Raw Materials Price Inflation Dampens Japan’s New Focus on Renewables

Japan’s effort to boost renewables capacity over the course of this decade is falling prey to inflation. Energy and commodity prices have surged this year on the back of spending by many governments ...

Japan’s Upstream Oil & Gas Firms Reluctantly Ponder Net-Zero

While European oil firms are going for ‘green’ full steam ahead, and their American counterparts are aiming for a milder ‘blue’, Japanese oil companies still aren’t certain about the ‘color’ of their...

Vietnam’s LNG Green Shoots Inspire Japan’s Industry and Geopolitics

Japan may have lost its position as the biggest LNG importer to China, but opportunities in Vietnam showcase how the country will likely retain its leading role in the industry.Over the past year, se...

Hydrogen Plans Replace Nuclear Dreams for Japan’s Heavy Industry

Recent political campaigns have reignited the debate over the future of nuclear power in Japan. Beyond the rhetoric, however, lies a tough reality for nuclear. The industrial giants that once formed ...

Japan’s Green Word Should Be Its Bond

One of the now-forgotten goals of former Prime minister Suga’s administration was to reclaim Tokyo’s status as a global financial hub. Kishida, the new PM, will likely bring in his own set of targets...