Archive - Observing Japan

Anti-establishment vibes

What Saitō Motohiko’s social media-fueled comeback says about Japan’s political moment

Nov 18 •

The LDP shares power in the Diet

Could it lead to more permanent changes?

Nov 15 •

Troubles at home and abroad | This week in Japanese politics

Government and opposition parties adapt to the post-general election balance of power, while the Ishiba government prepares for the new US…

Nov 9 •

"A long four years begins"

Japan braces for Trump again

Nov 6 •

The post-election consensus

What the polls say about the outcome of the general election

Nov 4 •

New alignments | This week in Japanese politics

Ruling and opposition party leaders scramble to cement new partnerships, the Bank of Japan holds for now, and Japan and the EU deepen their partnership

Nov 1 •

October 2024

Who rules in Nagatachō?

Japan wakes up to a new, uncertain constellation of power

Oct 28 •

The LDP and Kōmeitō lose their majority

What happens next?

Oct 27 •

No surprises (yet)

Early returns are in line with expectations

Oct 27 •

Japan's high-stakes election

What I will be watching on Sunday

Oct 26 •

Ishiba's headwinds

Notes from the general election campaign

Oct 24 •

“It is very difficult for the ruling coalition to maintain a majority"

Notes from the general election campaign

Oct 22 •

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