report March 14, 2026 Takaichi’s budget blitz moves to the upper house House of Representatives passed the Takaichi government’s budget... Japan Foresight
report March 11, 2026 Numbers versus norms LDP still pushing to pass the FY2026 budget in the lower house by 13 March... By Tobias Harris Japan Foresight
report March 9, 2026 Takaichi still formidable but challenges grow at home and abroad Iran war takes some shine off Takaichi government... By Tobias Harris Japan Foresight
report March 4, 2026 Iran war presents short-term challenges, long-term opportunities for Takaichi The war could also complicate Japan’s relationship with the US... By Tobias Harris Japan Foresight
report February 25, 2026 Will Takaichi’s fiscal ambitions reach into monetary policy? Growing signs Takaichi may want to assert greater control over the BoJ... By Tobias Harris Japan Foresight
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
