Japan Watching: Society, Politics, Culture, Economy, Environment, And the World

The rapid rise of Asia over the past half century has been one of the world's most successful stories of economic development.  But can Asia continue the good work, and fully realize the potential of an Asian Century?  Or will it trip over and stumble like Japan has done for the past two decades?

Over the past two decades, as Japan has gradually slipped down the OECD ladder in terms of GDP per capita, Korea has progressively climbed the same ladder.  It's just a matter of time before Korea overtakes its neighbor.

How could this happen?