election

INSIDER

[Insider] How a “Library War” Helped Japan’s Communists Elect a New Mayor

A plan to shutter four of Kiyose City's six libraries angered citizens so much that it gave the Japanese Communist Party a…

INSIDER

[Insider] Where Will Japan’s Bruised Opposition Go After Takaichi’s Big Win?

PM Takaichi secured a supermajority in the Lower House election as the opposition fractured. What comes next for Japan’s politics?

INSIDER

[Insider] How the CDP/Kōmeitō Alliance Could Succeed – Or Blow Up

The success or failure of the Alliance could set the tone for Japanese politics for the next decade (or longer).

INSIDER

[Insider] Can Sanseitō Actually Take Over Japan?

While the party doesn't (yet) have that kind of power, there are troubling signs that its impact could outweigh its small size.

POLITICS

Sanseitō: How The Far Right Party is Bringing MAGA Tactics to Japan

A far-right party in Japan is slated to outperform in next week's Upper House election. And they're using Trump-like tactics to do…

POLITICS

Japan’s Political Parties Explained: Who They Are, What They Stand For

Confused about who's who in Japanese politics and what they advocate? Here's a complete guide to all the major parties.

INSIDER

[Insider] Why Hasn’t Japan’s Far Right Taken Over The Country?

Japan's far right has been left behind. Is this because of Japan's "unique culture"? Or is there something else going on?

LIVING IN JAPAN

“Old, Old, Old Rice”: Why Japan’s Lining Up To Buy 2021’s Crop

People in Japan are forming long lines to spend half of the current market price for the strategic reserve rice - some…