Beyond Control Risk Written by: Angelly Triana, Intern in International Relations In the worlds of business and international trade, security is measured not only by crime statistics, but also by perception. For countries such as Japan, where public safety is exceptionally high and business culture is geared towards risk management, the standards by which other destinations are evaluated and their perceived safety are key factors. Although Colombia has made significant progre

By: Leslie Benitez, Business Consulting in Japan. In December 2025, Toru Shimizu  officially assumed his duties as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Colombia . His appointment marks the beginning of a new phase in bilateral relations, at a time when political dialogue, economic cooperation, and people-to-people exchanges between both countries are gaining renewed momentum. Ambassador Shimizu’s arrival coincides with a particularly dynamic period for Jap

By: Leslie Benitez, Business Consultant in Japan. Population aging has become one of the most significant demographic transformations of the 21st century. Declining fertility rates combined with increasing life expectancy are reshaping societies, labor markets, and public finances worldwide. In this context, Japan stands out as the most advanced case globally, often described as a living laboratory for the future of aging societies. Source: nikkei.com In contrast, Colombia  s

Written by: Natalia Carolina Salazar Throughout this year, the Colombian-Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry worked constantly to be a bridge of communication between the public, private and educational sectors of both countries and thus strengthen the relationship between Colombia and Japan. As a result of this, during 2025 the Chamber sought to generate and attend spaces that would promote understanding between the two countries, allow the exchange of good practices a