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Yulina Goto

Yulina Goto (she/her) is a Japanese undergraduate student at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. She is Japanese and grew up in the US, Japan, Denmark, and Taiwan. In her free time, she is practicing French, singing karaoke in her room, and reading fiction.

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Why Japan, of All Countries, is Adopting a Four-Day Work Week

by Yulina Goto August 8, 2022August 8, 2022

Japan is one of few countries whose economic policy officially encourages firms to adopt a four-day work week. Why is a country known for long working hours adopting a progressive policy, and could it be an antidote to Japan’s unique labor issues?

Posted inAnalysis

The Japanese Public’s Historic Support for Nuclear Disarmament is Now Shifting: What’s Changed?

by Yulina Goto July 23, 2022August 3, 2022
Posted inAnalysis

Japan’s Refusal to Save A Free-falling Yen Reflects the Global Economy’s Shortcomings

by Yulina Goto June 12, 2022June 12, 2022
Posted inUnderreported

Why Experts in Japan Are Calling on the Government to Better Support Afghan Refugees

by Yulina Goto June 2, 2022June 3, 2022
Posted inAnalysis

Mudslinging: The Strategy Behind Name-Calling in Politics

by Yulina Goto April 24, 2022April 24, 2022
Posted inOpinion

A Looming Climate Refugee Crisis: What Are the Indian Government’s Options?

by Yulina Goto April 13, 2022April 13, 2022
Posted inExplainer

Affirmative Action in the Workplace

by Yulina Goto April 6, 2022June 23, 2022
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Riding the “Korean Wave”: Could Korean Pop Culture Improve Japan-Korea Relations?

by Yulina Goto February 20, 2022February 20, 2022

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Why Japan, of All Countries, is Adopting a Four-Day Work Week
The Big Picture

Why Japan, of All Countries, is Adopting a Four-Day Work Week

Japan is one of few countries whose economic policy officially encourages firms to adopt a four-day work week. Why is a country known for long working hours adopting a progressive policy, and could it be an antidote to Japan’s unique labor issues?

by Yulina Goto August 8, 2022August 8, 2022
Greenwashed Imperialism: How Global Wars are Fueling Climate Change and Why Green Military Technology Will Not Solve it 
Opinion

Greenwashed Imperialism: How Global Wars are Fueling Climate Change and Why Green Military Technology Will Not Solve it 

Protests in Panama Reveal Deeper Trends of Poverty, Corruption, and Inequality
The Big Picture

Protests in Panama Reveal Deeper Trends of Poverty, Corruption, and Inequality

Biden’s Visit to the Middle East Signals Escalating Militarism in the Region
The Big Picture

Biden’s Visit to the Middle East Signals Escalating Militarism in the Region

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