Archive - Observing Japan

Ishiba Shigeru and the deep roots of conflict in Japanese politics

Sep 24, 2024 •

When Akazawa met Trump

Japan faces diplomacy, Mar-a-Lago style

Apr 17 •

The LDP and Kōmeitō lose their majority

What happens next?

Oct 27, 2024 •

Japan's "Zelenskyy moment"

Tokyo's growing realization that there is no going back

Apr 8 •

First thoughts on Ishiba Shigeru's surprising victory

Sep 27, 2024 •

Towards a pleasant Japan?

A close reading of Ishiba Shigeru's policy address

Jan 25 •

Back to Business | This Week in Japanese Politics

With the Golden Week holidays done, the upper house campaign heats up

May 10 •

On the evening of Thursday, 7 July, I was reading some of the coverage of the House of Councillors campaign and winding down for the evening when I saw…

Jul 13, 2022 •

Ishiba versus the Trump Shock

Can the prime minister rise to the challenge?

Apr 5 •

A guide to the 2024 general election

A forecast, district-level notes, and races to watch

Oct 21, 2024 •

A guide to the 2025 upper house elections

What to watch for when Japan votes on 20 July

Jul 7 •

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, 2024 •

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