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Tokyo and Beijing make nice | This week in Japanese politics
Japanese and Chinese officials talk in Tokyo, Beijing, and Laos, no LDP candidates yet, and Japan's population shrinks as the number of foreign…
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Anyone but Kishida?
Despite a slight bounce, the public looks ready for a change
Jul 25
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Biden's decision reverberates across the Pacific
A more competitive US race could have second-order effects in Tokyo
Jul 22
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Waiting for the election(s) | This week in Japanese politics
Motegi campaigns as the Trump whisperer, Kishida hosts Pacific island leaders, and Kōno steps out of line on the yen
Jul 20
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Who is responsible for the defense scandals?
How Ishiba might use defense policy against Kishida
Jul 17
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Constitutional Democrats in disarray
The CDP reacts to the Ishimaru shock
Jul 15
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Scandal in Ichigaya | This week in Japanese politics
While the prime minister travels, the Defense Ministry uncovers widespread misconduct and the LDP race continues to evolve
Jul 13
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Get ready for the first Observing Japan subscribers' call
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Jul 9
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Koike wins but voters may be hungry for change
Notes from Election Sunday in Tokyo
Jul 7
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Holding pattern | This week in Japanese politics
LDP contenders continue to mobilize, tax revenues continue to rise, and a scandal is uncovered at a defense contractor
Jul 5
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July update
Upcoming appearances, inaugural briefing for subscribers, and a summer discount offer
Jul 3
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Kishida feels the heat | This week in Japanese politics
The LDP field takes shape, chaos in the Tokyo gubernatorial race, and its promotion season in Kasumigaseki
Jun 28
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