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Japan’s Largest Opposition Party Seeks Moderation, But the Base Disagrees
January 19, 2023

Japan’s Largest Opposition Party Seeks Moderation, But the Base Disagrees

By Jio Kamata
After a decade in the political wilderness, the Constitutional Democratic Party is trying to broaden its appeal – but its base is not pleased.

‘Hopeless’: Japan’s Weak Opposition No Match for Ruling LDP
July 08, 2022

‘Hopeless’: Japan’s Weak Opposition No Match for Ruling LDP

By Mari Yamaguchi
Few expect the opposition to gain any ground in Japan’s upper house election on July 10.
Can Japan’s Main Opposition Party Win Public Approval?
December 08, 2021

Can Japan’s Main Opposition Party Win Public Approval?

By Thisanka Siripala
The new leader of the CDP is focusing on a policy-based approach to rebuild after a crushing election loss.

Japan’s Ruling LDP Wins Outright Majority in General Election
November 02, 2021

Japan’s Ruling LDP Wins Outright Majority in General Election

By Thisanka Siripala
Japan’s new prime minister secured a comfortable win in the lower house election, with the opposition suffering a significant defeat.

Japan’s General Election Gives a Rare Chance of Political Change
October 28, 2021

Japan’s General Election Gives a Rare Chance of Political Change

By Thisanka Siripala
Japan’s opposition parties have teamed up, but will it be enough to bring about a change in government?

Japan Should Have a Serious Debate on Revising Its Constitution—But Not Now
May 07, 2020

Japan Should Have a Serious Debate on Revising Its Constitution—But Not Now

By Rintaro Nishimura
Shinzo Abe is right about the need for a debate, but the time is not right.

Japan Election Victory Gives Abe Mandate For Reform
October 23, 2017

Japan Election Victory Gives Abe Mandate For Reform

By Anthony Fensom
The ruling coalition scores a two-thirds majority in the Lower House elections.
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