Archive - Observing Japan

Ishiba Shigeru and the deep roots of conflict in Japanese politics

Sep 24, 2024 • Tobias Harris

When Akazawa met Trump

Japan faces diplomacy, Mar-a-Lago style

Apr 17, 2025 • Tobias Harris

Who wins and who loses from her shocking upset

Oct 4, 2025 • Tobias Harris

Confusion reigns | Japan Daily Briefing

With a date for a new Diet session settled, the LDP and opposition parties are stepping up their efforts to take the premiership

Oct 14, 2025 • Tobias Harris

What happens now?

Sep 7, 2025 • Tobias Harris

System in crisis

Combing through the results of a historic upper house election

Jul 21, 2025 • Tobias Harris

The LDP and Kōmeitō lose their majority

What happens next?

Oct 27, 2024 • Tobias Harris

Kōmeitō quits the coalition

A guide for the perplexed

Oct 10, 2025 • Tobias Harris

A guide to the 2025 upper house elections

What to watch for when Japan votes on 20 July

Jul 7, 2025 • Tobias Harris

Tragic to the last

Ishiba moves towards the exit

Jul 23, 2025 • Tobias Harris

Deepening chill with China over Taiwan | Japan Daily Briefing

Beijing hits back at Takaichi's comments; meanwhile, the LDP and Ishin work through differences on Diet seat reduction plans

Nov 12, 2025 • Tobias Harris

Takaichi and Ueda talk as bond yields climb | Japan Daily Briefing

Prime minister and central banker meet as government charts macroeconomic course

Nov 18, 2025 • Tobias Harris

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