Labor system reforms have the potential to pave the way for greater roles for elderly workers in the workforce.
2019 is a year in which Japan needs to be closely watched both politically and economically.
Building a supercity that condensates the essence of the Fourth Industrial Revolution would be a great policy legacy for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
To leave a legacy behind, the Abe administration should rise to the challenge of making the economy better for the next generation.
Policy discussions during the Heisei Era had the characteristics of being molded by the opinions exchanged on TV news and variety shows.
In response to the burgeoning trade war, Japan should carry out structural reforms of its economy and take the lead in promoting multinational free trade pacts.
Where to draw a line of defense is an important decision for any administration. Abe seems to have done a poor job of it.