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Japan Upper House elections
July 12, 2022
Assassination of Kingmaker Abe Will Consolidate Prime Minister Kishida’s Power
By Kosuke Takahashi
The political shockwaves from Abe's assassination are just starting to be felt with the upper house election.
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.
June 18, 2022
The Struggles of the Nippon Ishin no Kai
By Jio Kamata
The center-right populist party saw marked success in last year's election, but its support base remains limited at the national level.
August 06, 2019
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.
July 31, 2019
Is Populism Finally Coming to Japan?
By Daisuke Minami
The success of the leftist Reiwa Shinsengumi marks a turning point in Japanese politics.
July 26, 2019
What Japan's Elections Tell Us About a Post-Abe LDP
By Mina Pollmann
The results were an indication of ballot box strength, but Abe's pending Cabinet reshuffle will be equally telling.
July 18, 2019
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.
July 20, 2016
Interview: Weak Japan Opposition Loses Ground
By Anthony Fensom
An interview with Donna Weeks on Japan's election result and its implications for the future of Japanese politics.
July 13, 2016
Japan’s Elections: A Vote For Abenomics
By Anthony Fensom
The prime minister wins a mandate on further reforms. Can he deliver?
July 12, 2016
Japan Election Results: It's the Economy, Abe
By Mina Pollmann
After a big victory by the ruling coalition, all eyes turn toward the potential for economic reforms.
July 12, 2016
A Big Win for Japan's Ruling Coalition: Main Takeaways
By Yuki Tatsumi
What the results of Japan's Upper House elections tells us about the state of Japanese politics.
July 05, 2016
Abenomics Is Failing. So Why Is Abe Poised to Win Big in Japan's Elections?
By Trissia Wijaya
Despite little economic progress, Japan will vote for the status quo on July 10.
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