
Japan’s Most Significant Year
PM Abe has inspired debate on reforms but the country is still waiting for its transformation. By Joseph Caron.
Former ambassador to China and Japan and High Commissioner to India
Joseph Caron is a former ambassador to China and Japan and High Commissioner to India, and is currently a Distinguished Fellow with the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada. He is on the Board of Directors of Manulife Financial Corporation, Vancouver International Airport, and Westport Innovations. He lives in Vancouver.
PM Abe has inspired debate on reforms but the country is still waiting for its transformation. By Joseph Caron.
The Japanese Prime Minister visited the Yasukuni Shrine, knowing full well it would spark outrage from Japan’s neighbours. Why did he do it?