Why Japan’s Economy Isn’t as Strong as It Seems
Japan’s bubble economy (1986-1991). A fever dream of Gucci-clad salarymen, gold-wrapped sushi, and nightclubs where champagne flowed like…
Japan Unleashes Capitalism by Letting ‘Zombie’ Companies Die
In agonizing decisions for owners, a once-protective society lets the market take its course. By Kanoko Matsuyama Photographs…
Japan’s New Finance Minister Walks A Fiscal-Policy Tightrope
In a historic appointment, Satsuki Katayama became Japan’s first female finance minister in October, taking the reins of…