Panasonic: A journey from crisis to renaissance
TOKYO – After years of crisis and stagnation, the Japanese electronics company Panasonic has achieved a remarkable turnaround. Thanks to a new strategy and a series of reforms, the company was able to record its highest net profit ever in … Continue reading Panasonic: A journey from crisis to renaissance
Population Decline in Japan Impacts Real Estate Market
TOKYO — The significant population decline in Japan is having far-reaching effects on the country’s real estate market. According to recent reports, more than nine million residential properties stand vacant, presenting both challenges and opportunities for foreign investors. The Population … Continue reading Population Decline in Japan Impacts Real Estate Market
Japan Book Studies: Joy in Political Participation
TOKYO – What motivates people to get involved in politics in their free time? How can they derive pleasure from it? In this new book publication (in German), DIJ political scientist Sebastian Polak-Rottmann analyses how people in rural Japan try … Continue reading Japan Book Studies: Joy in Political Participation
SoftBank Founder to Raise $100 Billion for Chip Venture
TOKYO – Masayoshi Son, the visionary founder of SoftBank Group Corp., is embarking on an audacious mission to reshape the semiconductor landscape. His latest endeavor, Project Izanagi, is a $100 billion AI chip venture that seeks to challenge the dominance … Continue reading SoftBank Founder to Raise $100 Billion for Chip Venture
Ryuichi Sakamoto: A Musical Genius and a Social Activist
TOKYO – Ryuichi Sakamoto was one of the most influential and versatile composers of our time. He created music that spanned genres, cultures, and media, from electronic pop to classical symphonies, from film scores to environmental soundscapes. He collaborated with … Continue reading Ryuichi Sakamoto: A Musical Genius and a Social Activist