India's rise past Japan is a wake-up call for both nations

What happened: A Nikkei commentary by William Pesek says India's rise past Japan is a wake-up call for both nations, citing a July 2 reception in New Delhi where Narendra Modi received Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Why it matters: The piece frames India overtaking Japan as a signal both countries should heed, written by an author known for work on Japan's lost decades. Key numbers: July 2 reception date.

A Nikkei commentary by William Pesek says India's rise past Japan is a wake-up call for both nations, citing a July 2 reception in New Delhi where Narendra Modi received Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

The piece frames India overtaking Japan as a signal both countries should heed, written by an author known for work on Japan's lost decades. Key numbers: July 2 reception date.