The hard realities of the economic downturn are changing the face of employment in Japan and, for many, downsizing and potential job losses are a real threat. The question is, how best to weather the storm. Below are six clear and easily identifiable signals that a job may be at risk...

Prime Minister Aso Taro is a firm believer in "values-oriented diplomacy," the use of Japan's foreign policy tools to promote the spread of "universal values" like democracy and human rights...

The Aso government and the LDP, confident due to polling numbers trending in their favor, are publicly mulling the timing of the next general election...

I don’t care what industry, job title, pay scale or size office you have. This year and next, you had better be thinking a big “what if…” when it comes to getting fired...