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Toru Hashimoto
![Osaka Elections and the Japanese National Security Debate Osaka Elections and the Japanese National Security Debate](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-12-06_09-02-03.jpg)
Osaka Elections and the Japanese National Security Debate
By Michio Ueda
The LDP's recent election loss might actually be to Shinzo Abe's benefit.
![Japan: Splits, Mergers and Alliances Japan: Splits, Mergers and Alliances](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-11-02_13-58-13.jpg)
Japan: Splits, Mergers and Alliances
By Christopher Pearson
A Japanese party splits, and that could signal a new round of mergers and alliances.
![No End in Sight for Marginalization of Japan’s Opposition No End in Sight for Marginalization of Japan’s Opposition](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-06-23_12-20-37.jpg)
No End in Sight for Marginalization of Japan’s Opposition
By Clint Richards
As opposition parties continue to split, the LDP seems unlikely to face a unified threat.
![Osaka Mayor Dodges Censure over Comfort Women Remarks Osaka Mayor Dodges Censure over Comfort Women Remarks](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sizes/thumbnail/Toru_Hashimoto_March_17_2008_.jpg)
Osaka Mayor Dodges Censure over Comfort Women Remarks
Toru Hashimoto has narrowly evaded censure over his remarks about Japan’s use of sex slaves in WWII.
![Osaka Mayor Hashimoto Calls Comfort Women “Necessary” Osaka Mayor Hashimoto Calls Comfort Women “Necessary”](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sizes/thumbnail/1392_5242b6fda7204.jpg)
Osaka Mayor Hashimoto Calls Comfort Women “Necessary”
Toru Hashimoto sparks outrage with his comments on Japanese WWII sex slaves.
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