The Australia-Japan Research Centre has published this report, which was commissioned by the Australia-Japan Foundation. In preparation for the report, researchers spoke to over 290 individuals across the country from government, business and academia.

Australia’s relationship with Japan has never been more close, but the Japan relationship must be reimagined if it is to deliver its full potential and cope with accelerating economic, environmental and social changes in both countries and a dramatically changing geopolitical environment.

The report suggests a new way for Australia to think about Japan, and what is needed to build the institutional support and infrastructure that is necessary for a deepening relationship.