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Japanese Politics
October 07, 2021
Japan’s Kishida: A Dove in Hawk’s Clothing?
By John Nilsson-Wright
The new Japanese prime minister will find it a challenge to unite his divided party while also winning the confidence of an increasingly skeptical electorate.
October 05, 2021
Japan’s New PM to Seek Fresh Mandate to Handle Virus, Economy
By Mari Yamaguchi
Kishida said he would dissolve the lower house next week in preparation for October 31 elections.
September 04, 2021
Suga Bows Out of Party Vote, Paves Way for New Japan Leader
By Mari Yamaguchi
The Liberal Democrats and their coalition partner have a majority in parliament. Whoever wins the September 29 party vote is likely to become the new prime minister.
August 23, 2021
Japan Looks Back at the Tokyo Olympics
By Priyanka Borpujari
The highly-controversial and expensive Tokyo Olympic Games stirred up mixed emotions among Japanese.
December 25, 2020
Abe Apologizes, But Isn’t Charged for Cherry Blossom Scandal
By Associated Press
Prosecutors investigated whether Abe, his aide and two executives from his political support group had subsidized the party fees in violation of campaign and election funds laws.
September 16, 2020
What Can Asia Expect From Suga’s Japan?
By Ankit Panda
Abe's successor will represent continuity, but faces a challenging set of internal issues.
September 09, 2020
Assessing Abe Shinzo’s Geopolitical Legacy
By Ankit Panda
A biographer of Japan’s outgoing prime minister discusses Abe’s lasting legacy on foreign affairs and trade.
July 13, 2020
US Marine Corps Faces COVID-19 Outbreak in Okinawa
By Ankit Panda
The outbreak at U.S. Marine Corps facilities has raised concerns on the island.
June 30, 2020
Japan Should Continue to Speak up on the Chinese Government’s Human Rights Abuses
By Teppei Kasai
Taking a tough, meaningful stand against Beijing is not easy, but Tokyo must continue to demonstrate the depth of its commitments to human rights.
June 26, 2020
Making Sense of Japan’s Decision to Scrap Aegis Ashore Missile Defense
By Ankit Panda
James Schoff joins the podcast to discuss Tokyo’s options on missile defense.
May 12, 2020
The Rise of Japan’s Governors: Central-Local Relations During a Pandemic
By Michio Ueda
While Japan’s central government moved slowly to respond to COVID-19, prefectural governors sprung into action. That could have lasting consequences.
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.
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