D. Hugh Whittaker is Professor in the Economy and Business of Japan, and Fellow of St Antony's College, University of Oxford. He is the author and co-author of books on Japanese corporate governance, technology and innovation management, employment, small firms, and entrepreneurship. He is also co-author of Compressed Development: Time and Timing in Economic and Social Development (Oxford University Press, 2020).

This is an exceptionally well-written book that is poised to become a keyreference for Japanese capitalism for decades to come. It offers a unique combination of first-hand sources and deep knowledge of Japan, paired with a theoretical framework that situates developments in a broader context. Whittaker demonstrates an impressive ability to move between macro andmicro levels, offering a comprehensive analysis that captures the complex interplay of movements and counter-movements. The resulting analysis is neither deterministic nor simplistic while maintaining an engaging readability. This is a highly significant work on Japan and Japanese capitalism, authored by a scholar at the height of his intellectual powers.

• Introduction: Can Japan Rise Again? 1: The rise and fall of the postwar economy 2: Building and governing the digital economy 3: The Green Economy 4: Eco cities, smart cites and super cities: Spatial Society 5.0 5: Innovation and the shifting sands of industry 6: Corporate governance, ESG and 'new capitalism' 7: People, skills, and employment 8: Beyond capitalism 9: External dependencies and shifting global contexts 10: Conclusion: Controlled dis-equilibrium

D. Hugh Whittaker is Professor in the Economy and Business of Japan, and Fellow of St Antony's College, University of Oxford. He is the author and co-author of books on Japanese corporate governance, technology and innovation management, employment, small firms, and entrepreneurship. He is also co-author of Compressed Development: Time and Timing in Economic and Social Development (Oxford University Press, 2020).

This is an exceptionally well-written book that is poised to become a keyreference for Japanese capitalism for decades to come. It offers a unique combination of first-hand sources and deep knowledge of Japan, paired with a theoretical framework that situates developments in a broader context. Whittaker demonstrates an impressive ability to move between macro andmicro levels, offering a comprehensive analysis that captures the complex interplay of movements and counter-movements. The resulting analysis is neither deterministic nor simplistic while maintaining an engaging readability. This is a highly significant work on Japan and Japanese capitalism, authored by a scholar at the height of his intellectual powers.

• Introduction: Can Japan Rise Again? 1: The rise and fall of the postwar economy 2: Building and governing the digital economy 3: The Green Economy 4: Eco cities, smart cites and super cities: Spatial Society 5.0 5: Innovation and the shifting sands of industry 6: Corporate governance, ESG and 'new capitalism' 7: People, skills, and employment 8: Beyond capitalism 9: External dependencies and shifting global contexts 10: Conclusion: Controlled dis-equilibrium

D. Hugh Whittaker is Professor in the Economy and Business of Japan, and Fellow of St Antony's College, University of Oxford. He is the author and co-author of books on Japanese corporate governance, technology and innovation management, employment, small firms, and entrepreneurship. He is also co-author of Compressed Development: Time and Timing in Economic and Social Development (Oxford University Press, 2020).

This is an exceptionally well-written book that is poised to become a keyreference for Japanese capitalism for decades to come. It offers a unique combination of first-hand sources and deep knowledge of Japan, paired with a theoretical framework that situates developments in a broader context. Whittaker demonstrates an impressive ability to move between macro andmicro levels, offering a comprehensive analysis that captures the complex interplay of movements and counter-movements. The resulting analysis is neither deterministic nor simplistic while maintaining an engaging readability. This is a highly significant work on Japan and Japanese capitalism, authored by a scholar at the height of his intellectual powers.

• Introduction: Can Japan Rise Again? 1: The rise and fall of the postwar economy 2: Building and governing the digital economy 3: The Green Economy 4: Eco cities, smart cites and super cities: Spatial Society 5.0 5: Innovation and the shifting sands of industry 6: Corporate governance, ESG and 'new capitalism' 7: People, skills, and employment 8: Beyond capitalism 9: External dependencies and shifting global contexts 10: Conclusion: Controlled dis-equilibrium