Japan

Japan

A country that is on the front line

Japan offers the world examples to follow as well as ones not to. It is as relevant as ever, argues Noah Sneider

Foreign and security policy

Why Japan needs more forceful defence

The strong case for more active and interventionist security and defence policies

Climate and the environment

Japan has a chequered record on climate change

Prepared for disaster, unprepared for climate change

Tokyo

The big city that is also pleasant to live in

Surprisingly, the world’s biggest city is also one of its most liveable

Demography

An ageing country shows others how to manage

Japan has aged faster than anywhere else, but it is learning how to cope

The economy

Japan’s economy is stronger than many realise

Not bad, but could be better

Immigration

Letting more migrants in by stealth

From a low base, immigration is growing quite fast

Looking ahead

The future could be brighter

It could be a lot better with younger and more dynamic political leaders

Sources and acknowledgments