Japan’s Long Road to Nuclear Waste Disposal

The proper disposal of nuclear waste is a critical challenge for countries that rely heavily on nuclear energy, such as Japan. Prime Minister Kishida's pledge to revitalize the nation's slumbering nu...

Iridium’s Challenge in the Age of Green Hydrogen

In June, Japan’s hydrogen strategy took a decisive green turn when METI rewrote the 2017 Basic Hydrogen Strategy in order to reflect the International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells that see...

Modernizing Japan’s Grid: Sharing Power Data as the First Step

For the energy transition to succeed in Japan, the national grid will have to undergo significant reforms and modernization in order to increase efficiency, enhance energy security and reduce environ...

Japan’s GX and Public Finance

Negotiations on Japan’s FY2024 budget are well underway, pitting the Ministry of Finance bean counters against METI, the MoE and other ministries that seek to maintain or increase their funding in th...

Choosing a Representative in Japan: Expat or Local Hire?

As the Japanese energy market evolves, we’re seeing an increase in the number of multinational firms investing in the country, and setting up a local entity and creating a direct presence. Making a m...