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Japan’s Slush Fund Scandal Intensifies in Diet Discussions

Japan’s Slush Fund Scandal Intensifies in Diet Discussions

By Thisanka Siripala
Political parties clashed over political fundraising reform as lawmakers deliberate on proposals for varying levels of transparency and punishment.

Japan’s Governing Party Is Engulfed by a Slush Fund Scandal. Will It Spur Political Reform?

Japan’s Governing Party Is Engulfed by a Slush Fund Scandal. Will It Spur Political Reform?

By Thisanka Siripala
The government is facing intense pressure over fears of widespread corruption and financial misconduct.
Japan’s Crisis of Confidence 

Japan’s Crisis of Confidence 

By Yann Messager
Scandal after scandal has plagued the country since the late Abe era, each one further eroding public trust (and even interest) in government.

As Scandal Engulfs the LDP, the Kishida Administration Goes on

As Scandal Engulfs the LDP, the Kishida Administration Goes on

By Jio Kamata
Despite a growing scandal and bottom-dwelling approval ratings, Prime Minister Kishida faces a window of stability.

The Engaging Outsider: Can Ishiba Shigeru’s Iconoclastic Policies Gain Traction?

The Engaging Outsider: Can Ishiba Shigeru’s Iconoclastic Policies Gain Traction?

By Kenji Yoshida and Jason Morgan
The longtime LDP leader has never won the top office, in part because of the pragmatic approach that makes him popular with the public.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Japan’s Prime Minister Hit With Nepotism Scandal

Japan’s Prime Minister Hit With Nepotism Scandal

By Thisanka Siripala
Suga’s honeymoon period is over following a lavish dining scandal involving elite LDP bureaucrats and Suga’s eldest son. 

Power and Money in Japanese Politics

Power and Money in Japanese Politics

By Daisuke Akimoto
What the annual income and terms of office for Japanese lawmakers tell us about bribery and corruption in the Diet.
Japan’s Olympic Committee Chief Retires Amid Corruption Probe

Japan’s Olympic Committee Chief Retires Amid Corruption Probe

By Thisanka Siripala
The scandal-hit JOC chief will step down - despite denying any wrongdoing - after growing pressure to resign.

Japan Olympic Committee Chief Faces Criminal Corruption Investigation

Japan Olympic Committee Chief Faces Criminal Corruption Investigation

By Thisanka Siripala
Tokyo’s successful bid for the 2020 Summer Olympics has been marred by a corruption scandal.

Fall From Grace: Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn Faces Financial Misconduct Charges in Japan

Fall From Grace: Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn Faces Financial Misconduct Charges in Japan

By Thisanka Siripala
The CEO superstar responsible for turning Nissan’s fortunes around was arrested for under-reporting income.

Japan and the Panama Papers

Japan and the Panama Papers

By Scilla Alecci and Alessia Cerantola
A deeper insight into Japanese businessmen’s offshore deals.
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