I recently recorded an episode of Transpacific Radio's podcast Seijigiri, hosted by Garrett DeOrio and Ken Worsley.You can listen to it here.
Tag: blog business
A new contributor
I have decided to introduce a guest contributor to Observing Japan.Noah Smith is a Ph.D. student in economics at the University of Michigan, where he specializes in urban economics and macroeconomics. He has previously worked as an editor and research assistant in the economics department at Osaka University.In light of the global financial crisis, I …
Japan blogger fest
A gathering for bloggers and blog enthusiasts is being planned in Tokyo for the evening of January 17, and we would like to extend the invitation to any and all visitors who may wish to come. I will be in attendance, along with bloggers from Shisaku, Global Talk 21, Mutant Frog, Coming Anarchy and Trans-Pacific …
2008 in review
I have contributed a review of 2008 in Japanese politics to Néojaponisme. Check it out here.I'll be writing a more comprehensive review — like last year's — soon.
On the road again
In the coming weeks, I will be on the move once again.I will be in Chicago for a bit at the end of December, Paris for the first week of the new year, and Tokyo for the second half of January.As is always the case when I travel, I am happy to meet with readers. …
On the LDP and its factions
My latest contribution to the Far Eastern Economic Review's website — on the decline of the LDP's factions — can be found here.Subscribers to the Far Eastern Economic Review can also find my take on the Aso cabinet in the October 2008 print edition.
Observing Japan turns two
I know that I've written far less frequently in recent weeks — as I expected when I started my graduate studies — but I thought I should mention that today marks the second anniversary since I began writing Observing Japan.It's been quite a year: one prime minister out, another in; divided government; an interrupted reshuffling …
Media availability
I am available to comment on the implications of Fukuda Yasuo's resignation.Please direct your questions to observingjapan@gmail.com.
Observing Japan on Radio Australia
I recorded an interview on Japanese agricultural policy for a story that aired on Radio Australia.Not my most articulate media appearance, but readers can listen to the story here. Ken Worsley of Japan Economy News was also interviewed.
APSA blogging
I imagine that some of my readers may be in Boston for this year's APSA annual meeting.I'm planning on attending, and will be at a number of Asia-related panels (and possibly blog about what I hear).If you'll be at APSA, feel free to drop me a line (observingjapan@gmail.com).UPDATE: Blogging will depend on whether panels are …
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