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Abenomics, the Upper House Elections, and Japan's Political Future
June 18, 2016

Abenomics, the Upper House Elections, and Japan's Political Future

By Ankit Panda
Mina Pollmann joins Ankit Panda to discuss trends in Japanese politics before the July 2016 House of Councilors elections.

Japan: Splits, Mergers and Alliances
November 02, 2015

Japan: Splits, Mergers and Alliances

By Christopher Pearson
A Japanese party splits, and that could signal a new round of mergers and alliances.
Financial Scandals in Japan Could Force Shake-Up in Abe's Cabinet
March 04, 2015

Financial Scandals in Japan Could Force Shake-Up in Abe's Cabinet

By Mina Pollmann
Alleged violations of the Political Funds Control Law are reverberating through the LDP and DPJ alike.

Under New President, Japan's Opposition DPJ Seeks a Fresh Start
January 21, 2015

Under New President, Japan's Opposition DPJ Seeks a Fresh Start

By Mina Pollmann
New DPJ leader Katsuya Okada faces an uphill task: making Japan's main opposition party credible again.

Who Will Lead Japan's Opposition?
January 14, 2015

Who Will Lead Japan's Opposition?

By Mina Pollmann
Japan's largest opposition party, the DPJ, is in the midst of a close race for party president.

December 20, 2010

Ichiro Ozawa Won't Change Tune

DPJ bruiser Ichiro Ozawa still won’t testify despite Kan’s overtures. Is he preparing to leave the party?

Kan Clears Joker From Deck
November 22, 2010

Kan Clears Joker From Deck

Was Japanese Justice Minister Minoru Yanagida fired over last week’s gaffe? And will more heads roll?

Kan Shuffles Cabinet Deck
September 17, 2010

Kan Shuffles Cabinet Deck

The Japanese PM has drawn his allies close and moved rival Ichiro Ozawa to the backbench.

A Nuclear Contradiction?
August 26, 2010

A Nuclear Contradiction?

Japan’s Foreign Minister Okada speaks out on the Iran nuclear issue… and other top topics.

Kan for Japan?
June 03, 2010

Kan for Japan?

Of all the likely replacements for Hatoyama, it looks like one Naoto Kan stands in the lead.

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