Japan opposition parties

Few expect the opposition to gain any ground in Japan’s upper house election on July 10.

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

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

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

The Liberal Democratic Party went 1-for-2 in the by-elections, raising the odds the LDP will lose ground in the general election on October 31.

For all the focus on Japan’s ruling LDP, some of Japan’s most influential policy innovators aren’t found within government at all.

With full elections due by this fall, the opposition's sweep of Sunday's by-elections is a warning sign for Prime Minister Suga and the LDP.

A controversy stoked by Obama's recent memoir gives causes to look back at a troubled relationship - and what could have been.

Despite strong disapproval of Prime Minister Abe’s COVID-19 response, the public sees little alternative to his continued governance.

Once again, Abe and his LDP are beset by multiple scandals. And once again, it doesn't seem to be impacting their political dominance.

Unlike the U.S. (Trump) or U.K. (Brexit), Japan lacks a strong, anti-establishment populist movement.