Andy Sharp

Japan PM Takaichi chases mentor Abe's dream Cost-of-living crisis an early obstacle to cementing popularity before push to revise constitution

As one analyst put it: "(Voters) liked the preview of the Takaichi government. Now they want to see the full movie."

My latest Big in Asia for @nikkeiasia.bsky.social

Japan PM Takaichi chases mentor Abe's dream
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Awich's Queendom: Okinawan rapper rises toward global hip-hop royalty Wu-Tang Clan's RZA chops the beats on new album set to drop in July

Great stuff by @andysharpy.bsky.social on this interview with Okinawan rap sensation #Awich, who I'm very excited to see at Dead Pop Festival next month.

Very nice to see @asia.nikkei.com expanding deeper into Japanese pop culture (and with superb insight from @mbmelodies.bsky.social as well).

Cold War ghosts loom over Yoon's impeachment South Korea's political schism is a battle of history rather than policy

Now that impeachment is a done deal, my thoughts on Cold War ghosts haunting the dueling protests in Korea last few months. Thanks to @asia.nikkei.com @andysharpy.bsky.social

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Oh. Andrei’s still around. Good to know.

Nippon Steel's $15bn misstep on U.S. Steel shows all politics is local Deal turmoil exposes danger of Japan Inc. underestimating political challenges

Whether in U.S. battleground states or other global hot spots, Japanese companies must prioritize political engagement alongside economic strategy.

The lesson is clear, Jonathan Grady writes, all politics is local.

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Keio University, Hiyoshi campus

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