William Pesek — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Awarded the 2018 prize for excellence in opinion writing by the Society of Publishers in Asia
Author of "Japanization: What the World Can Learn from Japan's Lost Decades"
Former columnist at Barron's and Bloomberg
Journalist, author and researcher in Asia

Biography

William Pesek is a Tokyo-based journalist, author, and researcher focusing on politics, economics, business, and societal trends across the Asia-Pacific region. He is the author of "Japanization: What the World Can Learn from Japan's Lost Decades."

Pesek was recognized with the 2018 prize for excellence in opinion writing by the Society of Publishers in Asia for his contributions to the Nikkei Asian Review. His career includes serving as a columnist at Barron's and Bloomberg.