Sanae Takaichi poised to become Japan’s first woman PM as vote set for October 21
Japan’s lower house will vote on October 21 to select the next Prime Minister. The outcome could see…
LDP Leadership Hopefuls, Take a Stand on North Korean Nuclearization
Lawmakers vying to lead the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) need to speak out about national security. So too…
The Blind Spot: US Liberal Bias and the Reality of Japanese Politics
My longtime acquaintance, Clyde Prestowitz, voiced his frustration that he could make no sense of Japanese politics by…
Last Chance for LDP to Restore Political Capital Squandered by Ishiba
Following Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s announcement of his intent to resign, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) called an…
Who’s Afraid of Sanseito? Japan’s New Conservative Party and Its Policies
As Japan heads into a national election, one unexpected political force is gaining ground – Sanseito (参政党). This…
Nuclear Power is Key to Economic Security ー Why are Pols Mum?
Japan is currently in the midst of campaigns for an Upper House election. Meanwhile, all the political parties…
Japan’s Floundering Politics Need Shinzo Abe’s Legacy
July 8 marked the third anniversary of the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, an outstanding prime…
Japan conducts first surface-to-ship missile test on its own territory in Hokkaido
ADVERTISEMENT The Japanese military announced on Tuesday that it had conducted a missile test for the first time…
Why Germany, Italy and Japan still depend on US nuclear deterrence
As the three countries prepare to spend billions beefing up their defence capabilities, they will continue to rely…