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Will The Abe Government Survive COVID-19?
I look at the history of Abe Shinzo’s reign – including his first failed term of office – and consider whether Abe can keep his good luck streak going.
March 11, 2020
I look at the history of Abe Shinzo’s reign – including his first failed term of office – and consider whether Abe can keep his good luck streak going.
For some, it’s a holiday full of nationalistic significance. But most people don’t even known when it is. A short history of National Foundation Day.
Prime Minister Abe Shinzo’s pricey cherry blossom party is on hold over questions of who’s invited – and why Japanese taxpayers are footing the bill.
How the Japan Post’s unique development and services improved the economy of a nation – its successes, its controversies, and the origin of that famous “T” symbol.
How did a three-month-old party win seats in Japan’s Upper House? Its leader did something rare in politics: he put other peoples’ interests before his own.
How a party that seeks to “topple” Japan’s public broadcast system made waves – and secured power – through performance art.
How did a condition once thought to be non-existent in Japan become the country’s “national illness”? Blame the government, says Krys Suzuki.
Chosen under intense secrecy, it’s sparked a 10-day holiday, a new song, and even a minor crime wave. Learn the meaning behind Japan’s new era name, and how people in Japan are responding.
Did the Abe government violate Japan’s Constitution by tracking opponents of Okinawa’s military base? The government denies it – but a Japanese newspaper now has documented evidence.
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