Asia Society Japan Center welcomed, Mr. David Atkinson, CEO of Konishi Decorative Arts and Crafts Co., Ltd.  whose amazing career took him from the financial industry to the CEO of Konishi Decorative Arts.  His written works include  the Japanese debt issues and the economy, on tourism, and protecting Japan's national treasures.  He also serves on a number of government committees which includes the 2020 Olympic events and Japan Heritage and Project to Fully Enjoy National Parks. 

In this ASPST session, Mr. Atkinson took us through the topic, titled: 

"Population Implosion and the Japanese Economy"

Japan is facing the largest decline in working population in the developed world with no decrease in the number of retirees. No major country has faced such a decline since the Black Death. What does this mean for the Japanese economy, and is there any hope?