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Japan politics
Abe Can’t Afford to Mishandle Japan’s COVID-19 Response
By Titli Basu
The prime minister’s political legacy is at stake amid the coronavirus epidemic.
New Year, Same Fight: Japan’s PM Pledges Constitutional Revision and Social Security Reforms
By Thisanka Siripala
In response to Japan’s super aging society, Prime Minister Abe vows to tackle Japan's biggest challenge: major social security reform.
New Year, New Scandals for Japan’s Ruling Party
By Mina Pollmann
Once again, Abe and his LDP are beset by multiple scandals. And once again, it doesn't seem to be impacting their political dominance.
Japan, South Korea, and the Politics of the Present
By Jennifer Lind
Relations between Japan and South Korea have long fluctuated between comity and crisis.
Japan’s Upper House Election Results: A Win for Diversity?
By Thisanka Siripala
Despite a record number of female and handicapped candidates winning seats, hurdles remain.
Is Populism Finally Coming to Japan?
By Daisuke Minami
The success of the leftist Reiwa Shinsengumi marks a turning point in Japanese politics.
Japan Prepares for Upper House Elections
By Mina Pollmann
In addition to issues like constitutional reform, social questions like disabled and LGBT rights are also in the spotlight.
Report: Japan’s Public Pension Fund Not Enough to Cover Post-Retirement Needs
By Thisanka Siripala
The government rejected the report's findings, but the public is up in arms over the pension scare.
Japan’s New Imperial Era: What’s in a Name?
By Thisanka Siripala
After the highly anticipated new imperial era was unveiled, its carefully considered name – Reiwa – has attracted criticism.
Could Japan’s Shinzo Abe Retain Power for a Fourth Term?
By Thisanka Siripala
Without a clear leader to succeed Abe, his devout followers in the LDP hint at extending his time in office.
How Shinzo Abe Is Changing Japan’s Foreign Policy Apparatus
By Dmitry Filippov
The Abe administration is seizing the foreign policy initiative from Japan’s bureaucracy.
Tokyo Medical University Admits To Capping Female Admissions
By Thisanka Siripala
An internal probe reveals rampant score rigging on medical entrance exams to restrain the number of female doctors.