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The Australia-Japan ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Centre and the ANU Japan Institute are holding the Japan Update 2025 on Wednesday 3 September from 9am to 4.45pm. The Update brings together leading experts to explore critical developments shaping Japan’s future. 

A general guide to the day’s discussions (AEST):

• Energy transition keynote & panel (9.10–10.30am)
  Featuring Masakazu Sugiyama, University of Tokyo
  Get an inside look into Japan’s low‑carbon transition and opportunities for Australia–Japan collaboration in hydrogen.
• Economy & demographics keynote & panel (11am–12.20pm)
  Featuring Sagiri Kitao, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies
  Gain insights into labour shortages, rising interest rates, and how subsidies are driving Japan’s new industrial and security policies.
• People‑to‑people ties & migration keynote & panel (1.20-2.40pm)
  Featuring Nana Oishi, University of Melbourne
  Gain an understanding of the current state of bilateral ties and Japan’s gradual opening to migration.
• Foreign policy keynote & panel (3.10–4.30pm)
  Featuring Shin Kawashima, University of Tokyo
  Discover how Japan is navigating Great Power rivalries, evolving China policy, and geopolitical uncertainty.

Take advantage of the opportunity to connect with others interested in Japan’s evolving role in the region and the world.