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In this column, I will argue current policy and research topics which include economics, politics, social issues, science and culture. Argument style is very casual and sometimes speculative. In addition, I would like to introduce interesting and influential opinions raised by others.
"Abe shuffles his pieces for the political endgame" East Asia Forum, 22 September, 2017.

"Will structural reforms make it to the G7 agenda?" EAST ASIA FORUM, 14 May 2016.

"Abe must raise taxes to save Abenomics" EAST ASIA FORUM, 10 December, 2014.

"Parlementsverkiezingen Japan: Onevenwichtig kiesstelsel zorgt voor perverse relaties in Japanse politiek <245KB> (Disproportional voting system causes perverse connections in Japanese politics)", Throuw, December 12, 2012.

"Japan's consumption tax and electoral reform" EAST ASIA FORUM, 9 November, 2012.

"Japan's response to its ageing crisis" EAST ASIA FORUM, 6 April, 2010.