Thanks for this detailed, easy-to-comprehend synopsis. Why are elections held on separate dates during a relatively short period instead of having voters choose all candidates up and down the ticket all at once? Does this not drive down voter participation rates? Also, why does Japan need so many representatives in the Diet?
The malaise in Japanese democracy
Very informative, thank you!
Thanks for this detailed, easy-to-comprehend synopsis. Why are elections held on separate dates during a relatively short period instead of having voters choose all candidates up and down the ticket all at once? Does this not drive down voter participation rates? Also, why does Japan need so many representatives in the Diet?
Thank you for your insightful essay.
This is a really succinct and informative analysis, Tobias. I am sharing with my Team. Great writing!
It's nice to see the hopeful cracks break through despite the clear frustrations in the system at large.
Hopefully the exceptional young cohorts continue to make marks in Japanese political life
Great post, really interesting!