More than eight decades after the end of the second world war, the country must rethink its role in the world
Japan’s prime minister rebukes Russian president’s first-ever trip to Kuril Islands
Policy designed to ease cost of living has spurred concerns about strained public finances
The Japanese currency is undervalued on many metrics
Currency gives up roughly half its gains from joint action with investors citing lack of ‘unified voice’ among central banks
Tokyo and Washington’s desire to maintain stability may be creating long-term danger
