Faculty

I conduct research on the politics of labor market reform and precarious work in Japan from a comparative perspective. I particularly analyze how and why the governments have implemented labor market reforms and what socio-economic impacts they have had. I also conduct research on the politics of regional economic integration in the Asia Pacific, such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). I examine not only economic but also political incentives for the governments to pursue free trade agreements.