Japan – Country Analysis

Sources for this episode include:

• The Central Intelligence Agency in “Japan” from the CIA World Factbook
• “GDP Ranked by Country 2022” from World Population Review
• Gabriella Sierra hosting “Japan’s Population Problem” from the Council on Foreign Relations Why it matters
• Daniella Demetriou in “How the Japanese are putting an end to extreme work weeks” from BBC
• Kelsey Carolan in “Russia breaks off WWII treaty talks with Japan after invasion sanctions” from The Hill
• Michelle Ye Hee Lee in “Russia’s invasion prompts more assertive foreign policy from Japan” from The Washington Post
• “History of the Cherry Trees” from the National Park Service
• Julian Ryall in “Japan proposes four-day working week to improve work-life balance” from DW
• Kimberly Amadeo in “Most Favored Nation Status: Pros and Cons” from the balance
• Caroline Castrillon in “Why Companies Should Consider A Four-Day Workweek” from Forbes