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Who We Are
The Japan Program at Stanford’s Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center cultivates multidisciplinary research and education on contemporary Japanese affairs. Through collaboration with experts from academia, government, business, and civil society, we engage in policy-relevant dialogue and scholarship to promote a comprehensive understanding of the internal and external political, economic, and social factors that influence the progress and development of Japan and its role within the Asia-Pacific region and on the world’s stage.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Reflections on the Assassination of Former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe
Authoritarian Nations Resisting “Liberal” Norms but Using Human Rights Conveniently
Human Rights and the State: The Power of Ideas and the Reality of International Politics
Recently at the Japan Program
How Can Women “Shine” Brighter in Japan? Gains and Obstacles in Women’s Advancement in Japan
The New Landscape of Economic Security and the U.S.-Japan Alliance
Japan’s Foreign Policy in the Aftermath of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Research
We study the economy, politics, societal challenges, and regional and international relations of contemporary Japan.
Education
We support students and emerging talent in exploring contemporary Japanese affairs and U.S.-Japan relations.
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