report January 23, 2026 Five uncertainties as lower house dissolved Takaichi and LDP projecting confidence – the latter raised its victory line to an absolute majority of its own... By Tobias Harris Japan Foresight
report January 23, 2026 As Ueda stalls, MOF grabs the spotlight BoJ overshadowed by signs of intervention by Japanese and US authorities... By Tobias Harris Japan Foresight
report January 22, 2026 Ruling and opposition parties avoid tradeoffs in manifestos Takaichi will not pivot on fiscal policy absent extraordinary market pressure... By Tobias Harris Japan Foresight
report January 19, 2026 Challenges await as Japan mobilizes for 8 February election Victory for Takaichi and the LDP could depend on a large increase in turnout... By Tobias Harris Japan Foresight
report January 14, 2026 Japan | Opposition merger talks show Takaichi is not the only risk taker The wheels for a snap election in motion, but the prospect of an opposition merger could make the contest more competitive.... By Tobias Harris Japan Foresight
