Japan was never normal — and it’s not going to be now
- Posted on October 8, 2026
- By Financial Times
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Japan's political landscape demands fundamental restructuring of economic policies that have sustained small businesses for decades. As the nation confronts unprecedented demographic challenges and global economic shifts, the Liberal Democratic Party must abandon traditional approaches and implement bold reforms. This analysis explores how outdated small-business frameworks inadequately address contemporary issues like aging population, labor shortages, and digital transformation, requiring comprehensive policy innovation to ensure national competitiveness and sustainable economic growth.
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