Japan
Explore our coverage of Japan’s politics, economics, business and culture, in articles, charts, podcasts and video
Culture
Why the world is so animated about anime
Japan’s cartoons have conquered its screens, and more
Leaders
Socially liberal and strong on defence, Japan’s new premier shows promise
But he must ditch his more eccentric ideas if he is to control his party
Asia
Japan’s new prime minister is his own party’s sternest critic
This could make it harder for Ishiba Shigeru to govern effectively
Asia
Ishiba Shigeru will become Japan’s next prime minister
The maverick won his fifth bid for leadership of the ruling party
China
Another attack on a Japanese local points to a big problem in China
Has anti-Japanese xenophobia gone too far?
Asia
Who will become Japan’s next prime minister?
The three leading candidates offer very different visions
Asia
Youngsters are fleeing Japan’s once-mighty civil service
Why would anyone sane and talented work for it?
Leaders
How to finish Japan’s business revolution
Tokyo-listed companies have become more friendly to shareholders, but the job is only half-done
Business
Japan’s sleepy companies still need more reform
The country’s corporate-governance crusade has a long way to go
Asia
Could Japan and South Korea finally become friends?
Younger generations are less concerned with their countries shared history
Finance & economics
Can Japan’s zombie bond market be brought back to life?
Ueda Kazuo begins on a dangerous mission
Asia
What a Japanese gold mine says about its approach to history
The site, recently declared a World Heritage site, is more contentious than it seems
Asia
Kishida Fumio, Japan’s prime minister, stands down
The race to succeed him next month is unusually unpredictable
Asia
Could Kamikawa Yoko be Japan’s next prime minister?
She would be the first woman to hold the top role
Finance & economics
Why Japanese stocks are on a rollercoaster ride
Volatility in global markets continues