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Yuriko Koike
July 07, 2021
Tokyo Local Elections Are a Wake-up Call for Japan’s Ruling Party
By Yuki Tatsumi
Japan’s ruling coalition failed to win a majority in the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election. Is this the beginning of a leadership vacuum in Japan?
June 22, 2021
Can Japan Fix the Gender Gap in Its Politics?
By Daisuke Akimoto
Japan remains hesitant to formally tackle its male-dominated political system. But one woman might beat the odds and force real change.
June 29, 2020
Tokyo’s Coronavirus Spike Points Finger at Controversial Alert System
By Thisanka Siripala
As infections surge, Tokyo’s alert system and the challenges of living with COVID-19 come under the spotlight.
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.
March 27, 2020
Can Japan Curb a Coronavirus Outbreak?
By Thisanka Siripala
The government's guidelines for reopening schools are met with mixed feelings as Tokyo residents prepare for a soft lockdown this weekend.
May 25, 2019
Urban Leaders Gather in Tokyo to Urge Climate Action
By Daniel Hurst
30 mayors and governors from around the world asked Prime Minister Abe to prioritize climate change at the June G-20 summit.
October 15, 2018
Japan’s Famed Tsukiji Fish Market Celebrates New Location
By Thisanka Siripala
After a two year political saga, the relocation of Tokyo’s Tsukiji fish market is finally complete.
December 26, 2017
Winners and Losers From Asia’s Year of the Rooster
By Anthony Fensom
How did Asia's leaders fare in 2017?
October 23, 2017
Japan Election Victory Gives Abe Mandate For Reform
By Anthony Fensom
The ruling coalition scores a two-thirds majority in the Lower House elections.
October 22, 2017
Japanese Voters Head to Polls in Snap Election
By Ankit Panda
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe seeks a new mandate amid an intensified threat from North Korea.
October 03, 2017
The Story of How Japanese Politics Got Shaken Up in 2017
By Ankit Panda
The stakes in Japan's October 2017 are high, with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe seeking a new mandate to handle North Korea.
September 28, 2017
Yuriko Koike’s New Party: A Real Game-Changer for Japanese Politics?
By Yuki Tatsumi
Does the Tokyo governor's new party galvanize Japan's opposition?
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