Archive - Observing Japan

Fighting to the finish | Japan Daily Briefing

The ruling parties have not conceded on electoral reform yet, but

Dec 15 • Tobias Harris

Looming fight over Japan's "debt ceiling"? | Japan Daily Briefing

Takaichi talks fiscal responsibility again, but another challenge awaits in 2026

Dec 12 • Tobias Harris

Alliance politics | Japan Daily Briefing

Managing partnerships, at home and abroad

Dec 11 • Tobias Harris

Frustrated Ishin looks for path forward | Japan Daily Briefing

Party leaders gripe about LDP as bill's chances fade

Dec 11 • Tobias Harris

"Self-sacrificing reform"

Why Ishin no Kai is demanding that Takaichi spend political capital on reducing the size of the lower house

Dec 10 • Tobias Harris

One hurdle cleared? | Japan Daily Briefing

Takaichi may have solved the budget but electoral reform bill still faces significant challenges

Dec 10 • Tobias Harris

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

Dec 8 • Tobias Harris

Radar locked | Japan Daily Briefing

Japan protests risky encounter between Japanese and Chinese aircraft, while deepening defense ties with Australia

Dec 8 • Tobias Harris

Obstacles mount | Japan Daily Briefing

Takaichi projects calm, but faces growing challenges on fiscal policy and political reform

Dec 5 • Tobias Harris

Governing parties push ahead with electoral reform bill | Japan Daily Briefing

After the LDP signs off, Ishin no Kai looks to Sanseitō

Dec 5 • Tobias Harris

Reform matters | Japan Daily Briefing

The LDP debates cutting the size of the Diet, while other parties are floating electoral reform proposals

Dec 2 • Tobias Harris

"Invest everything in me!!" | Japan Daily Briefing

Takaichi makes a deal with Ishin no Kai -- and makes a pitch to investors

Dec 1 • Tobias Harris

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