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Fighting to the finish | Japan Daily Briefing
The ruling parties have not conceded on electoral reform yet, but
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Looming fight over Japan's "debt ceiling"? | Japan Daily Briefing
Takaichi talks fiscal responsibility again, but another challenge awaits in 2026
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Alliance politics | Japan Daily Briefing
Managing partnerships, at home and abroad
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Takaichi wins!
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Confusion reigns | Japan Daily Briefing
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Ishiba quits
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Frustrated Ishin looks for path forward | Japan Daily Briefing
Party leaders gripe about LDP as bill's chances fade
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"Self-sacrificing reform"
Why Ishin no Kai is demanding that Takaichi spend political capital on reducing the size of the lower house
Dec 10
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One hurdle cleared? | Japan Daily Briefing
Takaichi may have solved the budget but electoral reform bill still faces significant challenges
Dec 10
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Diet takes up the supplemental budget | Japan Daily Briefing
Takaichi defends her budget, while the ruling parties are still looking for a way to pass their electoral reform bill
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Radar locked | Japan Daily Briefing
Japan protests risky encounter between Japanese and Chinese aircraft, while deepening defense ties with Australia
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Obstacles mount | Japan Daily Briefing
Takaichi projects calm, but faces growing challenges on fiscal policy and political reform
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Governing parties push ahead with electoral reform bill | Japan Daily Briefing
After the LDP signs off, Ishin no Kai looks to Sanseitō
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