Japan’s Economic and Political Future

On April 26, 2012, the Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA co-hosted a conference with the Center for Strategic and International Studies on Japan’s economic and political future. While discussing an array of challenges facing Japan – including stagnant economic growth, China’s growing influence in the region, demographic challenges, and a level of political instability – speakers examined the current state of Japan’s political economy and the policy directions Tokyo may take in coming years. For event audio and video, please visit the CSIS website here.

Speakers

• Michael J. Green, Center for Strategic and International Studies; Georgetown University
• Junko Chano, Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA
• The Honorable Yoshimasa Hayashi, House of Councillors
• Daniel Bob, Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA
• Naoki Tanaka, Center for International Public Policy Studies
• Paul Sheard
• Richard Katz, The Oriental Economist; Weekly Toyo Keizai
• Matthew P. Goodman, Center for Strategic and International Studies
• Sheila Smith, Council on Foreign Relations
• Mike M. Mochizuki, The George Washington University
• Yoichi Kato, The Asahi Shimbun

Presentations

Remarks by Yoshimasa Hayashi: Japan’s Economic and Political Future
Remarks by Richard Katz
Presentation by Yoichi Kato: Japan’s Political Future

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