Japan Field notes: some tentative findings about the Takaichi government Tobias Harris Japan Foresight November 18, 2025
report February 23, 2026 The Supreme Court cannot save Japan from strategic reality SCOTUS decision will have little impact on Japan’s approach to the US... By Tobias Harris Japan Foresight
report February 19, 2026 Understanding Takaichi’s fiscal philosophy Takaichi is prepared to change budgeting and reduce the power of the finance ministry... By Tobias Harris Japan Foresight
report February 18, 2026 Reading between the lines of the first US-Japan investments Japan confirms first US investments in bilateral framework... By Tobias Harris Japan Foresight
report February 8, 2026 Takaichi restructures the political landscape Takaichi leads LDP to its largest-ever majority in the lower house ... By Tobias Harris Japan Foresight
report February 6, 2026 What to watch for on election day (beyond the size of the LDP victory) LDP remains on track for a significant victory... By Tobias Harris Japan Foresight
