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2025 was a peculiar year for the energy industry, globally and in Japan. Not because of a single technological breakthrough or policy pivot, but because the rules of the game shifted abruptly. Donald Trump’s return to the White House restored political momentum to fossil fuels. For energy companies, this meant not just a more complex […]

Japan has long been famous for its lifetime employment system. Companies have traditionally stood for social protection of their employees’ wellbeing, offering a job for life and a pension that took care of the family after workers retired. In return, workers pledged a level of loyalty virtually unseen elsewhere in the world, and put work

Japan has long been known as a tough talent market. Challenges such as an aging population, long-term employment with large corporations, and a tendency toward privacy are all frequently cited as challenges, not to mention the language barrier. Companies, both international and domestic, often complain about a low volume of qualified applicants for their job

Japan’s ¥3 trillion Contracts for Difference (CfD) subsidy program for clean hydrogen has been heavily oversubscribed, with applications far exceeding the budget according to METI reports. Launched by METI in December 2024 and closed in March, the 15-year scheme received close to 30 applications. METI plans to begin selecting projects on a rolling basis later

Japan’s new Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae, known for her conservative approach, has been making headlines across various topics such as immigration, national security and energy. An ally of President Trump and deeply involved with his first presidency during Shinzo Abe’s tenure as prime minister, last month’s Takaichi-Trump summit revealed her intent. Takaichi is not driving

With a common focus on identifying and attracting top talent, the importance of retaining people is often overlooked. In the Japanese energy market competition for talent is increasing, the types of hiring companies are diversifying and the opportunity for high potential talent to significantly increase their market value with strategic moves is higher than ever

Following the return of Donald Trump to the White House and his predictable actions to roll back clean energy initiatives, we’re constantly asked how we see this impacting Japan and its energy sector’s labour market. Naturally, when commenting on the future, a certain amount of speculation is necessary. Various moving parts in state policy, investor

Smart Energy Expo at Tokyo Big Sight has always been a major event covering the full energy and electricity value chains, but this year it was noticeably larger and more diverse. The BESS sector has been flooded with new players, primarily from China looking to capitalize on the growing energy storage market. Hydrogen and ammonia

In the past 12 years, Japan’s renewable energy sector has grown rapidly, driven by policy changes after the Fukushima incident and strong incentives. Renewables now account for about 25% of Japan’s energy mix, with over 75 GW of installed capacity. December saw the outline for the 7th Strategic Energy Plan, which outlines an increase in

In the Asia Pacific region, Singapore has traditionally been seen as the primary regional hub. Its central location provides easy access to all key Asian markets. Political stability, public safety, high levels of education, and low income and corporate taxes make it an attractive location for global executives to be based. Boasting a multicultural population