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Sayuri Shirai

Sayuri Shirai

The Japan Times

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Japan’s challenge in a world moving beyond old alliances

Japan’s challenge in a world moving beyond old alliances

The global economy is entering a more fragmented and uncertain era. Long-standing frameworks built on international cooperation, multilateralism and...

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The Japan Times

Sayuri Shirai

From stimulus to structure: Japan’s next economic agenda

For years, Japan’s fiscal debate has centered around short-term ideas — tax cuts or cash transfers, stimulus or austerity. Recent discussions have...

18.03.2026 90

The Japan Times

Sayuri Shirai

Japan needs fiscal transparency more than ever

08.01.2026 150

The Japan Times

Sayuri Shirai

Can Sanae Takaichi make everyday life in Japan feel affordable again?

10.10.2025 70

Nikkei Asian Review

Sayuri Shirai

Climate disclosure is advancing — but who’s being left behind?

27.07.2025 50

The Japan Times

Sayuri Shirai

A turning point in trade: The U.S. effort to reverse global imbalances

04.05.2025 30

The Japan Times

Sayuri Shirai