Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center Japan Studies Program Stanford University



Rebuilding Japan
Stanford research poised to play role as Japan restructures power industry

Northeastern Japan is rebuilding itself after last year's earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear accident. The devastation to the region is unquestionable, but so are the opportunities for energy industry reform and innovation. Masahiko Aoki and Kenji Kushida spoke with the Stanford News Service about developments in the region, and about possible links to Silicon Valley technologies.


Understanding Post-Fukushima Japan
Reforming Japan's Energy Sector, Governance, and Economy

Significant scholarly work has begun on understanding the challenges and opportunities facing post-Fukushima Japan. A group of expert panelists from the United States, Japan, and Europe met for a conference at Stanford on Feb. 27 to delve into the key issues related to Japan’s energy industry, politics, society, and economy today.


Dynamic Alliance
Rising Japan scholars examine the future of U.S.-Japan relations

The decades-old U.S.-Japan alliance remains a stabilizing force in the Asia-Pacific region, but it continues to evolve with changes in both countries and in the region. In January, Kenji Kushida and Phillip Lipscy joined other rising Japan studies scholars for discussions about issues confronting the relationship.



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