Open, welcoming Japan should be legacy of Tokyo 2020 Olympics Country must focus on winning hearts and minds as well as medals
Japan's Convenience Store Woman has lessons for retail tech Amazon Go and rivals need to see automation as a means not an end
Time for M&A to rationalize corporate Japan Hardheaded post-bubble managers can make tough decisions that predecessors shirked
The hidden potential of Japan's older workers Investment in experienced staff can revitalize industry in unexpected ways
Reiwa era yen bills -- a speed bump on the road to the cashless future Japan's big chains lead on digital payment but many shoppers stick to notes and coins
Can Japan's trading companies remake themselves? Only if they diversify management to boost global competitive advantages
Super-customization -- a lifeline for Japan Inc? While companies elsewhere are also targeting 'only for you,' Japan has big advantages
Heisei Japan -- the center cannot hold Beneath a stagnant surface, profound social change is taking place
Rethink METI's role in Japanese innovation Forget about the government picking winners. Foster entrepreneurs
Japan must get a better grip on tourism Manage the industry actively, instead of just reacting passively to surging inflows
