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Kishida boldly goes | This Week in Japanese Politics
The prime minister makes a splash in Washington, while at home the by-election field takes shape in Tokyo, the political reform fight ramps up, and Ueda…
Apr 12
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Mr. Kishida goes to Washington
Or: how Kishida Fumio found his purpose
Apr 11
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Judgment Day | This Week in Japanese Politics
The LDP hands out punishments for the kickbacks scandal and no one seems happy, Kishida prepares for his trip to the United States, and Governor Ueda…
Apr 5
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An update on subscriptions
New rates, plus student discounts and group subscriptions
Apr 1
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Tobias Harris
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March 2024
Dominos to fall? | This Week in Japanese Politics
The kickback scandal induces the retirement of a major figure, the budget passes, and the US and Japan prepare a major announcement for April.
Mar 29
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Tobias Harris
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Has Kishida's support found its floor?
Two polls show stable headline numbers, but plenty of warning signs
Mar 25
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Interest rates up, the LDP down | This Week in Japanese Politics
The Bank of Japan embarks on a new era, the LDP holds a glum meeting, and the US and Japan prepare for a state visit. Plus: the kickback scandal is no…
Mar 22
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What's next for me
A personal update
Mar 21
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What's next for me
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Two thoughts on Biden's statement
Behind the electoral calculations, a worrying trend
Mar 16
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The Wages of Spring | This Week in Japanese Politics
Wage talks deliver a win for Kishida, but the kickback scandal continues and the LDP’s right wing mobilizes. Plus: tensions surrounding US military…
Mar 15
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This week in Japanese politics, no. 2
The kickback scandal moves to the upper house, Koike returns? (somehow), the government sees continuing growth in foreign workers, the LDP and Kōmeitō…
Mar 8
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Week in review, 2 March 2024
The budget passes but the scandal remains, macroeconomic policy tea leaves, and more
Mar 2
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Week in review, 2 March 2024
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