Harunori Umehara

Harunori Umehara MSc in International Social and Public Policy (with Fudan)  Since the early 2000s, China has emerged as one of the world’s largest import markets of wine, reflecting the rise of middle-class consumption and wine as a symbol of globalization and social prestige. However, after peaking in 2017, the consumption per capita has declined by a third of its peak by 2022, and more than halved its imports  ①. The decline far exceeded that of the consumption of beer and spirits,...

Harunori Umehara MSc in International Social and Public Policy (with Fudan)  A demographic ticking time bomb   ① , Japan’s struggle with demographic decline has become more than a domestic policy challenge. This issue is increasingly central to the country’s geopolitical relevance, economic vitality, and long-term strategic stability. As the nation grapples with persistent low fertility rates, an ageing population, and intensifying labour shortages across multiple sectors, immigration has...