅしょう)が ロンドンでスピーチをしました。 その中(なか)で、 海外(かいがい)からの 観光客(かんこうきゃく)が 入国(にゅうこく)できるようにしていくと 言(い)いました。 これは、少(すこ)しずつオープンする という意味(いみ)です。 ワクチンや、どこの国(くに)から来(く)るか などもあると思(おも)いますが、 まずは団体(だんたい)ツアーの 観光客(かんこうきゃく)だけ 日本(にほん)に行(い)けるようです。 これを聞(き)いて、 がっかりしている方(かた)が いるかもしれませんが、これは 大(おお)きな第一歩(だいいっぽ)です。 様子(ようす)を見(み)てから、 条件(じょうけん)が少(すく)なくなっていくと 思(おも)います。 みなさん、期待(きたい)しましょう！ おそらく、オーストラリアからの 観光客(かんこうきゃく)が日本(にほん)に 自由(じゆう)に行(い)けるようになれば、 ケアンズからの直行便(ちょっこうびん)が 再開(さいかい)すると思(おも)います。 そしたら、 私(わたし)も日本(にほん)に帰(かえ)って、 家族(かぞく)に会(あ)いたいです。 Now, let's review today's vocab. 岸田(きしだ)首相(しゅしょう) Prime Minister Kishida 海外(かいがい) oversea 観光客(かんこうきゃく) tourists 入国(にゅうこく) entering a country 少(すこ)しずつ little by little ワクチン vaccine; vaccination 団体(だんたい)ツアー Group tour がっかりしている to be disappointed 大(おお)きな第一歩(だいいっぽ) the first step, which is great 様子(ようす)を見(み)る to see how it goes 条件(じょうけん) conditions 期待(きたい)しましょう！We should have high hopes; great expectations for it おそらく probably 自由(じゆう)に freely 直行便(ちょっこうびん) direct flight 再開(さいかい)する to restart 今日(きょう)もお疲(つか)れ様(さま)でした。 それではまた来週(らいしゅう)！

This week, CSIS Korea Chair Victor Cha returns as a guest on the Asia Chessboard to analyze the most recent South Korean presidential election and how it has impacted the geopolitics of the Korean peninsula. Mike and Victor discuss president-elect Yoon's foreign and domestic policy agenda, political mandate, and views on various bilateral relationships including with the United States, China, and Japan. How will Yoon's “security first” position dictate his foreign policy, especially concerning China and North Korea? Will he be able to work with President Biden and Prime Minister Kishida on strengthening economic and security cooperation?

Last week, Prime Minister Kishida decided to lift all remaining quasi-emergency measures introduced to slow the spread of COVID-19. The Bank of Japan is focusing on normalizing monetary policy ahead of the post-pandemic era as inflationary pressures build around the world. The Nikkei Average and USDJPY reflect the shift in events in Ukraine, and JPY basis reflects the sense of crisis. In today's episode, MUFG Chief Japan Strategist Takahiro Sekido deliberates the attributes of U.S. bond flows among Japanese and Asian investors more broadly, as well as the BoJ's March meeting and policy outlook. He also shares his views on the Dollar/Yen, Yen rate, and Yen basis. Disclaimer: www.mufgresearch.com (PDF)

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US President Joe Biden congratulated Japan's new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, saying the historic partnership between the two nations will help them face the world's ongoing challenges.Biden says the US-Japan Alliance is the cornerstone of peace, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific and the world, and looks forward to working closely with Prime Minister Kishida to strengthen cooperation.Biden says the historic partnership between the two democracies will continue to be a critical asset as they work together to take on the challenges.

US President Joe Biden congratulated Japan's new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, saying the historic partnership between the two nations will help them face the world's ongoing challenges.Biden says the US-Japan Alliance is the cornerstone of peace, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific and the world, and looks forward to working closely with Prime Minister Kishida to strengthen cooperation.Biden says the historic partnership between the two democracies will continue to be a critical asset as they work together to take on the challenges.

US President Joe Biden congratulated Japan's new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, saying the historic partnership between the two nations will help them face the world's ongoing challenges.Biden says the US-Japan Alliance is the cornerstone of peace, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific and the world, and looks forward to working closely with Prime Minister Kishida to strengthen cooperation.Biden says the historic partnership between the two democracies will continue to be a critical asset as they work together to take on the challenges.

Today's slide deck: https://bit.ly/3BdZEMz   - Today we look at the issues that continue to dog this market, with a fresh rush higher in energy prices across the board in the wake of a OPEC+ meeting, as crude oil prices cleared 7-year highs, the US debt ceiling issue still an open question, Japanese equities deflating on new Prime Minister Kishida, and Facebook's no-good, very bad day/week. We also argue that this  sell-off may not have even really gotten started, judging from the forward VIX curve. We also look at PepsiCo as a compelling bellwether, signs of a wobble in EM corporate credit and more. Today's pod features Peter Garnry on equities, Ole Hansen on commodities, Althea Spinozzi on fixed income and John J. Hardy hosting and on FX. Intro and outro music by AShamaluevMusic