Japan

Distinctive Characteristics of Japan’s Arctic Approach and Engagement with Arctic Governance

Japan’s Arctic policy since the 2010s shows a clear trajectory, shaped by enduring institutional foundations and

Rising Sun in the Warming Arctic: As Great Power Competition Returns to the Polar Region, Japan Is Positioned for Prominence

Japan’s Arctic engagement highlights its potential to re-emerge as a front-line state amid rapid environmental and

The Arctic Institute’s 2026 Japan Series: An Introduction

The Arctic Institute's 2026 Japan in the Arctic series presents Japan’s shift from science-led engagement to

How the SHIPS for America Act Can Help Boost Japan-U.S. Arctic Shipbuilding Cooperation

The SHIPS for America Act can foster Japan-U.S. Arctic shipbuilding ties to counter Sino-Russian influence in the

Japan Steps Up Its Arctic Engagement

This op-ed summarizes Japan's latest Arctic strategy as Japan continues to step up its engagement in the Arctic

Finland, Japan, South Korea, and Sweden: A Middle Power Partnership for Enhanced Maritime Capacity in the Arctic

As leading maritime nations, this article calls for a quadrilateral maritime partnership between Finland, Japan, South

The Arctic Institute’s Reaction to the Arctic Council’s Decisions on Permanent Observers

TAI Press Release in response to the Arctic Council's decisions on permanent observers at the Ministerial Meeting in

Review: Arctic Governance and Japan’s Foreign Strategy

The Japan Institute of International Affairs just released a report on Arctic Governance and Japan's Foreign