Japan Leads Asia in Ditching Middle Eastern Oil

Japan's energy insecurity has led Tokyo to reassess its supply sources after every major energy shock, making it a bellwether of global trends.

The country imports 99.9% of its oil, 99.7% of its coal, and 97.8% of its natural gas from overseas, leaving it vulnerable to price fluctuations and supply disruptions.

In response, Japan is signaling a shift away from the Middle East, a direction that could be followed by other Asian nations.